Want to get fitter in 2023? Here are some of the IG accounts you should follow

Do you make a lofty resolution list at the start of every year only to not stick to it? Do you hit the gym and eat healthy after a season of indulgence in hopes of getting back on track, only to give up after a few days? Then these fitness influencers have got all the inspiration you need. From easy-to-follow routines that can be done at home and wholesome snack options, to detailed workout sessions using equipment, you’re sure to find something that will motivate you to move, no matter what your fitness level is!

Namrata Purohit—@namratapurohit

Think fitness influencer and the first name that crops up in our mind is Namrata Purohit, the celebrity fitness expert who has over 400K followers on Instagram. With many accreditations to her name—she is a pole fitness instructor and a certified barre instructor, and has plenty of fitness gems on her feed—from ways to improve knee stability to simple stretches you can do sitting at your desk. She trains stars such as Sara Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut, and even influencers like Juhi Godambe. 

Urmi Kothari—@coach.urmi 

Urmi Kothari, who is a fitness expert, the founder of Kinetic Living, and also a Nike fitness coach, believes in approaching exercise through a mindset of balance and intuition. With clients like stand-up comedian Rohan Joshi, Kothari’s Instagram account is a reflection of her fitness philosophy and is peppered with inspirational quotes and tips apart from routines. If you’d rather coach with her in person, hit her gym Kinetic Living, located in Mumbai’s Bandra neighbourhood, for an intense work out session.  

Anaheez Patel—@anaheezpatel

Formerly a marketing executive, 23-year-old Anaheez Patel is a certified nutrition coach whose account is chock-a-block with solid fitness tips and nutrition FAQs. Throughout her page, Patel has been candid about her journey of being an overweight teen to being at the advanced level of fitness she is today. She uses trending reel audios and formats to bust gym myths and share her routines. 

Kunal Rajput—@subtle.strength

Most notable for training Prajakta Kohli, Kunal Rajput is one of the latest crop of fitness trainers taking social media by storm. With a following of over 50K on Instagram, he is a certified coach with the Nike Training Club and is the founder of The Movement, Mumbai. On his page you’ll find elaborate workout routines complete with the number of reps and sets for each exercise, making the videos perfect for beginners. He’s also a big proponent of listening to your body and taking it slow when need be, and his warm up and cool down videos are proof. 

Tridev Pandey—@tridevpandey

Tridev Pandey is a trainer for A-listers like Sanya Malhotra and Shweta Tripathi Sharma, and is a hot favourite among influencers (Srishti Dixit and Sumukhi Suresh train with him). A national-level boxer and professional athlete, Pandey’s feed is filled with easy routines, videos of his celeb clients working out, and even healthy meal ideas, which we are sure will give you ample inspiration to get out of the couch and start moving. 

Reshma Odedra—@reshmafitness

Reshma Odedra is a certified personal trainer, who started her fitness journey seven years ago. With more than 65K followers on Instagram and counting, she offers online coaching to her clients. You’ll find everything from glute exercises, core circuits, to meal inspiration on her feed.