March 15, 2024
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Are you ready to start your wellness journey? It can be overwhelming but don't worry, we got you covered! Here are some of the best instagram wellness accounts for all things nutrition, fitness and mental health.
Nutrition
Zoe : @zoe
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Kicking off the list with our ALL TIME FAVOURITE account for all things NUTRITION! You know it is GOOD when it is co-founded by Tim Spector the best selling author of Spoonfed. Zoe is THE place to go for all your nutrition queries. With a unique scientific approach, focussing on plant based foods and fermented foods, Zoe is all about GUT MICROBIOME, its role in immunity and how it can be improved. Plus they also share some delicious recipes which will help you kickstart your wellness journey.
Mob : @mob
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Another great account to follow for all things nutrition. Mob is the GO TO place if you are looking for simple, delicious and healthy recipes from around the world which you can ACTUALLY cook in your home. Their mission is to educate people about good nutrition habits and at the same time instill a love of cooking in EVERYONE!
Fitness
Adriene Mishler : @adrienelouise
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Meet Adriene Mishler A.K.A. THE QUEEN OF YOGA! With over 1.43 BILLION views on her youtube channel Yoga with Adriene, she will help you fall in love with yoga like never before! Her simple 10 minute yoga videos are a SMASH HIT and it is easy to see why! Be it young or old, there is something for everyone on her channel. If you are about to start your yoga journey then check her channel and we promise you won't be disappointed.
Emi Wong : @emiwong_
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Another GEM of an account to follow for your fitness journey. Featured in Forbes Asia 30 under 30 and with 6 MILLION youtube followers on her channel Emi Wong, her VIRAL workout videos are ALL THE RAGE on social media. With targeted exercises for every part of your body. Emi has got you covered!
Dance
Mary Helen Bowers : @balletbeautiful
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If you don't enjoy sweating it out in the gym and are a dance lover ( like us! ) then ballet beautiful is right up your alley. She teaches ballet inspired workouts for the hidden dancer in all of us proving that you don't have to be a professional dancer to train like one. With a clientele comprising Victoria's Secret Models and Alexa Chung, her videos are fun and creative and so easy to learn that you won't be able to stop dancing!
Runqiao Du : @runqiaodu
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Another great ballet account. This one offers virtual ballet classes to make fitness more enjoyable and will also help you in achieving your goal to be a ballet dancer. His videos explain the technicalities of ballet in the minutest details possible so that one can understand the concept and learn the technique with ease at the same time. Definitely one of the BEST ballet teachers out there!
Kelly Sweeney : @kellysweeney1
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If you are a lover of HIP HOP and JAZZ then Kelly Sweeney's dance videos are PERFECT for you. With a backround training in all styles of dnce, Sweeney specializes in jazz funk style and has worked with A-LIST celebrities including the likes of Jennifer Lopez! Her videos are GROOVY, FUN and SUPER ENJOYABLE!
Mental Health
Jay Shetty : @jayshetty
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New York Times BEST SELLING AUTHOR and host of world's no 1 mental health podcast On Purpose, Jay Shetty is a GO-TO name for all things mental health and wellness. His videos are equally loved by people and celebs alike. You know he is GOOD if Michelle Obama graces his show and gives her stamp of approval! His podcasts with celebrities from all walks of life stimulates an intelluctual discussion and helps you find a deeper meaning in life.
Alan Mandell : @motivationaldoc
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Dr. Mandell A.K.A the motivational doc has helped thousands of people worldwide to get well naturally without usage of drugs. His self help videos are based on science and spinal biomechanics which helps you deal with your day to day fitness problems like losing weight, headaches, neckpain, back ache etc. making him the GO-TO person for any common fitness related ailments.
Dr Rangan Chatterjee : @drchatterjee
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Medical doctor, Professor, Author of 5 BEST SELLING books, and the star of the BBC hit series Doctor in the House, Dr. Chatterjee's podcast Feel Better, Live More has over 200 MILLION listens and is Europe's No 1 health podcast. By focussing on the 4 pillars of health: Food, Movement, Sleep and Relaxation, he empowers you to be the architect of your own health with easy to understand tips and tricks which he shares on his podcast. A MUST LISTEN!
Wellness is a JOURNEY and not a DESTINATION. We hope you found some of these recommendations useful and that we helped you take a step towards your fitness journey. And remember, its never too late to kickstart your wellness journey!
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