October 22, 2026

TLF Apparel Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 4.0k pieces of influencer content sponsored by TLF Apparel over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how TLF Apparel invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with TLF Apparel, see here: TLF Apparel influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

TLF Apparel's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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TLF Apparel's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

464Oct'25377Nov'25366Dec'25343Jan'26320Feb'26291Mar'26327Apr'26292May'26285Jun'26324Jul'26347Aug'26207Sep'26

TLF Apparel's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 329 sponsored posts per month. October recorded the highest volume at 464 posts (41% above average), while September was the quietest at 207 posts.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of TLF Apparel's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 2.7k posts (67.4%)
  • TikTok: 906 posts (22.8%)
  • YouTube: 393 posts (9.9%)
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TLF Apparel's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

2.7kInstagram906TikTok393YouTube

Content format by platform

Share of all sponsored posts.

InstagramReels
58.1%
InstagramFeed Posts
41.9%
TikTokPosts
100%
YouTubeLong-form
58.8%
YouTubeShorts
41.2%

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for TLF Apparel.

Here are 3 examples of TLF Apparel's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

ronniecoleman8 x TLF Apparel

ronniecoleman8
@ronniecoleman8
03 Mar, 26
2.3M
93.7K
[...] ain’t nothing but a peanut! #TLF #TLFapparel 💥Apparel: @tlfapparel (Code: RONNIE)

Influencer bio

➖ OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM ➖ 8x Mr "O"🏆 ➖ Owner-Ronnie Coleman Signature Series™ ➖ @rcss_supplements 💊 ➖ @tlfapparel | Code: Ronnie ➖ @panattaofficial

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.3M
Post EMV $79.0k

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ronniecoleman8x x TLF Apparel

ronniecoleman8x
@ronniecoleman8x
19 Feb, 26
13.9M
514.2K
[...] how we do it in the FLEX!! ⚡️Apparel: @tlfapparel (Code: Ronnie)

Influencer bio

💪🏿 OFFICIAL TIKTOK 🏆 8x Mr "O" RCSS | @TLFapparel | @Panatta_Official

Collaboration metrics

Post views13.9M
Post EMV $303.7k

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RonnieColeman8 x TLF Apparel

RonnieColeman8
@RonnieColeman8
23 Dec, 25
387.8K
6.2K
Shop TLF Now: 15% off - Code: Ronnie

Influencer bio

Get a glimpse into Ronnie Coleman's Past, Present & Future. Enjoy his Official YouTube Channel with Workouts, Motivation, Supplementation, Exclusive interviews on Nothin' But A Podcast, all of his unseen footage and more! Ronnie Coleman Signature Series™ is owned and operated by 8X Mr.Olympia Ronnie Coleman. 🏆 Subscribe to discover his most incredible experiences in the world of Bodybuilding and Check out the Store. Yeah Buddy! 💪🏿

Collaboration metrics

Post views387.8k
Post EMV $12.3k

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Reels: 58.1%
  • Posts: 41.9%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers TLF Apparel are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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TLF Apparel's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K14.5%
1K-5K38.2%
5K-10K16.6%
10K-50K18.9%
50K-100K5.4%
100K-500K4.7%
500K+1.7%

With 38.2% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 1K-5K views, TLF Apparel's strategy suggests niche targeting and authenticity, likely leveraging collaboration models like gifting and affiliates to work with smaller creators.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (199.7k avg views/post):

kaylaasmart x TLF Apparel

kaylaasmart
@kaylaasmart
25 Aug, 26
228.2K
20.4K
[...] now your saturdays look like this >> @tlfapparel @tlfwomen code tlf-kaylas 🫦 [...]

Influencer bio

gym girl with a good aesthetic ☆ @transparentlabs - kaylas @tlfapparel - TLF-KAYLAS @therealmfitnesskelowna brands + ugc 💌 - kaylasmartfit@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views228.2k
Post EMV $8.9k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.5k avg views/post):

cenatricardofit x TLF Apparel

cenatricardofit
@cenatricardofit
23 Dec, 25
39.9K
[...] cenatricardofit23 " ▪️" Gym outfit : @tlfapparel "TLF-CENAT" ▪️" Broadshort : [...]

