This year's atypical circumstances have compounded our need for connection, and luckily, finding tribes from within our four walls has never been easier. Over half the globe now uses social media according to Hootsuite’s July 2020 Statshot. And it’s no wonder – our niche interests are a hashtag away. But instead of feeling worse after an hour-deep scroll (when we were *ahem* meant to be at the gym), the inspiration and optimism these fitness Instagrams offer is infectious, which we need now more than ever. Your edited feed starts here...
KIRSTY GODSO | @kirstygodso
Kirsty Godso is the type of trainer that makes you feel like you’re on fire, in both senses of the word. Following Godso you’ll find she’s equally passionate about keeping her energy and confidence high as she is yours. Her specialist area? strength and HIIT. Try a virtual Instagram sesh featuring this Nike Master Trainer’s ‘hot sauce’ burpees (for the faint of heart there’s always a mild modification) and you’ll realise her tenacity is second to none. Workout inspiration aside, we love Godso for her sneaker selection, podcast recommendations, and her all-around sunshine energy.
JOE HOLDER | @ochosystem @exercisesnacks
Joe Holder is a super trainer with celeb clients like Romee Strijd, Naomi Campbell, and Virgil Alboh. He imparts his integrated approach to wellbeing including excerpts of books he’s read, nutrition advice and think pieces, plus snackable workouts and drills. His ‘exercise snacks’ philosophy riffs on Dr. Ragan Chattergee’s book, ‘Feel Better In Five’, in that bite-sized health habits repeated daily will add up. Do yourself a favour and follow both accounts for some thoughtfully-curated training you can do anywhere, anytime.
ANDREW PAPADOPOULOS | @andrew_pap_
Head of Everyday365, co-owner of Hustle Boxing and trainer at Active Escapes, we wonder how Papadopoulos has time for Instagram. Nonetheless, if you forged a new fitness routine just following him, we wouldn’t blame you. Pap’s movement patterns are beyond stock standard sets and reps any PT could dish out. His sessions will challenge your coordination, mobility, and stamina simultaneously. We love his IGTVs on maximising your strength, which smartwatch to choose, and stretch routines for even more #fitspo.
ALYNA ROST | @alynarost.pilates
Sydney-based pilates instructor Alyna Rost is a vision. Her grace and poise is credited to her former life as a professional dancer – plus 20 years of Pilates experience… No biggie. The mini Pilates sequences she shares look so effortless and they’re easy to replicate at home. Following Rost, you’ll learn your mat work from your reformer series and your flutter kicks from your PIlates teaser. Her moves can easily be incorporated as your entire sequence or finishers, with (or without) simple props like a couch, bands, and ball.
SARAH STEVENSON | @sarahsday
Self-professed ‘domestic goddess’, Sarah Stevenson cooks up a fitness-fuelled storm in her kitchen. We’re talking smoothie bowls, protein balls, healthy burger patties, and more. But it doesn’t end there. This fitness queen shares her dynamic fitness routine, from HIIT to yoga-inspired flows and ab circuits so you can follow along, too (hint: they’re a serious burn). Or workout like Sarah with virtual classes from pilates studio, The Loft Pilates and Barre, on THEICONICTV Youtube. Have your post-workout fuel on hand.
YOUR OG SPORT DESTINATION | @theiconicsport
We saved the best 'til last. Are we biased? Maybe. You’ll be motivated on the daily with everything wellness-related from recipes to special sport offers and a weekly schedule of FREE full-length workouts you can do from your living room. Plus, who doesn’t want to keep tabs on the latest fit kits from Nike, adidas Performance, Puma, and all the rest? We’ve got you. After all, we’re a product of all we surround ourselves with, including our social feed.
Feeling pumped? Level up your scroll.