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BANG FOR THE BITE
If 10,000 Biters wear a workout tee made of recycled poly instead of new materials, we'll keep 140,000 soda bottles out of trash heaps.
COCKTAIL FACT
Barbells of gold? Gymrats at the Bosse Sports and Health Club in Sudbury, MA, pay up to $50,000 for an annual membership.
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Spend more time thinking about your hot boot camp instructor than your workout clothes?
The Bite
Hel-lo? It's unlikely you'll get anywhere near his medicine balls wearing sweatpants from last century, so give your workout wardrobe an update with eco styles that'll get 'em sweating before class even starts.The Benefits
- Burning calories, not the Earth. By using recycled bottles in some clothing, just one company (Patagonia) has kept more than 86 million bottles out of landfills.
- Breathability. Our skin's responsible for 1/7th of our respiration; natural fibers like bamboo and hemp are great since they're breathable.
Personally Speaking
Two things you know about Jen if you've ever met her: 1) She lives in Bamboosa, and 2) she hardly washes her bamboo shirts. But it's not as dirty as it sounds: Bamboo contains bamboo kun, an antibacterial agent that naturally prevents odor.Wanna Try?
- Bamboosa Long Sleeve T - extremely breathable bamboo and lycra blend, in five colors. Also: a men's version ($26-$28).
- Athleta Barrel Hoodie - smart-looking bamboo and organic-cotton cover-up for cold-temp workouts; four color options ($69).
- Prana Divine Pant - organic cotton and Lycra blend, with a slim-ish fit. Also: men's organic-cotton sweat-shorts ($65).
- Be Present Bamboo Intention Pant - bamboo and Lycra capri pant recommended to us by friends at Yoga Journal ($69).
- Blue Canoe Basic Camisole - organic-cotton and lycra top; in four colors ($39).
- Lululemon - has a great organic fabrics line that works for most activities; available only in stores (prices vary).
May 16,2008
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Buying something nice to sweat in always kinda seemed like buying fancy dishrags. Why bother trying to look cute while you're doing crunches under fluorescent lighting at the gym, anyway?
Then I bought a set of moisture-wicking thermals for skiing, plus a jacket with zip-up vents-all twice as thin as my previous gear but equally warm, and therefore far more comfortable. For my birthday this year, I got a little golf outfit, including this organic cotton polo shirt. It has perfectly placed pockets on the sides that I can fill up without having to work around when I swing. Here's to technology...and OK, looking cute when you're active.
-Jenifer Morgan...off to tee up...
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