BOASTFUL Brits are turning to social media to show off about their workouts to friends, according to new research.

A survey of 2,000 UK adults carried out by training and course provider Beabetteryou.com, found almost two thirds (62 per cent) actively use social media while working out, 29 per cent confess to checking in on “Facebook” while at the gym, while 23 per cent say they upload pictures to “Instagram” or “Snapchat” during a workout.

With the rise in fitness apps that sync with social media such as Fitbit, Strava and Map my Walk, gym-goers are able to share their fitness achievements on social with a single click of a button.

When quizzed on the reasons for doing so, 18 per cent of respondents say they feel they needed to post evidence of their efforts on social media when working out in a bid to impress their followers.

Half of Brits say they regularly look at fitness influencers while working out to inspire them, suggesting social media is playing an integral part in our fitness routines.

Be A Better You is the UK’s number one personal trainer course provider, and offers REPs accredited personal trainer courses and fitness instructor courses around the country, as well as online at: www.beabetteryou.com .

Alan Quick