Environmentally friendly exercise
Going green with your workout routine is actually pretty easy to do. Here’s how:
Get Outside
Electrically powered exercise machines at fitness centers and home gyms require a lot of energy to operate. But by taking your workout outdoors, the only energy required is yours. Walking, hiking, biking and jogging are all great cardiovascular activities. Along the way, stop to strength train by using your body weight for resistance with lunges, squats, push-ups, pull-ups, dips and step-ups.
Not only will you get a great workout, you’ll also have lots of fun connecting with the natural world and your community. You can go it alone, enlist a workout partner or even start a workout group in your neighborhood.
Energy-saving Workout at home
If outdoor exercise is not an option, try creating a home gym using equipment that, again, requires you to generate the power. Some examples: dumbbells, tubing, kettle bells, jump ropes and self-powered cardio machines such as spinning bikes and rowing machines.
Energy-saving workout gear
When choosing your workout clothes and accessories, consider those made of organic cotton, bamboo or other natural fibers -- even coconut shells! You could also look for clothes and shoes made of recycled materials, such as sneakers with recycled rubber soles. (Green coloring is up to you.)
You also can shop for eco-friendly fitness products such as yoga mats made of natural rubber and yoga mat bags made of hemp.
Save energy, save money & help save the planet
