Getting started with simple beginner exercise routines can be as easy as just going to YouTube! Simple exercise routines of every variety can be found there. Everything from walking, yoga, pilates, stretching, cardio workouts, strength training-you name it! You can find it on YouTube! You can also do it in the comfort of your own home and many of them are free.
Sometimes our “relationship” with exercise is complicated. Feelings of intimidation or self-consciousness can deter us from exercise. Starting out with some simple beginner exercise routines through YouTube videos can help to ease us into exercise and take those “jitters” away. Here are 5 of my favourites!
Beginner Exercise Routines on YouTube
Leslie Sansone’s Walk At Home
Leslie Sansone’s Walk At Home program has been around for years and for good reason. It’s easy and it works. It is basically a “walk in place” routine with 4 basic movements which makes it easy to get accustomed to, right from the start. Leslie guides you through the walk and there are several videos on her YouTube channel so you’ll never get bored. There are different distances and intensity levels and is a great start for complete beginners.
The Best 15 Minute Beginner Workout-PopSugar Fitness
This video is a good starting point for strength training-even for beginners. I also like that the instructor shows you basic to advanced moves for the same exercise. This gives you something more to strive for when the workout is getting “too easy” for you.
Pilates For Beginners-Kait Coats at PsycheTruth
This is the video that I started Pilates on. For a novice like me, I found it helpful to do the video in stages and learn the correct positioning before moving on with the exercise on the video. Kait is an excellent instructor and she demonstrates the movements very well. Pilates is very good for strengthening and you’ll notice a difference in your core quite quickly!
Yoga For Complete Beginners-Yoga With Adrienne
This is the go-to guide for everything you need to start a yoga practice. Adrienne is an excellent teacher and demonstrates each of the movements very well. Like the Pilates video, I would suggest getting comfortable with the movements as you go along. You don’t have to master it all in one “go”, but ease your way through the video. Yoga with Adrienne is one of the best sites out there for yoga at any level. This is an excellent beginner’s tutorial.
The Beginner Arm Workout with Tiffany Blair
This arm workout is perfect for the complete beginner. You don’t even need to start with special equipment. Tiffany guides you through the exercises and emphasizes the main points to follow thru on to give you the best results. 10 minutes and your done!
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What is great about these videos is that the exercises are not particularly long (10-30 minutes) but really give you an adequate workout. It is always nice to have a “backup plan” as well when the weather outside is not cooperating for exercise, or things didn’t work out as planned. You can always pick up a quick and effective video for a beginner exercise routine at home.
If you’ve done these before, or you are looking for a change of pace with another routine, browse around YouTube! All of these instructors here have other videos to offer. You can even find some new ones to follow! YouTube is a virtual library of classes right at your finger tips. Enjoy your fitness class on YouTube today!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Very rarely have I seen it, but occasionally they do have paid membership groups within YouTube. The majority of videos are free.
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I definitely need to get myself up and moving a little more this year. These look like some great options for beginners. It’s so frustrating when a video claims to be for all abilities and then needs you be an Olympic athlete to join in!
I get you Sarah-Marie! Sometimes what is promised does not come with the package. Some beginner videos can start out that way, but just being patient and doing what you can and the improvement will come. It’s important to have good form as well and if you learn and can see it demonstrated by the instructor well on video, the workout will work to your benefit. I hope you try out a few and good luck! Thanks for reading!
I always say I’m gonna start working out. I do have the best intentions. These are a great motivation to get going. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Natalie. Yes starting is the real kicker. What makes these videos nice is their convenience and the amount of variety out there. It’s hard to get bored. Good luck with them and thanks for taking the time to read my post!
Thank you for these. I need to get fit this year, by September as that’s when my dress fitting is before my wedding.
I love the idea of the walking one. Going to check that out tonight x
Thanks Claire. Leslie Sansone has been around for years and has an energy that keeps everyone uplifted while walking in the comfort of their living room. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for reading!
Great list! I do all my workouts at home – there are so many different options. And I absolutely love that I don’t have to drive to get to the gym. It’s so convenient! I will check out those yoga workouts because sometimes my body needs a break from my typical workouts.
Yes, you are right Marta. There are many options out there and always nice to have the variety with workouts. Good luck and thanks for reading!
This is super helpful thank you so much. As a busy working mum I don’t have time to go to the gym like before and have got out of an exercise routine. This will help me get back on track and ease me back into it.
Hi Rowena. In today’s lifestyle, help like these at-home exercise routines really helps. I hope you find success with these videos. There are a lot out there! Thanks for reading!
Such great list. I stopped exercising while ago and i think its time to go back with these ones.
You encouraged me thanks alot
Hi Athba,
Good luck with the exercising. Good news is there is a lot of variety. Thanks for reading!