125+ Awesome Fitness Blog Post Ideas

125+ Awesome Fitness Blog Post Ideas (Cure Your Writers Block!)

Building a wellness or fitness blog offers a win-win business model – you’re able to genuinely help people become healthier, and it can also be a huge moneymaker for you.  There are so many fitness blog post ideas that you can write about and monetize!

Everyday, more and more people (many who may not have been previously interested in lifestyle changes) are now starting to search for ways to increase exercise, eat better, and educate themselves about the benefits of natural care products.  All of these offer opportunities for helpful, informative, and motivating posts.

Of course, no matter how much you love blogging, you’re bound to experience writers block at some point in the process. It happens to everyone. If you find yourself in a rut, this post is a sure-fire way to get you back on track. Below are tons of blog topics that pertain to fitness, wellness, and nutrition. Chances are if you are building a wellness blog, you have plentiful knowledge related to at least one of these categories – you just need a little inspiration for something to post!

{PS – Just starting to think about blogging?  Be sure to check out this guide to starting a fitness blog too!}

A fitness blogger typing up a post on a laptop

TK Fitness Blog Post Ideas

Workout-Based Blog Topics

You’ll find a bunch of workout categories below.  For each, you can consider developing a specific workout or training plan that fits in that category, or you could do a beginner’s guide to that particular category.

Cardio

Plyometrics

Strength training

HIIT

Endurance

Running

Classes (Spinning, Zumba)

Yoga

Cross fit

Bike riding

Boot Camps

Circuit

Stretching

Pilates

Water Aerobics

Kickboxing

Martial Arts

Remember – don’t stop at the basics; try to dig deep into each one.  For each fitness blog topic, consider including the following in your post:

Describe what the workout is

Include pictures or videos to demonstrate form or showcase examples

Describe what is being accomplished (i.e. muscle groups targeted; benefits to taking the class)

How often should this particular workout be done

Can it be done at home or in a gym?  What kind of equipment is needed?

How long would the workout take?

How many calories are burned during each workout?

Are there any contraindications or modifications?  (i.e. people with certain injuries shouldn’t do the workout or those who have back problems should do this modification instead)

Write down all that you know about these, getting as detailed as possible.  You can also add research about each type of workout if that makes sense for your blog style (for example, I might include a post about triathlon swimming and showcase research on different pacing strategies).

And if you end up doing multiple workout posts, this would also make a great blog series – and you can create a helpful landing page with links to all the different types of workouts.

Time Management Fitness Posts

In these posts, you want to help your readers find time management hacks or extra motivation to help them get on a consistent fitness schedule.  Make sure they know why it is important to make time for exercise and why you should incorporate different routines rather than doing the same exact thing every time. There are more people who “want” to work out than actually do. These posts will help your audience realize that time doesn’t have to get in their way of fitness.

Why it is important to have a regular exercising schedule?

Why it is important to complete a variety of exercises when working out?

How to make time for workouts when you don’t have any time?

How to make working out a habit?

Workouts for stay at home moms

What are the best workouts to do in the least amount of time?

How to start working out for beginners

How to stay fit when traveling?

Easy workouts that can be done during your lunch break

Home workouts that can be done while the kids are napping

How fitness helps with mental health

How exercising can be a stress reliever

Workout Music/Podcast Blog Posts

I don’t know about you, but when I forget my headphones for my workout it totally gives me a bad vibe! I love listening to music and podcasts when working out – it passes the time and can pump you up. Also, if your readers like podcasts, a workout is the perfect time to catch up.

Don’t forget that if you are a part of any of these affiliate programs, link to the pro versions with your affiliate link as well.  (Affiliate revenue refers to when you link to certain products or services, and if a reader clicks your link and buys it – you earn a commission.  If you have a good SEO strategy with these types of posts, it can make for a great passive income source down the road.)

Best music apps for workout music

The ultimate ______ (running, crossfit, yoga) playlist

TK best podcasts to binge listen to during a long run

Top Spotify stations to listen to during your workout

Best Pandora stations for your next workout

How to make a custom workout station on Pandora

Fitness Tracking Topics

Technology in the fitness realm is only growing, so posts that showcase how to utilize apps and wearables can be really helpful.  Consider including instructional videos or screenshots if you wanted to show a tutorial for the non-techy readers. Plus, some of these ideas would be great affiliate posts.

