The costs of gym memberships or group fitness classes can add up, making starting a fitness routine daunting. While a gym or group fitness class can be a great way to find a community of like-minded people willing to work out, you may want another option to get a sweat on—and we’re here to help.
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YouTube is a great source for exercise videos and has thousands of workouts to choose from. This means that it can be difficult and even time consuming to find the best workouts on YouTube. We’ve put together some of the best YouTube training channels with the best free training videos you can find on the internet.
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We’ve broken down the best YouTube workout videos by exercise type to make it easier for you to start your fitness journey. Scroll to check them all out.
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Popsugar Fitness has a little bit of everything. On this YouTube channel, powered by Popsugar, you’ll find cardio, weight training, dance, barre, HIIT and everything in between. Classes come in different lengths, so you can choose what works best for the amount of time you have to work out at home. There are also plenty of difficulty levels to choose from, so if you want to try yoga and haven’t done so before, you can pick up a beginner yoga class and work your way up to pro. There are hundreds of workouts to choose from, and you can sort by the workout you want or the trainer you want. You can even take on a structured challenge, like a 5-day full-body blast.
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Personal trainer Heather Robertson offers a variety of HIIT workouts on her channel to get you moving. It specializes in workouts that require no equipment and can be done in whatever amount of time you have. Starting at 10 minutes, the workouts are designed for a variety of skill levels and muscle groups. I’ve also designed a number of series and calendars to help you stick to a schedule to train your muscle groups evenly and effectively.
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Juice and Toya contains everything you need to do your own weight training at home. On this channel, you’ll find playlists by muscle group and equipment, so you can select exercise series using the weights you have available. Largely ranging from 10 minutes to 30 minutes in length, these workout videos are easy to follow for a variety of skill levels. They also offer modifications if you want to be easier on any section of the exercise.
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Natacha Océane’s channel is more than just a place to work out. They help you create an overall healthy lifestyle. One of the ways you do this is with no-equipment workouts that are truly designed to be performed at home with just your own body weight. Natacha also shows you how to work out more efficiently, by perfecting your running technique and creating a workout plan. When you click through the workout videos, which range in length depending on what you’re working on, you’ll find HIIT, cardio, and flat-appropriate stretching—they even do noise-free workouts, so your neighbors will thank you.
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Caroline Girvan provides every exercise you need to put these dumbbells to good use. She will show you how to use dumbbells to work out each muscle group, and the great thing about her channel is that she curates exercises that you can use for several weeks to strengthen your muscles. Instead of figuring out what exercise to do each day, just follow her plan and she’ll take care of everything for you. All you have to do is run and grab the dumbbells.
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Marshall’s Fitness Dance Workouts are about more than just shaking your booty. These full-body workouts are designed to get your heart rate up and work all of your muscles at the same time. Set to all kinds of popular songs, these workouts are fast, so you can do one, two, or 10 for a workout, depending on how long you want to sweat. Fitness Marshall also offers longer videos of 30- or 60-minute workouts, too.
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Move with Nicole offers plenty of Pilates exercises that can be done at home with just a mat. It has something for you whether you want a 20-minute workout or a 60-minute workout. You can also find guided exercise plans to help you get through the whole month. If you haven’t done Pilates before, don’t worry. Nicole also offers beginner videos to help you understand the exercise before you dive into anything advanced.
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Yoga with Adrienne welcomes practitioners of all skill levels. I’ve created yoga playlists and plans to align with your skill levels, goal, and time. You can choose a 10-minute yoga workout, a guided meditation, or a Yoga Basics class to teach you what exercise is all about. This is a great channel to start your day with – doing 10 minutes of yoga can help you focus before moving on to the work day.
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Pamela Reef offers a little bit of everything, especially aerobic workouts that get your heart pumping. There are plenty of quick 10-minute workouts (but you’ll also find longer workouts), including dance, full-body workouts, and more. There are playlists organized by exercise type so you can jump right to what you’re looking for, and they even host live workouts if you want to sweat with them in real time.
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The Global Cycling Network will give you all the tools you need to be a professional cyclist. On this channel you will find cycling tips, exercises to improve your cycling and stationary bike exercises. GCN is a good channel for cyclists that also includes entertainment – you can watch the best cyclists riding all different terrains and get inspired to get out on your bike and go for it too.
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If you’re looking for a workout that will make you sweat effectively but won’t be too hard on your body, try Body Project. In this channel, you will find low impact exercises that are gentle on your joints but keep your body moving. The workouts are usually in the 25-30 minute range and show you how to burn fat without tearing your joints and muscles too much.
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Thenx has several workouts that target specific muscle groups and your entire body. Perfect for at-home workouts, these workouts start out at just 5 minutes long — giving you no excuse to give up trying. Chris Heria will show you how to work your muscles in the comfort of your own home, using your body weight and the furniture and floor as needed.
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The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade is perfect for anyone who wants to dance. You’ll find different types of dance here, from barre set to HIIT cardio sets to even some of your favorite songs. You can find exercises with a single song or entire chapters set to a playlist. Plus, Jamie offers live-streamed workouts, so you can dance with her in real time, and on-demand workouts to save for later.
The information in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition or health goals.