Get in Shape for Gardening

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Get in Shape for Gardening

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Get in Shape for Gardening ...
How Working Out Can Help You in the Garden

It's that time of year when we're getting back to the garden. As a trainer, I see many clients with achy muscles, or worse yet, injuries from their weekend of gardening. Don't let this be you! Be mindful of your movements and positioning while gardening.

I have a story about Amanda, who loves gardening in her backyard.

“I find it meditative, and I can leave all my worries behind me,” says Amanda, 59, an administrator in a law firm.

But a couple of years ago, painful arthritis began getting in the way of her favourite hobby – which requires stamina, flexibility and strength. Since exercise can relieve arthritis pain, Amanda joined a fitness studio for small group training sessions a year ago.

Now, not only is she strong and ready for gardening’s rigors, but she also enjoys nightly walks and occasion

Author

Marion Brand

Author

Hi! I'm Marion Brand and have been a Personal Trainer and Functional Aging Specialist since 2004. I want you to have the tools and resources to live your best life after 50! It's a little bit of work, but small steps can make a BIG difference. My goal is to make it doable and FUN, helping you enjoy the BEST HALF of your LIFE!