But who are these influencers? Well, we’ve saved you the time and the energy trying to find the right people to follow on social media by compiling our top accounts to follow in the world of sport.
Dude Perfect
The Dude Perfect team isn’t made up of professional athletes who were already household names. Instead, they quickly rose in popularity through their combination of trick sports shots and comedy.
Twitter @dudeperfect
Tamsyn Smith
Tamsyn Smith, the real life story of ‘Fat girl to Ironman’. Now a triathlete, blogger, running coach and fitness instructor Tamsyn won’t fail to inspire you with her motivational stories, top fitness and food tips and general responses to events in the world of sports.
Facebook @fatgirltoironman Twitter @tamsynsmith Instagram @tamsynmsmith
Mundial
Football chat, football news, football clips, football stats – a footballer’s haven!
Facebook @MundialMag Twitter @mundialMag Instagram @mundialmag
PE Geeks
The clue is in the name…a collaboration of ideas and resources from PE teachers throughout the world, aimed at engaging learners & raising standards.
Twitter @pegeeks
Anna Kessel
Author of ‘Eat, Sweat, Play’, journalist for the Guardian and Observer and a massive influencer and advocate in women’s sport at all levels.
Twitter @Anna_Kessel Instagram @annasofiakessel
PE Resources Bank
If you’re looking for PE teaching resources then this is a great starting place as they share some of the best teaching resources for Key Stage 1 to 5.
Facebook @PEResourcesbank Twitter @PEResourcesBank
OptaJoe
Another Football fans must follow! Expect daily football facts and stats.
Matthew Syed
Formerly Britain’s number one at table tennis and now a journalist he knows what is required to reach the top level and shares that through his regular posts and podcasts with people including Robbie Savage and Freddie Flintoff.
Twitter @matthewsyed
ThisGirlCan
#ThisGirlCan celebrates the active women who are doing their thing. A motivational and inspirational campaign that we believe is a must follow.
Facebook @ThisGirlCanUK Twitter @ThisGirlCanUK Instagram @thisgirlcanUK
Red Bull
We normally wouldn’t be endorsing energy drink brands but Red Bull love all things extreme sports and share phenomenal shots of everything from freesking jumps in Colorado to surfing in Hawaii.