John Myers
Have you ever been annoyed by the rubbish lying around while jogging in the forest or park? Then you can now actively do something about it. With plogging, you simply collect the rubbish during your running laps – a workout of a special kind.
Regularly disposing of rubbish: plogging
Jogging is one of the most popular sports – not least because it is so flexible. You can lace up your running shoes at any time, vary the duration and intensity as you like, be in the fresh air and get around the area. You have probably noticed rubbish that has been carelessly thrown away. The Swedes have had a good idea here and are doing something good for the body and the environment through sport. With plogging, an artificial word made up of jogging and the Swedish term “plocka” (to collect, pick up), the resourceful Scandinavians quickly free nature from rubbish. Known through the media, the trend has also come to us.
Workout for endurance, strength, and environment
With plogging you make an active contribution to environmental protection and upgrade your workout. Because while running primarily promotes endurance and is good for the cardiovascular system, you train the muscles in your back and torso by bending over. You can also include strength and flexibility exercises here, such as doing squats and stretching. The only additional equipment you need for plogging is gloves and a garbage bag, tote bag, or backpack. You can find out how to separate the collected waste in our tips on protecting the environment in everyday life. Here you will also find further suggestions on how you can make your life more sustainable.
It’s more fun together: Plogging in a group
Instead of setting out on your own, you can of course arrange to plog with like-minded people. In many larger German cities, joggers have organized themselves as ploggers and call on Facebook groups to collect rubbish together. There is even real competition: Tracking apps not only compare kilometers and times but also the waste yield. If you have been planning to do something for your health for a long time, plogging offers a double incentive. You don’t have to run straight away, you can just go garbage hunting while walking, walking, or cycling. Together with our tips for a sports-friendly diet, you can make yourself and the environment fit in this way!
