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Essential Baby Essential Kids Find A Babysitter You are here: Home LifeStyle Life Shell Shocked Blog Instafitness: Shaping up on social media Diet & Fitness Life Date September 6, 2013 (0) Read later Shell Shocked Shelly Horton is Chief Columnist of Life & Style. View more entries from Shell Shocked Tweet Pin It submit to reddit Email article Print Reprints & permissions Posting workout pictures can help keep you motivated. Search for the hashtag fitness on Instagram and nearly 19 million posts come up. An increasingly large group of people are using Instagram and Twitter as a motivator, personal trainer and meal guide in one. It's kind of like having a sepia-soaked Michelle Bridges in your pocket. I do it. Every day I post shots of my trusty cross-trainer and how long I've managed to work out. I also posted pics from the City2Surf. Instafitness: To motivate her workouts Shelly Horton posts how long she's been on the Cross Trainer. I find it incredibly motivating. Strangers post replies encouraging me to keep going and saying it motivates them to get off the couch. Some are just impressed I don't use my cross-trainer as a clothes rack (well, to be fair, I used to). Advertisement Celebrities are jumping on board too. Model and TV presenter Jesinta Campbell posts shots of herself in exercise gear, while Myer ambassador Jennifer Hawkins posts pictures before her run. Former Olympic Swimmer Stephanie Rice has shots of herself heading to the gym. Even chef Matt Moran has pics of himself exhausted after a boxing session. Sure, all of these people have amazing bodies, which they obviously work hard to achieve. Critics can call it narcissistic, but it's just snark if all they are doing is promoting fitness. Hell, if I had a body like Campbell's I would post nothing but bikini shots. I'm a size 16 and a long way from bikini ready but my fitness is improving out of sight. Instafitness: Jennifer Hawkins post pictures before and after exercise. Imogen Hooper, 24, is also proud to be part of the online fitness fad. While most people crawl out of the gym with nothing more on their minds than a hot shower, Hooper uploads photos of herself, face flushed, hot from the treadmill. Posting under the username @SpoolFullofStevia, she shares her healthy recipes and workout routines with more than 400 followers. The support Hooper receives from the Instagram community helps her navigate the labyrinth of health and fitness advice. “I think people often get so lost because they're in it on their own,” she says. “But once you've delved into this world it's just so helpful.” Instafitness: Former Olympic swimmer Steph Rice posts pictures of her workouts. For an increasing number of people, Instagram is a daily fitness support network. By browsing hashtags such as #healthy #fitness or #workout it's easy to find inspiration for a new workout. But, most importantly, it provides reaffirmations and motivation from the people who follow your progress. “You've got to keep posting; you can't give out on your followers," says Hooper. "They watch for your posts and it makes you accountable.” Jesinta Campbell But there are pitfalls. As with any drastic change in lifestyle,[url=http://www.ugg-boots-sale.org]cheap ugg[/url], it is always worth seeking professional advice first. Too much too soon or a new routine without the right supervision can result in serious injury. “Obviously, taking advice from people who aren't qualified comes with a lot of risks,” says celebrity personal trainer and social media fanatic Amelia Burton. “As long as you recognise that and you take it all with a grain of salt, I think you're OK.” It's not only physical injuries you need to consider before seeking health and fitness advice from Instagram. Hurt feelings can also damage your progress and motivation. Like any internet community, Instagram has trolls. Before posting your story, or pics of your sweaty face, take a moment to consider what impact cruel comments could make on your self-esteem. If you think they would seriously hinder your journey, consider putting your profile on private. This way, only people you approve can see your photos. Despite the risks, Burton believes that the benefits of combining social media and fitness outweigh the dangers. “I would recommend it to my clients to help connect them with like-minded people ... going through a similar journey," she says. "People love to be inspired. They look for things that are going to give them energy.” I'm sure some people have pressed the unfollow button because my workout shots bore them,[url=http://www.ugg-boots-sale.org]ugg outlet[/url], but for me the positive encouragement counteracts any negative comments. This time last year I couldn't manage 10 minutes on the cross-trainer and now I can do an hour. What's negative about that? Tips 1. Don't have unrealistic expectations based on someone else's pictures and videos. Be aware that people post their best selves on social media and that good lighting and the right filters can really change a person's appearance. 2. If you want to get more followers, interact with people who have similar interests. If you leave supportive and meaningful comments on their photos and videos, it is likely that they will return the favour. 3. Use the right hashtags so that more people can find your photos: #healthy, #fitfam, #fitsagram and #fitness are good general hashtags for most fitness and health posts. 3. Don't just follow the punters. Find professionals and pay attention to their advice: @ameliaburton, @mishbridges, @flowathletic and @christianmiranda are good people to start with. Additional reporting Stephanie Coombes
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