With the onset of warm weather, many residents of the Leningrad region will begin to go out to their summer cottages and plant seedlings. At the same time, gardening is a great hobby that will replace working out at the gym, according to CNN.
By digging in the beds, a person receives the optimal physical activity for him, but at the same time with the lowest trauma. Moreover, it is uplifting and will even replace meditation.
According to Rishi Mandal, co-founder and CEO of Future, whose company developed the sports app, gardening helps engage all muscle groups, improve mobility and endurance. Summer residents burn an average of 330 calories per hour, which is comparable to golf and dancing.
At the same time, work in the garden should begin with a warm-up. Otherwise, the muscles may begin to ache, mostly out of habit. Stretching is good for warming up. You can even just walk around the site and appreciate the scale of the work.
Also, experts advise squatting to lift a heavy object, and not bending over for this. In this case, the risk of tearing your back increases. In no case should you rush, so as not to overwork the muscles. At the beginning of the season, it is better to spend some time in the garden and gradually increase the load.
You can even specifically complicate your job. For example, take out a pot of seedlings, and not immediately the whole pallet. Plants are best watered with large watering cans, which add electrical charges to you.
The greatest benefit of gardening and horticulture is the tangible reward. At the end of each season, the summer resident sees the result of his work: beautiful flowers, delicious vegetables and fruits.
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