Followers of The Bachelor Australia star Tim Robards have defended him after a seemingly harmless workout video with his baby, Elle, attracted criticism on Instagram.

Tim and wife Anna Heinrich, who found love on the 2013 first season of the reality show, welcomed their daughter last month.

The 38-year-old chiropractor posted an edited sped-up video of himself working out with his bub strapped to his chest in a baby carrier Tuesday.

The video ruffled feathers with some followers.