Jan 17, 2026 2 min read Fitness

Workouts that helped me lose weight - for free and without leaving my house

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We have all done it: pay for a gym or for a subscription fee to feel that this would be it, now we were going to start working out. But motivation has nothing to do with money or accountability from someone else but about a personal mindset and discipline.

I lost almost 40 pounds (18 kgs) and I have not gained the weight a year later. The mindset is still here and every time I feel I am steering away from my goals - getting firmer and stronger - I find new ways to self-motivate.

So here is a playlist of absolutely free workouts I do online which help me tremendously.

Aqua Gym Class - 35 minutes

🏋🏽‍♀️ Equipment: a swimming pool, great if you have one at home or if you can have privacy in one at a hotel

This is a great one if you have sore muscles a day or two after a strength training: I love doing these sessions on weekends, as I usually focus on walking and other types of workout during the workweek.

Aqua Gym with 5 Interval Cycles - 35 minutes - No equipment Necessary

Body Combat Class - 30 minutes

🏋🏽‍♀️ Equipment: just your fitness shoes

You need something to pump your heart out and you only have 30 minutes? You can do this one in your living room, no equipment necessary.

Full Body Kettlebell workout in 30 minutes

🏋🏽‍♀️ Equipment: One or two kettlebells with the same weight

I love Juice and Toya's workout series as they show 2 versions of the same exercise, with more or less weight and with more or less impact. Also there are lots of videos of Toya while she was pregnant and they are great to follow for some core gentle workouts.

Quick Pilates for the Abs in 12 minutes

🏋🏽‍♀️ Equipment: Just a mat and pilates socks will do

Do not be fooled for the "quick" or "12 minutes only" description, this workout is an absolute burn to your core. It will make you feel your abs on fire.