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Things To Know About Herb Gardening
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How To Lose Weight While Gardening
Have you ever dreaded the idea of pulling weeds, planting a tree, or pushing a lawn mower around the yard? Does just thinking about it make you sweat? I am sure the majority of are nodding your heads in agreement.What I am about to suggest only takes a slight change in your thinking and a bit of planning and you can learn how to lose weight and get in better shape while this year. For those of you that are already gardeners, you know that is one of the best ways to get exercise because it involves all of the muscle groups in your body. Like I mentioned earlier, we only need to change the way you think about outside chores. See I am falling into the trap too, I just called them chores. Instead, you should think of them as outdoor exercises that are designed to enhance the condition of your body and help you lose weight.As with any exercise program, check with your doctor before starting. Make sure you are dressed properly and that you stretch before beginning. If you aren't used to exercising in the garden or have been relatively inactive all winter, start slowly.Start with weeding, watering, and planting seeds. As you feel yourself getting stronger you can increase your repertoire to include: pruning, heavy digging, hoeing, pushing a loaded wheelbarrow, or mowing the lawn.I think you get the idea because the list of outdoor exercise ideas is endless! Even carrying plants or a bag of potting soil to the car from
the store and then out into the yard is exercise! You can potentially burn up to 300-600 calories per hour depending on your intensity and which exercises you engage in.You CAN lose weight by ~ eat less and move more! The following list shows what a typical man weighing 180 pounds will burn in 30 minutes of activity. If you weigh more you can burn even more calories!- Watering lawn/garden~61
- Raking~162
- Bagging leaves~ 162
- Planting seeds/seedlings~ 162
- Planting trees~ 182
- Weeding ~ 182
- Clearing Land ~ 202
- Digging, spading, tilling~ 202
- Laying Sod~202
- General gardening~ 202
- Chopping wood~ 243
- Gardening with heavy power tools~ 243
- Mowing the lawn with a push mower~243
- Shoveling snow~ 243
- Shoveling heavy snow~ 364 cals
Tips for your success:- Don't over do it~ one or two hours of is plenty, especially when you are beginning!
- Don't lift objects that are too heavy for you. If you injure yourself, chances are that you won't be able to continue to garden for exercise and weight loss.
- Stretch before, during and after gardening.
Don't stay down on your knees while weeding or planting for extended periods of time~ get up and move! Get out in your garden and exercise at least 3-4 times a week.Continue your outdoor exercise routine even after you last blooms have faded. Shoveling the snow, raking leaves, and splitting wood are great calorie burners that will lead to weight loss!Don't forget the added benefit of growing your own healthy fruits and vegetables and your yard will look beautiful from all of your hard work!Once you get into the habit of viewing as an excellent way to lose weight and stay in shape, you may never go back to the gym again!.
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