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Here’s a tight, no-nonsense starter list of fitness + nutrition follows that are (1) evidence-minded, (2) practical, and (3) consistently useful: Evidence-based training & nutrition Jeff Nippard (YouTube): deep dives on hypertrophy, programming, and “why” behind lifts. YouTube +1 Renaissance Periodization / Dr. Mike Israetel (IG): periodized training, diet templates, and myth-busting in plain English. Instagram +1 Examine.com (X): neutral summaries of nutrition research; great for sanity-checking supplement claims. X (formerly Twitter) +1 Stronger By Science (IG): translates new studies into actionable tips for lifters. Instagram +1 Ben Carpenter (IG/TikTok/YouTube): clear, sourced myth-busting on diet & workouts. The Independent +1 Women’s training & coaching Dr. Stacy Sims (IG): “women are not small men”—training, fueling, and hydration through a female-physiology lens. Instagram +1 Sohee Carpenter, PhD, CSCS (IG): sustainable fat loss, strength, and behavior change—no gimmicks. Instagram Mobility, pain, and injury-smart training The Ready State / Dr. Kelly Starrett (IG): daily mobility and recovery habits for busy humans. Instagram +1 E3Rehab (IG/YouTube): physical therapists breaking down common aches and rehab with exercise-first guidance. Instagram +1 Running-specific Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running) (IG): strength for runners, economy, and smarter mileage. Instagram +1 Home & follow-along workouts Caroline Girvan (YouTube): structured dumbbell programs (EPIC, IRON) with free calendars. YouTube +1 Yoga With Adriene (YouTube): approachable yoga for recovery, mobility, and stress. YouTube +1 Registered dietitians & food you’ll actually eat Nutrition by Kylie (Kylie Sakaida, RD) (IG/YouTube): simple, RD-approved meals and habit tips. Instagram +1 Desiree Nielsen, RD (IG/website): plant-forward recipes + gut-health education. Instagram +1 Food Science Babe (IG/TikTok): debunks viral food fear-mongering with basic food science. podcasts.apple.com Quick filter for who to trust (so your feed stays solid) Prefer sources that cite research and discuss uncertainty (e.g., Examine, Stronger By Science). X (formerly Twitter) +1 Beware fear-based health pitches—a 2025 analysis of influencer posts found lots of promotion and very little mention of risks. theguardian.com Follow at least one myth-buster to counterbalance trends (e.g., Ben Carpenter). The Independent If you want, tell me your goals (e.g., “5k PR,” “build muscle at home,” “veggie-heavy budget cooking”) and your preferred platform, and I’ll tailor this into a tight, goal-specific follow list.