How to Make Your Workout More Sustainable!
Unfortunately, a lot of the equipment we use to get ourselves healthy is not healthy for the environment … but it can be. With the swing towards sustainability, and with all of us becoming more aware of our impact on the planet, several brands have created eco-friendly alternatives.
By Kelli-Anne Cerini
Founder of Cerinic
Resistance Bands
Working out more at home and want some new gear? Try out these new eco-friendly resistance bands to up your workout:
Bala Bands: Made out of 100% Natural Latex, plus they have great motivational sayings on them.
Cariona: Made out of organic cotton fibers allowing for increased strength and anti-smell.
Wolf & Badger: Made out of 100% Tree Rubber Latex, not only are they sustainable but biodegradable.
Photo From: Wolf & Badger
Yoga Mats
While yoga may cleanse the mind a lot of yoga mats are made from synthetic materials that are not cleansing the planet. Check out these Yoga mats made from more natural options:
Photo From: Manduka
Weights
Lift more sustainably
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Bala bars: An ergonomic design made from recycled stainless steel
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Cap Barbell: Eco-friendly dumbbells
Eco-Friendly Foam Rollers
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Rawology: Eco-friendly cork massage balls and cork massage rollers for muscle recovery
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42 Birds: cork roller
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Casall: With cork and bamboo options
Photo From: 42 Birds
Water Bottles
Ditch the plastic. At the gym or on the go say no to the plastic water bottle, there are so many great alternatives such as:
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LARQ: This water bottle is great and uses LED light to clean and purify your water.
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Que: Not only does this have a great collapsible design, but it also is made from non-toxic materials and gives back.
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Klean Kanteen: Sleek streamline waterbottles that are made with sustainable practices and gives back.
Photo From: Klean Kanteen
Gym Bag
Headed to the gym? Make the sustainable choice with your gym bag with these cute options:
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Rareform Union Duffle made from recycled billboards.
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Terra Thread A grade Eco-Friendly Gym bag, an item that makes a positive impact.
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Terra Thread Bumi Organic Cotton Duffle Bag
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Everybody & Everyone All Good Things Bag made out of recycled water bottles.
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Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Bag with options in organic canvas or recycled poly.
Photo From: Terra Thread
Sneakers
Let’s take a step towards sustainability, with these cute, eco-friendly, and functional sneakers.
Photo From: On Running
Activewear
Activewear can also be harmful to the environment, as much of it is made primarily from synthetic fibers. Check out our line Cerinic, as a more eco-friendly alternative to your fitness apparel. We use recycled polyester in all our garments. Like traditional polyester, it’s a man-made fiber produced from synthetic material. Recycled polyester uses existing plastics, such as water bottles, to prevent our landfills from filling up and reduce emissions from incinerators. But we don’t just stop at our fabrics, all of our shipping materials and hangtags are also made with recycled materials … and we have pockets!
Photo From: Cerinic
Enjoy your next workout and keep being amazing!