A few weeks ago, I blogged about a couple of free workout videos I found and loved on YouTube.
Though there are obviously a lot of crazy videos out there, I think YouTube can be a phenomenal resource for those looking to break out of a fitness rut, explore a plethora of at-home workout options or discover something new.
When I blogged about a few YouTube videos I enjoyed, I asked you guys to weigh in and share some of your favorite YouTube workout channels with me. Below you will find a list of 10 YouTube workout channels that either I love or you guys recommended!
This is probably my go-to YouTube workout channel. The videos are straight forward and I feel like the exercises are performed with great form and enough instruction for beginners to feel comfortable. This channel has everything from quick exercise demo videos to full-length workout videos.
This channel has lots of free workout videos from top trainers including Jillian Michaels, Denise Austin, Jane Fonda, Billy Blanks Jr., Tara Stiles and more. I first discovered this channel when I was looking for a way to try out one of Jillian Michaels’ workouts before purchasing one of her DVDs. It’s a good one!
If you are looking for fun and upbeat workout videos, check out the Blogilates channel. Cassey is super spunky and creates workout videos set to popular music that makes the time pass by in a flash!
A bunch of you guys recommended Jessica Smith’s YouTube channel and love her free full-length workout videos. Jessica’s channel features barre workouts, core workouts, cardio, yoga and more!
Turbulence Training focuses on metabolic resistance training and no-equipment bodyweight workouts that you can do anywhere! I’ve used this channel to inspire some of the TRX workouts I teach at the gym.
I really enjoy the “Class FitSugar” section of this YouTube channel where I know I can always find new workouts that cater to my mood. Whether I’m looking for a barre workout, a sweaty cardio workout or a workout that targets my arms, this channel has it!
This is a reader recommended channel that features lots of quick, intense workout videos. ZuzkaLight’s channel is filled with fast workouts, exercise breakdowns, recipes and more.
Many of you shared your love for this channel with me! Karena and Katrina are best friends and trainers who create workout videos (often in gorgeous settings!) that have a carefree, energetic vibe. Their channel categorizes their workouts, making it easy to find the workout you’re looking for, whether it be a booty workout, ab workout or yoga!
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Sarah in person and love that she is 100 percent herself in her videos. Sarah has a way of making you feel like you’re working out with a friend and her channel is frequently updated, so there’s always something new to watch!
This is another channel many of you love for yoga workout videos! Tara is the founder of Strala Yoga in New York City and I love the way Tara makes yoga feel more accessible. I love yoga but find it intimidating at times and Tara has a way of teaching that is easy both friendly and easy to follow.
Question of the Afternoon
- Did I miss anyone? What are some YouTube workout channels you love that I should check out?
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always great to have an online option for those days you don’t want to leave the house! 🙂
Thanks for this post! I do so much better with a video or instructor motivating me and its soo expensive to keep a DVD collection that provides variety like this.
I love Blogilates and Tone It Up! All of those girls are so fun and I always enjoy their videos! I’ve never heard of Jessica Smith but would love to try her barre workouts!
Thank you for sharing these workout channels, I’m always looking for good workout videos online but can never seem to find them. I love Jessica Smith’s dvds, so I can’t wait to try out her channel.
This is so helpful! I’m always looking for more videos to learn new moves 🙂
I just found your blog and I LOVE the name.
I just started a new blog and I’d really like it if you checked it out!
Thank you,
Michelle
workingoutandstuff.wordpress.com
So many new videos I will have to check out, thanks for sharing!
I am going to have to check out Tara Stiles YouTube channel. I am not sure it is a channel but I have found some great Jillian Michael’s videos online.
I love fitness blender. I found it just happen chance one day and subscribed right away! I will definitely check out the rest of these!
There’s so many that I love on this list and new ones I can’t wait to try! There’s one I’d like to recommend that isn’t on here and that channel is called doyouyoga. Erin Motz is so down to earth and teaches yoga in such a relatable way and best of all she has a yoga a day for 30 days series with 15 min yoga workouts that relax you, make you sore, and teach you all the basics in yoga. The crow pose one changed my life and made it so much easier to do when i go to yoga at the gym. Highly recommend! 🙂
Thanks for the rec! I’ll check it out!
I second that. I have been doing the 30 days (out of order of course!) for the last month or so. I love how short they are! Can’t wait to try some more of these channels too.
I love her too! I thought her YouTube channel was Bad Yogi. That’s what she calls herself. I love her videos!
I am a big fan of Tara Stiles’ videos. I also like Wedges and Weights (http://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsURQtkCQIi1QTwrVgZbLPw) – I think her attitude is great and she is so bubbly.
Great list!
Thanks for the recommendations. Can’t wait to check them all out!!! I also like to recommend Melissa bender fitness. She’s awesome!!!!
THANK you for posting this! I just quit the gym to save time, money, and have my kid in childcare less. I’m a very self-motivated person when it comes to fitness, but now cannot run due to various reasons and i was floundering!! Had NO idea where to start for home fitness. You totally saved me with this post. THANK you. THANK YOUUUU!!! 🙂
Fitness blender is my go-to resource for at-home workouts. They have such a huge variety of workouts, I can always find what I’m in the mood for. I’m intrigued by the Turbulence Training – going to check it out soon!
