Alex Lisov | Australian to follow on Instagram

AS WE APPROACH the end of January, many of us may be losing our “new year, new me” momentum when it comes to maintaining our workout and fitness routines. And to make working towards our health goals even more of a challenge, many of us are working from home again (thanks COVID), which means less day-to-day incidental exercise and more temptation to skip that gym class we usually attend on the way home from the office.

Luckily, thanks to the continual rise of fitness accounts and virtual workout options, there’s plenty of motivation available via our devices. We’ve rounded up a list of Australian influencers, (including YouTube’s top content creator of 2020, Chloe Ting), sure to get you out of any fitness-funk.

See below BAZAAR‘s round up of Australian fitness influencers to follow on Instagram.

Chloe Ting

She’s the once-Melburnian now living in Singapore, who’s made it big on YouTube. With 22.7 million subscribers on her self-titled channel and 3.2 million on her Instagram, Chloe Ting is lauded for her intense yet gratifying workouts. While some routines, such as her “short ab circuit” seem feasible for the average fitspo chick, rest assured it’s far more challenging than meets the eye. But that’s what you want from an online trainer, someone to push you through the interwebs, right?

Ting rose to fitness fame during 2020 on TikTok — with her time-efficient and terrific home exercises. Notably, her “Two Week Shred Challenge.” In December of that year, YouTube named her as one of their top creators in 2020, while the AACTA Awards named her as finalist for their Best Online Entertainment category.

While Ting will whip you into shape, she’s also down-to-earth and relatable when it comes to health. On Instagram, she shows how particular bodily poses can be deceiving and has previously discussed some of her medical conditions such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), which causes bloating stomach cramps.

Kayla Itsines

INSTAGRAM | @kaylaitsines

She’s only 30-years-old but Kayla Itsines is one of (if not) the most prominent fitness influencers in the world. Back in March 2016, the Adelaide-based exercise guru was among the top 30 most influential people on the Internet — as named by TIME magazine. And then in 2021, Itsines and her former partner/business partner Tobi Pearce sold their company, Sweat, to US-based iFIT Health & Fitness for what’s believed to be a $400 million dollar deal.

What began as a humble Bikini Body Guide in 2014, to then an e-book featuring Itsines HITT style workouts — later became one of Apple’s most downloaded fitness apps. The workout and meal-planning app, Sweat with Kayla, saw the professionally accredited personal trainer travel around the world for sold-out bootcamps.

On Instagram, she shares progress images of her “BBG” girls, as well as videos of them tackling her workouts — including her latest. The treacherous Ab Burn Challenge. As a mother-of-one, who also shared her personal fitness journey while pregnant, she’s also create a range of pregnancy-safe exercises. She’s also a strong advocate for balanced eating — often talking up her love of pizza and pasta. We love to see it.

Rachel Finch

INSTAGRAM | @rachelfinch

Rachel Finch may have been our Miss Universe winner in 2009, but she’s also a front-runner in the fitness world. The television host, certified health coach and personal trainer, has a slew of savvy businesses with a focus on wellness and holistic living. Her expert-backed workouts from her Body by Finch app incentivise even the most time-poor and unmotivated of people to get physical in just 30 minutes.

When it comes to nutrition, Finch encourages members to develop a healthy relationship with food as opposed to being on a “diet.” Satisfyingly, meal preparation is also around the 30-minute mark. Away from her fitness app, Finch also owns a popular vitamins range, Kissed Earth. She even designs her own luxe athlesiure, which goes up to a size 18.

And if you need any further proof about Finch’s ability and values, Instagram users only need to look at her profile. The entrepreneur posts an eclectic range of wholesome photos from hearty yet healthy recipes, breathing techniques and even cardio-based skipping rope exercises. Even without much outdoor space, Finch (who also lives in apartment) proves you can workout anywhere.

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