Health and fitness have always been at the forefront of a healthy lifestyle, but many people struggle to find affordable and engaging ways to maintain their physical wellness. A new approach that combines the latest in Web3 technology with the age-old concept of incentivization is changing the game for promoting healthy living. By rewarding users for physical activity, this innovative approach is creating a new paradigm for health and fitness.
A new survey from Sweat Economy highlights the growing trend of incentivized Web3 solutions and their impact on the fitness industry. With over 130 million users, Sweatcoin has become the most-downloaded health and fitness app globally, with a 44.25% increase in new signups year-over-year.
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Sweat Economy conducted a survey that revealed 60% of American respondents prefer walking as their main form of exercise and would increase their walking if it reduced their health insurance costs. Additionally, 21% of British respondents are seeking new ways to exercise without expensive gym equipment or memberships. The survey also showed that incentivized programs, such as Sweatcoin, are attracting new users to the Web3 space, with 58.35% of respondents being new to cryptocurrencies and $SWEAT being their first crypto. Joining Sweatcoin is free, and receiving $SWEAT tokens does not require any investment, which has contributed to the growth in the number of young users adopting healthier lifestyles.
In addition, the study found that 58% of participants were new to cryptocurrencies and that more than 72% claimed $SWEAT inspired them to buy additional digital currency. This indicates that Sweat Economy may generate interest in cryptocurrency and disprove the conventional wisdom about the high cost of leading an active lifestyle. In addition, 80% of respondents said that they would be more likely to exercise if they were rewarded with $SWEAT tokens, whereas 32.90 % of users said they would rather get non-digital goods than cryptocurrencies.
Getting new people to join the Web3 ecosystem via enticing initiatives seems to be a strength of Sweat Economy, according to the survey's findings. Increasing the number of young users leading better lives is one of Sweat Economy's goals through incentivizing exercise with $SWEAT tokens.
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