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Gardening! The way to keep fit!

Apr 19, 2021

Ditch the trainers & put on your wellies!

Experts say gardening can be as beneficial as going to the gym. Time spent in nature has substantial benefits and improves your well-being.

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Some gardening keep fit tips from the Oakfield team:

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Lawn Mowing: If a short burst of HIIT is what you need, grab the lawnmower and burn some calories in 30 minutes with pushing it and tidying up the lawn.

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Raking & Sweeping: Tidying up the leaves and grass provides a perfect cardio and core workout, while toning the arms.

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Hedge Trimming: Working with heavier tools at shoulder height can really strengthen your upper back, neck and chest.

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Chopping Wood: The ultimate cardio and upper body workout. Intense sessions of weighted chopping burns calories and tones muscles.

Gardening Injuries:

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Whilst all of that may seem a perfect way to avoid the gym, remember you must still look after your back.

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Do some gentle stretches before, during and after a heavy gardening day.

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If an area is feeling stiff, it’s good to put a little heat on the area to increase blood flow and stretching.

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If you’re actually injured though ice packs are the best thing, 15-20 mins applied to the painful area help enormously. (Wrap it up in a towel though)

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As with all exercise, listen to your body, don’t continue the action if anything hurts.

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See a chiropractor as soon as you can to help you recover fully.

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If you need any more advice on back pain or preventing gardening injuries, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Oakfield Chiropractic.

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