Everybody likes to make their yard look beautiful. Taking just a
few steps to prevent gardening injuries after our winter
hibernation will make this even more enjoyable. Your goal this
year is to have beautiful gardens and grass like carpet, so
don't waste any time getting started.
Believe it or not you can burn an average of 300 calories per
hour, and gardening can be an effective form of resistance
training.
Think about every time you dig in and start pulling weeds. You
are working your upper body. When you use rotating equipment
like the "claw", you again get a major upper body workout. And
what about when you rake the leaves and use the hoe? You are
using your biceps, triceps, shoulders, and back muscles. When
you squat down and dig, you can target your butt (gluteus
maximus) and your legs (quads). You can even get your heart rate
up and get a cardio workout in while mowing the lawn. Before you
dig in and start your gardening, follow these simple tips to
reduce aches and pains commonly reported after gardening.
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