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There comes a time when your yoga mat has seen its last downward dog and you may not feel that throwing it away is the best solution for you (or the environment). So what's a girl to do? Gaiam.com has an awesome list of fabulous ideas of uses for that old yoga mat: Tree ornaments -- just use holiday cookie cutters! – T.C., Arvada, CO Dog & cat dishes stay put. Cut to size required. – A. 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
With Earth Day a few days away, there's never been a better time to think about ways to green your fitness. Here are ways to tweak your daily habits just a little bit to do your part to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Exercise outdoors: Skip the treadmill, stair climber, or stationary bike and go outside. You'll save money, reduce your consumption of energy and materials, and cut back on 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
It's almost time to Spring clean, which means dusting off, editing, and organizing every aspect of your life. What you wear and use during your workout is no different; here are three tips for Spring cleaning your fitness. Inspect your gear: You may never give up that old college T-shirt, no matter how threadbare it gets, but there comes a time when you need to retire old workout gear. Go Read more
These dewy, cool mornings that turn into warm, sunny afternoons bring back fond memories of when I competed in track and field meets back in elementary school. The local horse track became my practice running grounds, and an old mattress was used as a high jump mat — I treated it like the Summer Olympics — it was kind of a big deal. The best part of any day was proudly marching home to Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Don’t look now, but here come the holidays (really, they’re just 10 weeks away!). This year, we’re going to make planning and budgeting for them a snap. That’s why we’re starting early to help you tackle the season step by step — and save time, money and stress. If you follow our Guerrilla Guide each week, we promise Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Su Reid-St. John If you’ve just eked your millionth sun salutation out of that thin, raggedy rectangle you call a mat, it might be time to spring for a new one. But what to do with the old? Certainly, you could recycle it or even donate it if it isn’t too far gone, or you could tap your inner Martha and Read more
Rock stars aren't typically the picture of health, but then again, Alanis Morissette isn't like most rockers. At age 37, she's made a lot of choices toward a more healthy lifestyle. The Canadian star has followed a vegan diet to help prevent cancer, completed a marathon to raise awareness about eating disorders, and now she's using yoga to rejuvenate and re-energize. Way back in 1995, a young Read more
