Plogging: The Latest Fitness Trend In Sweden

itself that it is an activity that involves picking up litter and jogging, both at the same time. It was organised by Erik Ahlostrom in Stockholm, Sweden in 2016 after seeing the increase in plastic pollution. This concern led to an initiative and that initiative became a global activity in 2018.

Good For The Body, Good For The Nature

The above mentioned phrase says all about plogging. It is such an easy exercise that an individual in any age group or any passion can perform it. Be it hikers, runners, cyclists, walkers, or just a normal human being with no such passion can even perform it. It can be an interesting and indulging activity for children and adolescents as well. You are not only making your body fitter but also the environment cleaner. Everyone must know about jogging, its health benefits and how it is a convenient exercise for everyone. Jogging is a form of exercise that is considered to be a leisurely run or running at a slow pace. It helps inculcate movement while enjoying nature. Now imagine how much waste is lying on the roads or public places that need attention. And if you combine these two, jogging and cleaning, how well they will compliment each other!

Here comes plogging, which means picking up litter while you are jogging. So that is multitasking, you pick up litter, inculcate movement and burn a lot of calories along. It was started by Sweden, the word plogga which is a Swedish word, is made from ‘plock-up’ meaning to pick up and jogga meaning to jog. The word very well explains

Health Benefits Of Plogging:

• Squatting makes your glutes stronger.
• Bending makes your spine stronger.
• Picking up litter and lifting bags builds strength.
• Jogging improves stamina and heart rate.
• More energy expenditure means more calories burnt.
• Cleaning the environment and your planet makes you a better human being.

Plogging is the latest fitness trend in Sweden as it originated there but has now been practised by people all over the world. Many organisations are promoting plogging as a clean-up activity. Ripu Daman Bevil is the man who introduced ploggin in India. He is known as the Plogman of India. Whereas, Vivek Gurav founded the largest community of ploggers in a single city, Pune with over 500 routine ploggers. It can be considered an exercise for burning more calories but is doing some good to other people at large too.

Over To You:

The latest fitness trend in Sweden has taken over many countries as people are passionate about both, health and environment. You can also do your part individually or by associating with an organisation. You must be inspired by the health benefits by now. Let us all pick up a ginny bag while going for our morning jog and start plogging for a fitter you and cleaner country.