The Best YouTube Fitness Channels For Every Mood And Skill Level
YouTube workouts are great because you can choose one to fit your exact individual needs, but with so many different options, it might be difficult to know where to start.
That’s why we composed a list of YouTube fitness channels for every age, mood, and skill level. From cranking out choreographed moves to the latest pop songs, to yoga for uncertain times, to working out in bed—let us be your guide, so that you can focus on choosing what’s best for you today.
MadFit – 2.89 Million Subscribers
There’s at least one video on Maddie Lymburner’s channel that will be calling your name. The 22-year-old Canadian YouTuber churns out a variety of fitness content—posted nearly every single day—from stretching and yoga to knee-friendly low impact workouts. Looking for an ultra fun challenge? Try one of her song workouts. Maddie creates impressive choreographies to popular songs, with each workout targeting a different muscle group. Most recently, she posted a full-body workout set to Drake’s “Toosie Slide.” In the mood for a throwback? She also has a squat challenge video set to Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” Each of these videos is only the length of the song, generally between two to five minutes, so there is no excuse not to pop one on and follow along.
Must Try: Song Workouts
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Emi Wong – 1.88 Million Subscribers
Emi Wong is a 28-year-old certified personal trainer with a playlist of over 100 workout videos that is updated regularly. From full-body HIIT workouts, to ab workouts, to full-body stretching videos, Emi has a little something for everybody. There is no jumping in the majority of her leg workouts, so they’re low impact and easy on the knees. Her workouts also vary in length, so you can choose one depending on how much time you’re looking to set aside, but most are between 10 to 30 minutes. For those lazy days when you’re feeling serious morning sluggishness (we’ve all been there), she even has workouts designed to be done in bed. Don’t let the setting fool you, her lower abs bed routine will leave you feeling the burn.
Must Try: Bed Workouts
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Yoga With Adriene – 7.05 Million Subscribers
Yoga With Adriene has been a Youtube staple since 2012, with hundreds of videos of varying lengths and degrees of intensity. Adriene Mishler is 34-years-old and an expert at creating approachable yoga practices for anyone to jump into and “find what feels good.” Her channel is super organized, with playlists of yoga videos sorted by length, ranging from under 10 minutes to hour-long sessions. She has practices specifically for beginners, as well as videos devoted to learning more advanced poses like headstands. She even has a playlist dedicated to “Yoga for Uncertain Times” and another one called, “Yoga for Neck Tension.” What could be better for the current moment? Whether you’re looking to zen out and de-stress, or you want to get a good sweat in, Adriene has something for you.
Must Try: Yoga For Uncertain Times
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Fitness Blender – 6.14M subscribers
Husband and wife duo Daniel and Kelli have tons of workout videos on their Youtube channel, suitable for both men and women, beginners and more advanced fitness enthusiasts. There are longer full-body workouts, as well as shorter videos intended to target one muscle group specifically. At the beginning of each video, they give you a rundown of what the workout structure will be, so you know exactly what you’re getting into. They also have a progress bar on the right hand side of the video, as well as a “calories burned” counter—the ultimate motivator when things get tough. It can be especially challenging to find great at home chest and upper body workouts, but Fitness Blender has got you covered.
Must Try: Chest and Upper Body Workouts
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
