Now that the holidays are over, we’re betting that swarms of people are hitting the gym to burn off those calorific, festive indulgences. If you don’t fancy fighting the crowds, take your workout home with our list of free, top YouTube workouts. There’s everything from basic tutorials to full-length total body workouts requiring nothing more than an Internet connection and minimal equipment.
This all-in-one channel covers various workout styles, from yoga to weights and even dance, with literally hundreds of workout playlists to choose from. Plus, many are hosted by celebrity fitness trainers, from Jillian Michaels to Dr. Deepak Chopra.
Ever wondered how our fave celebs keep trim? Well, XHIT Daily’s your answer. Get Jennifer Lawrence’s legs or Beyoncé’s booty with their instructional videos, all focused on how we can work on getting our body bits to look red-carpet ready!
The queens of cardio behind BodyRock are all about going into beast mode and breaking a sweat with their different HiiT series, like HiitMax, HiitReps, HiitLean, HiitBody and HiitCore. Don’t worry if some of their videos look a little too intense at first. Start slow with their Body Rock Beginner playlist before taking on their full-body routines and killer 30 Day Challenge! Trust us, your body will thank you for it.
Tone It Up girls and real-life BFFs Karena and Katrina are every girl’s ultimate workout buddies. Not only do they show you how to do each exercise but they do the full workouts with you, so you have support every step of the way. They’re super easy to follow and they play music throughout the routines, which helps keep the workout pace at the right level.
We love with Cassey Ho’s iconic Youtube channel, and not just for her roundups of the best exercises for flat abs, toned thighs, a perky bum, and everything else. She also has great guidance videos of top tips for healthy living, plus a whole range of recipes for tasty treats that make for perfect pre- or post- workout snacks, like stuffed snickerdoodle muffins and healthier pumpkin pie.
Fitness Blender releases new workout videos every week (including high intensity interval training, pilates, kettlebell workouts, to name a few) so you’ll never get bored. They’re also more goal-oriented than other channels, helping you increase your stamina and balance instead of only focusing on improving particular body parts. We also love how the husband and wife duo occasionally tease each other, keeping things light-hearted and fun.
For those of us on the go, committing to hour-long routines can be tough (no pun intended), and that’s why we dig POPSUGAR five-, ten-, thirty- and forty- minute episodes.
Founder of Strala (a global yoga movement) and Reebok ambassador Tara Stiles proves that anyone can enjoy the benefits of yoga. Her yoga style incorporates more dynamic movements instead of static poses, varying in intensity like Strong, Relax, Energise and Gentle. Feeling a little lazy this morning? Try Tara’s Couch, Bedtime and Morning Wake-up routines.
Kick-butt instructor Lesley Fightmaster combines the rigour of high intensity interval training (HiiT) with yoga, challenging anyone who says that yoga doesn’t count as a ‘real workout’. Get your heart pumping with the Cardio Flow series or master the handstand with her handy tutorial videos. Nursing an injury? Fightmaster Yoga also offers a whole range of therapeutic poses as well as great instructional videos on strengthening body parts that are more at risk of getting injured, like our wrists and back.
Pick your video based on the trainer or the equipment you want to use (like a kettlebell or resistance bands), or build your own workout routine on their website! There are plenty of workouts for both guys and girls, so buddy up with the bae and get fit together.
Image: Tara Stiles