Cheap Alternative to the Gym: Stream Workout Videos Online

Exercise is critical to looking and feeling good, but the high cost of getting in shape is often a barrier for those on a tight budget. In fact, a 2018 Dare to Be Free survey from Freeletics, a fitness app, found that 28 percent of participants said they would exercise more if they could find cheaper alternatives to the gym.

Here’s the good news: You can exercise for FREE by spending time researching options. “You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on expensive gym equipment or trainers,” says Jenny Schatzle, certified personal trainer and founder of Bond Fitness. “There are ways to get in shape all around us.”

Here’s one that only requires you to turn on your computer (before you workout, that is): Stream Workout Videos Online.

Online exercise videos are often designed to mimic the style of workouts you would get in a group fitness class or with a personal trainer without the cost or commitment of a membership. Many video streaming programs may require a fee, but you can find plenty of free options through sites like FitnessBlender.com.

“YouTube has free workouts for any length of time and any kind of workout you’re looking for, from Zumba to body weights to hip-hop to Pilates to high-intensity circuit training,” Schatzle says. For example, you can find endless Pilates videos through the Blogilates YouTube channel available at no cost. You can also find videos on Instagram.

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