6 fitness and wellness gurus to follow when you’re demotivated at home

Don’t let this quarantine period come in between you and your wellness journey.

During uncertain times, it’s always good to be redirected from all the panic and worry to taking care of your health. Now with the current pandemic constantly making the news headlines, it’s more important than ever to adopt a healthy lifestyle and care for our wellbeing – be it in the form of indulgent self care or choosing the right foods to keep our immunity up.

It also doesn’t hurt to look to social media for some inspiration. We’ve rounded up 6 fitness and wellness gurus to not only help brighten your day while under quarantine, but also help you along in staying fit and mentally sound while staying at home.

Joanna Soh

 

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Loving the sweat patch on my Nike Swoosh Sports Bra.. 😏 Totally smashed my workout this morning! 👊🏽 Watch my IG stories to find out why this sports bra is soooo unique, nothing like this out there! 😜 . Did you also watch my recent YouTube video on the importance on wearing the right sports bra during your workout? It gives you the support, comfort and confidence you need to smash every workout session! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏋️‍♀️ . . . #strongerwithsupport #teamnike #nikewomen #nikeswooshbra #nikesportswear #nikesportsbra #sportsbra . #fitness #fit #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #fitspiration #fitnessjourney #fitwomen #fitnesswomen #inspirationalquotes #inspiration

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If you’re a fitness junkie, you would have no doubt heard about local YouTube fitness personality Joanna Soh. Not only does she make comprehensible online workout videos, she also talks about meal plans and busting fitness or lifestyle myths that impact our ideal healthy lifestyle. She’s also the first Malaysian woman to receive the YouTube Gold Play Button Award, and a winner of the Woman Leadership Award by the World Women Leadership Congress.

Linora Low

 

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Mirrors show you TODAY , faith shows you TOMORROW.

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More than ever we’ll be needing the fun, bubbly, high-energy effervescence that Linora Low naturally radiates. She shares quick workout routines on her Instagram that you can easily follow at home, with minimal equipment. Low is also the co-founder of KapowBalls, which produces guilt-free, energy balls that you can easily order online to help complement your workouts and keeping your fuel tank running.

Cassey Ho

 

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It’s been 101 days since the end of my 90 day journey. That “journey mindset” not only changed my body but it’s changed the way I handle the challenges I’m faced with daily. . One of the biggest internal struggles I was facing pre-journey was the fear of upsetting people. Trying to keep people happy made me so unhappy, removed my backbone, and created a timid, fearful person who was afraid to take risks. I hated that version of me. I didn’t feel authentic to myself. I was trapped. . The backlash that came with my 90 day journey was meant to be. It made me face my biggest fears head on, and there was no backing out. At the time, I felt like announcing my journey was a mistake – but looking back now – it was EXACTLY the battle that I needed face to GET STRONGER. . I’m so thankful. . So thankful for every tear, every breakdown, every triumph, every failure, every person (this includes you), and every experience that has allowed me to be EXACTLY where I am today. Because I am so much happier. Truly. My confidence has come back to me, mean comments don’t hurt as badly, and I know what I stand for once again – unwavered by people’s opinion of me. . So there’s my post 90 day journey update. I’m doing well – actually, better than ever. I’m just so grateful I get to feel this way. . All of this…from the initial goal of wanting to get in the best shape of my life mentally and physically. It actually happened. 😊 #blogilates

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Speaking of infectiously bubbly fitness gurus, Cassey Ho of Blogilates will make sure that your home workouts will never get stagnant or boring. The exercise videos that she posts on both YouTube and Instagram are perfect for at-home workouts, injected with her own fun spin on it. Don’t let her chirpy personality fool you – Cassey’s workouts definitely burn, but at least she’ll make sure you have fun in the meantime!

Sophia Roe

 

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We all need a little reset sometimes, however most of us don’t have the time or funds for a full fledge week long destination vacation, I know I sure don’t. In the name of accessibility..thank you blessed “staycation” for coming into save the day! One of my favorite ways to reset while not completely breaking the bank is a proper staycation. I have been using @hoteltonight loyally since 2015, and the magic of this app is that the longer you wait, the more you can save, making your last- minute craving for a staycation a REALITY! – – I always find that even one night away from cooking, writing recipes or curriculum for an event, etc REALLY helps reset my body, mind, and spirit. Pictured above you’ll find that I’ve ordered basically the entire room service menu lol Who says a staycation for there weekend can’t be just as healing as jumping on a plane? and like I said..in honor of accessibility, this is also a really wonderful option for those on a particular budget, but with major staycation needs. – – Do you have a favorite hotel to staycation at in your city? If you’re in NYC, What is your favorite hotel to stay in? Why? I am always on the lookout for new places to have a restful weekend away, but not too far away 🙂 #myhoteltonight #ad

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Private chef, nutritionist and wellness expert Sophia Roe is known for her passionate charm, delectable yet balanced recipes, and refreshing honesty. Roe truly believes that paying attention to what you eat and how you feel is key to finding balance in your body – both in terms of nutrition and happiness. On Instagram you’ll find an amalgamation of her unique recipes that can be easily recreated at home, posts about healing from trauma and finding your inner peace, and personal stories that will make you feel like she’s your virtual confidante.

