If you are hoping to improve your fitness in the new year, here is a list of farming people you need to follow on Instagram to fulfil your motivational needs.

Brian Keane – (@brian_keane_fitness)

Brian Keane, Maam, Connemara, Co Galway. \ David Ruffles

Brian Keane, fitness coach and author, uses Instagram to provide training and fitness videos. His platform provides followers with tips and tricks for improving your fitness abilities.

From a sheep farm in Galway, Brian covers all aspects of leading a healthy lifestyle, posting about exercise programmes, nutritional information and mindset.

Brian also hosts the Brian Keane Podcast and includes clips of his interviews with well-known stars on his Instagram.

Whether you need inspiration for changing up your exercise routine or advice on your lifestyle habits, Brian’s Instagram might be the motivation you need to get moving.

Ciara Griffin (@ciara.griffin6)

Ciara Griffin. \ David Ruffles

Not only is Munster and Irish rugby player Ciara Griffin a primary school teacher, but she is also a proud farmer.

To add to that, Ciara runs an Instagram page dedicated to health and fitness.

She has been working with clients online for personal training sessions over lockdown.

Her fitness page has exercise routine ideas and promotes getting outdoors. As the new year gets under way, Ciara’s page will provide you with some home workout plans to keep you moving from the sitting room.

Daniel Davey (@daveynutrition)

Daniel Davey. \ Michael Mc Laughlin

The nutritionist for Dublin football and Leinster rugby, Daniel Davey provides his followers with healthy, yet simple, recipes and meal plans.

Not only do his meals look delicious, Daniel’s posts will inspire you to make healthy nutritional food choices in the new year.

A sheep farmer from Sligo, he covers every meal in his regular posts – even healthy alternatives to sweet treats.

With no-bake chocolate fudge protein truffles and protein chocolate bars, his recipes will satisfy your sugar cravings with less guilt!

Through a wide variety of meal plans and recipes, Daniel’s posts will keep you inspired if you’re interested in adding a healthy variety of different recipes to your diet.

The Stables (@thestables_gorey)

The Stables Gorey.

A gym like no other, The Stables Gorey has been providing online fitness classes for members over lockdown.

Whether you fancy yoga, pilates or an intense HIIT workout, The Stables Gorey Instagram page will give you the motivation you need to get moving!

The Stables is a family-run business based on a farm, just outside Gorey.

Patrick and Anna Syme have converted old farm barns into fitness studios and have also installed an AstroTurf pitch, 5km trail run and obstacle course.

Their page explores the importance of fitness and wellbeing with an opportunity to develop your physical abilities.

TJ Reid (@tjreidhealthandfitness)

TJ Reid pictured with his father Sean, and Milly the dog on the family farm outside Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny. \ Barry Cronin

Kilkenny hurler and farmer TJ Reid has been running online fitness classes via Zoom.

TJ has established gyms in Kilkenny and Galway and hopes to make a positive contribution to the physical and mental health of his gym members.

Over lockdown, the gym implemented an online timetable for fitness classes with something for all ability levels.

In light of current restrictions, there is a free app that allows people to book in to the gym.

TJ shares motivational messages, demonstrations and exercise advice in improving your fitness through his page.

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