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!}

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.

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

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!

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