Become an exercise buddy
Work with people who will be glad to see you
We're looking for kind, reliable people who enjoy helping others feel less alone while they exercise. We expect that a lot of our clients will be retired women in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Many simply don't want to exercise by themselves anymore. They're looking for a friendly face who shows up, encourages them, and exercises with them, whether that's a walk, a simple home routine, or dancing along to a video together.
What you keep
All of it.
You set your own rate and your client pays you directly, in whatever way the two of you arrange. We never take a commission, we never hold your money, and we never charge you to be listed. During the beta, members join free. When paid membership begins, their fee will unlock contact details for everyone listed here. That is our whole business.
You need to offer at least one hour-long option at $10 USD per hour or less. If that works for you and you are happy to work ethically, we'd love to hear from you.
Our payment-options guide compares several ways to receive money from clients in other countries. You and each client choose which supported method works for both of you.
Who your clients are
Primarily people in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. We expect that a lot of them will be retired women. Some are taking weight-loss medication and want to keep their strength. Almost all of them want kindness and consistency far more than intensity or perfection.
They are looking for someone who feels like a supportive friend, not a drill sergeant.
What you need
- A steady internet connection and a quiet space with room to move.
- Enough English to have a warm, natural conversation. You do not need perfect grammar or a native accent, clear, friendly English is what matters.
- A short introduction video: one or two minutes of you speaking to the camera. This is required and helps someone decide whether they would feel comfortable contacting you.
- A clear, friendly profile photo and a few personal interests, so clients can get a sense of who you are.
- If you have a fitness certification, the details so we can verify it.
Certification is not required.
You do not need a formal qualification to be a good exercise buddy. Your profile will clearly say whether you are a verified fitness trainer or an exercise buddy. If you are not certified, you simply exercise alongside the client rather than designing workouts or correcting technique.
We can help you make your videos
You do not need professional equipment. If you would like help, Annette can meet you on a video call to record your introduction. She can also act as your client for a short sample workout session. With your approval, an edited clip can appear on your profile so members can see what exercising with you feels like.
Will I get enough clients?
We can't promise a specific number, demand grows as more members join. What we can say is that kind, reliable people who make a good introduction video and reply promptly are more likely to be contacted. Members can browse freely and contact as many people as they like, so a warm, genuine video makes a real difference.
The rules, plainly
- Never give advice about anyone's medication or comment on their dose or side effects. Always say: “That's a question for your doctor.”
- Never diagnose anything or treat an injury.
- Never promise a weight, a size, or a timeline.
- If a client has chest pain, sudden breathlessness, dizziness that doesn't pass, or a fall: end the session, tell them to contact their doctor or emergency services, and tell us the same day.
- Never pressure clients for money, ask for personal financial details, or engage in any form of scam or inappropriate behaviour. Doing so ends your listing immediately.
We will never ask about your immigration status or right to work. That is not our business and we do not record it.
Read the complete Provider Standards before applying.
Being “available right now”
There is a simple page where you switch yourself on when you're ready for messages. Members can search for people who are available at that moment. If you go quiet for thirty minutes the system checks on you and switches you off automatically. This protects both you and the member, nobody messages you while you're away and then thinks you ignored them.