Fitness & Health

6 ways to Green Your Fitness & Health

All those workouts give your body a boost, but the environment (not to mention your health) may be paying a quiet price if your yoga mat contains cancer-causing PVC, your cool-down requires water in disposable bottles, or your furniture and walls continually offgas toxins. Double your exercise bonus points with these tips for a greener health and fitness regimen.

  1. Buy eco-friendly workout clothes

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    Pump up your heart rate in eco-style with exercise tops and bottoms made of pesticide-free hemp or organic cotton. They're often finished with natural dyes, too.

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  2. Buy eco-friendly yoga mats and natural yoga gear

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    Try your favorite yoga poses on an eco-safe mat that doesn't contain toxic plastic. Then achieve proper alignment with the help of some natural blocks and straps, too.

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  3. Use reusable water bottles

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    Stop the plastic. Hydrate while exercising with less harm to the planet by bringing a reusable beverage bottle to your next workout. You'll save loads of money, too.

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  4. Walk or ride your bike

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    You don't need fancy, power-sucking exercise equipment or an energy-intensive yoga studio. Stay in shape the emissions-free way. Even if you can't live without your gym membership, you can still get there via your own power.

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  5. Choose plants that purify the indoor air

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    You intake more air while exercising, so make sure it's healthy. Breathe easier at home with pollutant-absorbing, air-purifying plants.

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  6. Buy an air cleaner

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    Don't exercise in a toxic environment! Scrub your air clean with one of these units. Your hard-working lungs and the planet will thank you.

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