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Everyone's gone organic, but what does that mean? While we can't just judge a yoga capri by its recycled-paper tag, we can learn which companies and which fabrics are the most sustainable. Many yoga followers are an earth-conscious breed, so it stands that there are lots of options to choose from when deciding what to wear to the studio. In the market for some new sustainable duds? Here are five Read more
With Spring in full bloom, your workout gear may be in need of a little refreshing. But instead of just grabbing whatever is readily available and inexpensive, consider putting your conscience into the equation. Eco-friendly fabrics or purchasing goods from eco-friendly retailers will take your environmental ways to a new level. Click through to peek at 15 options I'm loving this season! It can't Read more
Earth Day is on Sunday. It’s a time to think about how our daily routines are impacting the environment, while also helping us remember that our resources are not infinite. If you'd like to green your life even more, here are some ways you can celebrate Earth Day this weekend: Time to recycle: Have an old pair of running shoes that just aren't cutting it anymore, or a yoga mat that's seen its Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You carry your own water bottle, use a reusable shopping bag, and sort your recyclables from the trash. Here are more easy ways to green your daily routine without thinking about it. Choose Wisely Look for eco-friendly companies when shopping for workout clothes and gear. Gaiam, Patagonia, and GoLite are just Read more
Exercising regularly means going through lots of fitness gear. Instead of just tossing out old kicks or a worn-out yoga mat, do something good for the Earth. Here are ways to recycle or reuse old workout gear. Sneakers Donate: You can toss them in a Goodwill bin, or send them to an organization that'll put them to good use. Soles4Souls's tag line is "Saving the world — one pair at a time." Read more
Everything a mama-to-be reads says that her workout routine shouldn't stop the minute she gets pregnant. In fact, keeping active during pregnancy has tons of benefits, as long as the mama listens to her body and gets the OK from her doctor. My OB gave me the thumbs-down for my favorite workout, hot yoga, but encouraged me to continue a regular yoga practice, which helped me feel healthy and Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Let's face it; it's tough to avoid germs when you're breaking a sweat. And it's even harder to keep bacteria at bay if you're sharing space with hundreds of other fitness fans at the gym or in the studio. What's an exerciser to do to stay healthy and safe? Clean up your act with the help of these antimicrobial tools that Read more
Before baby, I always wore tops with built-in shelf bras to a yoga class, and my girls stayed perfectly covered and under control. But now that motherhood has blessed me with some larger ladies, the thin, lightweight, elastic shelf-bra doesn't even come close to cutting it on the support front. I've had to put my shelf-bra tanks on the shelf for a while (until I'm done nursing) and am embracing Read more
Editor’s note: Summer travel season has officially begun! The following guest post was written by Robert Reid, the US Travel Editor for Lonely Planet. He will be guest blogging on Savvy for the next two months, helping you find some great ideas of how to get your vacation on this Summer. There are so many places in the US to spend a long weekend, or even a week or two, that it can become Read more
After shaking my finger at celebrities who need help at being more eco-friendly, I was happy to come across Green Is Sexy, a blog full of tips on how to live life to the greenest. And though it's not a new blog, it is new to me. I spent a lot of time reading the awesome tips, recipes, and profiles, but it wasn't until I got to the "about us" section that I was really floored. Sherlock Holmes Read more
