21 Female Fitness Models and Trainers to Follow for Motivation

Need a push to get moving? Following the right fitness creators can make a big difference. The best ones share workouts you can actually follow, explain the why behind their training and build programs and apps that millions of people use.

Here are 21 famous female fitness models and trainers, from app founders and Olympia champions to YouTube’s biggest home-workout stars.

1. Kayla Itsines

Australian personal trainer Kayla Itsines is one of the most influential women in online fitness.

In 2013 she co-founded the Bikini Body Training Guide (BBG) with Tobi Pearce and went on to create the Sweat app, which became the top-grossing fitness app of 2016.

Instagram: @kayla_itsines

2. Chloe Ting

Australian fitness YouTuber Chloe Ting runs the most-subscribed fitness channel on YouTube.

Chloe Ting seated beside a wooden staircase in a lavender sports bra and pale blue workout shorts. — Source: Wondershare Virbo

Her free “Two Week Shred” challenge went viral in 2020 as people looked for home workouts, and her channel now has more than 25 million subscribers.

3. Kelsey Wells

American trainer Kelsey Wells began her fitness journey after having her son and now coaches millions through the Sweat app.

She created Sweat’s popular PWR strength programs, which focus on building strength rather than chasing a look.

Instagram: @mysweatlife

4. Krissy Cela

London-based Krissy Cela is a trainer and entrepreneur.

She founded the EvolveYou workout app and co-founded the activewear brand Oner Active in 2020.

Instagram: @krissycela

5. Whitney Simmons

American creator Whitney Simmons is known for upbeat, practical gym content.

Whitney Simmons demonstrating a high-knee pose in a light gray workout set against a black background. — Source: Whitney Simmons

A long-time Gymshark athlete, she runs the Alive training app and is famous for honest, relatable workout videos.

Instagram: @whitneyysimmons

6. Tammy Hembrow

Australian influencer Tammy Hembrow is one of the best-known fitness personalities on social media.

She runs the Tammy Fit training app and the Selfish Supps supplement brand. Her activewear label Saski Collection, founded in 2017, closed in 2025.

Instagram: @tammyhembrow

7. Heidi Somers

American trainer Heidi Somers, known online as Buff Bunny, turned her own fitness journey into a business.

In 2016 she self-funded the activewear brand Buffbunny, which is known for its wide size range from XS to 4X.

Instagram: @buffbunny

8. Anna Victoria

Anna Victoria is a trainer known for her body-positive message: progress over perfection.

She is the founder and CEO of the Fit Body app and hosts the podcast Your Best Life.

Instagram: @annavictoria

9. Sydney Cummings

American trainer Sydney Cummings Houdyshell posts a full new home workout on YouTube almost every day.

Sydney Cummings smiling in purple activewear while seated beside a rack of dumbbells. — Source: Axios Charlotte

Her channel passed one million subscribers in 2021, and her free daily workouts are a favorite for people training at home.

10. Michelle Lewin

Venezuelan fitness model Michelle Lewin, based in Florida, is one of the most recognizable faces in fitness magazines.

She has appeared on more than 30 fitness magazine covers, wrote The Hot Body Diet and offers training programs on the Fitplan app.

Instagram: @michelle_lewin

11. Jen Selter

New York’s Jen Selter was one of the first fitness creators to become famous on Instagram.

She’s known for glute-focused workouts and helped popularize the “belfie.” She has been featured by Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair and Women’s Health.

12. Emily Skye

Australian trainer Emily Skye moved from modeling into fitness coaching.

She created the F.I.T. workout programs, was a Reebok ambassador and has covered Women’s Health. She’s also known for sharing pregnancy-safe workouts.

13. Paige Hathaway

American fitness model Paige Hathaway got her start in bikini fitness competitions.

She became one of the first big fitness influencers on Instagram and in 2020 became an equity partner and ambassador for the cryotherapy franchise iCRYO.

14. Brooke Ence

American CrossFit athlete Brooke Ence competed at the 2015 CrossFit Games.

She later played the Amazon warrior Penthiselea in Wonder Woman and appeared in Justice League. She is known for her strength-focused training.

15. Angelica Teixeira

Brazilian competitor Angelica Teixeira moved to the US to pursue bodybuilding and coaching.

She won the Bikini Olympia title, the top prize in the bikini division, in 2017 and 2018.

16. Jeanette Jenkins

Jeanette Jenkins is a celebrity trainer with decades of experience.

She founded The Hollywood Trainer, wrote The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan and has trained stars including Pink, Alicia Keys and Kelly Rowland.

17. Alexia Clark

Arizona-based certified trainer Alexia Clark is known for creative, fast-paced workout circuits.

She built a large online community known as the “Queen Team” and runs her own training app.

18. Emily Schromm

Emily Schromm first became known on MTV’s The Real World: D.C. and The Challenge.

She won Women’s Health‘s “Next Fitness Star” contest in 2014 and founded Unleashed Fitness in Denver.

19. Gracyanne Barbosa

Gracyanne Barbosa is one of Brazil’s most famous fitness personalities and a former dancer.

Known for her heavy strength training, she was a contestant on Big Brother Brasil 25 in 2025.

20. Ana Cheri

American fitness model Ana Cheri built a large social media following around her workouts.

She was a Playboy Playmate in 2015 and has worked with brands including Monster Energy.

21. Lauren Drain

Lauren Drain is a former registered nurse turned fitness trainer.

She sells training and nutrition programs and is also the author of the 2013 memoir Banished.

How to Use Fitness Creators for Motivation

Pick a program, not just a feed: Apps and structured plans like Sweat, EvolveYou or Chloe Ting’s challenges give you a clear path.
Look for qualifications: Certified trainers explain form and progression, not just results.
Compare with yourself, not them: Lighting, angles and editing make every feed look perfect. Track your own strength and energy instead.
Check with a doctor before starting a new program if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

FAQs

Who is the most popular female fitness creator?

Chloe Ting has the biggest fitness channel on YouTube, while Kayla Itsines is one of the most influential, thanks to the BBG programs and the Sweat app.

What is the difference between a fitness model and a personal trainer?

A fitness model is hired to show activewear, supplements or workouts in photos and videos. A personal trainer is certified to coach people. Many creators on this list are both.

Final Thoughts

Whether you like daily home workouts, app programs or gym strength training, there’s a creator here for you. Want activewear to match? Browse our outfit ideas, or meet more famous swimsuit models.