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Here are **six top-quality fitness and nutrition social-media accounts** to follow (a mix of UK and international creators) along with what makes each of them worth your time. If you like this list I can pull together **10-20 more** (including niche/local UK ones) for you too. --- ### 🔥 Fitness accounts #### 1. Joe Wicks – AKA “The Body Coach”       * UK-based, well known for accessible workouts and healthy eating. ([Instagram][1]) * Great if you’re looking for straightforward workouts + nutrition combos. * Tip: Use his account when you want both inspiration *and* practicality (quick recipes + workouts). #### 2. Kayla Itsines       * Australian trainer, huge following, known for her “Sweat” app and transformation-driven posts. ([Instagram][2]) * If you’re motivated by strong visuals, progressive training, community support—her feed delivers. * Tip: Focus on her “after client” posts for realistic inspiration rather than just mirror selfie. #### 3. David Laid       * Younger fitness influencer (lift / aesthetic focus) with large following. ([Wikipedia][3]) * If your son (turning 18) is into lifting, gym, “getting shredded” aesthetic, this might be appealing. * Tip: Remind him that what you see is highly curated; use for gym inspiration, not for unrealistic comparison. --- ### 🥗 Nutrition / wellness accounts #### 4. Dr Megan Rossi – @theguthealthdoctor       * UK-based nutrition expert, focuses on gut health, myth busting around food. ([Click Analytic][4]) * Great for scientifically backed nutrition advice (rather than fad diets). * Tip: Especially good if you want to understand deeper nutrition (digestion, gut microbiome) rather than just “eat this to lose weight”. #### 5. Dr Rupy Aujla – @doctors_kitchen       * A medical doctor + nutrition/chef combo. Uses food as “medicine”. ([Caleño Drinks][5]) * Perfect if you enjoy food and want ideas for healthy cooking as well as health education. * Tip: Follow for recipe ideas that are tasty *and* nutritious. #### 6. Jessie Inchauspé – “Glucose Goddess”       * Science-communicator focused on how food affects glucose behaviour and metabolic wellness. ([Wikipedia][6]) * Great if you are interested in more than calories — i.e., how your body responds to food (especially relevant for energy, mental clarity, general health). * Tip: Her content is more “educational” than purely aesthetic; good for building sustainable habits. --- ### ✅ How to use these effectively * **Mix your feed**: Choose 1-2 fitness accounts + 1-2 nutrition accounts so you get workout + food inspiration in balance. * **Realistic expectations**: Many posts are highlight reels. Use them as *ideas*, not as direct comparison. * **Engage actively**: Save posts you like, screenshot recipes, try workouts. That makes the follow more useful than passive scrolling. * **Tailor to goals**: If your son (age 18) is into rugby & driving a Mini Cooper (!) then fitness accounts with strength + performance tips may be more relevant than purely aesthetic influencers. * **Check credentials**: Especially with nutrition accounts — ensure they reference evidence or have qualified backgrounds (e.g., doctors, dietitians) — both Dr Megan Rossi and Dr Rupy Aujla fit this. --- If you like, I can **curate a longer list (15-20 accounts)** sorted by **UK vs International**, **male vs female influencers**, **team sports vs strength training**, and include **TikTok + YouTube handles** (since your son might also use those platforms). Would you like that? [1]: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Joe Wicks (@thebodycoach) • Instagram photos and videos" [2]: https://www.instagram.com/kayla_itsines/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com "KAYLA ITSINES (@kayla_itsines) - Instagram" [3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Laid?utm_source=chatgpt.com "David Laid" [4]: https://www.clickanalytic.com/11-uk-based-nutrition-influencers-to-follow-on-instagram-in-2023/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "11 Top Nutrition Influencers on Instagram to follow in 2023" [5]: https://calenodrinks.com/5-instagram-accounts-to-follow-for-great-nutrition-advice/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "5 Instagram accounts to follow for great nutrition advice" [6]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessie_Inchausp%C3%A9?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Jessie Inchauspé"