Muscle & Fitness Hers South Africa

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EVERY BODY HAS A STORY. Massy Arias’ insanely chiseled physique is a story of strength but also one of perseverance, helping her overcome the odds and become an Instagram-famous fitness guru with millions of followers—2.6 million and counting—including celeb stans SZA and Chris Hemsworth.

Even her tats tell tales. “I have a koi on my right side going upstream, which symbolizes me going through a hard time but still pushing through,” Arias says, referencing the intricate fish ink next to her sculpted six-pack. “The lady on my shoulder? That’s my mom looking over my heart.”

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