Comments on: Help a Reader: “How Do I Get Paid to Work Out?”

By: DGaff

DGaff — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:17:16 +0000

I subscribe to this newsletter, it includes an article about how to make money while losing weight. They are not high revenue options, but there are options out there, http://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/2015/01/5-ways-to-get-paid-for-losing-weight-this-year.html

By: Sam K

Sam K — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 05:14:53 +0000

If you have a step tracker, both ShopYourWay (Kmart/Sears) and Walgreens offer rewards.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 01:36:02 +0000

In reply to Jason. Damn son! Way to go!! What happens now that the holidays are over? Or does it actually last a while longer with returns being sent all over? ;)

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 05:50:55 +0000

In reply to Jason. That should be 8-10 miles per day.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 05:50:17 +0000

I’m currently getting paid to work out. I took a seasonal job as a UPS delivery driver. I work 12 hour days and my fitbit tells me I’m walking 8-10 hours per day. It is 3 steps into and out of the truck for every delivery and there is the lifting / carrying as well. Since December 1st I’ve gone from 204 to 188 pounds and made $5000.

Body by UPS!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:10:25 +0000

In reply to weenie. Great minds :)

By: weenie

weenie — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 01:03:43 +0000

Hey, I have that 7 min app on my tablet – same graphics but no crazy music! Not sure it’s gotten me any fitter but you get pretty good upper body from doing the push ups etc.

By: Elana G

Elana G — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:14:13 +0000

This idea usually appeals more to the teens, but still: offer to walk / jog with people’s dogs for a modest fee. Here’s why you should consider it, even as an adult:
1. there’s definitely a need for the service, because I, for one, have paid someone to take my dog on good long walks before. As someone who works at times over 60 hours a week, I don’t always have time. And even when I do, I’d still dish out $10 for an extra run/walk to keep my canine best friend happy. I know many others who would do the same.
2. Dogs are great exercise companions – they never complain.
3. You can do it together with your kids.
4. Regularly Walking / Jogging / Running Definitely helps lose weight.

By: Mick Lathrop

Mick Lathrop — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:43:52 +0000

In reply to Mrs. PoP. Pact is awesome. I get between $1.60-$2 a week. It has forced me to go on a walk for my lunch breaks because if I don't they'll charge me $5 a missed day :P Much easier to get motivated to workout when you know that you'll be charged not to.

By: Nic

Nic — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:34:54 +0000

You may not earn money by exercising but you are in fact saving money by doing so. The additional health benefits from working out and making your health better are saving you from having to visit the doctor with the added health issues of being overweight. Instead of finding a way to take money from an insurance company, think about saving the dollars before they leave your pocket by not having to pay deductibles and co-pays :). For each dollar you DON’T spend, you’re effectively making that + whatever tax (state income, federal income, etc) you’d be paying on each of those dolla dolla bills you earned, making it even better than earning more!