Hi, I’m Zara — fitness junkie, wellness nerd, and the voice behind FitByZara.com. This site is all about smart fitness and science-backed wellness tips for real women who want to feel their best.
Let’s be real for a second.
Some of us weren’t born with that “I LOVE burpees” gene. We didn’t ask to sweat like a wildebeest while some ripped instructor yells at us through a screen. But guess what? We still want the flat tummy, the peachy booty, and the toned arms that don’t jiggle when we wave.
So if you’re the type of woman who rolls her eyes at gym culture but still wants to glow up, keep reading. This post is for you — the anti-gym goddess, the “I’d rather Netflix than deadlift” diva. Yes, you can get snatched without a 6-day lifting split.
I got you, babe.
Why Quick Workouts Actually Work
You don’t need 90 minutes and a protein shake the size of your head to see results. Science backs this up: short, consistent workouts (as little as 15–30 minutes) can boost metabolism, build lean muscle, and improve energy. Especially when they’re:
- Bodyweight-based: No gym? No excuses.
- Compound-focused: Work multiple muscles at once.
- Sustainable: Meaning… you’ll actually do them.
Consistency over intensity. Always.
Before You Start: Set the Mood
If we’re gonna commit to this “bare minimum fitness” lifestyle, let’s at least romanticize the heck out of it:
- Throw on a cute matching set (yes, even if you’re not leaving your living room).
- Light a candle or diffuse eucalyptus. Spa gym vibes.
- Blast a playlist that makes you feel hot. Think: Beyoncé, Doja, Megan Thee Stallion.
- Optional: Film a little workout snippet for IG stories — because accountability and thirst traps matter.
Alright, now that you’re vibing — let’s get into it.
1. The “Get It Over With” Full-Body Burner (10 Minutes)
Perfect for: Mondays when life is chaos and your to-do list is already side-eyeing you.
Do each move for 45 seconds, rest 15 seconds. Repeat twice.
- Bodyweight squats
- Push-ups (or knee push-ups, zero shame)
- Jumping jacks
- Mountain climbers
- Glute bridges
Bonus: Add a resistance band around your thighs to level up the burn.
👉 Tip: This is your go-to for boosting circulation and waking up sleepy muscles. Do it in the morning and thank me later.
2. The “Netflix and Lunge” Lower Body Workout (15 Minutes)
Perfect for: When you want results without missing an episode of Love Is Blind.
Do 3 rounds of:
- 12 walking lunges (each leg)
- 15 sumo squats
- 12 donkey kicks (each leg)
- 20 standing calf raises
- 10 jump squats (or regular squats if you’re feeling meh)
Grab a chair or counter if you need balance support — zero judgment.
👉 Glow-Up Hack: Strong legs = faster metabolism. Also, booty gains.
3. The “I’m Too Tired but I’ll Try” Core Crush (8 Minutes)
Perfect for: End of the day when you’re drained but don’t want to feel like a total couch potato.
Set a timer and rotate through:
- 30 seconds: Plank
- 30 seconds: Bicycle crunches
- 30 seconds: Flutter kicks
- 30 seconds: Dead bug (don’t laugh — it’s legit)
- 30 seconds: Side plank (each side)
- 30 seconds: Glute bridge hold
- 30 seconds: Slow mountain climbers
- 30 seconds: Rest
Repeat if you hate yourself (just kidding… kind of).
👉 Real Talk: A strong core supports your posture and makes literally everything easier — even standing in line at Target.
4. The “Hot Girl Walk + Tone” Hybrid (30 Minutes)
Perfect for: Clear-your-head days or post-breakup glow-up season.
What You’ll Do:
- Go for a 20-minute walk at a brisk pace.
- Find a park bench or quiet space and do:
- 15 tricep dips
- 20 step-ups (each leg)
- 15 incline push-ups
- 20 bodyweight squats
Bonus Round: Repeat the bench circuit twice more if you’ve got the energy.
👉 Hot Girl Bonus Tip: Bring a cute water bottle, oversized sunnies, and headphones blasting confidence-boosting podcasts or affirmations. You’re main charactering.
5. The “Stay In Bed” Stretch + Strength Flow (12 Minutes)
Perfect for: Sundays, sick days, or PMS week when getting vertical sounds impossible.
Sequence:
- Supine leg raises – 10 each side
- Glute bridge pulses – 20 reps
- Lying knee-to-chest stretch – 20 seconds each leg
- Seated forward fold – 30 seconds
- Cat-cow (on all fours) – 1 minute
- Child’s pose – 1 minute
- Dead bug holds – 10 reps
👉 Energy Shift: Not every workout has to leave you dripping in sweat. Some days, success = moving at all. And that’s powerful AF.
What If I Still Don’t Feel Motivated?
Same. Some days, the motivation fairy doesn’t show up. That’s where discipline steps in. You’re not doing this to become a gym rat. You’re doing this because:
- You want to feel sexy naked.
- You want energy to chase your kids, goals, or dreams.
- You want your joints to not creak every time you get out of bed.
- You want to age like Jennifer Lopez — not a potato.
Start small. One workout. One walk. One stretch. That’s it. Then build.
Zara’s Lazy Fit Girl Essentials
Let me put you on to the things I swear by for actually making fitness a part of your lifestyle (minus the guilt and misery):
- 🔗 This resistance band set on Amazon — cute colors, perfect for home glute work
- 🔗 This non-slip yoga mat — because no one likes sliding mid-plank
- 🔗 My favorite collagen powder — for joints, skin, and bounce-back energy
- 🔗 Spotify playlist: Bad B*tch Energy — don’t skip this one
Final Thoughts from Zara
If you’re still here reading, I see you. You want this, even if you don’t always feel like doing it. And that’s where the change starts — not with 6 a.m. workouts or kale smoothies, but with the quiet decision that your health matters.
You don’t need a gym. You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t even need to love fitness.
You just need to show up for yourself, even in small ways.
Now go stretch, squat, or strut around the block. You’ve got this.
With love and sweaty sports bras,
Zara 💖
