Plogging is the newest fitness trend of 2022 originating in Sweden. Plogging coming from the Swedish term ‘plocka upp’ to pick up and of course, jogging.
It is part fitness, part environmentalism, plogging is effectively jogging while simultaneously stopping to pick up rubbish along your route.
Setting you up to be motivated to not only exercise, but do your part of the environment.
Suzy Quinn, a personal trainer from PureGym Birmingham believes the trend is becoming so popular because it puts an eco-friendly spin on a traditional fitness method.
“Plogging not only helps to combat plastic pollution, but is also a very effective form of exercise,” she explains. “It’s a free and easy way to train, gives you the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and leaves you feeling good knowing that you’re doing your bit for the environment.”
The fitness benefits are that the movement will make you work on your balance your glutes, core and hamstrings.
Swedish-based app Lifesum, which allows users to track plogging, estimated that a half hour of jogging plus picking up trash burns 330 calories, compared with 270 calories burned by jogging alone.
The method:
- As you go down to pick up the litter, make sure you go down on a split squat stance, having one leg in front of the other and picking up the litter with the other hand.
- Make sure your back stays straight, make eye contact with the litter, put it in the bag and as you are going back up, make sure you are looking up, which will make sure your back stays straight during the movement.
- You should also reduce your running speed to soften the impact on the knees.
- Avoid hitting the floor with the heels but adopt a more front footed position.
Now you’re set, its time to hit the road! Make sure you bring a bag with you and protective gloves if you can.
Post your results and tag us on facebook or instagram!
No need to wait until Earth Day to make a difference.
Have fun plogging
Speak Soon,
Josh
PS Plogging is perfect if you care about your health as well as your environment. If you’re looking for health and assistance with your own fitness goals, simply reply to this blog & we’ll be in touch.
