<p><a href="https://www.eatthis.com/plogging-exercise-outdoors/">Plogging </a>is when people are getting <a href="https://www.eatthis.com/news-running-hiit-burns-calories/">jogging </a>while picking up trash along the way. They are doing their part in helping keep the planet—our home—clean, while getting a solid workout in <em>and </em>getting social.</p><p> Besides the altruism of celaning the planet, plogging can be a better exercise than simply running. Because you have to stop, squat 3tc you are involving more parts of the body. And doing it socially it helps produce more endorphins, making you feel happier. </p>

Plogging

<figure><img width="785" height="442" src="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=640%2C360" alt="woman jogging in the city by water" srcset="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=150%2C84 150w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=200%2C112 200w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=300%2C169 300w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=400%2C225 400w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=600%2C338 600w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=640%2C360 640w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=800%2C450 800w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=970%2C546 970w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=1200%2C675 1200w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=1250%2C702 1250w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=1400%2C788 1400w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=1600%2C900 1600w, https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T184619.992.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=1&amp;resize=1920%2C1080 1920w"><figcaption dir="auto">Shutterstock</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr">"Plogging" is making major waves in the fitness world right now—and&nbsp;for good reason. If you haven't heard of this type of <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eatthis.com/effective-workouts-new-moms/" dir="ltr">workout</a> before, we're certain it will soon become your new favorite way to sweat it out and tone it up outdoors. Plus, people are doing it for a truly amazing cause.</p><p dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eatthis.com/plogging-exercise-outdoors/" dir="ltr">Plogging</a> is a feel-good <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eatthis.com/if-you-cant-do-these-exercises-you-need-to-exercise-more/" dir="ltr">exercise</a>&nbsp;that individuals, co-workers, friend groups, and entire communities are doing right now. Essentially, people are getting outdoors in the fresh air and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eatthis.com/news-running-hiit-burns-calories/" dir="ltr">jogging</a> while picking up trash along the way. They are doing their part in helping keep the planet—our home—clean, while getting a solid workout in <em dir="ltr">and</em> getting social.</p><p dir="ltr">You may be surprised to learn that an approximate <a rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://here2help.community/benefits-of-plogging/" dir="ltr">2,000,000 ploggers</a> are reportedly, well, plogging each and every day worldwide. Jogging while picking up litter is a multitasking phenomenon that will feed your entire body and your community in a multitude of ways. So, it's time to get up and go.</p><p dir="ltr">Whether you've been getting your plogging on or have yet to join the hype, what this workout does to your body makes it such an effective type of exercise you'll want to incorporate in your regular routine. It's never too late to start plogging, and after you hear these health benefits, you'll want to start ASAP. Give your body and your surroundings one big healthy dose of physical fitness. Read on to learn more, and next, check out <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eatthis.com/news-best-exercises-for-toned-arms/" dir="ltr">The 6 Best Exercises for Strong and Toned Arms in 2022, Trainer Says</a>.</p><div dir="ltr">
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						</div><h2>You'll be exercising your heart in more ways than one</h2><figure><img src="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T182950.796.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640" alt="woman picking up trash while plogging" width="640" height="469"><figcaption dir="auto">Shutterstock</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr">Before you know it, you'll be exercising your heart in more ways than one. Plogging will give your heart a great <a rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/benefits-of-jogging" dir="ltr">aerobic workout</a>, while also showing all the love to your neighborhood with a bit of community sprucing. In fact, jogging is exercise for your entire cardiovascular structure, enhancing your heart health in the process. Tim Liu, CSCS, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach tells us, "Jogging on a weekly basis can improve your heart health and will build endurance and Type I muscle fibers in your legs."</p><div dir="ltr">
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						</div><h2>You'll relieve stress and anxiety</h2><img src="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/05/woman-running.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640" alt="woman jogging" width="640" height="427"><p dir="ltr">Jogging is an exercise that accelerates the <a rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax" dir="ltr">production of endorphins</a> in your body, which are brain elements that lift your mood and work as natural painkillers. Aerobic exercise like jogging also helps decrease how much adrenaline and cortisol (aka stress hormones) are in your body, according to Harvard Health Publishing.</p><div dir="ltr">
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						</div><h2>You'll benefit from interval training as you bend, stretch, and squat</h2><figure><img src="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/12/friends-stretching.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640" alt="friends stretching" width="640" height="469"><figcaption dir="auto">Shutterstock</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr">Interval training is short, powerful exercising and short amounts of rest. This type of exercise benefits your cardio as well. So, as you bend, stretch, squat, and repeat throughout your plogging, you're giving your workout variety and adding in some additional fitness you'll benefit from. According to <a rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/interval-training-for-a-stronger-heart" dir="ltr">research</a> published by Harvard Health Publishing, performing 20 minutes of interval training three times each week is a great enhancement to your cardio routine.</p><div dir="ltr">
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						</div><h2>You'll bring your self esteem and confidence to such great heights</h2><img src="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T182658.077.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640" alt="friends pose for selfie while plogging" width="640" height="469"><p dir="ltr">As discussed earlier, exercising regularly generates a <a rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://www.cornerstone.edu/blog-post/14-methods-to-dramatically-increase-your-self-confidence/" dir="ltr">higher level of energy</a> throughout the day. Having more energy will do so much good to your overall well-being. It can increase your productivity in positive ways, help keep you physically fit, and boost your self-confidence. It's also incredibly helpful in lifting your mood and kicking any depressed feelings you may be having straight to the curb.</p><div dir="ltr">
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						</div><h2>It will all-around feed your soul with happiness</h2><figure><img src="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/My-project-2022-01-28T182554.218.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640" alt="senior man plogging" width="640" height="469"><figcaption dir="auto">Shutterstock</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr">According to a <a rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224540903365554" dir="ltr">study</a> published in&nbsp;<em dir="ltr">The Journal of Social</em> <em dir="ltr">Psychology</em>, doing thoughtful tasks for others will fill your soul with so much happiness. As a matter of fact, there are plenty of studies out there that prove that acts of kindness result in pretty incredible things. Additional <a rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/kindness_makes_you_happy_and_happiness_makes_you_kind/" dir="ltr">research</a>&nbsp;even suggests that when you begin to show these acts of kindness, you'll want to keep spreading kindness.</p><p>Before you start your plogging adventure, though, be sure you're fully prepped. Liu notes, "Start off slow, building up your volume over time. Wear proper shoes to give you the support that you need, and avoid heel striking. Learn to run on the balls of your feet with a slight torso lean."</p><img src="https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/themes/eatthis/img/etnt-logo.png" alt="Eat this, not that" width="300" height="300"><p><span>Sign up for our newsletter!</span></p><div>Alexa Mellardo</div><div dir="ltr">
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<p>"Plogging" is making major waves in the fitness world right now—and for good reason. If you haven't heard of this type of <a href="https://www.eatthis.com/effective-workouts-new-moms/">workout </a>before, we're certain it will soon become your new favorite way to sweat it out and tone it up outdoors. Plus, people are doing it for a truly amazing cause. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.eatthis.com/plogging-exercise-outdoors/">Plogging </a>is a feel-good <a href="https://www.eatthis.com/if-you-cant-do-these-exercises-you-need-to-exercise-more/">exercise </a> that individuals, co-workers, friend groups, and entire communities are doing right now. Essentially, people are getting outdoors in the fresh air and <a href="https://www.eatthis.com/news-running-hiit-burns-calories/">jogging </a>while picking up trash along the way. They are doing their part in helping keep the planet—our home—clean, while getting a solid workout in <em>and </em>getting social. </p>