Best fitness tracker

Fit Bit vs. Apple Watch

How to link My Fitness Pal to your phone to count your steps

How to use Strava to track your runs and rides

How to use the workout app on the Apple Watch

Best apps for fitness tracking; calorie tracking

What is My Fitness Pal?

Best paper habit trackers

You can also consider making printables that either go along with these types of wearables, or that can substitute for them.  These can make great email opt-ins.  For example, try things like workout trackers, water tracking, calorie counting, step counting, habit checklists, etc.

Runner outside in fitness gear

Fitness Gear Blog Post Ideas

This area of focus is amazing for affiliate links and sponsored brand content.  You could also include recommendations for physical products that you actually create (for example, a tech t-shirt for workouts or a line of headbands) if that is an option.

Best workout clothes for _______(insert type of exercise)

Best running shoes for ______ (trail running, overpronation, sprinting, etc)

TK best shoes for heavy lifting

Why you should grab a silicon wedding ring for the gym

Why you should use gloves when lifting weights

The TK best workout accessories for ______ (insert type of exercise)

Beginner essentials for starting a gym routine (bag, lock, gloves, earbuds, etc.)

Within this category you could also think about recommending subscription boxes and checking if they have affiliate programs. Here are a few popular ones within the wellness niche:

Fab Fit Fun

Fabletics

Yoga Club

Yogi Surprise

Ellie

FitSnack

Bulu Box

Nature Box

Stride Box

Local Fitness/Wellness Posts

If you have a strong local following, consider playing that to your advantage and focusing on helpful posts that showcase local resources. You could also use the opportunity to for possible sponsored posts if you were to talk small business owners about featuring their business/race/class/etc, or offering direct ad space on your website.  It may also be a great way of connecting with a local facility where you’re hoping to do in-person work.

Gyms

Yoga studios

Pilates studios

Fitness classes (Zumba, Boxing, etc)

CrossFit boxes

Outdoor fitness activities

Road races and triathlons

Restaurants that are known for healthy food

Vitamin shops

Holistic care practitioners (chiropractors, massage therapists, etc.)

YMCAs

Meal Planning Blog Posts

This is a trendy topic these days, and a great one for any fitness, wellness, or nutrition blog to cover. Even people are don’t consider themselves as fitness junkies are into meal planning these days, potentially bringing a new set of eyes to your content.

Remember, many bloggers will want to start from the very basics. Think about the audience that will be seeing your content. They could be brand new (so they would need baby steps) – all the way to the advanced triathlete who’s got their nutrition locked down (they know what it is and how to do it, but they may need recipes).

Why it’s important to meal plan

How meal planning can save money

The best freezer meals for meal prep

The complete beginners guide to meal planning (in-depth post from start to finish, this could easily be a paid product depending on how much information is in it)

How to start meal planning

What is the best day to meal prep?

The best chicken/fish/beef/etc meal prep recipes

How to meal prep in just X minutes/hours

The best recipes for meal prepping on a budget

How to meal prep healthy school lunches

You can also consider some affiliate-style posts that relate to meal planning.  While the posts above may be great for driving traffic for your audience, the posts below can be heavily optimized for affiliate revenue.

Meal planning supplies you can’t live without

Best meal prep containers

How the Instant Pot makes meal planning easy

Review or comparison of meal delivery services (Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, etc.)

Review or comparison of meal planning services (E-Meals, Prep Dish, etc.)

Supplement Blog Topics

Giving information on supplements can be extremely helpful for readers, especially when you can explain the research behind the product and why you support it.  As a health professional or someone with expertise in the wellness industry, you likely have the ability to sift through research and can help really break down the science in a consumer friendly way.

Plus, supplement posts might be great for affiliate revenue or sponsored content posts.

Remember, though, readers want the real truth and your beliefs – so don’t go promoting every other product you see just because you might be able to make a quick dollar.  Stay honest and only promote the brands or products you truly believe in.

Here are a few fitness blog topics related to supplements:

Pre-workout products (creatine, beta alanine, beet juice, etc.)

