Los Angeles Times

INSTAGRAM FITNESS

- BY MELINDA FULMER

Instagram can be so much more than selfies and scenery. Follow the right mix of trainers, yogis and nutritioni­sts in California’s #FitFam, and you’ll find it easier to stay motivated and on track with your goals. These California Instagramm­ers can help you find workouts, inspiratio­n and those fitness memes you didn’t know you needed.

1 60 dips in 60 seconds? @tonyshorto­n P90X creator and master trainer Tony Horton makes (almost) 60 look fabulous, and his exercise demos will get you off the couch — though few mere mortals are up to his 60 dips in 60 seconds. Followers: 138,000. Tonyhorton­life.com

2 Rock-solid workouts @toneitup Some might be put off by Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott’s “bikini body” challenges and all those before-and-after pics. But to many, this #fitspo is motivating, and the free workouts from these YouTube stars and BFFs are rock-solid. Followers: 64,000. Toneitup.com

3 Run, Forrest, Run @unitedla They say no one walks in L.A., but a lot of people run. Ditch the solitary runs and find your sneaker tribe on this feed that posts group runs and events across the Southland as well as community service such as trail cleanups. Followers: 1,527. united la.la

4 The comeback kid @nataliejil­lfit Natalie Jill’s story of losing it all at age 40 and finding her way back through fitness is more than inspiring. And her daily workouts and recipes will keep you double-tapping. Her mantra, “Excuses or solutions — you decide,” helps her followers get off the couch and to the gym. Followers: 508,000. Nataliejil­lfit ness.com

5 Tough it out @bodybyjenn­la If you turn to social media for your workouts, check out celebrity trainer Jenn Glysson’s feed with tough circuits and pointers on form to help keep you injury free. Followers: 36,000. bodybyjenn­la.com

6 He’s human too @mikedfitne­ss Trainer Mike Donavanik has challengin­g weekly HIIT and strength workouts to keep you at the top of your game. His funny posts let you know the struggle is real even when you’re incredibly fit. And his videos, which show him being less than perfect, are challengin­g yet relatable. Followers: 3,414. Mikedfit ness.com

7 Motivation­al meals @Blogilates Cassey Ho is an Instagram megastar with good reason. Her bubbly personalit­y, Pop Pilates workout videos and calendar, and healthful recipes will keep you on track and motivated. Followers: 1.3 million. Blogilates.com

8 True star power @msjeanette­jenkins The Hollywood Trainer has been sculpting the bodies of Hollywood for years. Jeanette Jenkins serves up her short exercise circuits, pics with celebs and motivation­al memes with the right amount of sass. Followers: 338,000. TheHollywo­od Trainer.com

9 Strong but supple @shauna_harrison Shauna Harrison is a Bay Area hip-hop jock and yogi, who started the #sweataday challenge to get people posting their workouts. She is a big believer in fusing strength and fluidity and sees no shame in using TRX bands when you’re doing crow pose. Followers: 78,300. Shau naharrison.com

10 Wise words @bretthoebe­l A former trainer on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” YogaBrazil founder and a motivation­al quote lover, Brett Hoebel’s capoeira moves are epic. Followers: 13,400. bretthoebe­l.com

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