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Fitspiration: Celebs Breaking A Sweat on Instagram

All month long we're celebrating the ESSENCE Body Issue.  Here's a little inspiration from Instagram: These celeb hotties show us how they keep their bodies in enviable shape with these #fitspiration pics.  
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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@kandiburruss and @toyawright

Working out with your BFF can make exercise twice as fun!  Celeb besties Kandi Burruss and Toya Wright were spotted during a session with their trainer, Lana Ector of Black Girls Workout Too.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@kellyrowland

Kelly Rowland has been looking hotter than ever lately and now we know why!  This diva has been going hard in the gym thanks to her trainer Jeanette Jenkins.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@angelasimmons

Can’t make it to the gym? Take your cues from Angela Simmons who did an intense ab workout from the comfort of her living room.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@angelasimmons

Boxing is a surefire way to burn off steam and tons of calories, too!  Angela Simmons was a total knockout during her boxing session.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
05
@therealneale

Elise Neal was caught in the moment when someone snapped this pic of her during dance class.  We’re loving the pigtail braids, too.  Easy workout hairstyles are a must!

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@niecynash1

Niecy Nash looks fit and fab during her gym workout.  Her mom also tagged along to get her workout on, too.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@ashantiofficial

They say that working out with a group can make it more fun and Ashanti sure has the right team around her to do just that!  Everyone in this photo has abs of steel!  Where do we sign up?

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@deborahcox

Singer Deborah Cox is obvioulsy a big fan of music, and we can tell by those jumbo headphones she sported when she posted this photo of herself at the gym.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
09
@juneambrose

In keeping with her popular #rockmom chronicles, June Ambrose shows that a busy mom has to get creative when squeezing in time to get fit.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@gabunion

Not only does Gabrielle Union crank up her heart rate with calorie blasting cardio, but she also keeps centered and limber with yoga stretches, too.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@gabunion

Now we know how Gabrille Union maintains that amazing body of hers.  The actress posted this shameless selfie just as she was about to hop on the treadmill to break a sweat.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@denisevasi

Denise Vasi got in on the #repost action when she shared this photo taken by celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins.  You can spot Kelly Rowland in the group shot, too.

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@letoyaluckett

Letoya Luckett took advantage of the great outdoors during a recent hike with two girlfriends.  Who wouldn’t want to work up a sweat when the scenery is that gorgeous?

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@tasiasworld

Have you seen Fantasia’s new slim and trim figure lately?  The songstress has shed 50 pounds and looks better than ever!  Here, she flaunts her curves right as she heads off to the gym.

 

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@iamjhud

Songstress and healthy living ambassador Jennifer Hudson shared this glimpse of herself working it out at dance rehersal for a recent show. 

Instagram Fitspiration
Instagram
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@lala

Lala Anthony was spotted pumping iron during a recent workout session.  How cute is it that her son Kiyan also came along to exercise with mommy?

Instagram Fitspiration
TOPICS:  Instagram