Top Gym YouTube influencers in South Africa for March 2025

We discovered and carefully vetted Gym YouTube influencers in South Africa for March 2025 as per their follower count, engagement rate, audience quality. Check out the profiles of the top 10 influencers for your marketing campaigns. Sign up for free to unlock all influencer profiles and detailed reports.
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The list shows the Top Gym YouTube influencers in South Africa for March 2025 and is updated monthly. To view all creators' detailed analytics and find more accounts,

1.Zizi Moloko

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 South Africa

Followers

60.2K

Engagement rate

11.3%

Average likes

6.3K

Bio

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2.Chris Barnard

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 South Africa

Followers

2.3K

Engagement rate

1.0%

Average likes

17

Bio

Why film-making if you spent 6 years becoming an engineer? South Africa needs more engineers, but South Africa (and I would argue the world!) needs more film-makers who are willing to work really, really hard to master their craft (engineering cum laude level hard), crossing cultural boundaries in search of unique, unifying stories, and insist on making films that are not only financially viable but meaningful. Meaningful in the truest sense of the word: It takes an honest look at suffering, acknowledging the despair, and takes a deeper look to portray the hope and the beauty to be found amidst the chaos. (Film-makers who are master artists and master technicians.) I'm also passionate about helping people achieve their full potential, which is why I make YouTube videos about healthy habits, building character, and becoming a Renaissance person. After all, I am an engineer — I like to optimize things.

3.The Duke of Johannesburg A#1

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 South Africa

Followers

1.4K

Engagement rate

0.7%

Average likes

10.50

Bio

South African, Orthodox Christian, language enthusiast, gym enjoyer. Making videos and passing commentaries and such, sharing my life and hopefully my Faith. I also make beats, write rhymes and film and edit videos. For those who wish to support me, consider donating to my Patreon or becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dukeofjohannesburg

4.Lucky Fadzi

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 South Africa

Followers

1.6K

Engagement rate

0.1%

Average likes

1.50

Bio

Hey there! I am Lucky Fadzi, a South African based qualified fitness professional and an avid fitness enthusiast. My aim is to make online workout videos a bit more personal and simplified for you to not only replicate but also learn the fundamentals and benefits of these exercises. I will be sharing valuable workout videos, fitness and nutrition tips as well as vlogs with some insights into my life and day to day activities. All this content will be based on my in-depth knowledge as well as personal experience.

5.Nelo's Real TV

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 South Africa

Followers

7.2K

Engagement rate

0.2%

Average likes

7.50

Bio

welcome to my youtube channel! My name is Chinelo Okafor. I post video on Motherhood, cooking, family vlog, prank, reaction video, Lifestyle,dancing, challenges, beauty and To help other content creators. New videos every week. Dont forget to hit the subscribe button. You can follow me also on: Instagram: iam_nelo12 facebook: Chinelo Obiajulu Okafor twitter: @OkaforChinelo12

6.Noel Deyzel

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 South Africa

Followers

5.3M

Engagement rate

0.2%

Average likes

9.8K

Bio

Welcome to my channel, I am Noel Deyzel A bodybuilder with 16 years of experience in the fitness industry. I have a passion to motivate, give advice and help people , not only on their bodybuilding journey but in life. The type of content you should expect on my channel is: - Advice and how to's on nutrition, training, posing, dieting(meal prep), lifestyle and anything else involved with bodybuilding. - Motivational Bodybuilding videos from a new angle to get you ready to DESTROY your next workout. - Vlogs and lifestyle videos detailing my lifestyle and how I balance being a full time businessman, bodybuilder and content creator. New Videos posted weekly with daily shorts. I hope you enjoy my content. Thank you for your support. Noel Deyzel.

7.Sean Routledge

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 South Africa

Followers

9.3K

Engagement rate

0.6%

Average likes

38

Bio

I make videos on just about anything that interests me. .... Be nice to people

8.AviPhysio

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 South Africa

Followers

2.3K

Engagement rate

0.5%

Average likes

11

Bio

The mission of this channel is to help you become the best physical version of you through education and empowering the viewer on all matters related to physical wellness. The channel's creator Avilarsh Lukhan (Avi), has been a qualified physiotherapist for nearly two decades practicing in Durban, South Africa. He has a niche area in orthopaedic and sport injuries. Avi has worked with many South African national teams including Athletics and Para-Athletics, Boxing, Badminton, Swimming, Rugby 7s, Judo, Rowing, Wrestling, Golf, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Triathlon, Soccer and Volleyball. Avi has represented Team South Africa's medical team at various local and international events such as The Commonwealth Games(2014), World Games(2013), African Games(2015, 2019), Youth Commonwealth Games( 2017) and the highlight of his sporting travels was his selection for the 2016 and 2021 Olympic Games.

