YARD WORK IS IN FACT EXERCISE! 5 BENEFITS!

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The Five Benefits of Engaging in Yard Work

  1. Cardiovascular Exercise: Yard work provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. Activities such as raking leaves, sweeping the patio, mowing the lawn, and pulling weeds increase oxygen flow to the heart, improve arterial flow, reduce blood pressure and stress, and elevate your heart rate. Remember to stay hydrated during your backyard workout by keeping water on hand.


  2. Full-Body Workout: Engaging in yard work offers a comprehensive workout for your entire body. Raking and bagging leaves burn 350-450 calories per hour, working your legs, shoulders, and core. Mowing the lawn can help a 150-pound individual burn 408 calories in an hour. Additionally, movements involved in weeding, pruning, and digging target both the upper and lower body. Chopping wood, one of the best at-home workouts, not only prepares firewood for winter but also burns over 500 calories an hour while strengthening your back, shoulders, and core.


  3. Improved Flexibility: In addition to building muscle, yard work promotes enhanced flexibility. By engaging your entire body in various movements, you encourage your muscles and joints to work in different directions. This increased range of motion helps prevent muscle pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by inactivity.


  4. Sun Exposure: Spending time in your yard allows you to soak up the sun's rays, which offers several benefits. During fall, when daylight hours are shorter, getting outside and enjoying sunlight and nature becomes crucial. Sunlight exposure helps combat restlessness and unhappiness, while also providing your body with essential Vitamin D. Remember to apply sunscreen whenever you are exposed to the sun.


  5. Personal Reward: Completing yard work gives you a sense of accomplishment and deserves a well-earned reward. After tending to your backyard, take the opportunity to relax and enjoy it. Treat yourself by unwinding in the comfort of your hot tub, appreciating the results of your efforts in clearing leaves, mowing, and tidying the patio. It's the perfect way to savor and appreciate the beauty of your hard work.

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