What Are HeyCoins? Complete Guide to Fitness Rewards UAE
Earn HeyCoins by walking and referring friends. Redeem for supplements, fitness gear and training discounts in Hey Shop across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
What Are HeyCoins? Complete Guide to Hey Trainer's Fitness Rewards System in UAE
HeyCoins are Hey Trainer's built-in fitness rewards currency — earned by walking and referring friends, then redeemed for supplements, fitness gear and training discounts in the Hey Shop. They are available to every Hey Trainer member across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and they never expire.
This is the complete guide to HeyCoins: what they are, how you earn them, what you can spend them on, how they compare to other UAE fitness rewards apps, and how to get started today.
What Are HeyCoins?
HeyCoins are the loyalty and rewards currency built into the Hey Trainer app. Every time you walk — anywhere, at any time of day — the app tracks your steps and converts them into coins. Every friend you refer who downloads Hey Trainer adds 500 coins to your balance instantly.
Those coins accumulate in your account with no time limit and no minimum balance required to start redeeming. When you are ready, you spend them in the Hey Shop — Hey Trainer's built-in wellness store — on the supplements, gear and training discounts that support your fitness journey directly.
The core idea is straightforward: your everyday movement has real, tangible value. HeyCoins make that value visible and spendable.
How HeyCoins Work — The Complete Earning System
There are two ways to earn HeyCoins. Both run automatically inside the Hey Trainer app.
Earning Method 1 — Walking
Every 1,000 steps you take earns 1 HeyCoin. The step counter runs in the background throughout your day. Whether you are walking through Dubai Marina, crossing a car park in Business Bay, taking an evening walk along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, or strolling through Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah — every step is counted and converted.
You do not need to open the app, press a button, or track anything manually. The coins accumulate passively as you move through your normal day.
Here is what that looks like across different activity levels:
| Daily Steps | Daily HeyCoins Earned | Monthly HeyCoins |
|---|---|---|
| 3,000 steps | 3 HeyCoins | 90 HeyCoins |
| 5,000 steps | 5 HeyCoins | 150 HeyCoins |
| 6,000 steps | 6 HeyCoins | 180 HeyCoins |
| 8,000 steps | 8 HeyCoins | 240 HeyCoins |
| 10,000 steps | 10 HeyCoins | 300 HeyCoins |
| 12,000 steps | 12 HeyCoins | 360 HeyCoins |
For most Dubai residents leading a moderately active lifestyle — walking to the metro, moving around the office, taking an evening walk — 6,000 to 8,000 steps per day is realistic without changing a single habit. That earns between 180 and 240 HeyCoins per month purely from movement you were already doing.
Earning Method 2 — Referring Friends
Every friend you refer who downloads the Hey Trainer app earns you 500 HeyCoins. This is the fastest way to build a meaningful balance.
To put that number in context: 500 HeyCoins from one referral is the equivalent of walking 500,000 steps — roughly 50 full days of walking at 10,000 steps per day. A single referral is worth months of passive step-earning.
If you refer five friends in a month, that is 2,500 HeyCoins added to your balance — before you have walked a single step. There is no cap on how many people you can refer and no limit on how many referral bonuses you can earn.
Your unique referral link is generated inside the Hey Trainer app under the HeyCoins section. Share it via WhatsApp, Instagram, or any other channel — when someone downloads Hey Trainer through your link, 500 coins appear in your balance automatically.
Your HeyCoins Dashboard
Your full HeyCoins balance is visible inside the Hey Trainer app at all times. The dashboard shows:
- Total coins earned since you joined
- Daily step count and coins earned today
- Referral coins received
- Coins redeemed to date
- Current available balance ready to spend
The balance updates in real time. You can watch your coins accumulate throughout the day, which creates a genuine motivation loop — movement that was previously invisible now has a number attached to it, and that number grows every thousand steps.
What You Can Spend HeyCoins On — The Hey Shop
HeyCoins are redeemable in the Hey Shop, Hey Trainer's built-in wellness and fitness product store. Every product in the Hey Shop is selected specifically for Hey Trainer members — people who are training with certified coaches, following structured nutrition plans, and actively working toward a fitness goal.
