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Oct 16, 2024

20 Best Free YouTube Workout Channels in 2024

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If you’re looking to spice up your exercise routine, look no farther than your living room. Thanks to YouTube, you have access to millions of fitness videos — and they’re free. All you need is a streaming device (such as a laptop, smartphone or connected TV) and the motivation to get started. Whether you’re in the mood for a calming yoga class or an upbeat cardio dance session, YouTube really has something for everyone. And since the videos don’t cost a penny to watch, you can try out a variety of different classes (maybe a dance class today and HIIT tomorrow?) to see what you love best without committing to a pricey gym membership. The only downside is that because there are so many workout videos to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming and time-consuming to sift through to find what you want. Fortunately, the exercise pros at Good Housekeeping Institute did the work for you. Use this list of the best YouTube workouts for any ability level to revamp your fitness journey.

Before starting any fitness regimen, always consult with your healthcare provider.

If you're someone who gets bored easily and hates doing the same videos over and over, Sydney is the fitness pro you need in your life. She posts new strength-training content nearly every day and has many videos for every muscle group. We especially love how she always encourages viewers to reach for heavier weights — you'll be able to see and feel the difference with time!

WATCH SYDNEY CUMMINGS HOUDYSHELL

Lottie has been teaching Pilates for more than 10 years and her expertise comes through in her workout videos. Not only that, she provides a great variety of content. From chair workouts to Pilates moves for runners, her library of more than 100 videos is sure to have exercise classes that suit your needs.

WATCH LOTTIE MURPHY

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Yoga and Pilates are both low-impact exercises, but their vibe is different, so it's nice to have one instructor you can count on to give you a solid workout for both. Nicole began her career as a ballroom dance teacher, and her enthusiasm is evident in her workout videos. Her classes are especially great if you're hoping for something to balance out your exercise routine on days when you're not doing more intense cardio.

WATCH MOVE WITH NICOLE

A skilled yoga teacher with nearly 13 million subscribers, Adriene has a very calming energy. She offers a tremendous variety of yoga classes on her YouTube channel, ranging from Vinyasa flow to meditation practice. Her 30-Day Move Yoga Journey program is one of our favorites because it provides a solid daily structure for those looking to immerse themselves in a transformative yoga practice.

WATCH YOGA WITH ADRIENE

With more than 240k subscribers, Action Jacquelyn is raising the barre with workouts and challenges designed to tone and lengthen. If you're looking for free barre workouts at home, this channel is for you. She offers a variety of barre workout programs to follow on her YouTube channel and full body content in addition to specified classes like glute focused work and core sessions. You can choose from no-equipment classes, as well as ones that incorporate resistance bands and light dumbbells.

WATCH ACTION JACQUELYN

If you want to improve your flexibility, Kassandra leads a variety of yoga classes for her YouTube channel's audience of over 2.5 million subscribers, but we especially like her stretching routines. From morning stretches to flexibility yoga, her classes are effective and easy to follow. She even offers focused classes catered towards sciatica relief and gentle movement for those who find themselves sitting all day.

WATCH YOGA WITH KASSANDRA

With over 25.5 million YouTube subscribers, Chloe Ting is known for her unique sculpting exercises and time-saving workouts that range from full-body content to more focused classes on abs, core, arms, glutes and more. She regularly posts different fitness challenges on her YouTube channel too; a favorite of ours is her two-week shred challenge that aims to strengthen and tone the entire body.

WATCH CHLOE TING

Stay active while being careful on your joints with low-impact workouts from the Body Project. With more than 2.3 million subscribers, this YouTube channel channel offers a variety of effective workout videos for all different types of fitness levels.

WATCH BODY PROJECT

Award-winning instructor Casey Ho is known for her infectious personality and innovative pilates-style moves that will have you feeling the burn in minutes. Her YouTube channel has over 10 million subscribers, with full-body workouts as well as arm- and booty specific options. We especially love her Glow Up sessions that allow you to focus on a different part of the body each day of the year. She also offers a lot of fashion and lifestyle content if you're looking for that as well.

