I have been working out at EcoFit Gym whenever I am in São Paulo lately. It is definitely not Chelsea Piers or Equinox, but it has a pretty cool concept: it is the first green gym built in the country.
Occupying four floors at the Alto de Pinheiros neighborhood, EcoFit cost a reportedly R$10 million, and was built to maximize the use of natural resources. Its structure uses recycled materials, solar panels, and wood from reforestation areas. Rain water is recycled for cleaning, and the swimming pool is treated with ozone, which is less harmful to the environment than chlorine. Aside from the weight training area and the aerobics classes, EcoFit also offers martial arts classes, yoga, pilates, and tai-chi.
I noticed last weekend that most members tend to print out their workout schedule every time they hit the gym. I know all the printing is done on recycled paper, but wouldn't the gym be even more eco-friendly if its members were to start doing their part as well, and not dispose of their printed schedules on a daily basis?
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Posted by: fred barden | 05/09/2008 at 01:00 PM
I've eaten lunch there several times. For a gym, the food is pretty incredible.
Posted by: Michael | 05/11/2008 at 07:30 PM