Top 10 instagramers you should follow
Here's a list of Instagram accounts which might encourage you take up a new interest or even discover something you have always wanted to give a go! #UWLgirlslift
1. @themeganedit
Our very own UWL alumni Megan uses her platform of 41.2k followers to empower women and spreads body confidence!
2. @poornabell
Poorna Bell is an award winning auther/ journalist. She specialises in womens issues, diversity, fitness and mental health, on top of all that shes a competitive powerlifter!
3. @seemystrong
Seemystrong is a profile full of stories of women and fitness across colour, culture, age, body size and ability, to inspire and empower beyond mainstream! Seemystrong is a profile full of stories of women and fitness across colour, culture, age, body size and ability, to inspire and empower beyond mainstream!
4. @theqii_tofitness
QiQi was big into sports when she was growing up, but her weightlifting journey began in a bid to kickstart a healthier lifestyle. Now, she shares a mixture between heavy lifting, HIIT and cardio on her Instagram to inspire others. Her videos are easy to follow and adaptable for all levels, and QiQi is a constant source of self-love inspiration.
5. @quiana_welch
Quiana Welch! She is a fantastic athlete, who has overcome a difficult upbringing to go on to become an elite Olympic lifter. Check out her page to see some seriously impressive lifting!
6. @steficohen
Sefanie Cohen is known around the world as one of the strongest female powerlifters in history. Originally from Venezuela, but later emigrating to the USA. She is currently a 25 x World Record Holding powerlifter, as well as an author, podcast host, and Physio.
7. @whyliecanlift
Chloe Whylie understands the importance of living while staying fit, healthy & strong mentally & physically.
8. @katieanne100
Katie is a figure pro, elite powerlifter, and coach. She helps people who would like to get into fitness and get stronger in the process. She also has a blog with some pretty tasty recipes on too!
9. @smashleysvendbye
Ashley Svendbye is a lifter, but mainly gamer! She discovered strength training and has been lifting for a number of years. Check out her page with almost 64k followers!
10. @girlswhopowerlift
Girls who powerlift is a platform is full of content empowering women through strength! Visit their insightful page to find ‘The Exist Loudly’ podcast as well as their Blog about all things lifting.