The PURELY TWINS are wonderful! They don’t have full length videos any more (but their older videos are workouts in real-time) but you can get the full workout on their blog. So many short and effective workouts with lots of core/plank focus!
I’ve had the opportunity to take a Stiles Yoga class at Sports Club LA and it was unlike any other yoga I’ve taken before. The free-form movement is great. Did you watch the Bravo show Tone it Up featuring Karena and Katrina? They are adorable!
I am obsessed with Fitness Blender! I tell everyone I know about it. They just have such a great variety of workouts. I also found the BeFit channel on Youtube this week and really liked it.
ZuzkaLight is the bomb! Once you get past her ridiculous accent and outfits (or lack thereof), her workouts are killer.
Great list! Thanks for putting all these in one place – I’ll be checking them out.
Such an awesome round up of channels! I had no idea there was so much free fitness on YouTube, definitely need to check it out when I need a rainy day workout!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I can’t wait to check out the yoga videos 🙂
Bodyrocktv! Lisamarie is awesome and super motivating her outfits are a little skimpy but she’s fierce !
I recently discovered Joanna Soh. She has great workouts and nutrition advice.
LOVE this list! Blogilates is one of my favorites. I also love doing morning and night yoga videos by Yoga by Adrienne. Can’t wait to try some of these suggestions out.
I would also add Christine Salus, LiveStrong Woman, and Insane Home Fat Loss to your list.
I do love Blonde Ponytail also! She channel and blog have lots of great workouts that are easy to follow. They are quick and intense enough to get your blood pumping!
Thanks for all the suggestions! It is so great to have these as back up incase I need to workout at home or on vacation!
Thank you for compiling this list! I spend hours today trying to find home workouts I can do while my baby naps!! I saw someone else mention melissa bender.. I like her too! I look forward to checking out others as well… I didn’t realize Tone It Up girls had a youtube channel !
Very helpful post for people who do not have the time and resources to hit the regular gym or for those who are in need of guidance regarding workout routines and training. It helps beginners get a kick start in working out. I started composing my own routines by watching other people do theirs and then compiled a few workouts that I enjoy and mix them with others that works for me.
Tone it up girls are great. In all of her splendor has some less then 10 minute long Pilates and Barre workouts
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7vVsWNiYOfk_Wp7_uxMnA
Thanks for sharing these! I love blogilates and the Tone it up gals but can’t wait to check out these others 🙂
Thanks for sharing! I just got the YouTube channel on my Wii, so now I can work out in my living room instead of the office with the laptop (very hard to see at different heights). I’ve been using it mostly for yoga workouts since I have a pretty good library of Jillian Michaels and barre3 DVDs that I rotate for my strength/length days. The yoga channel I’ve been using is “DoYogaWithMe”. It’s nothing fancy or high production, but there is a good variety and as a runner and someone who sits at a desk all day, I especially appreciate the hip openers!
This is awesome, Julie! Can’t wait to try some of these workouts!!
this is so usefully, I hated going to the gym so I am going to give home fitness a try
Anna
http://inthelifeoffletch.blogspot.co.uk
Great post! Youtube workouts are great! Whenever my friends complain that they can’t workout because they can’t afford a gym, I always suggest some of these 🙂
What about bodyrock.yv? Heard of them? I found them thru Pinterest and in general like their MO. It looks like the main girl has her own channel: charliejames1975. What’s your take?
Great roundup! It’s always nice to have an online option. Weren’t the girls who did Tone It Up on Bravo for a series briefly? I was bummed I missed it, but I think that’s them.
LOVE Blogilates and Sarah Fit! They both are so cute and fun!!
Thanks for sharing this list…..I can’t wait to try some of these out…the only one I’ve ever done is Tone it Up. It’s great there are so many option out there!!
Thank you for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for! Now if I could just motivate myself to do them consistently…
Thanks for sharing! I always like to try new workouts at home before going to a class and embarassing myself in front of a lot of people!! #clumsypeopleproblems
Ali Kamenova yoga is my favorite yoga! (challenging “interval” style, e.g., pulses, etc.)
I tried out the Tara Stiles one — it was great and now I am tempted to go and do one of the Strala workshops! The Tone it Up pair are kinda “out there” — I thought it was a spoof on 80’s music videos or something! It was the valentines one and they were posing for boudoir photos in lingerie…
Fitness Blender is amazing — straight to the point, no nonsense, easy to navigate.
Thanks for the list! Another one that’s really awesome is CHARLIEJAMES1975 there are a bunch of different trainers on there and they are awesome! Some really long workouts and short intense ones. They do use equipment, but you can do them without or improvise making your own sandbag and stuff.
Check out Dance Fitness With Jessica! http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiEQ3glRy5Sm3RoWI4TOtZuPQM2PfrATV
Great list, Julie! I love DoYogaWithMe.com for free yoga classes. You can search for classes based on difficulty, length, style, and teacher.