1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (36 page)
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216 TEACH A SELF-DEFENSE CLASS.
The world is F'd up sometimes, and people — especially women — need to be able to protect themselves from creeps. If you are a trained fighter, teach a self-defense class. If you can get enough students to sign up, you can earn a fistful of dollars — just make sure your students don't use their new knowledge on you.
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217 RUN A KICK-BOXING CLASS.
Any venture where you can work your aggression out while making money is a good one. And the fact that members of the opposite sex will be following your every move while sweating and panting is just a bonus. Find out how to become a certified kickboxing instructor at the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America's website,
www.afaa.com
.
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218 LEAD A BOXING CLASS.
No longer the brute sport that you're embarrassed to admit you follow (that's the UFC), boxing is now a popular fitness activity. If you're an avid boxer, consider making your hobby your livelihood by getting certified and working as a boxing instructor. Visit
www.afaa.com
.
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219 SPIN AWAY.
Spinning is one of the fastest-growing aerobic activities due to the effectiveness and efficiency of the work out. If you're motivated to ride a bike without going anywhere while yelling at a room full of strangers, visit
AFAA.com
— and don't forget your bike shorts.
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220 WIN A ROAD RACE.
If you're a runner, try to put your healthy habit to further use by entering a road race. While big races like the Boston Marathon can get you thousands of dollars, you'll likely only receive a small cash prize when entering local races. If you win a few times, though, you'll have enough money to buy yourself some new running sneakers to replace your worn-out pair.
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221 RUN A SPORTS CLINIC.
Were you a baseball hero in high school? Have you successfully taught all seven of your nieces to ride a bike without training wheels? Put your skills to use as a sports clinic instructor. Time-taxed moms and dads will be happy to shell out a few bucks so they don't have to teach their kids how to hit a fastball.
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