Tired of Instagram's Algorithm? Here's How Fitness Creators Are Taking Back Control
Day 19 of 30-day Writing Challenge
Day 19 of my 30-day writing challenge, and I'm exploring Zora. I've been experimenting with the platform to understand how it works for creators.
What I've learned so far is eye-opening. I want to share it with two creators I deeply respect. That's you, Suzie and Willie.
Enter Zora
Zora's mission is to make the internet valuable and free—that's why they're building a social network that makes tokenizing and trading posts easy, fun, and rewarding.
Zora is different. It's not just another social media platform.
It's where creators own their content. Where supporters become investors. Where every post can earn money.
Big in the US. Almost unknown in Asia. That's your opportunity.
My Experiment So Far
For this article, I created a test post on Zora to show you exactly how it works. Here's what I've discovered:
Zero followers needed to start earning
Each post becomes a tradeable asset
Direct connection with supporters who actually invest
Check out my journey: My Zora experiment
Why Now?
You'll be first. While others chase Instagram likes, there’s the potential to build real wealth.
You'll earn immediately. No waiting for 10,000 followers. No begging for sponsorships.
You'll own everything. Your content. Your community. Your revenue.
But Why Would Anyone Buy Digital Content?
Simple. They believe in you.
They buy gym memberships. They pay for bungee sessions. Why? To support what you're building.
On Zora, they can support you digitally too. And own something that might grow in value.
Zora vs Instagram: The Truth
You create content for free
Algorithm controls your reach
Monetization = maybe someday
Instagram owns your content
Followers scroll and forget
Zora
Every post can earn money
Direct access to supporters
Monetization = day one
You own everything
Supporters invest and stay
"But I'm Not Tech-Savvy"
Good news. Neither are most Zora users. It was built for non-crypto creators.
Sign up with email. Post like Instagram. That's how you start.
To cash out or claim rewards, you'll need to learn wallet basics – but there's plenty of help available. Here's a step-by-step guide: Bankless Academy's Guide to Crypto Wallets.
The learning curve is minimal:
Day 1: Create account with email
Day 2: Post your first content
Day 3: Learn wallet basics when you're ready to withdraw
Day 4: Transfer your first earnings
If you would like more help, don't hesitate to contact their support team via their help centre, reach out to them on X (formerly Twitter) or Farcaster.
Or you can just ask me. I’ll be happy to help.
That's it.
Your 30-Day Experiment
Try this:
Week 1: Create an account. Post one video or picture.
Week 2: Share exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
Week 3: Offer a limited-edition workout series.
Week 4: Analyze results. Count earnings.
What You Could Post
Suzie:
Aerial technique breakdowns
"First flight" student stories
Instructor training secrets
This.
Willie:
Age-specific gymnastics progressions
Home practice routines
Coach certification content
This.
The Bigger Picture
Your students trust you in the gym. They'll trust you online.
Your communities want to support you. Give them a way that benefits everyone.
Your content has value. Stop giving it away for free.
Real Talk
You don't have to quit Instagram. Use both.
But ask yourself: Where do you want to build long-term wealth?
Where algorithms control everything? Or where you control everything?
Key Takeaways:
• Be first in Asia – massive advantage
• Earn from day one – no follower requirements
• Own your content – forever
• Simple setup – just email needed
• Your supporters invest – not just like
• Recurring revenue – earn on every resale
• You control everything – no algorithm games
The question isn't whether to try Zora.
The question is: How much opportunity are you missing by waiting?