Looking for what to do at the gym? Or maybe just a little motivation? Instagram can offer endless fitspiration — if you follow the right people, that is. That’s why we found 16 smart fitness experts who want to be your personal trainer. These pros, who are sought after by A-listers and athletes for their innovative, effective routines, are uploading their expertise (as well as plenty of inspirational shots) on a daily basis. Bonus: They are sharing the very same moves and tips they give their celebrity clients — but you get them for free. Just open your account and scroll for instant access to seemingly unlimited, effective workouts. Who says you need a gym to get fit?
Ahead, the top trainers on Instagram to follow immediately. These folks will motivate you to train smarter and feel better — and who knows, maybe our next roundup will include your account.
We love @msjeanettejenkins ' positive-energy vibes: “Easy, no. Worth it, yes," she says of her fitness routine. "Take care of your mind, body, and spirit — because you are worth it.” Maybe that’s why her client, Kelly Rowland, always looks so stunning — and happy.
Photo: Via @msjeanettejenkins
@JayCardiello wants you to move for 20 minutes per day — and he delivers functional exercises that get the job done without requiring a major time investment. Proof that his moves work? He's trained athletes and celebs including Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Minka Kelly, and Ciara.
Photo: @jaycardiello
@NicoleWinhoffer ’s Instagram style in one word: fierce. “Fitness is art” is her motto — and as Madonna’s personal trainer, this dancer offers up an unconventional and creative take on exercise.
Photo: Via @NicoleWinhoffer
Nike NTC Master Trainer @mariepurvis has worked with top athletes and celebs who’ve stopped by the brand’s HQ in Portland. Now, you can train like her clients — if you’re up for the challenge.
Photo: Via @mariepurvis
Lily Aldridge and Liv Tyler rave about Mary Helen Bowers’ @balletbeautiful classes. (Bowers also trained Natalie Portman for her role in Black Swan.)
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Photo: Via @balletbeautiful
Jennifer Aniston isn’t the only celebrity who loves @mandyingber’s yoga practice. Kate Beckinsale and Emilia Clarke are also fans.
Photo: Via @mandyingber’s
Heidi Klum and Kate Upton count trainer @DavidKirsch as their fitness mastermind. He is constantly uploading videos of moves to try, like this shoulder exercise.
Photo: Via @DavidKirsch
Trainer, Under Armour ambassador, and model @natalieuhling shares inspirational photos that remind us that just because a workout is tough, it doesn't mean we should back down from the challenge. "Do something you LOVE! We are all individuals; do something that you have passion for,” she writes.
Photo: VIa @natalieuhling
From schooling us on proper form to showcasing killer new moves to just being a goofball, trainer and author @bjgaddour 's Instagram feed delivers simple and effective exercise tutorials.
Photo: Via @bjgaddour
Training with kettlebells can be intimidating, but Dasha Libin (founder of @kettlebellkickboxing, a workout that actress Megan Hilty loves) regularly updates her account with moves that are sure to spice up your routine.
Photo: Via @kettlebellkickboxing
This yogi is also a hip-hop-loving jock, which makes for some incredibly badass asana pics. @Shauna_Harrison also shares videos of simple exercises, like this core-and-leg workout, that you can try at your gym.
Photo: Via @Shauna_Harrison
Yoga is both a physical and mental practice, which is why we love yoga instructor @PatBailey ’s motivational mantras that accompany her beautiful poses. “Be love today," she writes. "It feels like home. Don't over-think it, just trust it. Your love will make the world a better place!”
Photo: Via @patbailey
@emilyschromm 's motto: Be your own superhero. As a CrossFit coach and certified personal trainer, her account is a mix of mid-workout photos as well as mini-routines you can try, like this one. “My hotel doesn't have dumbbells so I did a circuit with the mystery weight bag,” she says.
Photo: Via @emilymtv
Valerie, a.k.a @biggalyoga, describes herself as “a yoga practitioner, installation artist, ceramicist, radical self love enthusiast, and body positive encourager.” Her daily outdoor yoga videos are all about learning to get centered — physically and mentally.
Photo: Via @biggalyoga
Personal trainer @KiraStokesFit has been helping to transform bodies for over 16 years and counts Candace Cameron Bure as a client. Her strength-training videos will get you stoked for your next trip to the gym.
Photo: Via @kirastokesfit
@HollyRilinger, fitness coach and star of Bravo’s Work Out New York, keeps followers motivated and updated on her varied workouts, from basketball to weight training. Bonus: She also posts the occasional recipe.
Photo: Via @hollyrilingerLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
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