Can't get to the gym? Try some of these low-impact exercises at home!

Brenda Braslow, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Looking for some free videos for low-impact exercises at home? This list includes some of our personal favorites, from full-body to pilates, we’ve got you covered.

Fitting low-impact exercises into your life, whether at home or traveling

If you can't get out of the house to exercise - no worries! The web offers plenty of free fitness videos that can be done from anywhere.

All you need is a space to move around safely, comfortable clothing, supportive athletic shoes, maybe an exercise mat, and a screen.

Fitness videos are especially convenient while raising kids, traveling for work or pleasure, or for a quick workout. No commute time is needed!

Low-impact exercises from YouTube

Offering a variety of styles and lengths from 5 to 30 minutes. The criteria for this list included fun, free fitness videos, beginner-to-intermediate level, and provided quality instruction.

HIIT (High-intensity interval training)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines HIIT as a type of training that "involves repeated bouts of high-intensity effort followed by varied recovery times."

Express Dance HIIT with Katie L - energetic and fun, this 10-minute workout from Obe' Fitness will get your heart pumping.

15-Minute Fat Burning HIIT Workout with No Equipment - full-body workout at intermediate-advanced level, can be repeated if more reps wanted from Natacha Océane.

Sculpting

Body sculpting targets specific muscle groups utilizing body weight, resistance bands, and/or weights to strengthen muscles.

Easy Entire Body Sculpt - Trainer Aubrey from FitOn helps you strengthen your core and lower body with this 7-minute workout.

Express Sculpt Class with Megan R - quick, upbeat 10-minute glute-sculpting workout from Obe' Fitness. Feel the burn!

Cardio Dance

Cardio dance workouts are high-energy—a combination of dance choreography with cardio exercises set to music.

The Most Fun 15-Minute Cardio Dance Fitness Workout EVER - fast-moving, fun cardio dancing by The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade.

10-Minute Cardio Dance -fun for all ages this low-impact workout targets all muscle groups by Denise Austin and her daughter Katie.

Pilates

Pilates is a mind-body exercise that tones and strengthens the entire body, emphasizing the core.

Pop Pilates for Beginners - Total Body Workout - nice instruction, which is very important for Pilates. Recommended for someone new to Pilates or for someone who has not done it for a while.

Good Morning Pilates Routine - 10-minute standing pilates and stretching, no equipment needed from the Girl with the Pilates Mat.

Intermediate Pilates Flow - This 30-minute flow challenges the whole body while maintaining good core control. Quality instruction provided by physical therapist and certified pilates instructor Amy DiRuzzo of Amy DiRuzzo Pilates.

Barre Exercise

Barre combines elements of strength training, ballet, and pilates for a full-body, low-intensity workout.

10-Minute Standing Barre Core Workout - fast-moving but shows a modified version for less movement from POPSUGAR Fitness.

30-Minute No-Equipment Barre Sculpting Workout - energizing and fun workout from POPSUGAR Fitness.

Yoga

Yoga is a holistic approach to physical activity that includes body, mind, and spirit integration.

20-minute Morning Yoga Flow - warm up all major muscle groups and wake up naturally with this calming flow from Yoga with Adriene.

15-minute Everyday Yoga for all Levels - calming music and clear instruction guide you through this gentle flow targeting the entire body from Yoga with Bird.

10-minute Power Yoga Workout Quick Abs & Core - nice instruction for a quick core-focused yoga session from Sara Beth Yoga.

Whether you are doing low-impact exercises at home or away, making exercise part of your routine goes a long way toward meeting your health goals. When we avoid physical activity, even the most perfect diet will not be enough to maintain health. Remember that doing something, even a 10-minute free fitness video, is better than doing nothing.

Before beginning a new type of exercise, consult with your doctor or medical provider. Your health and safety are paramount.

Can't get to the gym? Try some of these low-impact exercises at home!

Fitting low-impact exercises into your life, whether at home or traveling