Your workout routine is about more than building strength or burning calories - it’s about feeling good, staying healthy, and building habits that last. But here’s something many of us don’t think about: our fitness habits often use a lot of water, from extra laundry loads to those long post-gym showers.
The good news? With a few creative tweaks, you can keep your body (and your gym kit) in top shape while being kinder to the local environment - and your wallet. These tips will help you turn every workout into an opportunity to save water without compromising your routine.
1. Sprint shower
Your post-workout shower doesn’t have to be a marathon. Try a “sprint shower” - reduce your shampoo, soap, and rinse by just 2 minutes. Bonus points for fitting a low-flow showerhead to save up to 90 litres per shower.
2. Cold water cool down
Instead of running the tap until it’s cold, freeze a half full reusable bottle the night before. Top it up with water in the morning, and it will stay chilled until after your session - saving water and cutting plastic waste too.
3. Smart soaking
Do you get stains or lots of mud on your sweatbands, gloves, or small kit? Soak them all together in a washing up bowl with a small amount of water before washing. This loosens sweat and dirt, and means you can run a shorter eco-friendly machine cycle, saving water and energy.
4. Protein shake hack
Protein shake stuck in your blender? Instead of rinsing under a running tap, add a small amount of water, add a drop of soap, and blend for 10 seconds. It comes out clean with minimal water wasted.
5. Plant-powered leftovers
If you’ve got water left in your bottle after a workout, use it to water houseplants. They’ll thrive - and you’ll waste nothing.
6. Weekend washing
If you train several times a week, collect all your kit and do one big weekend wash on ECO mode instead of several small loads. Full washes mean less water wasted - and less spent on electricity too.
Keep your fitness routine flowing sustainably
Staying fit doesn’t have to mean using more water. With these simple swaps, you can crush your workout goals, save money, and protect the planet. Explore more ideas with our water saving tips and make every rep a water smart one.