The top 10 Irish fitness accounts to follow on Instagram

Instagram: @sophiekavanagh17

Freya Drohan

As January kicks us into gear, let’s take a look at some of the notable trainers, athletes and fitness bloggers you should be following on social media.

Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or could simply benefit from some on-screen motivation while perusing your favourite social media platforms, inspiration (or rather ‘fitspiration’) is readily available at your finger tips.

In the strive for body perfection, recent research in Australia revealed that adolescents and young people are increasingly turning to health and fitness blogs for advice, instead of celebrities and diet books.

While this is not without its associated dangers when it comes to body image and self esteem, following users who promote a healthy, nutritious diet and active lifestyle is an insightful way to pick up healthy habits and tips.

Here are some of the most useful, inspiring and informative Irish fitness accounts on Instagram.

1. Orla Hopkins @ohsofit.ie

Aside from being a wife and mother, Orla is also a honed and toned fitness competitor. Follow her for progress pictures and ideas for healthy meals and treats.

2. Jenni Murphy @jenni_trx

Follow Jenni, a personal trainer and TRX instructor with Dublin’s Fit Studios, for clean eating ideas, gym updates and motivational quotes.

3. Sophie Kavanagh @sophiekavanagh17

The personal trainer at No 17 gym is also a champion cross fitter and weight lifter. Follow this gym bunny for weight lifting inspiration.

4. Rob Lipsett @roblipsett

This certified personal trainer also uploads insightful videos to his YouTube channel to help break down the ambiguity surrounding fitness myths.

5. Bodyfirst Nutrition @bodyfirstnutrition

Follow this Clontarf based sports and nutrition store to keep up to date with their latest health products and in-store events.

6. Hazel Wallace @thefoodmedic

Medical student Hazel manages to balance her studies with running one of Ireland’s most educational health and fitness blogs. Follow her for ‘clean eats and protein treats’ and an insight into her busy life.

7. FlyeFit Gyms @flyefit

This innovative gym posts daily snaps of meals which are practical, nutritional and mouth watering. Follow them for trainers tips, lunch box ideas and workout inspiration.

8. Emma Forsyth @EmmaPPD

Pilates Plus Ireland owner Emma trained in LA opened the doors of her studio in Rochestown, Co Dublin, three years ago. Ever since, she is the woman behind the sculpted lean figures of Irish models and celebrities. Follow her account for challenging pilates stretches and poignant quotes about life, health and fitness.

9/10. The Models : Maeve Madden and Lynn Kelly

Two models who are also fitness fanatics are Maeve Madden and Lynn Kelly. Aside from informative gym videos, follow them for some ideas on what to wear to the gym to ensure you look as fierce as your workout.