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5 AFRICAN FITNESS PROS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

They say, “you can’t out train a bad diet.” A variation on that, “you can’t out fitness or out strength poor movement and technique.

Despite your best intentions, there are some days when you just can’t find in yourself the drive to workout—or perhaps you are looking for more creative or challenging exercises to incorporate into your workout — or you just need one more reason to get off your lazy butt and join the “FitFam” gang. Well, we’ve got you covered! Do not be discouraged while scrolling through your Instagram feed just in case you come across those who are dedicated to the fit life. They should inspire your personal goals and get you motivated to start to start moving.

Elisabeth Funmilayo Akinwale – @Eakinwale

Elisabeth is a top CrossFit Athlete with four CrossFit Games appearances and two consecutive North Central Regional crowns. Formerly a licensed social worker, Elisabeth holds a Masters Degree from the University of Chicago and enjoys utilizing this skill set to train clients as a whole person, focused on the development of both the mind and body.

Suzanne Brume – @Eightsnweights

Suzanne Brume’s page makes a healthier and more active lifestyle look so much better than lying on the couch eating junk food.The New York-based Nigerian fitness blogger and yoga enthusiast regularly updates her followers on all her workouts and diet plans. Whether she’s running, lifting weights or maneuvering some difficult yoga poses Suzanne’s got you covered with many helpful tips and videos.

Obinna Udora – @FitNigeria

He is the head coach and founder of FitNigeria and a fitness trainer who works with the likes of Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu amongst others. Udora is a graduate of Penn University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Anowa Adjah – @AnowaAdjah

Fitness Professional, Influencer, Entrepreneur, and mother, Anowa has solidified herself as a well-respected innovator in her field. Anowa embarked on a journey towards becoming a Fitness model and since then has established her own company. Anowa’s company “Anowa Adjah Works” (formerly known as Powerhouse Physiques) has expanded to include: online training programs, fitness challenges, hosting and more.

Alseny Sekou – @Seny_Acro_

Alseny Sylla is a personal fitness trainer and acrobatic circus performer from Conakry, Guinea. After years of acrobatic training and a lot of hard work he was selected to join the Cavalia Odysseo ensemble and he now travels the world as a circus performer. With a blend of energetic calisthenics and acrobatics, Alseny’s workouts are highly creative for anyone willing to try.

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