{"id":31745,"date":"2015-08-26T11:05:07","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T15:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=31745"},"modified":"2016-07-14T16:01:11","modified_gmt":"2016-07-14T20:01:11","slug":"best-instagram-accounts-gopro-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-instagram-accounts-gopro-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Athletes Redefining &#8220;Extreme&#8221; on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42918\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/10040304\/epic-gopro-fitstagrammies.jpg\" alt=\"25 Athletes Redefining &quot;Extreme&quot; on Instagram\" width=\"620\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/10040304\/epic-gopro-fitstagrammies.jpg 620w, https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/10040304\/epic-gopro-fitstagrammies-248x300.jpg 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adrenaline junkie?\u00a0Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dailyburn\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> and you\u2019ll find real-life action heroes jumping out of planes and throwing down big tricks on the slopes. From epic, gravity-defying videos to <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/summer-surfing-workouts\/\" target=\"_blank\">barrel-of-the-wave<\/a> POV pics and underwater shots, these definitely aren\u2019t your average sweaty selfies! To honor the fearless individuals\u00a0who inspire us to live on the edge, we present 25 of our favorite extreme athletes on Instagram. Let these 25 daredevil \u2018grammers motivate you to take your fitness to new heights. Did we miss any of your favorite GoPro &#8216;grammers? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/healthy-eating-best-instagram-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Foodstagrammies: 25 Best Instagram Accounts to Follow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/ru_QBkjLQg\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Ninja SUP<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kacycatanzaro\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@kacycatanzaro<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Paddleboard push-ups are no sweat for \u201cMighty Kacy,\u201d the first woman to qualify for the finals of the hit TV show\u00a0<i>American Ninja Warrior.\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0Drop down and give us 10 more! For more exercise ideas from Kacy, check out her <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/american-ninja-warrior-kacy-catanzaro-brent-steffensen\/\" target=\"_blank\">favorite bodyweight moves here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/rZkOXYsXwz\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Kite Rite<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leyroydamo\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@leyroydamo<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Accomplished kiteboarder Damian Leroy gets some airtime in this sick POV shot. When you see kite racing in the 2020 Summer Olympics, you\u2019ll have this athlete to thank! He showcased the sport in front of the International Olympic Committee in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/qzxgZQP-4C\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Sky High<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brent_falls\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@brent_falls<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>You might get vertigo watching Brent Witt cruise above the earth in a red squirrel suit. This professional skydiver\u2019s feed is filled with breathtaking shots of his adrenaline-packed antics.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-instagram-accounts-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Fitstagrammies: The 25 Best Instagram Accounts to Follow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/sKmhQpEkwM\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Wake &#8216;N Lake<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melissa_marquardt\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@melissa_marquardt<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Want to catch a ride without getting wet? Follow pro wakeboarder Melissa Marquardt, who\u2019s been shredding around the globe for over 10 years. She\u2019s proof that ladies can drop big tricks!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/qZwZN4C5md\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Hello Moto<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram\/com\/nateadams741\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@nateadams741<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Pro motorcross rider Nate Adams burst onto the competitive scene at the tender age of 18, and he\u2019s been racking up accomplishments \u2014 including gold medals at the X Games and Gravity Games \u2014 ever since. His Instagrams give you a sneak peek into this daredevil\u2019s gravity-defying lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/sNb3Hbp-gB\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Hole in One\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themichellewie\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@themichellewie<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Swing by pro golfer Michelle Wie\u2019s Instagram feed for some footage straight from the green. She demonstrates perfect putting form in the timelapse Instavid above.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/sGr-3NKHS2\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aaronchase\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@aaronchase<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Sometimes freestyle mountain biker Aaron Chase gets air without his wheels. We wouldn\u2019t mind zipping along with him through Whistler, British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/ln5Jg-s7Ne\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Board Bunny<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jamieanderson\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@jamieanderson<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>From this vantage point, we feel like we\u2019re shredding the slopes right alongside Olympic Gold Medalist <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/jamie-anderson-body-issue-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Anderson<\/a>! Her \u2018grams of yoga poses and rad mountain runs\u00a0 inspire us to get outside and push our limits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/bethany-hamilton-soul-surfer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bethany Hamilton: Soul Surfer and Fitness Inspiration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/5f3B2rSZ6C\/?taken-by=robbiecrawford<\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Ride the Tide &#8216;Till Dusk<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/robbiecrawford\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@robbiecrawford<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>What\u2019s almost as beautiful as riding the perfect wave? Snapping the perfect sunset shot of the perfect wave, of course. You might have spotted some of digital artist Robbie Crawford\u2019s work in Urban Outfitters, but you can get your fill of stunning California sunsets on his Instagram feed, too!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/qktxo0k-c2\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. K9 Tug of War<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/harleyingleby\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@harleyingleby<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Champion longboarder Harley Ingleby moved his GoPro from his board to his pooch and our hearts melted. Check out a game of tug of war in the Instavid above.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/oqk0DnRRG8\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Urban Skimboarding<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lucasogomes\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@lucasogomes<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>This photo from Brazilian pro Lucas Gomes makes us want to stop scrolling IG and start skimming! And the stunning capture has the best of both worlds: Beautiful beach <i>and <\/i>the buildings of Rio in the background.