Study: Work Out, Make More Money

If you do one more sit-up you could see results on your abs… and in your paycheck. A new study from Cleveland State University finds a connection between physical fitness and earnings.

Woman Exercising

Economics professor Vasilios Kosteas found that people who exercise three or more times in a week make about 10% more than those who don’t exercise.

Kosteas believes that increases in intelligence, positive attitude and energy levels brought about by exercise contribute to earnings gains. “Each of these factors in turn can raise a person’s productivity, leading to higher earnings,” he told Men’s Health.