“Then diversify your social media and follow fitness accounts from creators with different body shapes and sizes, especially those who focus on joyful movement and the health benefits of exercising can help to reduce negative comparisons.”

What everyone wants from their influencers is different depending on their goals and what sparks that positive motivation. If you are inspired by strong women doing incredible things, Laura Hoggins (@laurabiceps) and Chloe Whylie (@whyliecanlift) are great people to see moving across your home page. If you’re in need of some attainable fitness content, @courtnayfitlondon shares great gym tips on her Instagram page.

Importantly, relying on one source of motivation or inspiration for anything isn’t advised; what if you can no longer access that spark? “Instead, focus on how exercise will benefit you. That boost of endorphins that raises your mood after a long day at work or feeling fitter and better able to run around after your kids,” says Dr Evans.

“Exercising with a friend can motivate you to work out when you might not have felt like it, and finding activities that you enjoy usually means that you’re more likely to stick to exercise in the long run.”

But remember that ‘motivation’ is a concept to be wary of – you likely won’t feel motivated to do things all the time. And motivation definitely doesn’t mean giving 100% of yourself to all of your workouts – it’s possible to take rest days, listen to your body and train from a place of positivity while still being ‘motivated’.

Exercise motivation is increased by using social media – but so is body comparison