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Fortunately, modern financial technology and tools provide you with solutions to stay in shape without emptying your bank account.
How much do we spend on health in Romania?
Romanians are devoting more and more money to health and wellness:
- 💪 Gym Subscriptions:100—250 lei/month
- 🧘 ♀️ Yoga, Pilates or Massage Classes:80—150 lei/session
- 🧴 Supplements and vitamins:150—400 lei/month
- 🏕️ Wellness Retreats:between 800 and 3,000 lei per weekend
- 🍵 Natural and bio products:+30% compared to conventional variants
5 ways you can save without making a health rebate
1. Create a monthly wellness budget in Revolut
With RevolutYou can create budgets for categories like “Gym” or “Add-ons”, receive notifications when you're close to the limit, and manage your expenses in real time.
2. Activate cashback for add-ons
Using Revolut or cards that offer cashback, you can get cash back on certain purchases (including in stores such as Vegis, MiracleNaturii etc.).
3. Purchase supplements or equipment from abroad with Wise
The Wise (formerly TransferWise) helps you make international payments without hidden fees, with the best exchange rate. Ideal for external orders.
4. Plan your retreats in advance
Wellness retreats are a good investment in mental and physical health. If you book ahead of time and pay via Wise or Revolut, you save money and commissions.
5. Find local or free alternatives
Free apps for workouts, running groups in the park or outdoor yoga — they can all help you savesignificant amounts month by month. You don't have to spend tens or hundreds of dollars to stay active — you just need consistency and the right tools.
🏃🏻 Nike Training Club
- 🔗 iOS| Android
- ✔ 100+ free workouts (strength, mobility, yoga, cardio)
- ✔ Levels structured plans (beginner — advanced)
- ✔ No subscription required (completely free content)
🚴🏼 Adidas Training by Runtastic
- 🔗 iOS| Android
- ✔ Exercises for home without equipment
- ✔ Voice Guide + Video Demos
- ✔ Allows you to set goals and follow 12-week plans
💪🏻 FitOn
- 🔗 iOS| Android
- ✔ Video sessions with famous trainers (fitness, HIIT, pilates, yoga)
- ✔ Active community and leaderboards
- ✔ Ad-free and with generous content for free
How do you plan your wellness retreats intelligently?
- Choose a destination closer to you (lower shipping costs)
- Search for early bird offers and pay with Wise if the organizer is international
- Calculate all costs (transportation, accommodation, meals)
- Set a budget in Revolut and try to fit into it
🏃 ♂️ Free events & sports communities in Romania
Outdoor exercise is completely free and can be more motivating than the gymwhen you do it with others. Below you have some initiatives and groups that organize open workouts, especially in large cities:
📍 1. 321sports — Running Culture
✔ The most active community of urban runners in Romania
✔ Free running workouts in Bucharest and other cities
✔ Adapted rhythms for beginners and advanced
✔ Weekly events, including “Run Romania”
📍 2. Run Romania (People for Sport Association)
✔ Organizers of free or symbolically priced national races
✔ Encourage running as an affordable lifestyle
✔ Focuses on inclusion, education and health
📍 3. ParkRun Romania
✔ Weekly 5km running events
✔ Free to join — you only need to register once
✔ Official Timing + Community Atmosphere
✔ Locations: Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Resita, Sibiu (growing)
💡 Bonuses: In many big cities (Bucharest, Iasi, Brașov, Timisoara), you can find informal yoga or fitness groups in the park on Meetup, Facebook or WhatsApp. Search for phrases like “yoga in the park + [your city]”and you will be surprised how many free options there are.
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Conclusion
A healthy lifestyle does not have to come with financial stress. With a little organization and the help of smart apps like Revolutand The Wise, you can keep your physical, mental and financial shape in balance.
Revolut offers personalized budgets, notifications and even cashback to select merchants. It helps you see exactly where your money is going.
Because Wise has the best exchange rate and very low fees. Ideal if you buy premium products from outside the EU or if you attend international retreats.
No. It's better to optimize — choose financially efficient options, not completely eliminate activities or products that do you good.
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