Start Your Fitness Journey with Expert-Led Beginner Classes
With so much fitness content out on the internet, it can be difficult and time-consuming figuring out what's best for you. To save you some time and get you started on your fitness journey, we put together a list of our favorite beginner workout classes led by Desire Co. experts. These experts have spent years honing their skills to help you get the most out of this time that you spend moving your body. Each class in this list is beginner-friendly, whether you're looking for a light workout like Reinga Hidalgo's Dance Class or you want to start out strong with Morgan Findlay's HIIT workout. You can also find a series of how-tos for each class that dives further into the basics to help you move with confidence.
Easy Beginner Ab Workout Class with Fitness Trainer Bryan Jean-Pierre
It's never too late to get the abs you want and with this 8-minute ab workout class, it's never been easier either. Fitness Trainer Bryan Jean-Pierre guides you through five beginner-friendly exercises designed to activate your core and warm up your muscles. For this class, you'll need an agility ring, sliders, a pillow, two 5lb dumbbells, and your go-to foam roller. Watch the full class here.
About the Expert: Bryan Jean-Pierre is a Personal Trainer and former NFL Athlete with the Carolina Panthers. A hardcore fitness enthusiast, Bryan has redefined the fitness scene in Atlanta with his cutting-edge fitness training center MiscFiT, the State’s first-ever invite-only fitness studio. A graduate from the College of William & Mary and raised in Atlanta, Bryan started working towards his professional career in NFL football in 2011. He received interest from major teams such as the Raiders, Packers, and Texans, to name a few. Finally, in 2013, he signed with the Carolina Panthers.
Beginner Kettlebell Workout Class with Fitness Trainer LaShell Estes
Begin your strength training with this Beginner Kettlebell Workout Class taught by Fitness Trainer LaShell Estes. You'll move through three types of strength training movements using a kettlebell. With only 20 seconds of rest per exercise, you'll be feeling this workout in no time. For this class, you'll need your go-to athletic wear, comfortable shoes, and a reliable kettlebell. Watch the full class here.
About the Expert: LaShell Estes is a Senior Manager of Finance Transformation, Fitness Trainer, and owner of MADabolic Gym in Chamblee, Georgia. She has always been passionate about fitness and wellness. MADabolic’s strength-driven program has allowed her to embrace her inner athlete, fulfill her need for a fitness routine that continued to challenge her, and has even helped her manage chronic joint pain from lupus.
Beginner HIIT Workout with Fitness Trainer Morgan Findlay
Get up and get moving with this Beginner HIIT Workout by Fitness Trainer Morgan Findlay. With three rounds of 5 easy but intense exercises for 45 seconds each and only 15 seconds of rest, you'll be sweating before the second round begins. As the creator of The Morgan Method, Morgan is an expert at knowing how to get fit while staying pumped and having fun. To get started, you'll need some comfortable clothing, a stopwatch, access to the Fit Radio App, and a yoga mat. Watch the full class here.
About the Expert: Morgan Findlay is a New Zealand/American actor, model, and fitness trainer. Coming off of a college Emmy award-winning short-film in college, Morgan got to work rather quickly landing a recurring role on Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots' as Akil, which aired in 2020. Showing his versatility with accents, he plays Nick on 'Bigger' seasons 1 & 2 airing on BET+. Morgan served in the Navy for six years, which allows him to play very diverse roles with a background in fighting and weapons training, and is also a successful underwear and fitness model. As an experienced fitness trainer, he trains many people you might know and is known as the creator of The Morgan Method.
Beginner Dance Class with Dancer and Choreographer Reina Hidalgo
Get moving in this Dance Class for Beginners taught by Reina Hidalgo, a former dancer for P!nk, Rihanna, and Missy Elliot. But don't let those names intimidate you, Reina makes it easy to follow along and you only need two things: comfortable shoes and your favorite portable speaker. Are you ready to take your first step? Watch the full class here.
About the Expert: Reina Hidalgo is a dancer, choreographer, and Afro-Cubana Miami native with roots in New Jersey. Studying dance since the age of 5, from Norland Middle School to New World School of the Arts with BFA honors, all the way to the Miami Sol, and now Los Angeles, CA, Reina has achieved plenty on both coasts. Since her big move to California in 2004 Reina has appeared in numerous films, TV shows, commercials, award shows, and music videos, touring and traveling the world performing in sold-out arenas and stadiums with the likes of P!nk, Rihanna, JLO, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Kylie Minogue, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Janelle Monae, Paula Abdul. Reina has most recently landed roles as Supervising Choreographer and Consulting Producer for the Emmy Nominated HULU original show 'East Los High', and contributed choreographic work for 'Live By Night', a film directed by Ben Affleck, and Disney’s Encanto.