How to Join Cadoo Fitness Games: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

What Is Cadoo?

Cadoo is a fitness gaming app where you bet on yourself to work out. Join a fitness game, hit your workout goal, and earn real money. Games cover running, cycling, swimming, walking, steps, pushups, situps, and squats. You can use a fitness tracker like Garmin, Fitbit, Apple Watch, or Polar, or use your phone camera for bodyweight exercises.

Step 1: Download the App

Cadoo is free to download on iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Search for "Cadoo" or tap one of those links to install it.

Step 2: Create Your Account

Open the app and sign up with your email address or Google account. Pick a display name and you are ready to go. Account creation takes under a minute.

Step 3: Browse Available Games

The home screen shows all currently available fitness games. Each game card shows the activity type (running, steps, pushups, etc.), the goal you need to hit, the entry amount, and the potential payout. Tap any game to see full details.

Step 4: Connect Your Fitness Tracker

When you join a game, Cadoo asks you to connect a fitness tracker. Pick your device from the list:

• Garmin — All Forerunner, Fenix, Venu, Vivoactive, Enduro, and Instinct models
• Fitbit — Charge, Versa, Sense, Inspire, Luxe (workouts only, no daily steps)
• Apple Health — iPhone pedometer for step and sleep games (iOS only)
• Google Fit — Android pedometer for step and sleep games
• Polar — All Polar watches (Vantage, Grit X, Ignite, Unite)
• Suunto — All Suunto watches (9 Peak, Race, Vertical, 5 Peak)
• Peloton — Indoor cycling and treadmill classes
• Training Peaks — For athletes syncing structured workouts
• Wahoo — Cycling computers and indoor trainers
• Zwift — Virtual indoor cycling and running

For video exercises (pushups, situps, squats), no tracker is needed. You use your phone camera instead.

Step 5: Join a Game and Add Your Entry

Pick a game that matches your fitness level. Tap "Join Game," confirm your tracker, and add your entry amount. Entry amounts vary by game. Your entry goes into the prize pool along with other players. Hit your goal and you earn your share.

Step 6: Work Out and Track Progress

Do your workouts using your tracker as normal. Your data syncs to Cadoo automatically. The app shows your progress in real time so you always know how close you are to your goal. For video exercises, open the app, tap "Record," and do your reps in front of the camera.

Step 7: Cash Out Your Winnings

When you hit your goal, Cadoo adds your winnings to your wallet. Cash out anytime via PayPal or Stripe. Most payouts arrive within a few business days.

Game Types on Cadoo

Goal Games

Solo challenges where you set a goal and try to hit it. Meet your goal and you earn a payout. Simple and stress-free.

Versus Games

Head-to-head competition against another player. Whoever hits their goal first or gets the highest score wins the pot.

Elimination Games

Multi-player tournaments. Miss your daily goal and you are eliminated. Last player standing wins the biggest share of the prize pool.

Tips for New Players

• Start with a step game if you are new. Steps are the easiest activity to track.
• Make sure your tracker is syncing before the game starts. Do a test workout first.
• Pick a goal you can realistically hit. Consistency beats intensity on Cadoo.
• For video exercises, find good lighting and record from the side for best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cadoo free to download?

Yes. Cadoo is free to download and create an account. You only pay when you join a game and add an entry amount.

How does Cadoo verify workouts?

For tracker-based games, Cadoo connects to your fitness tracker through the Terra API and reads your workout data directly. For video exercises, Cadoo uses AI pose detection to count your reps and score your form.

Can I use multiple trackers?

You pick one tracker per game. This keeps the competition fair. You can use different trackers for different games.

How do I get paid?

Winnings go to your Cadoo wallet. Cash out anytime via PayPal or Stripe.

What happens if I miss my goal?

In goal games, you lose your entry. In elimination games, you are eliminated. Cadoo is designed to motivate you to stay consistent.