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/ru7mj8hvY1\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Under the Sea<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/elenahight\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@elenahight<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Hold your breath \u2014 you\u2019re going underwater in this GoPro vid. Olympic snowboarder Elena Hight trades snow for sea on her trip to Hawaii, where she filmed this majestic snorkeling adventure.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/owOoRBOtsc\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Snow Kayaking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nicktroutmankayak\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@nicktroutmankayak<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Baby on board! World freestyle kayak champion Nick Troutman is all smiles when taking his son out for a ride in the snowy Loveland Pass in Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/pRqoMoBtsr\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Surf&#8217;s Up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lakeypeterson\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@lakeypeterson<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Champion surfer Lakey Peterson has taken women\u2019s surfing to new heights since she landed the first aerial maneuver in an amateur surfing event for women when she was just 14. Peep her carving up some barrel waves in the vid above.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/rSqX5sB_uI\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Slack Attack<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skies_call\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@skies_call<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Free spirit and free skydiver Kristian makes slacklining look easy, but we know better. The killer sunset is no match for this athlete&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/core-exercises-for-runners\/\" target=\"_blank\">core strength<\/a> and balance.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/inspiring-partner-workouts-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\">20 Partner Exercises from the Fittest Couples on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/gEeJSHF4Aa\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Speed Flying<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marshall_miller\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@marshall_miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Soar through the air with the greatest of ease alongside world-class paragliding pilot Marshall Miller. He\u2019s well-versed in all things airborne and adrenaline \u2014 including BASE jumping, skydiving and speed flying, a hybrid sport that combines elements from parachuting and paragliding.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/hdsoVHQG-l\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>17. The Air Up There<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gabatronix\" target=\"_blank\">@gabatronix<\/a><br \/>\nHeights ain\u2019t no thing for Gaby James, a rock climber who posts about her adventures on the blog <a href=\"https:\/\/dirtbarbieadventures.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dirt Barbies<\/a>. We don&#8217;t doubt she\u2019s got the skills to get to the top before the sun goes down!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/gYu7hPvK2p\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Way Off BASE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jtholmesjr\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@jtholmesjr<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nTry <i>not<\/i> to feel exhilarated looking at this \u2018gram. Experienced BASE jumper and skier JT Holmes drops into the fjords of Norway.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/pUTr9mP2qg\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Boarding School-ed<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sagekostenburg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@sagekostenburg<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Rage with Sage on his gnarly IG feed. We can\u2019t take our eyes off this shot of the Olympic Gold medalist grinning while upside down in mid-air.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/rPrk0xnuSI\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>20. BMX Heroes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikeescamilla\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@mikeescamilla<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThis skydiving pro BMXer sure knows how to snap a shot. The photo above is <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/krisfoxbmx?\" target=\"_blank\">Kris Fox<\/a> warming up at the bowl at the Van Doren Invitational, a pro skateboarding competition.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/oBzl_bx3LB\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>21. Rapid Fire<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rushsturges\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@rushsturges<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>This isn\u2019t your grandma\u2019s canoe trip. Pro whitewater kayaker and filmmaker Rush Sturges blasts through the Black Mass on the Misstassibi River in Quebec in this epic pic.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/sIZaQXL2Im\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>22. High on Life<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tomashavel\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@tomashavel<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Got a case of wanderlust after look at photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/500px.com\/TomasHavel\">Tomas Havel\u2019s<\/a> feed? Us, too. BRB, going to go plan a hiking trip to Norway!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/qyyNQBNQP-\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>23. Tricks On A String\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jakekelsick\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@jakekelsick<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nHit the ocean swell in the video above. Pro kiteboarder Jake Kelsick gets airtime while kiting, and with this POV, we can pretend we\u2019re out in the sunshine with him.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/lqCuJ4LjSR\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>24. Jump Around<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bobby_brown_1\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@bobby_brown1<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Dreaming of a white winter even though it\u2019s only September? Peep this \u2018gram from champion freeskier Bobby Brown to get your fill of powder and big jumps.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/lvsNuLFhce\/<\/p>\n<h3><b>25. Hounding the Trails<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/waynedevingo\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@waynedevingo<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Drop onto the trail with Wayne DeVingo and his yellow labs via his adventure-packed IG feed. Looks like a tail-wagging good time to us!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/ryxRmXNebo\/?modal=true<\/p>\n<h3><b>BONUS: Surfing Pig!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kamathesurfingpig\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@kamathesurfingpig<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>When pigs fly? How about when pigs surf? If you don\u2019t believe us, check out the feed of Kama, a pig who catches waves in Hawaii. Babe\u2019s got nothing on this hog that can hang ten.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally posted September 2014. Updated August 2015.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These aren\u2019t your average sweaty selfies. 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