Athena Calderone

 

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Rather than going stir crazy at home 😜 Let’s get creative and cook! Just posted a new #EyeSwoonUnplugged (the first from my new kitchen) that is quite delicious, hearty, and versatile. Check it out in stories! 🍠 KITCHEN DEETS – Calacutta Monet @abcstone – Fabricated by @cbmarblecorp – Stools Spanish 70’s rattan – Fluted plaster @kampstudios – Paint @farrowandball Ash Grey – Cabinets @ikeausa – Drawer fronts @semihandmade – Faucet @brizofaucet – Range @jennair – Flush mount lights @apparatusstudio – Brass knobs @optimum_brasses – Ceramic sculpture @jeremy_r_anderson PHOTO @nicole_franzen STYLING @colinking DESIGN @eyeswoon BLOUSE @rosie_assoulin

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Staying cooped up at home can seem like you’re drowning in the ordinary, unless you’re Athena Calderone, who has dedicated her life to the beauty of the everyday. This interior designer, home chef, and wellness guru created EyeSwoon as a form of visual expression to “transform ordinary life into a feast for the eyes” – which is something we sorely needed during these uncertain times. She shares recipes, designs, and collaborated with like-minded tastemakers to offer her audience a glimpse into their creative processes. It’s high time we tap into Calderone’s mindset and find inspiration and peace even in the most ordinary details of our daily lives.

Marie Dorfschmidt 

 

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Layered raspberry no-bake all vegan & GF CHEESECAKE 😍 🎉 Recipe 👇🏻 I hope you guys had a wonderful Sunday. Ours was filled with laughter, sun, fun and plans that we made on what to do for the next few weeks. I am lucky that I can work from home although it’s gonna be challenging with two kids around but I am optimistic about it 💛. How about you? What’s gonna change for you in the next few weeks? Have a wonderful evening 🙋🏼‍♀️ Big hugs, Marie 💫 ____ 🍦Creamy Dreamy Raspberry Cheesecake🍦 Ingredients 250 g soaked cashews ⎪for the filling 130 ml oat milk ⎪for the filling 100 ml maple syrup ⎪for the filling 4 tbsp lemon juice ⎪for the filling 1/2 tsp ground tonka bean ⎪for the filling 100 g fresh or frozen raspberries ⎪for the filling 200 g white almonds, roasted ⎪for the crust 25 g shredded coconut ⎪for the crust 3 dates, pitted ⎪for the crust ✨ Full recipe via the link in my bio or 🇺🇸 & 🇩🇪 at https://therawberry.de/en/raspberry-cheesecake/ ____ 🇩🇪 Veganer Himbeer Käse, ganz ohne Backen 😍💫. Das komplette Rezept, auch auf deutsch, findet ihr über den Link in meiner Bio ✌🏻️ Hattet ihr heute einen schönen Tag? Unserer war voller Sonne und Gelächter. Genau so, wies sein soll ☺️. Und wir haben schon Pläne für die nächsten Wochen gemacht. Ich kann mich glücklich schätzen, dass ich von daheim arbeiten kann, weiß aber noch nicht, wie ich das mit zwei Kids nebenbei hinbekommen soll, ABER ich bleibe optimistisch. Wie siehts bei euch aus? Habt noch einen wunderschönen Abend 🙋🏼‍♀️ eure Marie 💋 • • Blog: therawberry.de YouTube: therawberry’s vegan life ✨ • • #cakeitorleaveit #rawvegan #rawcake #thrivemags #f52grams #gloobyfood #makesmewhole #feedfeed #cake #rainbowvibes #eatyourcolors #healthycuisines #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #vegancakes #glutenfree #tastemademedoit #bestofvegan #f52grams #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #sweetcuisines #kaylaitsines #berrycake #rawcheesecake #rawdesserts #healthytreats #ThisWeekOnInstagram #raspberries #thebakefeed

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If you have a passion for plant-based lifestyle and vegan sweets, German photographer Marie Dorfschmidt should be on your radar. The Rawberry is a curation of Dorfschmidt’s beautiful food photography and recipes of tempting vegan cuisine – with a focus on sweets, such as her raspberry frosted chocolate cake and pumpkin cheesecake. She shows how a plant-based diet doesn’t have to be extremely restrictive or boring, with easy-to-learn recipes in both English or German. So if you’re looking to venture into vegan terrain, Dorfschmidt is definitely one to keep an eye out for.

Photos from the respective Instagram pages.