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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Exercise

Eco-Friendly Fitness – Sustainable Workouts

What’s good for your body should be good for the planet, too.

Introduction

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Fast fashion activewear, plastic packaging, and electricity-heavy gyms, it add up.

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The Fitness Industry Isn’t Always Clean

Choose activewear made from recycled plastic, bamboo, or deadstock fabrics.

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Start With What You Wear

Walking, hiking, biking, or training outdoors slashes your carbon footprint.

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Go Gym-Free When You Can

Switch to glass or stainless steel bottles. One bottle = less waste for years.

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Ditch the Plastic Bottle

Some gyms use solar panels, water-saving showers, and recycled flooring.

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Choose Greener Gyms

You don’t need 10 resistance bands or five pairs of leggings. Minimalism is sustainable.

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Buy Less, Move More

Digital workouts reduce material waste and encourage minimalist movement.

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Apps Over Equipment

From shoes to yoga mats, many fitness brands now prioritise sustainability. Be fit. Be green. Sustainability and fitness are closely intertwined; small steps lead to lasting impact.

Conclusion 

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