Whole Foods gift cards, free Pure Barre classes, $70 off meal delivery services, credit to Sports Authority? Yes, please. Wellcoin is a new health currency platform that recently launched, and after playing around with the app this last week, I think you guys will love it.
Using the app, you enter healthy choices you make throughout the day (workouts, nutritious meals, getting a good night’s sleep, being active with your kids, etc.) and rack up Wellcoins in return like a currency/points system. There’s a marketplace of rewards so that when you earn a certain number of Wellcoins, you can redeem them for things like Whole Foods gift cards, classes at local fitness studios, juice cleanses and even new sneakers.
The app is also set up similar to a social network—as you post pictures and updates of healthy choices, friends can like and comment on them, earning you even more Wellcoins. The more social engagement, the bigger the payoff. And one thing I love is that you can sync your FitBit to Wellcoin so that the step tracker just automatically sends in your daily information for Wellcoin credit. Makes things so easy! 
The app works for everyone, but it’s good to note that a lot of the marketplace is location-based. Wellcoin is a Boston start-up, so all you fellow Bostonians are golden. They’ve also launched in NYC, so all you New Yorkers are set. For everyone else, you might be limited when it comes to redeeming your Wellcoins for now, but I’m sure they’re already in the process of expanding across the country. 
Free Wellcoins for P&I Readers
And now for the best part! You can get 500 Wellcoins for free when you sign up using the code PUMPSANDIRON. 
If you sign up, you can follow me here. Wellcoin has a huge database of healthy choices and activities, but I think my favorite so far is “Something Fun” for 10WC. Here’s mine from yesterday: 
Maybe not the most physically active fun but I think it’s deserving of 10WC for the mental health benefits, right? 🙂
Let me know if you use the app! I can’t wait to start cashing in on those Whole Foods gift cards…
Disclaimer: I’m working with Wellcoin as a brand ambassador. While I was compensated for this post, all opinions–as always!–are my own. I think you guys will love this app!
Hey there! I'm Nicole, a group fitness instructor, healthy lifestyle blogger (you probably figured that one out by now) and Certified Personal Trainer living in Boston, MA.
Hi Nicole, thanks for the highlighting this app! I just signed up (via fb) but didn’t see where to enter the code for the extra 500 wellcoins. Any idea? Thanks!
I also can’t figure it out…
Try using this link (it’ll automatically use the sign up code): http://wellcoin.com/AccountNew/SignUp?signUpCode=PUMPSANDIRON
Hi Danielle! I can’t figure out how to do it after you’ve already signed up. If you start from scratch though, use this link: http://wellcoin.com/AccountNew/SignUp?signUpCode=PUMPSANDIRON It’ll automatically apply the sign up code for you 🙂
Love it! Signed up a few days ago. It will be nice to utilize more of the social elements once more people join!
Awesome! Is the app free!?
It is! 🙂
Just got this! awesome!!! even for the people who aren’t in the Boston area, there are a lot of online options that will ship to you. 🙂
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us, Nicole! I just signed up. Bummer that some of the Whole Foods gift cards are only good in Boston, but like Sydney said, there are some options for online purchases so I guess that’ll do. It’s fun to see what everyone’s up to trying to stay healthy! 🙂
Looks like a really neat concept. I’m going to check it out!
Such a cool idea!! I just signed up–thanks for sharing 🙂
This is so cool thanks for sharing. Great ideas on your blog. Im new to this, your posts are fun. Will u check out what I have done so far… let me know what you think. myfamilylifeshit.com
This is great, thank you for sharing! What is your username so we can add you? 🙂
nicoleperr 🙂
Looks like a good app 🙂 Might have to download it!
Natalie Ann xo // Petal Poppet Blogs ♥
Just started using the app yesterday!
I just downloaded this! We used to have a similar platform at work called HealthHero and I’ve missed logging my wellness activities, love that syncs with FitBit, too!
This sounds seriously cool! And that picture of you by the beach… take me with you!! I’m missing the ocean!
Oh I would love for this to expand in Europe ! 🙂
VERY cool! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m a coach for health coaches and will be sharing it with them as well!
Awesome! 🙂