Post-workout products (protein, BCAAs, etc.)

Protein powders and shakes

Prepackaged sports foods (bars, gels, etc)

Vitamins

Minerals

Probiotics

A table full of supplements that would make a good blog post topic

Nutrition Posts

Nutritional education goes hand in hand with other fitness blog topics. Many readers do like to understand the “why” behind nutrition info – but of course, it needs to be in a consumer-friendly way that connects to their emotional side.  These post ideas can work well if they have evidence-based information with a little bit of your personal stories or opinions woven in.

The ultimate guide to a balanced diet for ______ (insert your audience – busy moms, endurance athletes, crossfit fans, etc.)

The one thing on the nutrition label you’re probably not paying attention to – but should be

Counting calories or counting macronutrients

Why it is important to keep a food journal

How much protein do you actually need

Is sugar really an evil villain in our diet

Are all processed foods bad for you

Best healthy snacks to carry on the go

Best books for the real truth about nutrition

Nutrition-focused posts on certain conditions – food allergies, celiac disease, digestive health, etc.

Weight Loss Topics

No matter how much I personally wish we’d move away from the weight loss conversation in the media, it’s definitely a topic that always draws a crowd.  These kinds of posts can be helpful for sharing helpful reviews of diets and products, real evidence-based facts about weight loss, along with what doesn’t work.

Does drinking more water help you lose weight

How your hormones really affects weight loss and fat storage

How to lose body fat and preserve muscle mass

Best foods to eat to lose weight

Is your BMI really a good measure of your health 

Why your weight doesn’t really matter

Diets

Diets come and go all the time, but they are always a hot topic!  If you agree and follow any of these eating patterns, you can explain the science behind it and why you personally support it.

This goes for the other spectrum as well. If you are totally against diets, you may want to express why you disagree – which is always bound to be a controversial post, but can also help weed out the “wrong” audience.

Remember, if you give all the details, these could easily be 2000+ word posts – making them more likely to rank well in Google.

Keto

Paleo

Whole 30

Weight Watcher’s

Atkins

South Beach

Mediterranean

Low Carb

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescatarian

Low Sodium

Nutrisystem

Juicing

Detox

Fasting

Intermittent fasting

BeachBody

Self-Care

Self-care can come in so many forms and is different for each individual – so this category of topics can really be an endless supply. If you are geared to moms especially, these are definitely a hot topic right now.

Why you need to take care of yourself first

Why taking a time out can improve your happiness?

TK ways to start taking care of yourself

TK things to do to improve yourself care without spending money

The best skincare routine for active women

DIY spa day

How your eating habits affect your skin

The best outdoor activities to relieve stress

The ultimate stress management guide

A complete guide to aromatherapy with essential oils

Don’t Forget about SEO!

Of course, with whatever topic you choose from the list above, you probably want to also do some keyword research.  This will help you find good, long-tail keywords that fit the idea – and will help you assess if a certain keyword is perhaps too competitive.  This process will also help you come up with post titles and help you draft good, SEO-optimized content.  Read up on my full guide to doing keyword research using KeySearch.

Don’t Forget About Email Opt-Ins

Last but not least:  All of these fitness blog topics are great for the blog posts themselves, but if you have an idea or two that will be really in-depth – consider turning that into a freebie to giveaway in exchange for signing up for your email list.  Here are a few examples that would be a bit more comprehensive than a stand alone blog post:

The ultimate beginner’s guide to ______ (insert fitness activity) – Put together a really comprehensive guide that has everything the reader needs to know about that activity, along with sample workouts and helpful visuals.

4-week bootcamp – Instead of a printable, try an email series or video series!  Put together workouts for a 4 week boot camp and in exchange for signing up for your list, they receive this series of workouts.

Meal plan with a shopping list –  If you blog about nutrition, consider putting together a week long meal plan that would be a good fit for your audience.  Provide the recipes, tips you may have to make meal prepping easier or cheaper, and a shopping list.  You could also add a DIY printable calendar for your readers so that they can try meal planning on their own after they use yours.

I hope all of these fitness blog post ideas and email opt-in suggestions are helpful for curing writers block and helping monetize your blog!