Home fitness programs are not like they used to be where you put in a DVD (or VHS if you’re a 80’s child like me) and do an aerobics class, rewind, and do the same routine again the next day.
Today’s home fitness programs come with many different workout routines so you can do something different every day and not get bored.
There’s tons of variety, so there is something for everyone to enjoy, from dance-based programs, to weight-training, to kickboxing.
Being able to workout at home can help you overcome many obstacles that might be keeping you from reaching your fitness or weight loss goal.
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You can narrow down the workouts by type of workout, from dance to strength training, how long the workout is, or whether it’s designed for beginner, intermediate or experts.
Plus, all the programs come with a nutrition plan to follow so you don’t have to guess on the nutrition.
Don’t have enough time to work out?
Working out at home means you don’t have to take time to drive to the gym and spend hours slinging weights or running on the treadmill. ANYONE can find 10 minutes to do a quick workout at home. That’s how short some of the home fitness workouts are, and still effective.
Don’t have transportation?
Don’t leave home. Push some furniture aside in your living room and you’re ready to go.
Can’t leave the kids?
Workout in the other room during nap time or while they’re playing next to you.
Don’t have anything to wear?
Workout in your pajamas. No need for workout clothes.
Not sure what workout to do?
These programs tell you exactly which workout to do on what day of the week, for how long, and all you have to do is follow along. No guessing how many reps to do or what type of exercise on which day.
Can’t afford a gym membership?
Even the more expensive home fitness programs will save you money in the long-run. Once you buy the program, it’s yours forever.
Can’t stay on track?
The workout calendar will tell you exactly what is expected of you for each day. If you can just stick to the calendar and make it a priority, you will complete the program and reach your goals.
I have broken up the at-home fitness programs into 5 categories to help you narrow it down. In order to make the list, these fitness programs must include multiple fitness routines, with a specified workout to do each day.
So, without further ado, take a look at the BEST home fitness programs for women.
If you like to dance…
1. Zumba Incredible Results System
A dance-fitness exercise that combines high energy music with world rhythm choreography. Includes 10 different workouts.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: Not Specified
- Equipment Included: Zumba Rizer
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $100
2. Cize
Cize is considered the “end of exercise” as we know it. It’s a lot of fun! Even if you don’t think you can dance, you will love learning with this hip-hop based program!
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 30 days
- Equipment Included: None
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $50 or included with Beachbody on Demand
2. Brazil Butt Lift
This workout is all about the bum bum (that’s Brazilian for booty). Brazilian trainer Leandro Carvalho, known as the “Butt Master”, developed the TriAngle Training method that targets the butt from all angles. Includes 6 different cardio dance routines in one at-home DVD program. It’s good for those who want to tone and shape their hips, thighs, and butt.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 60-Day
- Equipment Included: Booty Strength Band
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $50 or included with Beachbody on Demand
4. Country Heat
A combination of non-stop dance moves and country music makes these 30-minute workouts a lot of fun! A workout for all ages, sizes, and fitness levels you get 6 different workouts with no equipment needed.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes, plus portion control containers
- Length of Program: 30-Day
- Equipment Included: None
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $100 or included with Beachbody on Demand
5. Hip Hop Abs
A dance-based in-home fitness program to help you burn fat and work your abs without doing a single crunch. Trainer Shaun’s “Tilt, Tuck, and Tighten” technique helps you work your abs while dancing. Includes 4 different routines.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 30-Day
- Equipment Included: None
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $50 or included with Beachbody on Demand
If you want something low impact…
6. PiYo
Not just a combination of pilates and yoga, PiYo is a body weight workout that uses high-intensity but low-impact movement to get a long, lean, strong, flexible body. It will stabilize, strengthen, and sculpt the whole body for a tight booty and sexy abs. By trainer Chalene Johnson.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 60-Day
- Equipment Included: None
- Required Home Equipment: Yoga mat or carpet
- Cost: Less than $100 or included with Beachbody on Demand
7. Slim In 6
An easy-to-follow home fitness program with 3 different workouts. It is one of the top-selling fitness programs of all time. Trainer Debbie Siebers combines cardio, calisthenics, and weight-bearing exercises. Perfect for someone who has never done a regular exercise program.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 6 Weeks
- Equipment Included: Slim Training Resistance Band
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $100 or included with Beachbody on Demand
If you are short on time…
8. FOCUS T25
Only 25 minutes per day, 5 days a week, this DVD fitness program is intense and effective. Includes two phases, Alpha and Beta with 5 different workouts in each phase. Dynamic and high intensity moves that will leave you drenched in sweat. If you can focus for 25 minutes, you will see results.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 10 Weeks
- Equipment Included: B-LINES Resistance Band (15-lb.)
