The 21 Best Online Workout Programs

Best for Weight Loss (and Body Transformations): Beachbody On Demand

Beachbody on Demand has a number of science-based and well-vetted programs available on its platforms, and they are probably the biggest name in before-and-after results. One of its earliest workout programs, P90X, became something of a cult workout, with hugely impressive before-and-after photos circulating the web. How do they do it? With hard work, calculated nutrition, and science. In fact, it's very important you don't overlook the nutrition aspect of these programs. Beachbody's nutrition programs are top-notch, and they're critical to achieving these massively impressive results.

While a lot of these before-and-after testimonials derive from their P90X, Instanity, and 80-day Obsession programs, all of Beachbody's programs are undeniably good. Below is a brief overview of each one.

80-day Obsession was created by Autumn Calabrese and designed primarily for women. Unlike some other workouts from Beachbody, 80-day obsession includes 80 different workouts. These workouts are 30 to 60 minutes in length, with different objectives, including: cardio, abs/arms, legs, glutes, and flexibility. As for equipment, this program requires a few sets of light dumbells, as well as resistance bands and sliders.

Core de Force is a Beachbody program created by Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews, and it focuses on delivering a fun upbeat workout inspired by kickboxing, Muay Thai, and more. Workouts range from 30-50 minutes, and they are set up in 3-minute rounds, providing a unique approach to HIIT.

Insanity is a program intended for advanced fitness trainers, created by Shaun T. You’ll be working out 6 days a week in this program, performing 30-60 minute cardio sessions that will test nearly anyone’s limits. Largely based on High Impact Interval Training, these workouts include plyometrics and a mixture of exercises designed to increase your strength, muscular endurance, and core stability. This is a fantastic option for someone with an advance fitness level that doesn’t have/want home equipment, since none is required.

Brought to you by Beachbody and created by Tony Horton, P90X is probably one of the most famous online workout programs. This workout is known for producing big results, and for good reason, as it will put you through hour-long-limit-testing workouts, 6 days a week. As the name implies, the program is 90 days long, and it includes an accompanying nutrition plan. The exercises themselves will involve a blend of HIIT, resistance training, plyometrics, abs, cardio, martial arts, yoga, and core stability. Very little equipment is required, but you will need a few dumbbells, a doorway-chin-up bar, and resistance bands to get the most out of the program.

PiYo is a 60-day workout created by Chalene Johnson that blends pilates and yoga together for a low-impact and fun workout. Like other low impact training, this can be a great option if you have joint pain, downstairs neighbors, or a desire to take a break from your normal high-impact training. There is virtually no rest between moves, so you will have no problem getting your heart rate up. Also, there is no equipment is required for this program that will deliver both increased strength and flexibility.

Tone It Up is a workout collection and fitness community, designed primarily for women, created by Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn. There is a huge database of workouts to choose from, and they also run motivating challenges throughout the year, for those that desire community and competition in their fitness journey. Many of the workouts will not require equipment, but some will benefit from resistance bands, sliders, dumbells, and/or an exercise ball.