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Fit and Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out

Spring is springing, and we're in a need of a little workout boost. Kelly Rowland, Tracee Ellis Ross and Mo'Nique are just a few of the celebs who keep us inspired by sharing their fitness journeys on social media. And if you're still contemplating hitting the gym, just remember that a summer body is made in the winter and spring.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 27, 2020
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Ross loves her cardio workouts as much as her Pilates and Gyrotonic workouts.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
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Mo’Nique

The Precious star has been documenting her weight-loss journey on Twitter. “I had to do it for my husband and my children,” she said.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Mo’Nique/ Twitter
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Sherri Shepherd

“It all starts with the first step,” said The View co-host, motivating her followers. “Try it – I guarantee your body will love you!”

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Sherri Shepherd/ Instagram
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Tia Mowry-Hardrict

“I work out to feel good. Be healthy and do my body good. THAT’s my high,” said Mowry-Hardrict.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Tia Mowry-Hardrict/ Instagram
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Gabrielle Union

The Being Mary Jane star is serious about staying fit and fab. When she’s not at the gym, she’s getting her workout outdoors.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
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Kelly Rowland

Kelly loves working out so much she even has two fitness DVD’s with celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins. 

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
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Lisa Leslie

The retired basketball star makes working out look like a walk in the park.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Lisa Leslie/ Instagram
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Cynthia Bailey

“Working out & feeling great,” wrote the reaility star during a recent gym session.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Cynthia Bailey/ Instagram
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Boris Kodjoe and Dolvett Quince

Now just imagine a morning run with Boris Kodjoe and Dolvett Quince. Swoon

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Dolvett Quince/ Instagram
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Lala Anthony

Lately, Lala’s favorite workout is hiking up Runyon Canyon.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Lala Anthony/ Instagram
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Laila Ali

Boxing champ Laila Ali loves sharing her workouts. “6 miles of roadwork today mostly up hill,” she wrote. “Hardworking=results”

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
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Angela Simmons

Angela Simmons always shares her workouts. Here, the reality star takes a boxing class with her brothers Russy and Diggy.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Angela Simmons/ Instagram
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Christina Milian

The twerkout? Milian has us curious about this new workout craze. 

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Christina Milian/ Instagram
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Jeanette Jenkins

The celebrity trainer provides just the right amount of practicality and inspiration on her Instagram feed. “Hiking and stairs are a great cardio option that challenges your #Abs core muscles because of the incline your abs have to work harder against gravity!” she advised with this pic.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Jeanette Jenkins/ Instagram
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Russell Simmons

No one makes yoga look as fun and easy as Simmons, pictured here on a recent appearance on The Dr. Oz Show.

Fit & Fab: 15 Celebs Who Inspire Us to Work Out
Russell Simmons/ Instagram