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Sustainable Consumption

 
 
 
 

Sustainable wellness and fitness

There are a large range of wellness and fitness products available to consumers.

When considering using these products or services, it is important that consumers understand the health risks, financial implications and how sustainable using them can be.

For example, using home gym equipment without following instructions or getting cosmetic surgery abroad can both be very damaging to your health and well-being.

There are many national campaigns in the UK aimed at influencing the way consumer products are used because of the impact they can have on our health and on the environment, such as:

- Five-a-day– this is aimed at encouraging people to eat at least 5 portions of fruit and/or vegetables everyday.
- Act on CO2 – aimed at getting everyone to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Change 4 Life – this encourages us all to make a change in our life and improve our health through food and exercise.

Green gyms, community activity groups and campaign groups for active living can all help provide information on more environmentally friendly way to exercise.

In this section

Body building and shaping

In order to commit to improving our own health and the environment, it is important to look for sustainable ways to keep fit. For example, it may be possible to walk to school or work instead of driving or getting a bus. Body building and shaping can be rewarding if you work in the right way and in accordance with instruction. You may find that is helps to: Boost your confidence Keeping you fit Reduce your cholesterol Reduce fat and increase muscle Boosting your energy As with (...) Read more

Environmentally friendly work outs

For most of us, there will be a park, green space or community garden nearby to our home. You may also find that you live close to a woodland, beach or mountain. It is possible to exercise the mind and body in all of these places with little harm to the environment. If you are determined to reduce your carbon footprint as much as possible, exercising outside will certainly help. Walking, cycling and running are all good ways to exercise with very little impact on the environment (as long (...) Read more

Swimming pools, saunas and spas in the home

A true luxury would be to have a swimming pool, a spa or a sauna available in your own home, however, in reality most people will have to travel to nearby facilities and share with other people. At least by sharing the local facilities or subscribing to a local health spa or gym, the costs of using these services are greatly reduced. Swimming pools - the running costs of heating a pool can vary greatly depending on what type of fuel is being used. As well as the heating costs, there (...) Read more