Lea Michele’s Birthday: Her Fittest Instagram Pics

She challenged her social media followers to get more active with her.

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And Lea Michele shared plenty of her own fitness moments on Instagram throughout her #YouFirstFitness challenge, from impressive balancing acts to various poses on all that scary-looking Pilates equipment.

As Lea celebrates her 29th birthday today, we’re celebrating with her fittest pics.

1. Lea’s Fit Back Bend

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“In case you hadn’t already noticed, I’ve decided that I’m going to challenge myself to be more active in July here in Nola! Who’s with me?!”

Err seriously, how is that pose even possible? If I attempted that I’m pretty sure there’d be all kinds of dangerous-sounding clicks coming from my back.

This impressive pic is where Lea called out the fact she was going for the active life throughout the month of July, and the response was overwhelming.

She went on to post that amazing balancing pic at the top of the page, encouraging her fans to join the challenge and share their fitness photos and tips along the way. And so the #YouFirstFitness was born.

2. Lea’s Fit Fashion

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“Rise and shine! The responses to last week’s challenge was SO great! Let’s keep it going!! What you wear can really influence your motivation. Share your favorite fitness fashions and accessories in the #YouFirstFitness tag so I can check it out! Let us know what the product is just in case we want to try to find it (this could be dangerous) Looking forward to this! Wearing my fav @Fabletics outfit today! By my girl @katehudson LOVE!”

Lea expanded her request for pics of her followers getting fit to include pics of their fitness fashion too.

She led the way with her favourite outfit, by none other than fellow fitness enthusiast Kate Hudson.

Yep it’s safe to say if I tried out that move on that Pilates machine I’d fall through the middle. Snaps to Lea, you make it look effortless.

3. Lea’s Fit Machine Work

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“Took such an awesome spin class taught by the amazing @ErinRomney at @romneypilates this morning.. Followed by a great stretch… It’s so important to listen to your body and see what you need each day from your workout… Thank you Erin for making today’s session so perfect, for getting me ready for my day, and helping me to feel strong and balanced! #YouFirstFitness”

Seriously, those machines get you in all manner of positions.

I have to admit I have done some Pilates equipment work, and it is tough stuff. Lea’s commitment to it is definitely motivational.

4. Lea’s Fit Bar Work

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“Perfect way to start this gorgeous Sunday at @romneypilates w/ @vanessaroberts85 #YouFirstFitness”

And no, I don’t mean pulling pints at the pub.

Lea proved you don’t need all that hardcore equipment to work out, a ballet bar and/or a ball in the crook of your knee will do wonders too.

Just check out those lines she’s achieving. And on a Sunday morning too. That is dedication to the cause right there.

5. Lea’s Fit Upside Down Skills

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“After a super long day of work yesterday and another one up for today, it was hard getting up to workout this morning.. But @vanessaroberts85 and I had such an awesome session and now I feel so pumped and ready for this day! Perfecting my upside down skills and getting some great benifits for energy and blood flow! Thank you Vanessa!!! #YouFirstFitness”

Yep, just hanging out. Or should that be down? Love the reflection too.

Keep sharing the fitness inspiration Lea, and we’ll keep trying our best.