Proof-of-workout continues to be a very popular task. Many commented that the task pushed them to go for a workout right away – to get out of bed, go for a run, or pick up the weights. We've had people say that they've started working out again after months or years since they last were in shape. We've had others who are submitting proof-of-triathlons. Proof-of-workouts are coming in from all around the world, from runners in India to cyclists in England. It's been inspiring to see and we are excited to keep the momentum.


So, how do we that? James Clear wrote an excellent book called Atomic Habits on how to turn the things you want to do into automatic processes via cues, cravings, responses, and rewards. Briefly:
- You set up a cue, like seeing your running shoes
- You get a craving for what comes after the response, like improving your fitness tracking progress
- You execute on the response, like going for a run
- And then you get a reward, like posting your healthy selfie / fitness dashboard screenshot here for the proof-of-workout!
This is a way to consciously addict yourself to good things. Here's an example:
A related ridiculous thing I started for diet and exercise was a group called kalebods where everyone had to take photos of themselves holding kale every day and we all shower them with congratulations
— Nick Cammarata (@nickcammarata) May 14, 2021
It was extremely stupid but it worked
more: https://t.co/gjYEn8eZZS pic.twitter.com/JeNQLBzA16
Towards that end, this week's proof-of-workout is open to all, but we want to particularly encourage comments on how you set up your habits to work out, sleep well, and eat right routinely.
✅ Task: Earn $10 in BTC
Submit a proof-of-workout and tell us how you're making it habitual
For proof-of-workout, please submit a screenshot from a fitness dashboard (from something like Fitbit, Tonal, Apple Watch, Peloton, Strava, or the like) for a workout completed after this post was published. You can also include a healthie (healthy selfie) alongside.
Then include a comment on your cue, craving, response, and reward. Namely, how do you make (or want to make) your workout, sleep, and eating habits automatic, rather than episodic?

🏆 Winners: Best Proof-of-Workout
One hundred submissions received $10 in BTC for their Proof-of-Workout and comment on making it a habit. Check out some of the public submissions below!
Response to @oneseventwonine proof-of-workout task: form the habit of walking 10,000 steps every day
— Camellia Yang 🥝 翊瑄 (@Camelliayang) May 21, 2021
Cue: Wear Apple Watch first thing in the morning
Craving: Compete with my gym buddy
Response: Go to gym or go for a walk
Reward: Close 3 circles & beat my buddy 😆 pic.twitter.com/FimZ155b7Q
post your workout and get bitcoin, say less. made it habit bc i love how it makes me feel 🤍 pic.twitter.com/qCRRlPeQt2
— mckenzie (@mckenzie_dubois) May 21, 2021
Proof of workout #2 @oneseventwonine Thanks for pushing me to get stronger mentally and physically! pic.twitter.com/XZM8kI8ywu
— Ryan P (@mayhem45) May 21, 2021
@oneseventwonine #pow did boxing for the first time and it was quite intense. Trying out new things is a great way to keep things exciting and motivating while working out imo pic.twitter.com/zLKdGYA0nI
— Amaya (@AmayaKothari) May 21, 2021
5/18/2021 @oneseventwonine proof-of-workout
— Jᴇʀᴇᴍʏ ʜᴇʀʀɪᴄᴋ (@jeremyrherrick) May 21, 2021
Truth, Health, Wealth: "Productizing" myself via monetizing my love of freestyle football has enabled me to systematically 1. learn and create, 2. improve my fitness, and 3. generate multiple income streams. pic.twitter.com/6bkY7hzR3H
#proofofworkout Santa Monica trail run 🤙 @oneseventwonine pic.twitter.com/lnXbpuBFxZ
— Chris Giuliano (@Chris_Giuliano_) May 21, 2021
#1729 #coinbase #proofofworkout
— Johnny (@nanni0917) May 21, 2021
A very light mile to warm up for a lifting session after a week off. pic.twitter.com/pZ1e8IKEoi
Proof of workout for @oneseventwonine
— Himalay (@himalaythakkarr) May 21, 2021
Goal is to complete five kilometres in thirty minutes within the next six months pic.twitter.com/LAOZ8QgFNb
I'm trying to make a positive change in my fitness. pic.twitter.com/DP35kko3tu
— Divya (@DivyatheG) May 21, 2021
Proof-of-Workout🏃
— Adrian Huber (@Adrian_Hub) May 20, 2021
Since the pandemic, I’m running three times per week.
