Benchmarks · Fitness · 2026

Fitness influencer engagement rate benchmarks

Training, nutrition, athletic apparel, supplements. High-intent audiences and strong direct-response conversion.

Engagement rate by tier

TierFollowersMedian ERHealthy bandRed flag below
Nano1K – 10K6.5%4% – 10%< 2.5%
Micro10K – 100K3.2%2% – 5%< 1.5%
Mid100K – 500K1.8%1.2% – 3%< 0.8%
Mega500K – 1M1.2%0.8% – 2%< 0.5%
Celebrity1M+0.8%0.5% – 1.5%< 0.3%

Fair-pay rate ranges

Rates below are per Reel / TikTok video for fitness creators in 2026. Multiply by 0.7 for feed posts, 0.5 for stories. These are ranges, not quotes — actual price depends on engagement rate, exclusivity, usage rights, and brand fit.

TierLow endHigh end
Nano$120$700
Micro$700$4,000
Mid$4,000$12,000
Mega$12,000$28,000
Celebrity$28,000$180,000

Source: Influencer Marketing Hub 2026 Benchmark Report, Aspire Creator Rate Benchmarks 2025, HypeAuditor State of Influencer Marketing 2025. Last verified 2026.

What's different about fitness

Top platforms for fitness

Instagram · TikTok · YouTube — in order of how much fitness brand spend flows through each platform.

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