Articles tagged “Exercise”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Deal with Helmet Hair By Josh Peterson IN Fashion & Beauty Jan 16 2009 People who bike to work will run the risk of helmet hair. Helmet hair may even deter these folks from biking to work, and they will increase their carbon footprint by driving to work instead. Personally, I think helmet hair is awesome + READ MORE

Remove Snow this Winter With the Eco-Friendly Wovel By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Jan 15 2009 Are you tired of winter yet? The constant blustering snow, the teeth-chattering cold that crawls inside you and never lets go, those short, dim days, your walk always covered in thick layers of ice, tired of that yet? There is a new invention on the market that can ease your winter chores and ease the burden on the planet. That invention is the Sno Wovel. + READ MORE

Top 10 Green Skis for Your Eco-Friendly Ski Trip By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 15 2009 Skiing may not be the greenest activity in the world. Artificial snow can easily be considered a waste of fresh water. Ski lifts burn a lot of electricity taking people up a mountain just to go back down it again and traveling to the mountains may emit a lot of carbon emissions. Of course, any activity can be made greener. There are a plethora of ski resorts that have gone green. They recycle their artificial snow and run their lifts on wind power. People can travel to them by train or carpool. And now, eco-friendly skis can be purchased. + READ MORE

Learn Proper Snowboard Care By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 15 2009 For those of you who like to snowboard, proper maintenance is probably second nature, and many of you wouldn't even consider it to be a green activity. However, keeping your snowboard or any possession in working order is a very green activity. Most of us have heard of the three "R's" of environmentalism: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Well, there is a fourth R now and that R is repair. + READ MORE

Cycling Tip of the Week: Corner Without Crashing By Andy Posner IN Tech & Transport Jan 15 2009 In Cycling Tip of the Week, we'll be featuring a weekly tip aimed at making cycling safer and more fun for you. Feel free to send us your tips as well. This week: Corner like a pro and ride faster and more safely. + READ MORE

Have An Eco-Friendly Caving Trip By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 14 2009 If you're a fan of adventure and refuse to let the cold get in your way, you may be inclined to explore caves (they're 52 degrees year round!) Whether you refer to it as spelunking or caving, one thing is for sure: Caves are an incredible way to admire and explore the beauty of nature. However, if you're going to be green through your caving explorations, there are some habits you need to adapt that may not be as obvious as you'd think. + READ MORE

Seven Tips For Winter Cycling By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jan 14 2009 It is snowing outside; it has been snowing for days. But that hasn't stopped a lot of people from riding their bikes all winter, snow or no. Here is a roundup of some of the best tips from Planet Green and TreeHugger. + READ MORE

Seven Tips For Winter Cycling By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jan 14 2009 It is snowing outside; it has been snowing for days. But that hasn't stopped a lot of people from riding their bikes all winter, snow or no. Here is a roundup of some of the best tips from Planet Green and TreeHugger. + READ MORE

Green Your Cross Country Ski Trip By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 12 2009 When I first heard of cross country skiing, I was just a kid. I thought that it literally meant to ski across the country. When I found out that it just meant skiing across flatland, I was thoroughly disappointed. However, cross country skiing does not disappoint environmentally and it's is really good exercise. Like snowshoeing, it is much better for the planet than skiing downhill. Still, anything that can be done can probably be done greener. Here are some tips. + READ MORE

Practice Jivamukti, An Even Greener Yoga By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 12 2009 According to Shannon Gannon, one of the founders of Jivamukti Yoga, "a vegan recognizes that animals do not belong to us—they are not ours to eat, to wear, to experiment on or to use for entertainment or any other exploitive purpose." + READ MORE

6 Ways to Green Your Snowboarding Trip By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 7 2009 A recent Treehugger article by Lloyd Alter raised some good questions about snowboarding. Is the activity green? Is it sustainable? Don't you have to drive a great deal to get somewhere vertical enough to board? Snowboarding has many of the same eco-problems that the sport of skiing faces, like artificial snow and electricity-powered ski lifts. + READ MORE

Top 5 Ways to Detox Naturally for the New Year By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 5 2009 The New Year is a time to, well, start anew. And right after that dreaded month-long period of over indulgence, the New Year is the perfect time to detox your mind and body. A good detox can help you to lose weight, think clearly, and feel good. Toxins can be a result of excessive alcohol, smoking, environmental pollutants, processed foods, caffeine, and any other health demons. Pick a realistic amount of time to detox and get going! Here are my tips for detoxifying your system in the New Year. + READ MORE

Properly Care for Your Skis, Make Them Last By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 31 2008 Taking the downhill plunge can take a toll on your skis. In order to ensure their longevity, one must learn how to properly care for skis. Keeping your skis in the best possible condition can reduce your need to buy new skis and reduce the amount of skis that need to be manufactured. The fewer skis manufactured, the less minerals and resources will be consumed. You will also save money. + READ MORE

The 10 Best and Worst Ski Destinations for the Eco-Conscious Skier By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 30 2008 Not all ski areas are created equal. Some ski slopes have a steeper grade. Others have more experienced instructors on staff and others ski areas have prettier views. But, most importantly, some ski slopes are greener than other ski slopes. + READ MORE

How to Care for Your Ice Skates By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 30 2008 Many enjoy the on-pond fun known as ice skating. People, bundled and gloved, quickly zig and zag across the ice. The brisk air stings the face as a figure eight is expertly performed. A leap is executed. Fun is had. One of the best ways to ensure this fun is to take proper care of your ice skates. + READ MORE

Green Your Yoga Retreat By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 23 2008 For yogis, a retreat is an opportunity to deepen your yoga practice. It can also be a time to spoil yourself and get back in touch with nature. + READ MORE

Green Your Snowshoeing Adventure By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 23 2008 Skiing can have a high ecological impact. Some slopes make artificial snow and use ski lifts. For most folks, skiing requires a bit of travel. Skiing locally might be impossible. Snowshoeing can be done nearby and with very few resources. Here are a couple tips to make snowshoeing even greener. + READ MORE

5 Tips For Staying Healthy While Working At Home By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Dec 12 2008 I've been working from home for a while now. No matter how long I spend at the gym each week, I still struggle to feel up to par with my physical activity. After all, I'm a New Yorker. We're bred here to walk upwards of 4 miles a day during our commutes alone. + READ MORE

Isn't it Time You Learned How to Skateboard? By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 10 2008 If you've ever wanted to learn how to skateboard, I think now is the perfect time for you to try it. Even with fuel prices falling (finally!) we shouldn't forget the environmental threats posed by the use of cars. So why not kill two birds with one stone (please, don't actually kill any birds) and proactively attack both of these points with your own transportation style? + READ MORE

Reading this Article Will Green Your Brain and Other Tips By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Nov 26 2008 A study out of UCLA found that searching the web stimulates the reasoning and the decision-making centers of the brain. The internet, due to its inherent interactivity, forces the user to make choices about what sites and information they will view next. This stimulates the brain more than plain book-reading and much, much more than watching a situation comedy. + READ MORE