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Good beginner low intensity YouTube workouts

Athijade
Athijade Posts: 3,319 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I am looking for some new workout videos! While I prefer to walk outside, it is not always possible depending on the weather. So I like to have backups of things I can do indoor.

I need actual beginner workouts. Not ones where they SAY it is a beginner workout but then expect you to be able to keep up for an hour at super high intensity.

Also, it needs to be low intensity. I deal with pelvic floor issues and ankle issues, plus I live in an apartment. While there is no one below me, I still like to be mindful of the noise I am making.

So give me your favorite options!

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  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,196 Member
    Have you considered a progressive strength training for which you might not need more than a floor mat and possible a towel or a chair? No video, just the workout at your own pace. And once you manage it fairly ok you increase intensity by doing a slightly more advanced exercise. Convict Conditioning comes to mind, or the Reddit Recommended Routine: https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,545 Member
    Maybe you know this, since I know you're not new here: Among the most common routines I've seen recommended here are Leslie Sansone's indoor walking workouts on YouTube, or Yoga with Adriene on YouTube, both of which have beginner content. Whether it's beginner enough for you is going to be a somewhat individual issue, of course, but those might be something to consider if you're not already using them.

    Regardless of age, some of the "for seniors" content can be useful for anyone, because some of it is limited intensity. Silver Sneakers and AARP both have some good gentle beginner content, IME.
  • RuatyShackelford
    RuatyShackelford Posts: 26 Member
    Take a look at the app "Just Fit". Good ideas on that app
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,557 Member
    Years ago, I did some core and band routines from PopSugarFitness on YouTube, which is now called "PS Fit," I find. They were great! (I've pretty much memorized the parts of the routines I liked, so I don't play the videos anymore.) They have a lot of beginner content with a range of fitness approaches.

    https://www.youtube.com/@PS_Fit
  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,158 Member
    Is Fitness Blender still on YouTube? They have some very low level beginner type plans that use little to no equipment.
  • Lulabelbo
    Lulabelbo Posts: 255 Member
    Seniorshape fitness on youtube. Its not just for us elder exercisers.

    https://youtu.be/uR5fZf3F9a0?si=XxtzvVe-b3RoHdxI
  • katemcd495
    katemcd495 Posts: 59 Member

    There are some Leslie Sansone walking videos on YouTube. Those are my go-to cardio when I don't want to wake anyone and it is too cold/wet to walk outdoors.

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