BOASTFUL Brits are turning to social media to show off to friends about their workouts, according to new research.

A survey of 2,000 UK adults has found that almost two-thirds (62 per cent) actively use social media while working out.

Twenty-nine per cent confess to checking in on Facebook while at the gym, while 23 per cent say they upload pictures to Instagram or Snapchat during a workout.

With the rise in fitness apps that sync with social media such Fitbit, Strava and Map my Walk, gym-goers are able to share their fitness achievements on social with a single click of a button.

Almost one-in-five (18 per cent) say they feel they needed to post evidence of their efforts on social media when working out in a bid to impress their followers.

Simon Bubb, managing director at Beabetteryou.com, which carried out the survey, said: “Social media is such a huge part of our daily lives now, it’s to be expected that our fitness routines would somehow integrate with our social network.

“That said, it’s important for Britons to remember that working out should be about personal development and health. It’s not a competition and it shouldn’t be about impressing others.

“While being proud of our efforts at the gym is a positive thing, and using this to inspire others is also great, we need to be mindful not to show off or appear to be doing something for social recognition alone.”