Current redemption categories include:
Supplements
Protein powder (whey and plant-based options), creatine monohydrate, pre-workout formulas, recovery supplements, and vitamins. These are the same premium-grade products Hey Trainer coaches recommend to their clients as part of a structured training programme.
Fitness Gear
Training accessories, resistance bands, boxing gloves and wraps, foam rollers, recovery tools, and branded Hey Trainer merchandise. Equipment that supports your sessions between coach visits.
Training Discounts
Discounts applied to future Hey Trainer packages, free session upgrades, and package extension credits. This is the full-circle use of HeyCoins — the rewards you earn from walking come directly back into your coaching relationship.
HeyCoins Never Expire
There are no blackout dates, no annual resets, and no minimum balance required to start redeeming. Every HeyCoin you earn stays in your account until you choose to use it. You can save for a larger redemption or spend a small balance immediately — the choice is entirely yours.
HeyCoins vs Other UAE Fitness Rewards Apps
There are other fitness rewards systems operating in the UAE. Understanding where HeyCoins sits in that landscape helps you make an informed decision about which platform best fits how you actually live and train.
HeyCoins vs Fitze
Fitze is a well-built UAE fitness rewards app where users earn coins for walking, redeemable for discounts from UAE lifestyle and brand partners. It has a large user base, a partnership with DIB bank, and step challenges with prizes. For someone who wants brand discounts in exchange for walking, Fitze delivers that effectively.
HeyCoins is built for a different user and a different purpose.
The defining difference is the ecosystem that surrounds the rewards. When you earn HeyCoins, those coins exist inside a platform that also gives you access to 150+ certified personal coaches, a full body assessment at the start and end of every package, a personalised nutrition plan, session scheduling, and progress tracking across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
With Fitze, your steps earn brand discounts. The walking and the rewards are separate from any fitness goal or structured coaching programme. With HeyCoins, your steps earn supplements that support the training your coach has prescribed. The rewards and the coaching are part of the same system.
| Feature | Fitze | HeyCoins — Hey Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Earn by walking | 1 coin per 1,000 steps | 1 HeyCoin per 1,000 steps |
| Earn by referring | Yes | 500 HeyCoins per referral |
| Linked to certified coaching | No | Yes — 150+ UAE coaches |
| Redeem for supplements | No | Yes — protein, creatine, vitamins |
| Redeem for fitness gear | Limited | Yes — training-specific products |
| Body assessment included | No | Yes — every package |
| Nutrition plan included | No | Yes — personalised per member |
| Coins expire | Check app terms | Never expire |
| Hardware required | Optional ring (AED 699) | No — phone only |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes — free app download |
| UAE coverage | UAE-wide step tracking | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah coaching |
HeyCoins vs Sweatcoin and Global Apps
Global step-reward apps like Sweatcoin operate in the UAE and reward walking with coins exchangeable for goods or cash offers. They have large international user bases and are genuinely useful for basic movement motivation.
The limitation for UAE residents is local relevance. The rewards, brands, and redemption options on global platforms are built primarily for US and European markets. Shipping to UAE is often restricted, brand partnerships are frequently not applicable locally, and there is no link to UAE-based coaching, nutrition, or training support.
HeyCoins is built specifically for UAE residents. The coaches are based across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The Hey Shop products are available and deliverable across the Emirates. The entire system was designed for people living and training in this market.
Who Gets the Most Value From HeyCoins
The HeyCoins system rewards consistency. Members who are already training regularly or actively working toward a fitness goal get the most value — because their daily activity is naturally higher and their earned coins go directly back into supporting that activity.
Active training members who walk 8,000 or more steps daily and train two to three times per week with a Hey Trainer coach accumulate coins steadily through movement while using the coaching to drive real change. Their coins return to them as supplements that support the very training they are doing.
Referral-active members who share Hey Trainer with colleagues, friends, and family across the UAE can build a significant balance quickly without relying on step count alone. Five referrals generates 2,500 HeyCoins — more than eight months of walking at 6,000 steps per day.
