HIIT is a form of interval training - an exercise strategy where you alternate short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods, until you are too exhausted to continue.
A big part of its popularity comes from being a great way to maximize the amount of workout you can get out of a short period of time.
Benefits of HIIT:
Sounds good? Check out the YouTube channels below to get started!
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Tons of Easily Accessible High Quality Content
FitnessBlender have two instructors, Kelli and Daniel, who by the way seems like the cutest couple on the web.
FitnessBlender provides over 160 HIIT workouts and on top of that they have hundreds of workouts in other categories, like
Cardio Kickboxing,
Pilates and
strength training.
My favorite part of FitnessBlender is how easy it is to use
their website. Here you have the option to choose your workout based on workout type, length, difficulty level and the equipment (if any) you have at home.
FitnessBlender HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
5-100 minutes |
Breaks: |
10-20 seconds |
Instructions: |
Yes |
Music: |
No |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Yes |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Fast Moving Newcomer
Growingannanas is a fairly new YouTube channel full of HIIT, Tabata and strength training workouts.
The Austrian powerhouse Anna has been creating over 30 HIIT workouts in less than a year.
As new workouts are coming out on a weekly basis, Growingannanas can be a great source for your weekly dose of HIIT.
growingannanas HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
10-40 minutes |
Breaks: |
None to 20 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Sometimes |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
1.68M
subscribers
Workouts & Personal Challenges
Natacha Océane’s YouTube channel is more about all-round healthy living and lifestyle.
Natacha adds a nice bit of fun to her videos by challenging herself with difficult experiments such as sleeping only 4 hours a night or detoxing from her phone for a week.
Even though her channel is not all workout videos, she does have some great HIIT workouts which will definitely make you sweat.
Natacha Océane HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
10-20 minutes |
Breaks: |
30 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
No |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Knowledgeable Instructors, High Production Value
SELF provides you with very professional workouts.
What really makes their workouts stand out are their instructors, as they give very good guidance on what the correct posture is while doing the exercises.
Another standout is that their workouts tend to have 2 different types of breaks - one small break between each workout and one longer break between each round. One workout normally has three rounds.
If you feel guilty when pressing the pause button during your workout, but love yourself an occasional water break, this channel could be the one for you.
SELF HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
Around 30 minutes |
Breaks: |
15-90 seconds |
Instructions: |
Yes |
Music: |
No |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Yes |
Next Exercise Preview: |
No |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Energetic and Tough
I must admit I felt slightly intimidated at the start of my first workout with Caroline Girvan, seeing her massive abs.
It turns out my feelings were somewhat justified, as the HIIT workout I did with Caroline was the hardest of all HIIT workouts I have tried.
This channel is not for beginners as there are no instructions for low impact versions of the exercises and the exercises shown are hard.
Even though the workout was very difficult for me to complete, I felt extremely accomplished after I was done and would definitely do it again.
Caroline’s workouts have very clear presentation and I think the energetic music helped me push through.
This channel is for the people who really want to HIIT it hard.
Caroline Girvan HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
10-60 minutes |
Breaks: |
10-60 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
No |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Good Variation, Great For Beginners
Ty’s channel is perfect for a HIIT beginner.
The workouts have everything - preview of the exercises, low impact modifications, warm up and cool down and instructions included.
The workout I did had a good mix of strength training and cardio. Some of the cardio parts were a bit easier compared to workouts I did with other instructors which makes it a bit better for beginners like myself.
The exercises were not repetitive and many of them were new to me, and different to what I have seen on other channels. This alone is a great reason for more experienced HIIT lovers to try out Ty's workouts as well.
Healthy Fit with Ty HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
20-60 minutes |
Breaks: |
10-15 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Yes |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Silent And Deadly
Pamela Reif is one of the biggest social media influencers in Germany.
On YouTube she is known for her "silent workouts" as she doesn't spend too much time talking but goes straight to the point.
Her YouTube channel consists of HIIT, Dance and strength training. Pamela’s workouts tend to be quite short. The exercises are not really too difficult but as there are no breaks between them the workouts can get pretty tough.
Pamela also does live stream workouts from time to time, so subscribe to her YouTube channel to get the true experience of working out with her.
Pamela Reif HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
5-15 minutes |
Breaks: |
None |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Separately |
Next Exercise Preview: |
No |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Personal Trainer Feeling, With a Focus on Strength
Anabolic Aliens’ main focus is on different types of strength training.
However, the creator of Anabolic Aliens, Mike Rosa, has created a great 30-day HIIT challenge.
Even though this challenge starts with a short 4 minute exercise video, it is not easy at all.
Anabolic Aliens does not have the highest production value, but they can definitely provide great HIIT routines.
While training with Mike you feel like being at a gym with your own personal trainer and his constant encouragement gives you more energy to push through the workout.
Anabolic Aliens HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
5-20 minutes |
Breaks: |
3-15 seconds |
Instructions: |
Yes |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
No |
Next Exercise Preview: |
No |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Something For Everyone
Heather Robertson’s YouTube channel provides hundreds of workout videos.
You can find videos from a short four minutes to full length one hour workouts. The best thing? There is a wide selection of videos for each length.
