These 30-Minute Workouts Are Home Gym- (and Living Room-) Approved

These videos  will help you get your sweat on wherever you happen to be.

 

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If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that you don’t need a gym, fancy equipment, or an in-person instructor to get active. You can complete almost any type of workout right in your living room thanks to a plethora of fun, free fitness videos on YouTube. Whether you’ve got 30 minutes at lunch, after work, or before the kids get up, these classes can happen whenever you’re ready in whatever space you’ve got.

Making time for a quick sweat session — even one that’s 30 minutes or less — can really pay off in the long run. Getting active on a regular basis can improve your sleep, energy levels, memory, attention, and perceived quality of life. To reap those kinds of rewards, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (such as walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (like jogging) per week. That breaks down to about three to five 30-minute workouts whether you opt for strength training, cardio, HIIT, barre, yoga, or a little bit of everything.

Ready to get started? The 10 guided, 30-minute workout videos below are a great place to begin.

30-Minute Low-Impact Full-Body HIIT Workout

Not only does this low-impact HIIT class take it easy on your joints, but it also incorporates 30 different exercises to make the time fly by. You don’t need any equipment to complete it, either. As one commenter wrote, “I like that there are no repeats. No matter how bad it got, I knew I didn’t have to do THAT again!”

30-Minute Full-Body Strength-Training Workout With Weights

If you’ve got a pair of dumbells on hand, use ’em to work your whole body in this 30-minute strength-training workout. Grab a pair of 8–20 pound weights and expect to complete tempo squats, single-leg deadlifts, and skaters, among other toning moves.

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30-Minute Ultimate Dance Workout

This 30-minute cardio dance class from 305 Fitness gets rave reviews for Darnell’s easy-to-follow instruction, contagious energy, and the uptempo music from the in-house DJ. With a little J.Lo and Pitbull in the mix, you won’t find hard to keep dancing.

30-Minute Full-Body Yoga for Flexibility and Strength

Take a break from sitting all day and treat your body to some sun salutations, hip openers, and twists in this flow yoga class from Sarah Beth Yoga. The clear and calm narration will keep you focused on your practice, and it provides modification options for all levels.

30-Minute Core Workout With Warm Up and Cool Down

Focus on not just your abs but also lower back and obliques in this core-strengthening workout. Instructor Daniel will guide you through the moves, starting with a warm-up and then working through four groups of two exercises. You can grab dumbbells if you have them, but you don’t need any equipment to complete the circuit. There’s no background music in this video, so feel free to play your own tunes, too.

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30-Minute Workout for Beginners

If you’re just starting out, try this efficient workout from Sidney Cummings. The low-impact, whole-body moves will get you sweating — so even though there’s no equipment needed, you may want to grab a towel. Sidney will lead you through four circuits of six exercises and you’ll do seven reps of each move. Stick it out and you’ll have burned approximately 285 total calories!

30-Minute Walking Workout With Cardio Burst

If you can’t get outside for a walk, instructor Tiffany Moore will help you get 1 to 1.5 miles in from your living room. This power walking class pairs marching, tapping, and stepping with upbeat music from the likes of Prince and Sade. Add ankle weights if you’re looking to up the ante.

30-Minute Barre Workout

Clear, calm instructions from Catie will guide you through this half-hour barre workout targeting your whole body. You’ll need to grab a yoga mat, chair, light hand weights, and a small ball before you begin. (Missing equipment? Try subbing a couple of soup cans and a rolled-up towel.)

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30-Minute Bodyweight Strength Workout

You don’t need any weights to complete this strength workout. Kayla Itsines picked a series of bodyweight-based moves like squats, planks, and push-ups to target different muscle groups throughout the body. After a short warm-up, you’ll go through three circuits of six different exercises, repeating each circuit twice. The good news: You only have to do 30 seconds of each exercise.

30-Minute Stretch and Mobility Workout

Not every workout has to push you to your limits. If your body’s craving a rest day or a little extra stretching, give this mobility workout a go. The easy movements will help with lingering stiffness and leave you feeling calm and centered.