We try to make  green changes in all aspects of our lives from how we get to work to what foods we eat, and how we take care of our waste. If we green all of these, why not make our work out routine a little greener too?

There are several ways to green your exercise routine. One way is to stop using electric machines like the treadmill and eliptical for your cardio work out. Instead, try bringing your routine outdoors. You can walk, run, jog, and do jumping jacks outside, and we guarantee you’ll get a better view. Switch up where you work out. Try a park, or a forested hill for a bigger challenge. Run to your local store to do your errands. You can even  get some strength training in by using your own weight. Try lunges or bring a pair of free weights to lift while you are working out. Pick up a basketball, play tennis, or find a nice spot to practice some yoga positions. You can work out without wired electricity. Grab a friend to join you and get ourdoors!

If you prefer to be indoors, try using machines that do not require energy, like a stationary bike. Utilize free weights instead of machines that require electricity.

Beyond your physical routine, you can make changes to the clothing and work out gear that you use. Try to shop for eco-friendly work out clothes, or a natural yoga mat. Check out the eco-friendly yoga mats and the eco-apparel at Amazon.com.

Want to learn how to recycle your old work out gear? Check out our post about Nike and Patagonia. Green your work out routine today!

Most of the time when we find eco-friendly clothing, we have to compromise on the design. We have found a company that believes “that that one should not trade ethics for fashion, nor sacrifice style for conscience.” Bourgeois Boheme offers a variety of stylish green shoes from the UK. Although not as cheap as regular shoes (although that all depends on where you typically shop), they’re still affordable. They offer a wide range of shoes and accessories for men and women from all sorts of different materials, including hemp. Each item is given a set of badges such as Organic, Fair-Trade, and Vegan to explain how that item was manufactured. You can wear green and be stylish.

Walk green! Buy green shoes.

EcoYourself reviews Just Be.

Just Be is an on-line apparel and accessories store based out of New Hampshire. What makes Just Be different is that it is about a philosophy, a state of mind. Just Be offers many t-shirt designs (for babies, toddlers, and adults) that can help each person express how they are, or who they want to be.

Why is EcoYourself writing about Just Be? Just Be has organic apparel! Through a Twitter contest, we won a t-shirt of our choice. We chose the “Just Be Natural” t-shirt and it is not only designed well, but is quite flattering! These shirts are only $24 for adults. If you shop organic much, you know that is a great deal. Just Be organic apparel also comes with phrases such as “Just Be Green” and “Just Be Organic.”

We love the Just Be t-shirts and are thinking we found a new website for gift shopping! Check out the organic apparel at the Just Be… Shop today!