Dubai Fitness Challenge participants who are already walking and exercising more than usual during October's 30x30 challenge benefit significantly from running HeyCoins during that period. Every extra step converts to value you can spend later.
Parents with kids on Hey Trainer programs earn HeyCoins on their own account while their children train with a certified coach. The family uses one platform and both generations benefit from the rewards system.
Corporate wellness members whose companies book Hey Trainer group sessions can earn HeyCoins individually through their personal step counts alongside the structured team programme.
How to Start Earning HeyCoins — Step by Step
Starting takes under three minutes:
- Download the Hey Trainer app — free on iOS and Android
- Create your account and complete your profile
- Open the HeyCoins section in the app
- Allow step tracking permissions when prompted
- Start walking — your first coins accumulate today
The HeyCoins dashboard is available from your first day on the platform, even before you book a training package. Step-based earning begins immediately on download. Referral coins are credited automatically when friends sign up through your unique link.
To maximise your earning this month: share your referral link with five people today and walk your normal daily routine. By the end of the month you will have a meaningful Hey Shop balance without changing a single habit.
The HeyCoins Principle — Why Rewards Belong Inside Your Fitness Platform
Most rewards apps treat movement as a means to a commercial end. Walk more, earn discounts on restaurants, hotels, and retail. The movement and the rewards exist in separate worlds — your steps fund a dinner, not your recovery.
HeyCoins closes that gap. The coins you earn by walking fund your protein. Your protein supports your training. Your training is delivered by a certified coach at your door. Your coach works from the body assessment and nutrition plan built specifically for you. Every element stays inside one platform, reinforcing the same goal.
That closed loop is what separates HeyCoins from every other fitness rewards system in the UAE. It is not a step counter with perks. It is a built-in feature of a complete coaching ecosystem — where every step you take comes back to you as something that makes your next session better.
Download Hey Trainer free on iOS or Android. Open the HeyCoins section. Start earning today.
Frequently Asked Questions
HeyCoins are Hey Trainer's built-in fitness rewards currency available across the UAE. Users earn HeyCoins by walking and referring friends, then redeem them in the Hey Shop for supplements, fitness gear and training discounts. HeyCoins never expire.
You earn 1 HeyCoin for every 1,000 steps you track inside the Hey Trainer app. You also earn 500 HeyCoins for every friend you refer who downloads the app. Both earning methods run automatically — no manual logging required.
HeyCoins are redeemable in the Hey Shop for protein powder, creatine, pre-workout supplements, fitness gear, training accessories and discounts on future Hey Trainer coaching packages across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
No. HeyCoins never expire. Every coin you earn is permanently stored in your Hey Trainer account until you choose to redeem it in the Hey Shop. There are no blackout periods, minimum thresholds, or annual resets.
No. Fitze is a standalone step-tracking app that rewards users with brand discounts. HeyCoins is built into the Hey Trainer personal training platform — your rewards are directly connected to 150+ certified coaches, body assessments, and personalised nutrition plans across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. It is a fitness ecosystem, not just a step counter.
Every 1,000 steps earns 1 HeyCoin automatically through the Hey Trainer app. A typical UAE resident walking 6,000 to 8,000 steps per day earns between 180 and 240 HeyCoins per month from daily movement alone, before any referral bonuses.
Recommended Packages
Aqua Elite: Swimming Mastery
Whether it's a child’s first splash or an adult refining their stroke technique, this package delivers personalized, high-yield coaching right to your pool. We match you with expert swim instructors to build water confidence, improve endurance, and master premium stroke mechanics.
AED 120 /session
Iron Core: Strength & Power
Build a foundation of raw power and functional strength. Our Iron Core program is engineered to increase bone density, improve joint stability, and develop peak physical force through expert-led resistance training delivered directly to your home.
AED 130 /session
Knockout Fitness: Elite Boxing
Unleash your inner warrior with a high-intensity boxing experience that blends explosive power, surgical precision, and elite conditioning. Whether you're looking to torch calories, master self-defense, or sharpen your mental focus, our expert coaches bring the ring to your doorstep. Transform your physique and your mindset—one punch at a time.
AED 129 /Session