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Eco
1 Fittingly Green: RecycleYourMat.com
Food
2 Fittingly Green: BPA-Free Food Containers
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3 Fittingly Green: Bag Your Suit
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4 Fittingly Green: Work Out Outside For Earth Day
healthy living
5 What Organic Produce Is Worth the Price?
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6 6 Ways to Green Your Healthy Lifestyle
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7 Fittingly Green: Manduka eKO Mat
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8 Fittingly Green: Bike at Least Part of Your Commute
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9 Fittingly Green: Fila Goes Eco-Friendly
Running
10 Fittingly Green: Brooks Making Eco-Friendly Sneaks
Yoga
11 Fittingly Green: Design Your Own Yoga Mat at Yogamatic
Weight Loss
12 7 Ways to Eat Green and Lose Weight
When I say eating green, I'm talking about more than salad. Being eco-conscious about how you eat and shop for food can lead to healthier eating habits as well. Here are seven ways to eat fittingly green while saving calories and the earth. Getty Read more
When you go to a yoga class, the sea of mats laid out on the floor is usually pretty boring. Plain blue, black, and purple aren't exactly an expression of your unique personalty, so why not design your own? At yogamatic.com, you can upload any photo or drawing and it will be made into a 100 percent biodegradable foam mat. You'll also receive a mat bag and a good feeling knowing that a percentage Read more
If you choose to run outside on a trail or sidewalk instead of using an electricity-driven treadmill, you're already doing your part to help the environment. You can do more though, with the help of Brooks. The brand has developed a new racing sneaker called the Green Silence. This red and yellow shoe may channel Ronald McDonald, but it is actually totally green. The heel cups are made with Read more
If you're a fan of workout clothes made from eco-friendly fabric such as bamboo, then you're going to love Fila's new green apparel. The brand just announced its collaboration with AmericanForests.org, and with it comes a line of stylish clothes made from sustainable materials, including Tencel and recycled polyester. I'm a fan of the Twist Back Tank ($45) made from Tencel, a fabric derived from Read more
Biking to work is good for your health and good for the planet since your bike won't emit harmful pollution. If your commute is too far to go all the way on your wheels, then just bike some of the way. Pack your bike in your car, drive part of the way, then park your car, get on your bike, and finish the commute on your seat. If you ride the bus to work, bring along your bike and get off a few Read more
When it comes to yoga mats, Manduka is hands down my absolute favorite brand, and I never practice without my Black Mat PRO. It's durable, thick, and firm, and still looks exactly the same as the day I bought it. It's heavy, though, weighing in at seven pounds, and doesn't come cheap at the steep price of $85 (although it's worth every penny). If you're looking for a thinner, lighter, and Read more
Since it's Earth Day, I thought it would be a fittingly green time to review our produce-buying options. Organic produce can be way more expensive than conventional produce, but some fruits and vegetables you should always try to buy organic, no matter what. Be a smart shopper by knowing when it's worth the higher price and when you can save your money and put the conventional produce in your Read more
Today is Earth Day, so celebrate with an outdoor workout. Yes you can run and walk outside, but you can also strength train while doing so. All you need is an empty park bench and a curb to strength train your entire body while on the move in the outdoors. Here are some ideas: Take your basic step up and do it on a park bench. You will work your legs while keeping your heart rate up. Use the Read more
Today might be Earth Day, but to really make a change, we need to make every day about the environment. Here are six ideas to help you take care of the planet while taking care of yourself. Reusable Water Bottles Recycle Your Sneaks Bag Your Suit Recycle Your Yoga Mat Use BPA-Free Tupperware Avoid Processed Meat How have you greened your workout, your diet, or your healthy lifestyle? Read more
Since no one wants to carry around a wet suit in her gym bag, most gyms provide plastic bags for your postswim convenience. One thing the world could definitely use less of, though, is plastic bags. Since we all have some form of plastic bags — produce bags, bread bags, or shopping bags with handles — tucked into random drawers in our kitchens, taking one to the pool for your wet suit is an Read more
