No time for the gym? At-home workouts offer cheap option
Between bomb cyclones and deep freezes, it’s hard to find the motivation to leave your toasty home for a sweat session. Or maybe you’re just too cash-strapped after the holidays to fork over $25 for your usual barre classes.
We’ve rounded up some at-home workouts at all price points that deliver challenging routines with easy to follow instructions so there are no excuses. You can even train just like the celebrities with some streaming services that feature the same routines being taught in New York studios.
Free
Fitness Blender — This app rivals pricey competitors. Solid video workouts, tons of options for beginners and elite athletes with programs targeting various body parts. Cuing from married duo Kelli and Daniel Segars is easy to follow. Some workouts require weights but there are tons of videos that require nothing.
Heart and Soul HASfit — Straightforward High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) video routines that pack a powerful punch. Clear instructions make everything in their arsenal a good choice whether you want to work out in 15 or 45 minute increments.
Body Rock — Each workout starts with a 20-second video that demonstrates each move. Photo explainers break it down further, along with details about how many reps and rounds. Better for intermediate levels who have some knowledge of basics like lunges, mountain climbers and flys.
Amazon Prime Zumba — This 70-minute interactive dance workout features 16 high-energy routines that will burn calories while you get your groove on. These international rhythms are so fun it doesn’t even feel like a workout. Great for beginners.
30 Days — This 30-day challenge uses slidestyle photos to break down moves like donkey kicks and lateral lunges. The app increases exercise intensity step by step to help you build strength and stamina. Each challenge has three difficulty levels, from beginner to pro.
$20 OR LESS
Weight Loss Fitness — Find a personalized training plan focused on your problem area. Choose from over 1,000 workout mixes. $9.99 a month
BetterMe: Workouts — Targeted workouts just for women. Choose from 28-day programs that target abs, butt and thighs and arms in 15-minute increments. $9.99 month
8fit — Enter your weight loss and muscle goals, measure your fitness level and wait for your customized workout and meal plan. Workouts are 15 minutes or less and are based on HIIT workouts where you move for 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds and repeat. Free option or $30 plus for workouts and meal plan
Fitness Buddy — Create your own workout routine with 2,400 exercises. Tailor workouts to moves you like or based on the equipment you have at home like resistance bands, kettle bells or no equipment or choose from over 75 already designed workout routines. Clear instructions and videos. Bonus this app is also great if you want to transition the gym and need a plan for tackling free weights and machines. $2.99
Tone It Up — Daily workouts include HIIT, strength training, yoga and dance moves plus lifestyle videos and tips on superfoods. $7 a month for a 12-month commitment
Sweat with Kayla — Kayla Itsine is a powerful motivator. Be ready to work hard but get it done in just 28 minutes. $19.99 a month. Might be too high impact for beginners or those who are obese.
Daily Burn — Includes everything from kettlebells to yoga to HIIT at every fitness level, with series for beginners and those that will challenge even the most hardcore athletes. Celeb trainer Bob Harper’s subscription also includes a meal plan with daily recipes. $12.99 a month
Amazon Prime — There are tons of free and low cost options for Prime members. Subscribe to channels like BeFit, SweatFlix, Yoga Anytime Channel and FITFUSIONTV. The no-commitment monthly fees make it easy to switch up your workouts. Average between $6 and $10 a month
High roller
Nicole Winhoffer — Loved by Madonna and Kate Hudson, Nicole Winhoffer mixes dance cardio and strength training. NW Church gives you access to the hour class Winhoffer teaches Sundays in New York. $80 a month
Tracy Anderson — Trainer to J. Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow, Anderson’s streaming service includes the Master Class routine she does each week with her clients so you’re sweating right alongside her. The online community for #TAmily offers motivation. $90 month or $808 a year. Premium service offers more content for $40 month.