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he green gym is redefining fitness with an emphasis on sustainability. Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment.
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Eco-Friendly Workouts The concept of harnessing human power is not new, but its application in fitness centers is driving a paradigm shift. Equipment manufacturers have developed machines that convert kinetic energy generated by exercise into renewable electricity. UK-based Energym claims that 40 of their indoor cycling bikes can generate enough electricity to power 18,000 homes for a day. SportsArt fitness offers a complete line of electricity-generating gym equipment, including treadmills, cross-trainers, elliptical machines and bikes. “We breathe sustainability,” affirms Ruben Mejia, executive vice president of SportsArt America. “From the inception, we have prioritized reducing our environmental footprint. We’ve woven this commitment into our products and manufacturing processes. Converting a workout into usable power not only reduces the gym’s carbon footprint and operating costs, but also provides gym-goers a sense of purpose and satisfaction,
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