Gay fitness influencers
June is coming to an end but that does not mean the celebration of Pride should end! As we all spend more time at place social distancing, it can be challenging to maintain center on our fitness goals. This is why we handpicked a great roster of fitness influencers who are either publicly supportive or are a part of the Queer community (and whose workouts you should definitely try!). Each of these individuals positively represents the Diverse community, while also inspiring people to get healthier and fitter. Please also check out our other article on how to mark pride from home! Here are the 10 LGBTQ+ fitness influencers, in no particular order:
Camilo Cereijo (instagram: @camilocereijo)
Camilo Cereijo is an online coach located in Los Angeles, California who also is a 1 up Nutrition Athlete. He is known for helping individuals with typical 9-5 serve schedules get in shape with bodybuilding techniques. Known for his back workouts, his routines will help you grow that v-tapered back.
Branden Hayward (Instagram: @brandenhayward)
Hayward is New York-based physique and aesthetics coach, who focuses on a holistic approach towards fitness- an especially significant concept ai
The LGBTQ+ Leaders Making Fitness More Inclusive
I WAS KNOWN as the "flamboyant" child—loud, energetic, passionate. My interests and force often made people uncomfortable. I was constantly subjected to the words "man up." Despite my constant effort to fit in and please others, I was called homophobic slurs before I even knew what being gay meant. Eventually, I would come to grasp that my queerness was not a burden, but a superpower.
As a preacher's kid, I experienced first-hand that a leader serves others. In fact, I knew I had a calling to lead all of my life. What I didn't grasp was that it would manifest through health and wellness. What I also didn't know was that a career in fitness would turn into the means of self-expression I needed. I fell in romance with fitness in college while spending a summer with my Pops. He always told me "your body is your billboard," reflecting your time, strive, and discipline. I began working out with him daily, and the results got me hooked. After college, I got a career as a actor at Universal Studios in Singapore, where I used those same workouts as warm-ups for my shows. I started to find influence i
As a digital marketer, it’s pivotal to recognize that representation matters and it can empower the LGBTQ+ community. Recently, it’s truly inspiring to witness a plethora of people proudly coming out online, with some even doing so for important causes.
Therefore, in honor of celebrating rainbow celebration this year, here is a list of the top 30 gay influencers you might long to follow. Let’s find out who they are!
Top 60 LGBTQ Influencers to Follow in 2024
1. Nikkie de Jager
You must contain heard this YouTuber’s channel identify before because it’s ‘NikkieTutorials.’ Originally a Dutch makeup artist, her video ‘The Power of Makeup’ went viral in 2015, since then her makeup tutorial videos have gained millions and millions of views, totaling over 1.5 billion times and counting. Right now, she is a actual internet sensation with more than 14.5 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 19.4 million followers on Instagram.
You might also be interested in: Top 30 Beauty Influencers to Inspire You in 2024
2. Bretman Rock
You can’t really deny that you’ve never seen Bretman Rock’s face before in this century, provided that you’re ac
6 of Our Favorite LGBTQI+ Trainers on Instagram Right Now
When you think of a fitness trainer, who comes to mind? A peppy blonde lady? A buff bro grunting in the corner of the gym?
You’re not mistaken for thinking that. After all, those are the types of people you tend to see portrayed on television, in movies, and advertising. But the reality is there are many trainers out there who are less-represented, yet just as skilled.
One organization of underrepresented trainers that come to mind are members of the LGBTQI+ community, who continue to persevere despite homophobia and transphobia (among other -isms like racism, ableism, and sexism) that’s still display in the fitness planet to this day. They inspire us not only because of their openness, but also simply because they’re excellent at what they do.
We’ve selected six trainers' Instagram accounts that motivate us to retain training and never to give up. So the next time you desire a little push to get in a practice and you want to see yourself represented, accept a look at their pages and see if you don’t feel inclined to get moving!
6 LGBTQI+ trainers to look out for
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