Get Stronger While You Sweat With POPSUGAR Editors' Favourite At-Home Workout Videos

NASM-certified personal trainer Sydney Cummings posts a new workout every day. Karenna Meredith, associate editor of trending and viral features at POPSUGAR, said it's hard for her to narrow down a favourite. "I love the fact that she's a certified trainer who alternates between cardio, strength, yoga, and more for a well-rounded experience. It's like having your own specialised training session without the cost!"

Meredith cancelled her class membership at the beginning of shelter-in-place orders this year, so she uses Cummings's 60-minute videos to "fill the void. If she doesn't upload a full hour routine, I'll just take a walk, run, or do one of her bonus workouts to feel like I'm getting my best experience."

Tamara Pridgett, POPSUGAR associate fitness editor, likes this workout from Pilates instructor Isa-Welly Locoh-Donou. "I've been doing Pilates as a form of active recovery and I really love Isa-Welly's workouts," Pridgett said. "Her 15-Minute full-body power Pilates video is my favourite, and is such a core challenger."

"This is by far the hardest home cardio workout I've ever done," POPSUGAR assistant fitness editor Maggie Ryan said. "It's 30 minutes long and doesn't let up for a single second of that. The warmup alone could be a full cardio routine. Bonus points for the perfect music selection and Nina Dobrev cameo!" Check out more of Ryan's favourite home workouts here.

POPSUGAR Fitness staff writer Jenny Sugar pointed to this Class FitSugar video led by ACE- and NASM-certified trainer and strength and conditioning coach Betina Gozo. "This workout is simple but effective and includes the perfect combo of bodyweight and dumbbell moves," Sugar said. "I love Betina's upbeat energy, and I like that you can go heavier on the weights to increase the intensity. I also love the stretch section included at the end."

"This MadFit '90s dance video is my go-to cardio workout when I just want to move my body, especially after a long day of working from home," POPSUGAR operations support associate Allison Ingrum said of the fitness YouTuber. "It's only 15 minutes, but this energetic, mood-boosting video still manages to make me break a sweat as I sing along to some '90s classics. I also love that it is very apartment friendly both for space (she never moves off the mat) and noise (no jumping). You're welcome, neighbours!"

This Class FitSugar workout led by AFAA- and ACE-certified trainer Nicole Steen is a go-to sweat session for Yerin Kim, associate editor of trending and viral features at POPSUGAR. "Nicole explains every move so clearly and the modifications are great, so it was the perfect workout for me to dip my toes into getting used to exercising at home at the start of quarantine. Now, it's a part of my weekly rotation, and it's easily adjustable to make more challenging with advanced moves and added weights. As an added bonus, I just love Nicole's energy and positive vibe!"

I'm going to end this roundup with two home workouts I like to do myself. My tried and true app the past year and a half has been Peloton (the strength and HIIT videos are just what I need to elevate my mood and provide me with a challenge every time I press play). But, when I want to change it up, this full-body Tabata workout from Canfitpro-certified trainer Heather Robertson flies by and leaves me panting. Plus, the fact that I can do the moves anywhere — since the session is equipment-free — is great, and the T push-ups are my favourite.

I love the way that Equinox instructor Raneir Pollard teaches his workouts ("with love," as he describes it). This Tabata-inspired ab workout is only 10 minutes but is effective at recruiting the core with a range of holds, planks, and crunch variations. Bonus points if you join him doing jazz hands during six-inch holds! Here are more Tabata workouts you can do right at home — there are plenty.