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Sustainable Health: Why Fit Pros are Uniquely Positioned to Champion the Message

Sustainable Health: Why Fit Pros are Uniquely Positioned to Champion the Message

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / June 18, 2024

What is sustainable health? Find out why it is important to take care of yourself AND the environment simultaneously!

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Biodegradable material for activity trackers

Activity Trackers from Biodegradable Materials

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 5, 2023

Researchers have developed sensors that can be used in activity trackers and health monitoring devices that are made from natural ingredients.

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Sustainable eating

Sustainable Eating for People and Planet

By Sandy Todd Webster / March 24, 2023

As we swing into the final days of National Nutrition Month, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics’ 2023 theme “Fuel for the Future,” with an eye toward eating sustainably. As it turns out, sustainable eating is a dual-purposed and tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase…

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IDEA logo on green planet

Toward Keeping Our Planet Fit

By Sandy Todd Webster / September 13, 2022

This issue marks the first time Fitness Journal has taken a deep dive into planet sustainability and the action steps for fit pros.

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Carbon footprint of food

Question of the Month: Time to Reduce Our Food’s Carbon Footprint?

By ... / July 7, 2021

While U.S. dietary guidelines may be helpful for our health, research says they’re not great for the planet and our carbon footprint.

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Gen Z and millennial values

Gen Z Values Sustainability

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / March 8, 2021

When marketing to young adults, consider brand values. Gen Z and millennials care about sustainability and social impact, according to a survey.

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Five Ways to Cut Food Waste

Five Ways to Cut Food Waste at Home

By Sandy Todd Webster / September 24, 2015

It never feels good to throw away food, and yet, we’ve all done it. Here are five simple ways to cut food waste that we can all easily control.

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Eco-friendly fitness facility

Creating an Eco-Friendly Fitness Facility

By Valerie Applebaum, MPH, CHES / February 9, 2009

Can an entire fitness facility take strides toward developing a greener and more eco-friendly environment? The answer is yes.

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