Short on time or motivation? Discover 10 doable, 5-minute YouTube workouts you can do anywhere without any equipment needed!
There are so many things vying for a spot on the list of our daily tasks we actually accomplish. Some cannot be ignored . . . like eating. And some can easily be pushed aside . . . like exercise. We all know the benefits of exercise, so why is it difficult to achieve?
All or Nothing Mentality
Often what keeps us from selecting exercise as a candidate for our devotion is the “all or nothing” mentality. We believe that if we’re truly going to benefit from exercise then it needs to be an hour long! At the gym! In a cute outfit! While this is a nice scenario, it is also daunting and often not even realistic–no matter how we try to rearrange our schedules.
The good news? You do not need to exercise for an hour to reap health benefits! Even just five minutes of exercise per day brings amazing improvements to both your physical and mental health. Check out the blog post I wrote here about Five Minute Workout Benefits to see for yourself what these benefits are.
The second truth? You do not need a gym membership to exercise! There are so many free workout videos on Youtube. Routines for every time span and ability level. Have limited mobility . . . check out chair workouts. Live in a small apartment . . . check out apartment friendly workouts. Love dancing . . . out the many dance workouts available.
10 Doable, 5-Minute YouTube Workouts
To help you out, I’ve curated 10 Doable, 5-Minute YouTube Workouts that you can do right now in the comfort of your own home (or anywhere), in whatever clothes you feel like. I tried several different 5 minute youtube workouts and selected only the best ones. I also incorporated a variety of types of workouts to guarantee there is at least one that you will love!
Without further ado, here they are:
5-Minute Full-Body Fat Burner
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By: MadFit
Focus: High-intensity, full-body
Why I Love It: This workout incorporates both cardio and strength training into just five minutes. I came away feeling toned, energized and accomplished!
5-Minute Standing Flat-Belly Workout
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By: PS Fit
Focus: Core strength and toning
Why I Love It: This is an all standing “sneaky” ab workout. I call it “sneaky” because it didn’t actually feel like an ab workout . . . but it was. Bonus: It got my heart pumping and worked my legs and booty at the same time.
5-Minute Full Body Tone Yoga
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By: Patricia San Pedro
Focus: Toning, flexibility and breath work
Why I Love It: I am amazed at all that Patricia packed into this 5 minute yoga workout. It covered abs, arms, butt and legs! The best part was the added focus on breathing. I felt really great after!
5 Minute Chair Cardio For Weight Loss
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By: Chair Fit Camp
Focus: Cardio and Toning
Why I Love It: This was the first chair workout I’ve ever tried and I was surprised how great it was! My heart rate got pumping and I felt toning happening in my arms, legs and abs! This is a great workout for anyone, but would be especially helpful if you have difficulty standing or just can’t motivate yourself to get up off the couch.
5 minute Stress Reliever – Mambo Dance
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By: Bodyqueen
Focus: Mamba inspired cardio dance
Why I Love It: This mamba dance workout was simple but fun! I love that it’s called a stress reliever, because what booty shaking workout isn’t a stress reliever?!
5-Minute Hip-Hop Dance Cardio
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By: PS Fit
Focus: Cardio Hip Hop Dance
Why I Love It: This workout got my heart pumping and made me smile! I looked ridiculous trying it, but that didn’t stop me from getting a good workout. Also, in my opinion, dance workouts always go by faster than other ones.
5 Minute Walking Workout
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By: Lucy Wyndham-Read
Focus: Cardio Walking
Why I Love It: I loved that this workout was like going on a walk without leaving my house. It would be perfect for those days that you’d like the benefits of going on a walk but the weather does not permit going out.
5-Minute Full Body Pilates Workout
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By: Lindywell, Pilates + Balanced Living by Robin Long
Focus: Pilates toning and stretch
Why I Love It: This was a refreshing workout! I felt toned and invigorated after finishing it. It works multiple parts of your body, but had a little extra focus on the booty.
5 Min Toned Arms Workout
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By: Madfit
Focus: Arm toning
Why I Love It: This arm workout made my arms burn! I love that it didn’t require dumbbells or include any pushups! Hooray! You stay standing in one spot for this whole workout, making it an excellent option for any location (like a lunch break at work).
Legs and Thighs Workout in Bed
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By: Dayanga Wang
Focus: Leg toning
Why I Love It: I love that this workout was designed to do without ever leaving your bed, because isn’t that often the hardest part . . . getting out of bed! It got my legs burning too! This would also be a great leg workout for those who have difficulty with balance or joint pain.
How to Use These 5-Minute Workouts
The best part about these 10 doable, 5-Minute YouTube workouts is that you can do just one and be done, add multiple together in one session, or spread them out in various 5 minutes sessions throughout your day. No matter how you choose to do it, you are going to reap health benefits! Remember, it’s the small things that stick and end up making the biggest impact on your long-term health!
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