9.WHEELER FITNESS

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 South Africa

Followers

14.9K

Engagement rate

0.1%

Average likes

7

Bio

This is the channel where I showcase fitness insights, opinions and videos.

10.Sky Sins

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 South Africa

Followers

53K

Engagement rate

0.1%

Average likes

48

Bio

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How We Collect Data of Gym YouTube influencers in South Africa

We use an advanced automated system to collect YouTube influencer profiles by regularly monitoring the YouTube database. Our system identifies the profiles of South Africa-based YouTube influencers within the gym niche by focusing on the following key metrics:

  • Relevance to gym: Our system analyzes each influencer's username, bio, and posts to confirm that their content is related to the gym niche.

  • Location Verification: Our system checks for the inclusion of city or country names in profiles, and where necessary, we analyze flags, localized posts and profile bio data to confirm the influencer's location in South Africa.

  • Public Profiles Only: We exclude private profiles, even if they are South Africa-based and publish gym-related content. Our system only extracts the public profiles of influencers.

  • Sufficient Number of Posts: Our system picks the influencer accounts that have a consistent history of posts. It proves that the influencer is active and engaged in their content.

  • Minimum Follower Count: Our system prioritizes South Africa-based gym influencers with a minimum of 5,000 followers.

By analyzing these key statistics, our system automatically identifies the most relevant gym influencers located in South Africa, extracts the data, and adds it to our database. The information is then processed, verified, and classified to ensure accuracy and relevance.

How Our Algorithm Identifies Gym YouTube Influencers in South Africa

Heepsy uses an Al-powered algorithm to identify the most relevant gym YouTube influencers in South Africa.

Identifying Influencer Location in South Africa:

  • Profile Location Information: First, we check if the influencers profile explicitly mentions city or country. If the profile contains certain specific cities from South Africa, or any other reference to South Africa, we automatically mark the profile as South Africa-based.

  • Bio and Content Analysis: If no explicit location is mentioned, our system scans the influencer's bio for any references to South Africa, such as cultural symbols, language spoken within South Africa, or location- specific hashtags that could indicate the influencer's connection to South Africa.

  • Use of Flags and Emblems: In cases when the influencer doesn't mention a specific city or region, we look for flags in the bio that indicates South Africa or any related symbols suggesting origin from South Africa.

  • Localized Content: We analyze the influencer's content for any localized posts that show landmarks from South Africa, events, or local cultural references. This can help us identify their location and target audience within South Africa.

Identifying gym relevance:

  • Identifying Key Terms: We begin by searching for specific gym-related terms, such as 'gym' or any other industry terms in an influencers profile (including their name, bio, and posts).

  • Expanding with Synonyms and Variations: Our algorithm recognizes related terms within the industry and other gym specializations. We also account for variations, ensuring a comprehensive view of the influencer's expertise.

  • Multilingual Detection: To ensure a global reach, we use an Al-based multilingual sentence transformer to detect influencers in different languages, so we don't miss out on valuable gym voices around the world.

  • Assigning Relevance Scores: Each influencer profile is assigned a score based on their relevance to the gym category. The higher the score, the more aligned their profile with your campaign needs.

  • Prioritizing Top Influencers: In our recommendations we prioritize the influencers with the highest relevance scores. This helps us to ensure that the profiles suggested are the best fit for your marketing strategy.

How We Rank Gym YouTube Influencers in South Africa

During the location identification process, we assign a score to each YouTube influencer profile that reflects its relevance to gym and South Africa.

Then we use these scores to rank the profiles in our listings. Influencers with higher relevance scores in both categories - gym and their connection to South Africa - are ranked higher in the results.

As a result, when you search for gym YouTube influencers in South Africa in our database, the most relevant profiles appear first. This makes it easier for you to find the best match for your project.

How Often Our Listing of Gym YouTube Influencers in South Africa is Updated

We update our database monthly to ensure you have access to the most current and relevant gym YouTube influencers in South Africa. The profiles listed reflect the latest data as of March 2025.

Our automated system continuously monitors YouTube, tracking changes in follower count, engagement levels, and content activity from gym influencers in South Africa. This ensures that our database remains accurate and relevant and helps you find the best gym YouTube influencers in South Africa for your campaigns at any given time.