Fitness

If you are a fitness buff, but you’ve always done it is strictly for personal reasons, you may be able start making some money at it. Perhaps the best way is to become a personal trainer. Gym’s all across the country have personal trainers, and since turnover is high, they’re usually looking for a few more.


Physical fitness is a general state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports or occupations. Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical activity, exercise and rest.

Before the industrial revolution, fitness was the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However, with automation and changes

in lifestyles physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations.


You probably have to get certified as a personal trainer, and may even need to get a CPR certification. The regulations vary between the states, and in some states the requirements are particularly light. You can start out as a trainer in a gym, but as you get better known, you may be up to take on better paying personal clients.

And of course there’s Crossfit which I absolutely love.  Crossfit was relatively unknown in 2005 when I started it but now “boxes” (the equivalent of a gym) are popping up everywhere.  Even in my area there are now 6 Crossfit boxes that I could attend.

Hobbies of Indian people

As far as I know, I would say the most popular hobbies being pursued these days in India are:

1. Listening to music
2. Watching TV
3. Surfing online (which more or less means Facebook)
4. Some sport (like Swimming)
5. Singing (emphasised mostly because of plethora of talent hunt shows)
6. Dancing (reason same as singing)
7. Musical instrument (mostly guitar)
8. Reading
9. Philately
10. Numismatics
11. Gardening
12. Gym/Workout
13. Photography (owes new followers partly due to social media and partly due to ease of access to DSLRs)
14. Writing (blogs provide a great platform)
15. Cooking .

Graphic Design

There are all kinds of software packages out there that can help anyone to learn this, but most people don’t get into it, even those who have an ongoing need for it.

Graphic design is the process of visual communication, and problem-solving through the use of type, space, image and color.

The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used interchangeably with these due to overlapping skills involved. Graphic designers use various methods to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers and books), print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs and product packaging. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as images, shapes and color which unify the piece. Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.


 If you’re good at graphic design, this is a niche that you can fill. Respond to ads on various sites, and even consider setting up your own website explaining what you can do, and providing samples of your work.

You can even start on a site called 99Designs.com.  I’ve ordered a website design and a logo through their site and the winning designers happened to both be from the United States.

There is definitely a market out there for graphic design, though it is highly competitive. Still, if you have a real talent for it, you can rise above the competition and make money at it.

Writing

Writing has all kinds of possibilities.

You can do it as a freelancer, responding to ads in Craigslist, or you can sign up for sites like Five or People Per Hour where you can offer your services for open bidding.

Miranda Marquita, a very successful freelance writer previously shared her success story on what it takes it to make it writing.


She writes,

Success is freelance writing is largely individual, and requires hard work. But if you are willing to put in the effort, chances are that you will be rewarded with a satisfying career.
You don’t have to limit your work to straight writing assignments either. You can also try your hand at editing other people’s work, as well as speech writing. And if there’s a hidden teacher in you somewhere, you can even consider tutoring people on how to write. It’s a weakness for a lot of people, who may be willing to pay you to help them get better at it.

Photography

Photography is a pastime that’s part hobby, and part artwork. If the photos that you are taking gravitate more toward art, it’s entirely possible that you’ll be able to make some money with this hobby. Though many people take photos all the time, only a few of us are really actually good at it.


There are several ways to monetize photography. There are a number of major websites, such as Flickr and Shutterstock, that provide photos to various users across the web. You can earn some money by setting up an account on those sites, and adding your photos to sell to potential clients.


Still another way is to market your work directly to actual clients. Professional photographers are quite expensive, so you may be able to sell your services as a discount alternative for people who need photos for graduations, weddings and other events. As you gain more experience, and clients, you can raise your rates and increase your income.