Let’s face it — not everyone enjoys working out. Between work, stress, heat, and Netflix, finding the motivation to exercise can feel like a full-time job. But don’t worry — if you’re a self-declared “lazy” person living in Singapore, here’s the good news:
You can still stay fit without a gym membership, fancy equipment, or torturing yourself with burpees.
🥤1. Start with Small Moves: NEAT is Your Best Friend
NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis — basically, the calories you burn just by living your life. In Singapore, here’s how you can sneak in fitness:
Walk one MRT stop instead of riding.
Take the stairs (2 floors only, no pressure).
Window shop at VivoCity or Jewel Changi — they’re huge and air-conditioned.
💡 Pro Tip: Track your steps. Aim for 5,000/day first. Anything above is bonus!
🍽️2. Watch What You Eat — Without Going on a Diet
You don’t need to starve or eat chicken breast daily. Just apply a few lazy hacks:
Downsize your portion: Ask for less rice at the hawker centre.
Pick drinks with less sugar: Kopi C kosong > bubble tea (most days).
Eat slower: It gives your body time to tell your brain you’re full.
💡 Lazy rule: If you can’t pronounce the ingredient, maybe don’t eat it every day.
📺 3. Workout Without Realising It
Exercise doesn’t have to feel like punishment. Here are 100% lazy-approved ways:
Stretch while watching Netflix
Dance in your room (one good TikTok session counts!)
Do wall sits while brushing your teeth
💡 Try the “commercial challenge”: 1-minute plank or 10 squats every time a YouTube ad plays.
🛌 4. Sleep = Fitness Too
Yes, rest is part of getting fit. Lack of sleep can mess with your hormones, cause cravings, and make you too tired to even pretend to exercise.
Aim for 6–8 hours of quality sleep
Avoid scrolling till 3AM (yes, TikTok can wait)
Use an eye mask if you sleep with the lights on (and you shouldn’t)
💡 Singapore tip: Set your aircon to 25°C. Cooler temps = better sleep quality.
🏞️ 5. Make Singapore Work for You
You don’t need to climb Bukit Timah Hill (unless you want to). Try these low-effort fitness hacks:
Walk around Gardens by the Bay — gorgeous, shady, flat ground.
Explore PCNs (Park Connector Networks) — many are stroller and bike-friendly.
Use public fitness corners — they’re FREE, and sometimes even shaded.
💡 Lazy bonus: Walk a dog. Borrow one if needed — they’re natural personal trainers.
