Did you know that tackling the weeds in the garden could keep your waistline trim? Gardening can be a healthy pastime for many reasons and its ability to burn high numbers of calories should not be underestimated.
The physical labour involved in gardening not only burns calories but helps the body to tone. Depending on the type of work you are carrying out you may be lifting, squatting, digging and constantly moving around the garden. If you enjoy gardening and find it absorbing you’ll find it much more enjoyable than running on the monotonous treadmill. You can quickly while away an afternoon working and get the same results as a gruelling fitness work out. To maintain a healthy lifestyle its important to find a form of exercise that you love and for many this could be the perfect option.
Forget the gym and get stuck into the garden!
