Even though going to the gym is great for our bodies, it’s not always great for the environment. Dozens of televisions dangle from the ceiling, electronic treadmills hum and all those sweaty towels certainly don’t wash themselves!

One gym in green-friendly Portland, Ore. is hoping to reduce our workouts’ carbon footprint on the Earth. We at InventHelp applaud the efforts of Portland’s Green Microgym, which is one of the first gyms in the country to use a four-person machine called Team Dynamo. The machine will harness the collective power of fitness enthusiasts as they pedal and turn hand cranks.

The total output of these green machines is modest but not insignificant. Plus, it’s great to get exercisers to associate working out with helping the environment. If larger health clubs catch on, there’s a good chance that the mere act of riding the bike could power the facility during busy times.

InventHelp’s Invention Girl has pedaled more than a few miles on the old stationary bike, so why not pedal for power? If anything, I’ll feel a little less guilty about the looong, hot shower I take after my workout!

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