Eco-friendly ideals perfectly complement a healthy lifestyle.  Living in a manner that is mindful of consequences and long-term effects supports health on a number of different levels. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to be eco-thoughtful, whether you’re selecting organic vegetables for a healthy salad or deciding what to wear to the gym...

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If gardening as a form of physical activity appeals to you or if you’re just looking for a way to connect more with the earth on a personal level, consider joining a green gym—or starting one in your neighborhood if you live in the U.S...

Green gyms are currently abundant in Great Britain (though some are popping up on the U.S. East Coast).  These gyms provide a fun, socially interactive environment that offers a great way to get fit and connect with people in your community who are interested in doing something great for the planet.

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Swimming is a great way to stay in shape: it’s a very low-impact, total-body workout.  Unfortunately, the chlorine-based cleaning systems we’ve been using in our pools for years have some very bad side effects, including acute respiratory problems.  Also, these systems are not effective against all of the nastiest things you can pick up from a swimming pool.

If you’re building or remodeling a pool at your home, or if you just want the facts so you can speak with the people in charge of your gym or community pool, here is the dirt on the latest in people- and earth-friendly aquatic fitness technologies...

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What could be more attractive to an aspirer of green living than a form of exercise that appears to leave the smallest of energy footprints?  After all, most energy involved in swimming is caloric, within the swimmer’s own body, right?  No wonder so many eco-friendly fitness enthusiasts have chosen swimming and other aquatic forms of exercise as their preferred workout. 

Swimming has long been considered a remarkably low-impact, whole-body workout that reduces stress, improves the body’s use of oxygen, and keeps the joints safe and supple.  Other water activities like water running or water aerobics are also growing in popularity for the same reasons.  Add the relaxing effects of simply being in water and the post-swim soak in the hot tub to soothe hardworking muscles, and you've created the seemingly ideal exercise regimen... 

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You can incorporate the principals of green living into your personal pursuit of health and fitness goals. Sustainability and quality are two standards that you can keep when you maintain your health in a natural way. Not only is green health and fitness good for the environment, your personal benefits will soar by including green living choices into your health and fitness options.

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