Feeling good about ourselves is something we all aim to achieve, and since happiness comes from within, working out—on top of eating healthy and practicing positive self-care—can be the best way to do just that. But finding the time and motivation to stay fit, or simply get started, can be challenging most days—and that’s why we sometimes look to others to give us that push to get our booties out the door and to the gym. 

When we see others feeling good about themselves and taking the time to treat their bodies well all while promoting healing boundaries and kindness, it inspires us to do the same, which is why we’ve rounded up eight female athletes that give us major fitspo that won’t make you feel bad about yourself, all just a click away.

Ty Haney

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We’re all in love with Outdoor Voices for making us feel happy and confident in our #doingthings attire, making the company’s Founder and CEO, @ty_haney, the inspirational athlete to follow. You can find her outdoors on a regular basis, motivating us to get out and do things—from playing ping pong with Harry Styles to sweating on the tennis court, Ty is always an inspiration.

Natalie Vie

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A Team USA Fencer, @supersonicnava eats, sleeps, and breaths fencing. She embraces a healthy lifestyle that revolves around her love for the sport (which she found her calling for at the age of 18) and is a positive role model to so many. She’s also the first Latina fencer to represent the United States at the Pan American Championships, and is blazing a trail for Latina women everywhere.

Florencia Galarza

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Fútbol star and Adidas Global Ambassador Captain, @florencia.galarza has deep Argentine roots, and is insanely creative and athletic. She took nearly a decade off playing soccer after suffering an injury, and decided to explore her talents as a model and DJ (DJing for celebrities like Jay Z and Kanye) in NYC before getting back on the field after realizing she missed the game too much. She shares that she’s “worked pretty hard to succeed by just being [herself],” and urges her followers daily to do the same.

Lacey Baker

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The skateboard queen herself, @laceybaker, is an X Game gold medalist and future Olympian who rocks a shaved head and a fierce confidence. She’s been skating since she was a girl, leading a movement that has encouraged women around her to skate, regardless of the opportunities that are in front of them. She’s a true proponent of inclusivity, and creates visually aesthetic, and seriously inspirational, skate videos as a Nike Skateboard team member.

Melissa Wood

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All about wellness and health, @melissawoodhealth is the perfect mix of cardio and meditation, someone who radiates fitspo. From the yoga mat to the gym, Melissa curates wellness in plant-based ways, and will inspire you to do the same. She also reminds us “that the thoughts in your mind, form the foundation of your reality,” radiating positivity that can help you form a strong foundation that allows you to be the best you can be, no matter your initial mindset. 

Kayla Itsine

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If you’re looking to get whipped into shape, @kayla_itsine has abs that will inspire you to hit the gym twice a day (seriously). She even has her own app, supporting over 20 million women around the world, and is the queen of the ‘28 minute workout,’ where she teaches every level, from beginner to advanced. Even though she talks fitness, she also promotes kindness through her feed and challenges others to do the same. Either way, she’s a great influencer to follow if you want a healthy meal recipe, or a mid-day pep talk.

Jessamyn Stanley

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Writer of Every Body Yoga, @mynameisjessamyn is a renowned yoga instructor, body positive activist, and writer that teaches yoga classes all over the world, preaching positivity and self-love to all. Her teaching style is high energy vinyasa, which she uses as a way to combat mental and emotional barriers. She’s also a huge proponent of inclusivity, and in a recent post shared, “how do we make fitness and wellness environments more inclusive? By believing that the human experience comes in every flavor, with no experience counted as more worthy than another.”

Neghar Fonooni

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A yogi and feminist, @negharfonooni is also a writer who motivates us through her thoughtful posts that touch on real topics, leaving us feeling positive and ready to take on the world, in a humbling way. Her yogi-inspired words will leave you feeling challenged (in the best of ways) both mentally and physically.

Massy Arias

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Health coach, creator of #MA30DAY, and CEO of Tru Supplements, @massy.arias has 2.5 million followers and is changing lives each and every day as an example for how adopting a healthy lifestyle can benefit someone mentally, physically, and spiritually. Her program pairs you up with a coach so you can get your best results with a coach that’s best for you. She also shares her wisdom with us, to “give your focus and power to the things that make you feel the happiest. Stop and ask yourself if the path you are seeking serves your soul. If it doesn’t make you happy, let it go.”

Alex Silver-Fagan

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A personal trainer in New York (a Nike Master Trainer and a Certified Functional Strength Coach, to be specific), @alexsilverfagan is a serious force of inspiration. She’s creative and confident in her workouts, and has a collection of online programs you can start immediately from the comfort of your own home. She trains not just to workout, but to live a wholesome and healthy life as well, something we could all benefit from, and works with clients to help them find the connection between the body and mind.

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