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MARTA NOWICKA | Prep & Posing Coach | Bikini Athlete
@marta.shaped4life🌍 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱 / 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵 / 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 👠 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 @go4gold_posing 🏆 2𝘹 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱 @fbs_nutrition @youth.revisited 𝘔𝘈𝘙𝘛𝘈10
20 Up-and-Coming Fitness Accounts on Instagram (2026)
Hand-picked from 13 million Instagram profiles we track. Ranked by real data, not vibes.
The biggest names in fitness get all the attention, but the most actionable insights come from accounts that are still in the climb. These 20 creators are between 1,000 and 15,000 followers — already finding their voice, still hungry, and worth following now before everyone else does.
All pulled from Magnet's 13M-profile IG database, filtered to the rising-creator follower range and ranked by reach within that bucket.
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Steph Allen — DPT, OCS
@stephallen.dptPT/Founder/Coach @aclresolve Co-Founder/Lead Mentor @clinicalathlete I help ACLers turn their heartbreak story into an epic success story💪
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Chan
@99ct📍 sydney, aus 💭 balancing a soft & strong life ✨ @ehplabs: 99CT | @keepthatpump: CHAN10 💌 collabs: 99ct.collab@gmail.com 🧿
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Alex Horncliff✓
@horncliff💍@maliadot_ BS Kinesiology + CSCS 🎓 Bodybuilder, Model, and Fitness Coach 💪🏽 @lululemon Ambassador Owner: @f45_raleighhills & @f45_pearldistrict
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Dr. Stefan Valdes, DPT, SCS, CSCS✓
@dr.stefanvaldesDoctor of Physical Therapy 👨🏽⚕️ Sports Certified Specialist 🏃🏽♂️ Strength & Conditioning 💪🏽 Athlete Consultant 📝 NBA/NFL 🏀🏈
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Eric Walker
@iamewalkFounder @luxurylyfestyles1 Brand Ambassador/Digital Marketer Content Creator @talentincusa 🔹 @conquestmanagement 📸
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Rug + Rig Fitness | High Quality + Compact Gym Equipment
@rugrigfitness💪 Gym Equipment for Commercial & Home Gyms in 🇦🇺 👌Helping you get better workouts in less space 👇 Take control of your workouts wherever you are
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M.ND Pau López 🍉💕
@nutritud🍉Nutrición.Fitness.Bienestar.Ciencia.Balance🧬 📜Maestria Nutrición Deportiva 🏋️♀️ CED.PROF. 11563225
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Stephen O Brien Coaching 🎯
@stephenobriencoaching🔥 Helping lads people become fit, healthy & happy so they can be a role model for their family. FREE 7 Day Health Kick Start Guide 👇👇👇
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Afxentis Evangelou
@coachafxentis• Coach for fitness, health & financial freedom💪 • DM “READY” to join my global team🌍 • Helping YOU grow your body & income💸 👇Start your journey
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Steph Mundt
@stephmundt.dptPhysical therapist Running coach @clinicalathlete mentor Specializing in bone stress injuries & athletes with a hx of restrictive eating 🦴🏃🏻♀️💪🏼
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Dunford Rodill | Return-to-Play & Performance
@dunford.elevateHelping athletes stay ready for sport Optimization • Injury Management • Return-to-Play
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Suji✓
@trysujiA wearable compression device to build strength with less strain so that you can #PlayHarder. FDA Registered. HSA/FSA Eligible.
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Jimmy Reynolds | ACL & Performance Physio
@mrjimmyreynolds🧠 ACL & Sports Physio | England Football ⚡️Helping athletes go from injured → performing at their best 🔗 [ACL risk quiz & Free tips every Friday ↓]
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Luan Alves
@luanfelipee_ofc@larissasilva._._._ 💍 ⚽️ Lifestyle & Football 📍 Itatiba-SP 🚀 Em busca da minha melhor versão. 📩 Contato/Parcerias via DM
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Pink Lemon Studio
@pinklemonstudioPole Dance & Aerial Studio in St Louis We offer classes, private lessons & parties! @stlouispoledance #PinkLemonStudio 💖🍋
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Dr. Marialena Avr - Fitness Coach MRCVS
@dr.marialena.avrI help clinicians lose 5–20kg, rebuild their relationship with food & exercise, and build a strong, pain-free body they can sustain for life.
How we built this list
📊 Real data
Pulled directly from Magnet's database of 13M+ Instagram profiles. We don't take submissions or accept payment for placement.
🎯 Niche-specific
Filtered to profiles tagged "Fitness" — content focused on this space.
📈 Rising creators
Filtered to accounts with 1K-15K followers, then ranked by reach within that band — so you find rising creators, not mega-accounts.
🔄 Updated regularly
Database refreshes monthly. The accounts here reflect the state of fitness Instagram in 2026.