Eco running is a thing and with surprising benefits

Plogging is a fitness trend that started in Sweden and has spread globally – it means jogging while picking up litter. This eco-friendly exercise is perfect for trail runners and park joggers who want to give back to the environment. Equip yourself or your group with gloves and a trash bag, then hit the trail to get your miles and trash cleanup done together. It might sound leisurely, but plogging adds a surprising workout boost: all those squats and bends to grab garbage turn a run into a full-body session (sneaky core and leg work!)evofitness.chevofitness.ch. Runners also report that the “purpose” element of plogging – knowing you are helping the planet – is highly motivatingevofitness.ch. It feels good emotionally (“runner’s high” with a dose of altruism) and builds community if done in groups. You can challenge clients to a “plogging day” and even share before-and-after photos of the trash collected. It’s a great talking point on social media to promote environmental stewardship, and as World Athletics noted, it helps runners “heal the environment while working on your fitness”worldathletics.org.