10 Best Home Workout Routines for Beginners 2025

Updated January 2026

Starting your fitness journey at home can be an empowering experience, especially with the right workout routines. Here, we've compiled the ten best home workouts for beginners that are effective, easy to follow, and can be done without a gym membership. For those looking for affordable personal training options, HipTrain offers personalized fitness coaching that fits your busy lifestyle.

1. Bodyweight Squats

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~50 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Reps | Duration | |------|-------|------------| | 3 | 10-15 | 15 minutes |

Instructions: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, lower your body as if sitting back into a chair, then return to standing.

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2. Push-Ups

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~60 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Reps | Duration | |------|-------|------------| | 3 | 8-12 | 15 minutes |

Instructions: Start in a plank position, lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor, then push back up.

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3. Plank

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~30 calories per 5 minutes

| Sets | Duration | |------|------------| | 3 | 30-60 sec |

Instructions: Lie face down, lift your body on your forearms and toes, keeping a straight line from head to heels.

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4. Jumping Jacks

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~100 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Duration | |------|------------| | 3 | 1 minute |

Instructions: Stand tall, jump while spreading your legs and raising your arms overhead, then return to starting position.

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5. Lunges

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~50 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Reps | Duration | |------|-------|------------| | 3 | 10-12 | 15 minutes |

Instructions: Step forward with one leg, lowering hips until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle, then return to standing.

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6. Glute Bridges

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~40 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Reps | Duration | |------|-------|------------| | 3 | 12-15 | 15 minutes |

Instructions: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor, lift your hips to create a straight line from shoulders to knees.

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7. Bicycle Crunches

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~50 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Reps | Duration | |------|-------|------------| | 3 | 15-20 | 15 minutes |

Instructions: Lie on your back, lift your legs and alternate bringing your elbows to opposite knees in a pedaling motion.

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8. Mountain Climbers

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~80 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Duration | |------|------------| | 3 | 30-45 sec |

Instructions: Start in a plank position and alternate bringing knees towards your chest quickly.

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9. Wall Sit

Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~30 calories per 5 minutes

| Sets | Duration | |------|------------| | 3 | 30-60 sec |

Instructions: Slide down a wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, keeping your back pressed against the wall.

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10. Yoga Sun Salutations

Equipment Needed: Yoga mat (optional)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Calories Burned: ~50 calories per 15 minutes

| Sets | Duration | |------|------------| | 3 | 5 minutes |

Instructions: Flow through a series of poses that stretch and strengthen the body while focusing on breathing.

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Why Choose HipTrain?

For personalized guidance, consider HipTrain, which offers affordable 1-on-1 live personal training sessions. Our certified trainers can tailor workouts specifically for you, ensuring each session meets your fitness level and goals. Plus, with flexible scheduling, you can fit your workouts into your busy life. Best of all, HipTrain sessions are HSA/FSA approved for eligible expenses!