<p>You may be surprised to learn that an approximate <a href="https://here2help.community/benefits-of-plogging/">2,000,000 ploggers </a>are reportedly, well, plogging each and every day worldwide. Jogging while picking up litter is a multitasking phenomenon that will feed your entire body and your community in a multitude of ways. So, it's time to get up and go. </p>

<p>Whether you've been getting your plogging on or have yet to join the hype, what this workout does to your body makes it such an effective type of exercise you'll want to incorporate in your regular routine. It's never too late to start plogging, and after you hear these health benefits, you'll want to start ASAP. Give your body and your surroundings one big healthy dose of physical fitness. Read on to learn more, and next, check out <a href="https://www.eatthis.com/news-best-exercises-for-toned-arms/">The 6 Best Exercises for Strong and Toned Arms in 2022, Trainer Says </a>. </p>

You'll be exercising your heart in more ways than one

<p>Before you know it, you'll be exercising your heart in more ways than one. Plogging will give your heart a great <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/benefits-of-jogging">aerobic workout </a>, while also showing all the love to your neighborhood with a bit of community sprucing. In fact, jogging is exercise for your entire cardiovascular structure, enhancing your heart health in the process. Tim Liu, CSCS, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach tells us, "Jogging on a weekly basis can improve your heart health and will build endurance and Type I muscle fibers in your legs." </p>

<p>Jogging is an exercise that accelerates the <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax">production of endorphins </a>in your body, which are brain elements that lift your mood and work as natural painkillers. Aerobic exercise like jogging also helps decrease how much adrenaline and cortisol (aka stress hormones) are in your body, according to Harvard Health Publishing. </p>

You'll benefit from interval training as you bend, stretch, and squat

<p>Interval training is short, powerful exercising and short amounts of rest. This type of exercise benefits your cardio as well. So, as you bend, stretch, squat, and repeat throughout your plogging, you're giving your workout variety and adding in some additional fitness you'll benefit from. According to <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/interval-training-for-a-stronger-heart">research </a>published by Harvard Health Publishing, performing 20 minutes of interval training three times each week is a great enhancement to your cardio routine. </p>

You'll bring your self esteem and confidence to such great heights

<p>As discussed earlier, exercising regularly generates a <a href="https://www.cornerstone.edu/blog-post/14-methods-to-dramatically-increase-your-self-confidence/">higher level of energy </a>throughout the day. Having more energy will do so much good to your overall well-being. It can increase your productivity in positive ways, help keep you physically fit, and boost your self-confidence. It's also incredibly helpful in lifting your mood and kicking any depressed feelings you may be having straight to the curb. </p>

It will all-around feed your soul with happiness

<p>According to a <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224540903365554">study </a>published in <em>The Journal of Social </em><em>Psychology </em>, doing thoughtful tasks for others will fill your soul with so much happiness. As a matter of fact, there are plenty of studies out there that prove that acts of kindness result in pretty incredible things. Additional <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/kindness_makes_you_happy_and_happiness_makes_you_kind/">research </a> even suggests that when you begin to show these acts of kindness, you'll want to keep spreading kindness. </p>

<p>Before you start your plogging adventure, though, be sure you're fully prepped. Liu notes, "Start off slow, building up your volume over time. Wear proper shoes to give you the support that you need, and avoid heel striking. Learn to run on the balls of your feet with a slight torso lean." </p>

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