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The cost of gym memberships and the hassle of commuting can make staying fit feel like a chore. It's a common discussion on popular online forums like Reddit where people starting off their fitness journey often question the efficacy of a Youtube-based workout. The good news? You don’t need a gym to get in shape. With a few pieces of home workout gear and access to online fitness resources, you can achieve your goals without leaving the house.
Exercising at home comes with its own rhythm -- it’s flexible, convenient, and entirely on your terms. Whether you’re taking your first steps into fitness or looking to keep your routine fresh, these standout YouTube fitness channels offer everything you need to stay motivated and active right where you are.
What’s the best overall free YouTube workout channel?
The best overall free YouTube channel you can use to work out at home is PS Fit, formerly Popsugar Fitness. The channel offers a wide range of workouts and difficulty levels. With hundreds of workouts to choose from, PS Fit has something for beginners, pros and everyone in between.
Best YouTube channels for free workouts
Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET Best overall workout channel PS Fit (formerly Popsugar Fitness) PS Fit (formerly Popsugar Fitness) has a little bit of everything. On this YouTube channel, run by Popsugar (or PS now, with the rebrand), you'll find cardio, weight training, dance, barre, HIIT and everything in between. The classes come in different lengths, so you can pick what works best for the amount of time you have for your at-home workout. There are also plenty of difficulty levels to choose from, so if you want to try yoga and have never done it before, you can pick a beginner's yoga class and work your way up until you're a pro. There are hundreds of workouts to choose from, and you can sort by the workout you want or the instructor you want. You can even take on a curated challenge, like the 5-Day Full-Body Blast. ... Show more Get it now See at YouTube
Screenshot by Nasha Addarich/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Screenshot by Nasha Addarich/CNET Best for high-intensity interval training Heather Robertson Personal trainer Heather Robertson offers a wide variety of HIIT workouts on her channel to get you moving. She specializes in workouts that require no equipment and can be done in any length of time you have. Ranging from 10 minutes up, the workouts are designed for a variety of skill levels and muscle groups. She's also designed several series and calendars to help you stick to a schedule of working out your muscle groups equally and efficiently. ... Show more Get it now See at YouTube
Screenshot by Nasha Addarich Martínez/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Screenshot by Nasha Addarich Martínez/CNET Best for weight training Juice and Toya Juice and Toya have 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 specifically pick a workout series using the weights you have on hand. Largely ranging from 10 minutes to 30 minutes, these workout videos are easy to follow for a variety of skill levels. They also show modifications if you need to go easier in any section of the workout. ... Show more Get it now See at YouTube
Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET Best dumbbell workouts Sydney Cummings Houdyshell Sydney Cummings Houdyshell is a bit of a legend in the fitness YouTube space. Her videos cover a ton of different exercises that focus on working out every muscle group in your body, but we would recommend her, especially for dumbbell workouts. Sydney is a former Track & Field high jump athlete, but her workouts are holistic, and the channel has a ton of videos involving dumbbells, ranging from your standard usage, to some innovative ways to incorporate dumbbells into your workout routine. She also posts new workouts regularly, which means that even if you don't find enough workouts to match your style from her 2,000+ videos, you're likely to find one in the newer uploads. ... Show more Get it now See at YouTube
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