Apr
23
Gardening Shape Up
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Are you ready to get physical? Gardening is great physical exercise, but if your only exercise over the winter was lifting the remote you may want to prepare for the gardening season ahead.
Taking a long walk or stroll and get back in touch with nature, it will also help you get your legs back in shape. Stroll down the street and check out what your neighbor has done in their garden.
Before you are bending and straightening to pull those weeds, you may want to do some toe touches, or knee bends to strengthen the backs of your legs. Do you remember last year when you could barely stand the day after you planted, and weeded for a couple hours?
If you have not been active during the winter, ease your way back into gardening slowly. Don’t start by working in your garden for five hours straight, or you may not be able to move the next day.
During the heat of the summer avoid working in the garden during the middle of the day. If the heat of the day is the only time you have to work in the garden you should take precautions not to overheat. Wear sunscreen, and a hat with a wide brim. Make sure you take frequent breaks, and find a shady spot to relax, and drink plenty of cool liquids to keep yourself hydrated. Or gather your children for an impromptu water fight to cool off.
Make sure you listen to your body, if it is screaming, “enough already!” Don’t push it. If you have heavy items to lift, ask for assistance. If you have more weeds than time to pull them, find a friend to help.
Most important of all, enjoy your garden! Gardening should be a pleasant experience, not something else to add stress to your life.
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Gardening is a great form of exercise for both the mind and body.