8 ways to monetize your fitness
In this post, we want to introduce you to some activities and jobs where you can “monetize your fitness”, that is, earn some money while improving your physical shape.
In many jobs, the biggest risk is maintaining a sedentary posture for hours. In addition, it is not easy for everyone to stay motivated to go to the gym afterwards.
According to Harvard Health Publications, prolonged sitting can be associated with many health problems, from osteoporosis to heart disease to diabetes.
So if you feel like you’re sitting all day and don’t want to be the next victim of sedentary lifestyle, you might want to consider doing some physical activity in your free time to earn some extra money.
How to monetize your fitness
In this article we review some of the activities you can use to burn calories, while you get a few euros to give yourself a treat:
Gardening
Active gardening
Monetize your fitness with gardening
If you are good with plants, gardening can be a good option to improve your physical condition while getting paid for it.
Gardening can burn about 400-600 calories per hour and you’ll find plenty of chores if you know where to look. For example, you can distribute advertising in affluent areas advertising services such as mowing the lawn, cleaning the garden, or trimming hedges. The best thing about offering these types of services is that you will never be short of assignments: the grass never stops growing!
Walking dogs
Monetize your fitness by walking dogs on demandIf you’re an animal lover and you’re passionate about fitness, walking dogs could be a great way to get in shape and increase your bottom line. Dog walkers usually charge about 10 euros per hour per dog. If you take several dogs at once, this could be an ideal way to get a supplement.
You will only need a pair of trainers and a few bags to collect the dogs’ needs.
Working as a tour guide
Monetize your fitness by becoming a tour guideIf you have a lot of knowledge about a tourist spot, becoming a guide can be a great idea to earn some money while keeping in shape.
For example, you can take your group on a tour of the mountains or take a mountain bike tour – isn’t that a great way to stay in shape, enjoy the outdoors and make a few extra euros?
Monetize your fitness blog
Monetize your fitness by opening a fitness blogDo you like to be in shape and are you good at writing or creating videos? If so, becoming a fitness blogger can be a great way to earn extra income while staying in shape. Fitness bloggers make money by advertising products on their blogs and sometimes receive free samples from manufacturers looking for ratings on their products.
You can start with your own free blog on WordPress.com and then monetize it using a tool like Amazon Associates. Another option, if you don’t have a blog but have a major social networking account (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram), is to approach businesses directly from there.
Some may be interested in having you comment on their products. Not bad, right? If you use or have your own fitness equipment, a good place to start may be to rate the products you have purchased.
Driving a Rickshaw
Monetize your fitness by driving a rickshaw You want to earn some money while traveling, but you don’t get the idea of picking fruit or other manual labor. In that case, becoming a rickshaw driver might be the answer you’re looking for.
How much or how little you monetize, that is, how much money you end up with in your pocket at the end of the day, depends on how hard you work and how fast you get from point A to point B. As your bank balance grows, your waist line will decrease.
As your bank balance grows, your waist line will decrease. Plus, you’ll be able to meet new people and enjoy the view while you drive.
Working as a personal trainer
Monetize your fitness by working as a personal trainerWork side by side with clients to help them carve the chiseled physique they seek. Working as a personal trainer means being able to demonstrate the exercises, and sometimes you can do them together with your client.
Personal trainers usually earn around £35-50 per hour. Although depending on the area, the price may be even higher – a good way to monetize your fitness! But don’t forget, you’ll need training to be able to do this.
Give group fitness classes
Monetize your fitness by giving group fitness classesBelieve it or not, some people pay to be yelled at. If you have extensive knowledge of fitness, why not turn your favorite hobby into an extra income?
Consider going into business as a fitness instructor or exercise class instructor to receive a salary for helping people get in shape. To make sure you get the most out of your time, do your workout with your customers.
If you are passionate about yoga, why not take a yoga class? You’ll need to demonstrate all the postures and offer guidance and variations so that attendees can perform the exercises. Many instructors can also attend other teachers’ classes for free, which is a great bonus.
Working in the field
Physical work on the farmWorking in the fields is very hard work. That is why training or exercises based on these jobs have been developed, such as the “farmer’s walk”. But what could be better than working directly in the field? You’ll get in shape and earn some money, a way to monetize your fitness as well as others.
According to Men’s Health, farmers are the fittest workers in the UK. This indicates that by working on a farm you will not only be improving your strength, but you will be doing an excellent cardio workout.
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