Abstract: The present invention provides an exercise incentive method for encouraging physical activity by a user and accurate reporting of such physical activity to a business entity that may be at least partially responsible for health care costs incurred by the user. More specifically, the present invention provides rewards to the user for reporting participation in an exercise program. The rewards include indicia thereon indicating the participation of the user in the exercise program so as to encourage the user to accurately report such participation. The present invention also provides steps for administering the incentive method of the present invention on behalf of the business entity so as to reduce the burden of tracking, issuing, and redeeming incentives that may be issued to the customers.

Abstract: The present invention provides unique and immediately redeemable incentive vouchers to a customer when specified transactions occur between the customer and a business entity so as to encourage the customer to initiate additional transactions with the business entity. More specifically, the present invention provides a tiered incentive program that issues vouchers having a minimum redemption value and unique identifiers that may be redeemed for a reward. The present invention also provides steps for administering the incentive method of the present invention on behalf of a business entity so as to reduce the burden of tracking, issuing, and redeeming incentives that may be issued to the customers.