I‘m at a point where I don’t even think about it, so I don‘t have a cue or something like that.
But I’m planning to run rather in the morning, since it provides more energy through the day⚡️.
I’ve also… pic.twitter.com/zwmyWmcISs
Evening Run with @Nike Run Club!#nikerunclub
— Anay (@anaydeshpande_) May 20, 2021
Broke my 1KM as well as 5KM record, getting better day by day 🚀
POW (Proof of Workout) for @oneseventwonine pic.twitter.com/D9uRyE4EnU
first active post here is a POW (proof of workout) for @oneseventwonine
— Ash (@ashpatx) May 20, 2021
on the quest to learn & burn!
stacking @onepeloton classes in the morning is a great bump to any day pic.twitter.com/cvVtDzXCuQ
You don’t want to know how slowly I was ‘running’ pic.twitter.com/WbeCJEyXuK
— pseudonymous doodle (@pseudonymdoodle) May 20, 2021
Having a beautiful view to look forward to is a great way to motivate yourself to exercise. Make it a habit by changing your life style to move where you have easy access to beautiful views like this, or (like me) live on the road and spend some time exploring.#proofofworkout pic.twitter.com/viUWTHonjU
— Bart Hofkin (@abusyhippie) May 20, 2021
#proofofworkout pic.twitter.com/I29Bp5acL2
— Deep Sports (@DeepSports1) May 20, 2021
Birmingham Running https://t.co/IjTDLK1q8W
— Petru Vaida (@VaidaPetru) May 20, 2021
Have life insurance that offers discounts on the premium and other perks if I stay fit. Hence I run, walk or exercise most days. I use Zero to help me fast daily and go to bed early as I'm most productive a.m.@1729 proof of workout
Signed up to a gym for the first time on a 3 year contract at an incredible price.
— Zac Latham (@zac_latham) May 20, 2021
Looking forward to a long term commitment to health and fitness! No more late night walks outside in the dark, into the gym I go 👌🏽
Also changed up my Home Screen for an extra reminder! pic.twitter.com/QYAE7rUCsd
Proof-Of-workout challenge from @oneseventwonine. Tonight I walked for 5.20 KM outdoor with occasional sprint, you can my heart rate bump up steeply for a few brief moments. pic.twitter.com/FstfHWs6B4
— cxy (@imycx) May 20, 2021
Another light workout at the end of the day after a morning hot yoga session. Go old man 💪 https://t.co/2u3l6CWKAj pic.twitter.com/slRpFHoD6n
— Leo Clark Ribeiro (@leoclark) May 19, 2021
1/4Physical activity is super important for good health. We spend so much time inside sitting and with many distractions that it became harder to move. My goal is to decrease any friction in my habits that I want to implement. I was able to hack my workouts like this... pic.twitter.com/RumUElwEyS
— Martin Frank (@MartinFrank21) May 19, 2021
Every time I listen to @balajis my mind goes 🤯 Trying out his cool newsletter @oneseventwonine
— Noah (@spaccession) May 19, 2021
Here’s my POW (Proof of Workout)💪 pic.twitter.com/pN6vNW6v64
Went for an evening bike ride at the behest of @balajis pic.twitter.com/xofFzsi3AV
— Thabang Tseboho (@tseboho) May 18, 2021
Proof of workout 💪(POW) pic.twitter.com/whKSLkpbTU
— Viktor Kyosev (@viktor_kyosev) May 18, 2021
It’s so awesome to start swimming again, but my form needs work!
— Artur Piszek (@artpi) May 18, 2021
I’m really looking forward to when the gyms reopen! pic.twitter.com/CqhLYJrQnq
05/18/2021 Crossfit morning and meditation pic.twitter.com/xBZ1z0J6Ds
— Benedikt David (@laplace2508) May 18, 2021
POW (Proof of Workout) pic.twitter.com/YwJCQEURjz
— Paul Messina (@paulrmessina) May 18, 2021
VR gaming fitnessss let's goo already lost 10 lbs!!! @oneseventwonine pic.twitter.com/n7IF3JO4Lh
— Yedat (@yedat_yeesh) May 17, 2021
71/ Day 71 (of 84)
— Shivansh Chaudhary (@Shivansh_C) May 21, 2021
201.19mi of 245 miles completed 🏃♂️ pic.twitter.com/S0VjOKvk9T