Influencer bio

2× Olympian IFBB Pro 🇩🇴🇭🇹 Online Coaching | Lifestyle,Bodybuilding & posing Sponsored Athlete: @tlfapparel | @redcon | @chulawear1 Coaching⬇️

Collaboration metrics

Post views39.9k
Post EMV $1.2k

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TLF Apparel's repeat partnerships

Out of 702 unique influencers in our dataset, 119 of them (17%) posted content for TLF Apparel in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @ronniecoleman8, who has collaborated across 13 months with 80 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of TLF Apparel's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

ronniecoleman8 x TLF Apparel

ronniecoleman8
@ronniecoleman8
03 Mar, 26
2.3M
93.7K
[...] nothing but a peanut! #TLF #TLFapparel 💥Apparel: @tlfapparel [...]
ronniecoleman8
@ronniecoleman8
21 Mar, 26
2.3M
103.3K
[...] Weight Baby!! 💥Apparel: @tlfapparel 15% off Code - RONNIE
ronniecoleman8
@ronniecoleman8
14 Apr, 26
2M
100.1K
[...] bit bigger!! 💥Apparel: @tlfapparel 15% off Code: RONNIE #TLF [...]

tlfwomen x TLF Apparel

tlfwomen
@tlfwomen
17 Jul, 26
1.5M
44.6K
[...] Outfit deets : @tlfapparel Tempo Front Clasp Sports Bra [...]
tlfwomen
@tlfwomen
23 Jun, 26
222.2K
[...] Luxe DNA⚡️🔥 @tlfwomen @tlfapparel #TLFWomen #tlfpartner
tlfwomen
@tlfwomen
24 Jun, 26
108.7K
1.6K
[...] NEW tempo collection from @tlfapparel This set was everything and [...]

michaeldean2.0 x TLF Apparel

michaeldean2.0
@michaeldean2.0
30 Nov, 25
1.9M
19.8K
[...] = stronger pull. Outfit @tlfapparel Code: TLF-MICHAELDEAN [...]
michaeldean2.0
@michaeldean2.0
18 Oct, 25
575.7K
6.7K
[...] good 🙄 Grey sweats season @tlfapparel code: TLF-MICHAELDEAN [...]
michaeldean2.0
@michaeldean2.0
15 Dec, 25
493.4K
5.7K
[...] is awkward 😳 Both wearing @tlfapparel ‘TLF-MICHAELDEAN’ [...]

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where TLF Apparel had the most influencer activity. 72% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • United Kingdom (4.7%)
  • Brazil (4.7%)
  • Canada (4.6%)
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TLF Apparel's influencer activity by market

United States72.0%
United Kingdom4.7%
Brazil4.7%
Canada4.6%
India2.9%
Other11.1%

Here is another example of TLF Apparel collaborating with an influencer in United States.

michaeldean2.0 x TLF Apparel

michaeldean2.0
@michaeldean2.0
30 Nov, 25
1.9M
19.8K
[...] Straight path = stronger pull. Outfit @tlfapparel Code: TLF-MICHAELDEAN #workout [...]

TLF Apparel's influencer activity vs. related brands

TLF Apparel targets gym and lifestyle training consumers, directly overlapping with Gymshark and YoungLA—two influencer-powered activewear brands competing for similar fitness creators and audiences.

Total influencer content

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TLF Apparel vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

TLF Apparel
Gymshark
YoungLA
4.0k36.3k16.2k

Gymshark leads with 36.3K sponsored posts, significantly outpacing YoungLA (16.2K posts) and TLF Apparel (4K posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 18.8K posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. Gymshark has multiple times more total posts than both TLF Apparel and YoungLA.

By social platform

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TLF Apparel vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

TLF Apparel
Gymshark
YoungLA
2.7k4.6k4.7k90627.4k9.6k3934.2k2.0kInstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, YoungLA leads on Instagram and Gymshark leads on TikTok and YouTube. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with Gymshark at 27.4K, YoungLA at 9.6K, TLF Apparel at 906 posts. Gymshark's activity is particularly concentrated on TikTok. On TikTok, Gymshark has multiple times more posts than both TLF Apparel and YoungLA.

By geographical market

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TLF Apparel vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in TLF Apparel's top markets

TLF Apparel
Gymshark
YoungLA
2.9k17.2k8.7k1875.3k1.5k1870615United StatesUnited KingdomBrazil

Gymshark has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (17K posts, 47.3%), United Kingdom (5.3K posts, 14.5%), France (2K posts, 5.5%), suggesting a Europe focus, while YoungLA leads in Mexico with 988 posts (6.1%), while TLF Apparel leads in Brazil with 187 posts (4.7%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Gymshark at 17K posts (47.3%), YoungLA at 8.7K posts (53.6%), TLF Apparel at 2.9K posts (72%).

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