Chemical Free Fitness Gear

Do You Need to Detox Your Gym Gear?

Working out is good for you, but your favorite yoga mat, antibacterial body wash, or water-repellant hoodie could contain chemicals that mess with your health—and the environment
By Hollis Templeton fitbie
 

Go Green While Getting Lean

Do You Need to Detox Your Gym Gear? // pile of rolled up yoga mats © Thinkstock

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Your workout gear should be as good for the planet as your sweat session is for you. The problem is that everything from water bottles to gym socks can come laced with compounds that linger in water and soil—or build up in our bodies, posing threats to human development and reproductive health, according to David Andrews, PhD, a senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group, a public health and environmental protection organization.

Luckily, many athletic apparel companies have jumped on the green bandwagon and are making eco-friendly (and equally effective) alternatives to the 21st century tools we love. Here’s a look at what’s hiding in your gear and how you can fill your gym bag with greener goods.

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