How to Decide if New Fitness Influencers Deserve Your Attention

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Ava K
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Instagram is currently overflowing with fitness influencers trying to make a name for themselves and it can be extremely difficult to decide which ones actually deserve your attention. Here’s a couple of things you should keep in mind before pushing that follow button.

Professional Approach

Anyone can become an influencer nowadays, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they know what they’re talking about. That’s why you shouldn’t waste your time on people who are only sharing their photos, without giving out good and credible advice.

Positive Body Image

Your self-esteem can take a huge blow once you start following seemingly perfect influencers who never talk about their struggles. Leading a healthy lifestyle is much more important than looking good, so try to pay attention to people who put emphases on this side of their fitness journey.

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GO OUT AND ENJOY YOURSELF! It is entirely possible to stay on track AND have a social life. If you are feeling like you need to choose between date nights and evenings out with your friends OR staying on track with your fitness journey, I strongly recommend reassessing your methods. Fitness is about caring for our health — mental, emotional, AND physical. Your fitness journey is just that, a LIFELONG JOURNEY to care for your health and empower yourself! Which is why your methods of eating well and staying active should not be extremes, but rather ways you can elevate your new NORMAL to be healthier. Side of veggies instead of fries. Water instead of soda. Grilled chicken instead of deep fried. Etc. Start simple! Of course you can and should indulge and have things in moderation, my point right now is simply to help you understand that you CAN go out and make the healthier choices. You do not have to miss out on social gatherings or events in the name of being “healthy”. SPENDING TIME AND MAKING MEMORIES IS SO GOOD FOR YOUR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING! This is what PWR for #SWEATNATION is all about, making good choices and healthy habits. It’s not too late to join and it is NEVER too late to change your life.⚡️🖤 #kelseywellspwr . www.kelseywells.com/app

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Shady Promotions

Fitness influencers are constantly promoting something, since most of them have their own training programs. Unfortunately, many earn a fortune by posting about diet products that apparently did wonders for them, and they’re probably not worthy of your time.