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $100 or included with Beachbody on Demand
9. TRX Full Body Workout Bundle
Perform hundreds of exercises using your body weight and a TRX suspension trainer. Each exercise can be modified to fit your fitness level by leveraging gravity. You can get a full-body workout at home with a TRX workout bundle with 6 15-30 minute workouts:
- Nutrition Guide Included: No
- Length of Program: Not Specified
- Equipment Included: TRX HOME Suspension Training Kit
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $150
10. 21-Day Fix
Only have 3 weeks to look great? The 21-Day Fix is what you need. You will do a different 30-minute workout every day, 7 days a week, for 3 weeks. It includes cardio, weight training, pilates, and yoga. It also comes with a nutrition plan to follow that puts a strong emphasis on portion control.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes (with a strong emphasis)
- Length of Program: 3 Weeks
- Equipment Included: Portion Control Containers
- Required Home Equipment: Set of light, medium, and heavy dumbbells. I use 5, 8, and 10 lb.
- Cost: Less than $100 or included with Beachbody on Demand
11. LIIFT4
Workout only 4 days/week for 30-40 minutes for a strong and lean body. This program combines weightlifting and HIIT training.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes (with a strong emphasis)
- Length of Program: 8 Weeks
- Equipment Included: 2 Resistance Bands, one-month supply of Energize formula, one-month supply of Recover formula
- Required Home Equipment: Set of light, medium, and heavy dumbbells.
- Cost: Less than $150 and includes an annual all-access pass for Beachbody on Demand
If you want to take it to the next level…
12. TurboFire
An intense cardio conditioning program that uses HIIT training. HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training) means that you workout at your maximum intensity for about 1 minute and then rest for about 1 minute, repeating this for intervals. Working out this way has shown to burn more calories and give you an “afterburn effect”, meaning your body will continue to burn calories for up to 24 hours after the workout. Includes 12 different amazing workouts. Turbofire incorporates high intensity kickboxing moves, with some dance choreography, led by Chalene Johnson.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 90-Day
- Equipment Included: None
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $100 or included with Beachbody on Demand
13. P90X3
You may have heard of P90X, but have your heard of P90X3? P90X3 is much better for the busy woman because it is only 30 minutes a day! You can still get the same awesome results that P90X can give you in less time. It has a 90-day schedule with SIXTEEN different workouts so you won’t ever reach a plateau. It’s eXtreme but only 30 minutes.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 90-Day
- Equipment Included: None, unless you get the Deluxe DVD Package which includes 3 resistance bands
- Required Home Equipment: Pull-up bar, several sets of dumbbells
- Cost: Less than $100 or included with Beachbody on Demand
14. Jillian Michaels Body Revolution
a 90-day program broken up into 3 one-month phases. Jillian is known as the hardcore trainer from the show “The Biggest Loser” and she knows how to push you to your limits. Includes 15 different workouts
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 90-Day
- Equipment Included: None
- Required Home Equipment: Set of light, medium, and heavy dumbbells.
- Cost: Less than $100
15. 80-Day Obsession
Check out my full review of 80-day obsession here.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes,
- Length of Program: 80 days
- Equipment Included: Strength slides and 3 different resistance loops, portion control containers
- Required Home Equipment: Pull-up bar, several sets of dumbbells
- Cost: Less than $200 and includes an annual all-access pass for Beachbody on Demand
If you want to kick some butt…
16. Billy Blanks PT 24/7 Workout System
Created by Billy Blanks, Tae Bo is a full-body workout. It combines lower body movements (tae) such as kicking, with upper body “boxing” movements (bo). It combines martial arts, boxing, and dance, set to high-energy music for 7 different 30-minute workouts. Even though it is not your typical dance movements, it does require some choreography. Just be aware that you will be doing more kicking and punching in this workout than you will be dancing.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: Not Specified
- Equipment Included: B2 Bands and gloves
17. CORE DE FORCE
A cardio conditioning mixed martial arts (MMA) program that will blast fat off your core with no equipment. You’ll alternate between boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai combinations, cardio spikes, and bodyweight training.
- Nutrition Guide Included: Yes
- Length of Program: 30-Day
- Equipment Included: 3 bonus workouts with agility ladder, portion control containers
- Required Home Equipment: None
- Cost: Less than $150 or included with Beachbody on Demand
Once you pick your home workout program, the key to reaching your goal is to be consistent. No matter how good the program is, if it is not used the way is was intended, it won’t do any good.
Choose one program that you think you will enjoy and stick with it for the entire program.
You will feel accomplished if you do, and that sense of accomplishment will keep you going!
Want to know my secret? I workout at home every day, most of the time using one of the above fitness programs!
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This article would have been more helpful and relevant if you included cost of the various programs and what equipment is not just included, but required at home.
Great list! Has some programs that I have never heard of, and I like how you broke the list up.
I’ve been trying to find a program that didn’t envolve so much of a dancing aspect, but also one that I can actually do without dying during just the warm up 😀
Will definitely check some of these out!
Yes, great list. Thank you!