As the selection is so wide, you will not get bored exercising with her.
Heather’s workouts normally include both warmup and cooldown in each video so you can have everything in one package.
Heather Robertson HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
10-60+ minutes |
Breaks: |
10-20 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Yes |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Highly Popular Workout Challenges
Chloe Ting is known for her workout challenges.
Her “Get Abs in Two Weeks” workout challenge has over 250 million views and many more challenges can be found on her YouTube channel.
The challenges tend to focus on a specific body part, with goals like “How To Get A Flat Belly”, “Slim Thighs” or “Bigger Booty”.
These workout challenges normally consist of many different HIIT workouts.
Naturally most of us cannot get abs in two weeks, regardless of the amount of exercise we do, however I still found Chloe’s workouts fun and I would definitely try them again.
Chloe Ting HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
10-20 minutes |
Breaks: |
10 seconds |
Instructions: |
Yes |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
No |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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High Energy Gym Class Experience
The POPSUGAR Fitness YouTube Channel have many different instructors.
They provide a wide range of different workouts - HIIT, Dance Workouts, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga and Pilates.
All their workouts, HIIT included, give you a full workout class experience as they have multiple instructors in each video.
Having many instructors has its benefits. For example, one instructor is always showing low impact versions of the exercises.
All their trainers are extremely energetic and motivational.
If you are missing the real workout class experience from a gym, POPSUGAR Fitness is the way to go!
POPSUGAR Fitness HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
Around 30 minutes |
Breaks: |
10-20 seconds |
Instructions: |
Yes |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Yes |
Next Exercise Preview: |
No |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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These Guys Are All About HIIT
This YouTube Channel has over 600 workout videos.
Not only do they have an insane amount of content already, but this energetic couple seem to be uploading new workouts almost every day.
Most of their HIIT workouts follow the same routine. 10 minutes long with four rounds, each round consisting of 4 different exercises which are then repeated in each round.
As their workouts tend to be so consistent, I would recommend this channel to someone who likes routine and just want to get the workout done without thinking about it too much.
MrandMrsMuscle have been able to create extremely simple signature workouts.
Their low impact versions of each exercise are very easy and because of thhis I would recommend their HIIT workouts also to people without any exercising background.
MrandMrsMuscle HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
10-20 minutes |
Breaks: |
10 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Separately |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Choose Your Own Music
I started my Group HIIT workout just like any other.
Soon after the first sets were completed, I noticed there was no talking, no music, no sound at all other than the *beep* from the clock to tell you it is time to move to the next exercise.
I had to grab my phone to put some music on in the background.
Group HIIT workouts are a perfect fit for someone who is picky with the music and wants to have their own playlist in the background.
As I do not have a specific workout playlist of my own, I would probably not go back to the Group HIIT workouts, but I can see why many people do.
Group HIIT HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
5-30 minutes |
Breaks: |
10-20 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
No |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
No |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Tough Workouts To Build Muscles
Abnormal Beings’ HIIT workouts are some of the hardest I have tried.
As the banner picture suggests, these workouts are best for someone who already has a background in working out.
I would not recommend this channel for beginners. as some exercises require some experience and muscles for you to do them correctly. If you are a gym addict and skeptical about building muscles with body weight only, check out this channel – it might be for you.
Abnormal Beings is proof that a ripped body can be within your reach without hitting the gym.
Abnormal_Beings HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
10 minutes |
Breaks: |
10-15 seconds |
Instructions: |
No |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
No |
Next Exercise Preview: |
No |
Low Impact Options: |
No |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Ambitious, Knowledgeable and Very Motivational
Sydney Cummings is a former Track and Field high jump athlete and se is now a certified personal trainer as well as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist.
Not only does she have a strong and wide expertise in Fitness, but she is also an extremely motivational person.
After watching her life story, I got instantly motivated and felt like I want to do more with my own life.
That said, I did miss some common features in her HIIT videos, that I have found useful elsewhere. I missed a bell or beep sound to indicate breaks and change of exercise and a countdown clock to show how much time is left of a break.
However, her motivational spirit was showing during the workout and it really made me feel like I want to do more of her workouts.
Sydney Cummings HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
15-60 minutes |
Breaks: |
10-30 seconds |
Instructions: |
Yes |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
Yes |
Next Exercise Preview: |
Yes |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.
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Get Lean With Lilly
Lilly Sabri has created a huge workout community called Lean with Lilly. She interacts with her followers constantly via live Q&A sessions and live workouts.
You can even join the live cooking sessions she organizes and learn new healthy recipes.
Lilly tends to create workout challenges for multiple days which consist of live workouts and pre-recorded ones.
Of course nothing stops you from just going through the workout videos on her YouTube channel and test some out.
You can check her upcoming workout calendar in the community section on YouTube or on her Facebook page and get Lean with Lilly!
Lilly Sabri HIIT Workout Facts
Workout Length: |
5-80 minutes |
Breaks: |
15 seconds |
Instructions: |
Yes |
Music: |
Yes |
Warm Up/Cool Down: |
No |
Next Exercise Preview: |
No |
Low Impact Options: |
Yes |
Disclaimer: This information is focused only on HIIT videos.