Best YouTube Channels for Free Workouts in 2025

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PS Fit (formerly Popsugar Fitness) offers a little bit of everything. On this YouTube channel, run by Popsugar (or PS now, with the name change), you’ll find cardio, strength training, dance, barre, HIIT and everything in between. The classes come in different lengths, so you can choose what works best depending on how much time you have for your workout at home. There are also many difficulty levels to choose from, so if you want to try yoga and have never done it before, you can choose a beginner yoga class and work your way up to becoming 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 an organized challenge, like the 5-Day Full-Body Blast.

Personal trainer Heather Robertson has 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. Lasting up to 10 minutes, workouts are designed for a variety of skill levels and muscle groups. She has also designed several series and schedules to help you stick to a workout schedule for your muscle groups equally and effectively.

Juice and Toya have everything you need to do your own bodybuilding at home. On this channel you’ll find playlists by muscle group and equipment, so you can specifically choose a workout set using the weights you have on hand. Ranging in length from largely 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.

Sydney Cummings Houdyshell is a bit of a legend in the YouTube fitness space. Her videos cover a ton of different exercises focused on training every muscle group in your body, but we recommend her especially for dumbbell workouts. Sydney is a former high jump track and field athlete, but her workouts are holistic and the channel has a ton of videos involving dumbbells, ranging from your standard use to 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 that match your style among her 2,000+ videos, you’ll probably find one in the most recent uploads.

Fitness Marshall’s dance workouts aren’t just about shaking your butt. These full-body workouts are designed to get your heart rate up and work all your muscles at once. Set to all kinds of popular songs, these workouts are quick, so you can do one, two, or ten for a workout, depending on how long you want to sweat. The Fitness Marshall also offers longer videos for 30 or 60 minute workouts.

Move with Nicole has a ton of Pilates exercises that can be done at home with just a mat. She has something for you, whether you want a 20 or 60 minute workout. You can also find guided workout plans to take you through a month. If you’ve never done Pilates before, don’t worry. Nicole also has beginner videos to help you understand the workout before diving into something advanced.

Yoga with Adrienne welcomes practitioners of all levels. She’s created playlists and yoga plans tailored to your skill levels, goals, and time. You can choose a 10-minute yoga practice, guided meditation, or yoga basics class to teach you what the workout is all about. This is a great channel to start your day: a 10-minute yoga practice can help you focus before heading into the work day.

Pamela Reif offers a little bit of everything, including aerobic workouts that get your heart pumping. There are plenty of quick 10-minute workouts (but you’ll also find longer ones), including dance and full-body workouts. There are playlists organized by workout type so you can jump straight to what you’re looking for, and Reif also hosts live-streamed workouts if you want to sweat along with her in real time.

Global Cycling Network will give you all the tools you need to become a professional cyclist. On this channel you will find cycling tips, gym workouts to improve your cycling and stationary bike workouts. GCN is a complete channel for cyclists that also offers entertainment: you can watch the best cyclists ride on all different terrains and get inspired to get on your bike and go there too.

If you’re looking for a workout that will make you sweat effectively but won’t be as hard on your body, try Body Project. On this channel, you’ll find low-impact workouts that are easy on your joints while still getting your body moving. Workouts typically last between 25 and 30 minutes and show you how to burn fat without tearing your joints and muscles too much.

Thenx offers several workouts that target specific muscle groups and your entire body. Perfect for doing at home, these workouts start in just 5 minutes, giving you no excuse to give up trying. Chris Heria will show you how to work your muscles from the comfort of your home, using your weight, furniture and floor as needed.

Jamie Kinkeade’s Studio is perfect for anyone who wants to dance. Here you’ll find different types of dance, from barre to cardio-fueled HIIT sets to some of your favorite songs. You can find workouts set to a single song or entire classes set to a playlist. Plus, Kinkeade offers live-streamed workouts, so you can dance along with her in real time, as well as on-demand workouts to save for later.