Admit it: every break you have in between calls, meetings and actual work, you’re scrolling through Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. With the #WFH situation, sometimes you don’t even wait for breaks.
While social media may be your temporary escape (read: distraction) from the mundane, it can also serve as a source of motivation and inspiration to spur your on towards your goals. Of course, this depends on who you’re following and what kind of content you’re digesting from your feed.
For those looking for some #fitspo (internet speak for fitness inspiration) to stay on top of your fitness resolutions, we know a couple of accounts you should follow. These fitness influencers won’t just impress you with their toned physiques, they also offer tips and workout videos to help you achieve the same.
Jordan Yeoh
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Founder of his namesake fitness brand, Jordan Yeoh Fitness, this Malaysian fitness instructor, model and social media star has been actively sharing workout posts and tips since 2012. Thanks to his regular updates and easy-to-follow routines – though some may add his six packs and uncanny resemblance to Jay Chou plays a role too – Jordan has amassed over 2.92 million subscribers on YouTube and close to a million followers on Instagram. From bodyweight exercises to cardio and strength training using equipment you can find at home, his videos will have you pumped to break a sweat.
Follow Jordan on Instagram @jordanyeohfitness.
Joanna Soh
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Wellness and fitness YouTube personality Joanna Soh is no stranger to the local fitness industry, having over a decade of experience in the field and winning multiple awards along the way. As a certified Personal Trainer (ACE), Nutrition Coach (VN) and Women’s Fitness Specialist (NASM), she has trained countless clients and worked with various lifestyle brands over the years. Though she rose to fame on YouTube, she has since founded her own fitness app, Fio, and also regularly posts workouts and healthy recipes on her Instagram page.
Follow Joanna on Instagram @joannasohofficial.
Nana al Haleq
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After falling into depression in her early 20s, Nana turned to fitness to save her life. It helped her regain her confidence and unlock her true potential, which she now generously shares with the world. Aside from breaking gender stereotypes with her weightlifting and strength training videos, she has hosted numerous Instagram live events throughout the MCO where she shares delicious recipes and/or workouts you can follow along to from home.
Follow Nana on Instagram @nanalahaleq.
Hansen Lee
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Beyond keeping fit physically, Hansen Lee, founder of Ommosapiens, advocates for a holistic approach to health. After dabbling in sports, bodybuilding, yoga and pilates, he has come to find a balanced regime for mind, body and soul with yoga and movement – which he teaches at his boutique gym. Occasionally, he shares snippets of his classes and routines on Instagram, spanning yoga poses and flows to mobility exercises.
Follow Hansen on Instagram @hansenlee.
Linora Low
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Strong, bubbly and always full of enthusiasm, one may never guess that Linora Low had once struggled with body issues as the “chubby girl”. She is the living proof that anyone can achieve their fitness goals if they put their mind to it, with no small amount of dedication and discipline. She also believes that fitness need not be expensive, which she demonstrates through simple workouts at home with a towel, couch, chair or water bottles. You can even encourage your old folks to join in at home with some of her lower-intensity exercises.
Follow Linora on Instagram @linoralow.
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Kesavan
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In 2014, Kesavan started his fitness journey at the tender age of 20 in a small apartment gym with only a bench and a set of dumbbells. The following year, he joined Celebrity Fitness to pursue his passion in fitness and almost six years on today, he has gained a steady following as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. While he mainly trains weightlifting at the gym, he has also shared home workouts to keep up with this MCO 2.0.
Follow Kesavan on Instagram @kesavan70.
Teo Yiping
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Flyproject instructor turned co-founder of the newly opened PWRHouse boutique fitness studio, Teo Yiping embodies #fitnessgoals from back to abs to booty. Aside from the spinning and strength training classes she teaches at her studio, she often posts helpful workout routines to follow along from home. With that said, she also advocates for body positivity and loving your body no matter how it looks like – because your body is what gets you through everything.
Follow Yiping on Instagram @yipingteo.
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