Many people make resolutions about exercise for the new year. If getting fit and healthy is one of your goals this year why not amp the stakes a bit and also make your workout plan as eco-friendly as possible…
Forget the gym: Plant a tree and burn almost 300 calories. Take a hike in the woods to burn even more. Heck even growing organic veggies can be a workout. Being outside in the fresh air is very good for you. It’s just plain smarter to skip the gym anyhow, green or not. Studies show that very few people (less than 20%) buy and then use gym memberships to their full potential which is a waste of money plus the gym exposes you to stale air, not fresh air and nature. Beyond saving money, skipping the gym offers numerous green benefits. Check out Join the nature gym: love the planet, get healthy, and save money for more details.
Cut down on gas needs: If you don’t skip the gym, get a membership at a nearby gym vs. one on the other side of town, and make sure to combine errands – i.e. hit the pharmacy then gym.
Drink smart and green: Energy drinks are fun colors but not as healthy for your body as plain old H2O. Grab a nice reusable water bottle and drink filtered or straight tap water.
Green your exercise gear: Why buy gear made with non-sustainable materials or chemicals. Aim for the greenest exercise gear possible AND only buy what you’ll actually use. It takes a lot of materials and energy to create a stationary exercise bike. If you won’t use it, don’t get one. Below are some eco-friendly exercise gear options…
- Sustainable Bamboo Exercise Gear
- Eco Exercise Ball
- Eco Yoga Mat
- Eco-trail bike
- Everything Fits Gym Bag
- New Balance Eco-Preferred Collection trail shoes
- All Green Human Powered Treadmill
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