Rules of the game

Please see the instructions below for everything you will need to know before getting started:

Welcome to SweatBet: Your Fitness Motivation Game

Objective:
SweatBet turns your fitness goals into a fun and rewarding game. Place bets on your ability to meet fitness challenges and win by achieving your targets. Enhance your motivation with a little friendly competition or personal stakes!

Getting Started:

1. Register: Sign up to SweatBet by providing your email address and the link to your Strava profile to ensure all your activities are tracked.
2. Set Your Goals: Choose your fitness challenge—running or cycling.
3. Place Your Bet: Decide on the amount you want to wager. You can bet against yourself or challenge a friend.

How to Play:

1. Choose Your Challenge: Select the distance, duration, and specifics of your fitness activity. Set realistic but challenging goals to keep things interesting.
2. Make a Bet: Enter the amount you are willing to risk. Remember, putting something on the line increases commitment!
3. Track Your Progress: Activities are automatically tracked via Strava.
4. Achieve and Win: Complete your challenge as per the set terms. SweatBet will verify your achievement through Strava and confirm the outcome.
5. Claim Your Reward: If you meet your goal, your stake is returned. Failed to meet your goal? You can choose whether to give your stake to SweatBet, charity or a friend.

Rules to Follow:

1. Fair Play: All activities must be recorded on Strava. No manual entries are accepted to ensure fairness.
2. Honesty Policy: Be honest with your capabilities when setting goals.
3. Timely Updates: Ensure your Strava is synced and up to date. Delays in syncing can affect the verification of your activities.
4. Respect Privacy: While challenging friends, respect their decision to participate or decline. SweatBet is about positive motivation, not pressure.

Winning the Game:

• Personal Bets: Meet or exceed your goals to win back your stake plus recognition in the SweatBet community.
• Challenges: Outperform your friends in mutual challenges to claim the pooled stakes.

Why Play SweatBet? SweatBet makes fitness fun by adding an element of competition and accountability. Whether you’re looking to push yourself further or enjoy engaging with friends, SweatBet offers a unique way to stay committed to your health.

Join the Game: Ready to make fitness a rewarding part of your daily routine? Set your first challenge today and discover the power of motivation through betting!