Whether it’s the cost of a membership, the hassle of getting there, or the competitive atmosphere that’s keeping you from going to the gym – why not start working out at home instead? These top YouTube fitness channels make it easy to get in a bit of exercise every day, even if you don’t have a lot of space or equipment…
Fitness Blender
It’s easy to understand why Fitness Blender is one of the most popular fitness YouTube channels. They post new routines every week and they have workouts that are appropriate for everyone from complete beginners to die-hard gym rats. Their videos are created by professional personal trainers and cover everything from HIIT and kettleball to yoga and pilates.
SparkPeople
The SparkPeople YouTube channel has a great range of workout videos for anyone looking to get in better shape. They offer 30-day programs (like Swimsuit Body Bootcamp), short workouts that are easy to do at home (like 10-Minute Cardio Kickboxing), and very specialized routines (like workouts for pregnant women and new moms). But the comprehensive nature of the channel makes it perfect for anyone looking to be generally healthier because they offer healthy cooking videos and their parent site makes it easy to track your fitness goals.
BeFiT
BeFiT posts new videos every day from celebrity fitness trainers like Jillian Michaels and Tara Stiles. The diversity of videos available on their channels makes it great for anyone looking to switch up a fitness routine. Plus, they’ve put together some great series, like 30 Day Butt Lift Workouts and 30 Day Fat Burn Workouts, if you need some guidance in reaching a specific fitness goal.
DoYouYoga
If you’re a beginner to yoga or want to start practicing at home, DoYouYoga is a great place to start. They offer short videos explaining how to properly do traditional yoga poses, and their 30-Day Yoga Challenge makes it easy to fit 20-30 minutes of yoga into your day.
Blogilates
The Blogilates motto is “Train like a beast, look like a beauty,” but Cassey Ho’s videos make pilates workouts fun and playful. Her videos are available for everyone via YouTube, but if you sign up for her newsletter you’ll get access to a monthly calendar that guides you through what workouts to do each day for maximum results. Plus, she’s put together a 28-day beginner’s program for anyone who’s just starting out.
If you use YouTube to help you workout, what are some of your favourite channels? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.