WATCH BLOGILATES

Known for their upbeat personalities, founders Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott have built a fitness empire with their workout method called Tone It Up. The majority of their workouts focus on toning and sculpting the body while using light weights and resistance bands to get the job done. They offer a variety of workouts on their Tone It Up app, but you can take advantage of endless free workouts on their YouTube channel as well.

WATCH TONE IT UP

From hip-hop dance classes to high intensity interval training, POPSUGAR Fitness offers an endless variety of workout classes and fitness tutorials on their YouTube channel. They also feature workouts with special guest celebrity trainers like Kayla Itsines and Megan Roup. Some of our favorite workouts include the POPSUGAR Tabata workouts and the latest Dance FitSugar content.

WATCH POPSUGAR FITNESS

If you're looking for a quick but intense workout, trainer Natacha Oceane offers high intensity interval training workouts on her YouTube channel and focuses on cardio moves to help you stay fit, burn fat and boost cardiovascular stamina. Her no-equipment, no-noise workouts are great for working out at home.

WATCH NATACHA OCEANE

We think 305 Fitness offers some of the best online dance classes out there, especially if you're looking for high-energy dance routines and cardio-based exercises. Though you'll need a subscription to access the entire 305 at Home virtual library of live and on-demand content, the brand's popular YouTube channel frequently drops live dance workouts so you can get a quick sweat in during your lunch break.

WATCH 305 FITNESS

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Tiffany Rothe has been a YouTube fitness sensation for years with over 925k followers — and once you take her classes you'll know why. Her personality is contagious and her moves will have you feeling the burn, whether you're looking for cardio, toning or stretching classes. We love that she is now live-streaming classes for her followers on her YouTube channel, too.

WATCH TIFFANY ROTHE

Hop on an indoor cycling bike at home or at the gym and tune into one of Kaleigh Cohen's many upbeat and energizing cycling classes on your smartphone or tablet. You'll find everything from 10- to 60-minute classes, including beginner-friendly offerings and live-stream weekend rides. Either way, she always keeps it fresh with different themes for her YouTube channel rides.

WATCH KALEIGH COHEN CYCLING

If you are looking for the best treadmill workouts to improve your running game, check out this series that you can stream through your smartphone at the gym or watch while on your treadmill at home. You'll find everything from beginner-friendly running content to more advanced intervals and climbs. Walking workouts are offered on this YouTube channel, too, if running is too intense for you.

WATCH IBX RUNNING

Pamela Reif's motto is "quick and effective," and her YouTube Channel offers pretty killer ab and booty workouts to help you sculpt and tone. She gets down to business right away with the workout and doesn't spend time dilly-dallying. She also has a few celebrity special guests on her channel, like this ab workout with Jason Derulo.

If you love working out to upbeat tunes, check out fitness YouTuber Maddie of Mad Fit, who choreographs toning workouts to the rhythm of chart-topping hits. We especially love her apartment-friendly workouts that are effective but avoid jumping movements that would disturb your neighbors. She also offers lots of no-equipment workouts on her YouTube channel, if you're looking to avoid buying extra gear.

WATCH MAD FIT

Turn things up a notch in your workout regimen with Bodybuilding.com, a channel that's aimed at serious athletes looking to improve their strength training regimens. We love that this YouTube channel features a ton of hardcore workouts and expert tips from the likes of IFBB Pros and professional bodybuilders.

WATCH BODYBUILDING.COM

Holly is a fitness YouTuber known for her washboard abs and 15-minute high intensity interval training workouts. But we also love her indoor walking workouts because they show you easy ways to stay active.

WATCH HOLLY DOLKE

Stefani (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a NASM-certified personal trainer and the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab, where she handles all nutrition-related content, testing and evaluation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. She is also Good Housekeeping’s on-staff fitness and exercise expert. Stefani is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is an avid CrossFitter and a passionate home cook who loves spending time with her big fit Greek family.

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