These 3 simple money saving green solutions are some of my favorite. These eco-friendly changes are easy switches that will save you time and lots of money! I especially like Lu Lu Lemon’s new, recycled polyester workout wear—their men’s shorts are hot!

1. Buy recycled and/or natural fitness products.  Fitness product manufacturers such as www.GIAIM.com and www.NaturalFitnessInc.com, are beginning to manufacture products using recycled materials, especially rubber. 
   
   
2. Choose eco-friendly organic and/or recycled active wear.  Today, there seems to be an over abundance of green materials being made into clothing.  Time will tell what materials consumers like best due to price, performance, look, and feel.   www.LuLuLemon.com and www.Giaim.com offer organic cotton and soy fiber blend, seaweed blend, and recycled polyester active wear for men and women that is form flattering, comfortable, and long-lasting.  (I like LuLuLemon, because their clothes look and fit me best, and their retail stores are built eco-friendly too.)  Brooks Sports, www.BrooksRunning.com, makes a biodegradable athletic running shoe.  Another frugally green idea is to shop your local, upscale thrift shops.  The best days to find great clothes are Mondays and Tuesdays after folks have dropped off their clothing over the weekend.  Thrift shops are hit and miss—so you may need to visit them more than once.
   
   
3. Buy used workout DVDs, as it’s a great way to recycle and save money too.  You can find great quality, popular used home workout DVDs for less than half price at www.Amazon.com and www.EBay.com, and www.Half.com.  We found lots of current best-selling DVDs on all these sites for 1/3 to ½ the price of new DVDs.  Just be careful about how much the seller is asking for shipping and handling.  The Bottom line:  Don’t be afraid to negotiate or way away if it’s a bad deal—they’ll be plenty more good ones.