ECO-EXERCISE
The fact you’re reading this article, in this magazine, suggests that you place at least some importance on maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. More people than ever before exercise on a regular basis; the mind, body and soul benefits of keeping fit are indisputable. But while it’s clear how and why we take care of our bodies, our ability to look after an increasingly fragile planet is not so simple. However, there are a number of ways we, as individuals, can make environmentally conscious decisions to benefit both body and Earth.
SUSTAIN AND GAIN
Generally speaking, gyms are much more eco-conscious than they used to be, with large gym groups adopting waste-reduction plans and more efficient, renewable energy and materials solutions. But more could be done to reduce the industry’s environmental impact. Pioneer Adam Boesel, who founded the Green Microgym in Oregon in 2008, has claimed making every gym fully eco-friendly in the US could cut the carbon footprint by around 14.5 million tons.
In the UK, places like Terra Hale in London, The Green Gym Group in Brighton, SO51Fitness near Southampton, and Exclusive Fitness in Liverpool all use familiar-looking cardio equipment that creates, rather than uses,
