How I Work Out From Home (and Save a Lot of Money)

Yoga With Adriene

Best for: beginners, calm energy, learning yoga basics

Yoga With Adriene is where so many people (including me) first fall in love with yoga. Her videos are welcoming, non-intimidating, and perfect if you’re new, want to move gently, or want an exercise that also feels like meditating.

What I love:

• She actually teaches you yoga, not just poses

• Huge variety: calm, energising, short, long, beginner-friendly

• Great for stress, bad days, sore bodies

• You can choose between relaxing or surprisingly challenging flows

This is my go-to when I want to:

• start my day by moving my body,

• reset my mind,

• stretch after sitting all day,

• or do something good for myself without draining my energy.

Blogilates

Best for: Pilates basics, motivation, mixing workouts

Blogilates is pure energy. Cassey makes Pilates feel fun, approachable, and easy to fit into your day — even if you only have 10–15 minutes.

What I love:

• Great Pilates foundations

• Different challenges to keep things interesting

• Easy to mix & match videos (abs + legs + arms, done)

• Options of cardio or stretching

• Can step it up with weights or resistance bands

• Clear options for beginners and more advanced workouts

This is perfect if you like:

• structure, but not strict plans,

• workouts that burn but still feel doable,

• feeling accomplished without needing equipment.

Move With Nicole

Best for: structured Pilates, challenging workouts, “no thinking” days

Move With Nicole is for the days when I want a proper workout but don’t want to plan anything. Her videos are very well-structured, flow smoothly, and are often more challenging.

What I love:

• Feels like a full Pilates class

• Offers yoga or stretching videos

• Most workouts are challenging (in a good way)

• Very calm, focused energy

• Perfect when you just want to press play and follow along, very detailed video titles

• Options to level up with weights or resistance bands

This is my choice when:

• I don’t want to scroll endlessly,

• I want something effective,

• or I want to feel worked without going to the gym.

MadFit

Best for: gym-style workouts, strength, dance workouts

MadFit is amazing if yoga or Pilates isn’t your thing, or if you want variety. Her channel feels closer to a gym workout, but still doable at home.

What I love:

• Bodyweight workouts, dumbbells, resistance bands

• Clear, effective strength routines

• Dance workouts that don’t feel like “real” workouts

• Great for switching things up

This is ideal when:

• you want a sweatier session,

• you miss gym-style workouts,

• or you want to move without thinking “ugh, I’m working out.”

Why home workouts actually work

For me, working out from home:

saves money,

removes excuses,

and makes consistency way easier.

Some days I do 10 minutes. Some days 40. Some days I choose yoga, others Pilates or dance. And that flexibility is exactly why I stick with it.

You don’t need a perfect routine, expensive equipment, or a gym membership to move your body. You just need something that fits your life — not the other way around.

That’s very Almost Fancy if you ask me ✨