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Fit Body From Gardening
You can burn more than 51,000 calories a year in the garden – here’s how… Lose weight and get fit by using your outside space as a gym, while also looking after your grass, beds and borders.
Brits are burning a whopping 51,428 calories a year in the garden, according to a new study. Research commissioned by Argos found that the average green-fingered adult spends almost five more hours a week working out, compared to non-gerdeners. Gardening can have a great impact on fitness, wellbeing and even sleep, the study found. Some 78% of regular gardeners claim it reduces their stress levels and 80% report better nights in the land of nod.
Gardening expert David Domoney, who’s partnered with Argos to develop a Recommended Daily Allowance for gardening, of 30 minutes a day, says: “Most people enjoy working in their garden, because it gives them a mental boost. “Digging, tilling [breaking up the top layer of soil] and planting can be extremely therapeutic, and gives people a chance to think while working outside, which is enjoyable in its own right. But we were surprised to see just how much physical exertion it takes to do certain garden tasks, particularly things like pushing a lawnmower or digging. So, which jobs burn the most calories?
- Mowing the lawn - Pushing a mower up and down the lawn for 35 minutes can use up 200 calories.
- Weeding - up stubborn weeds for 35 minutes can burn 158 calories.
- Digging - is a great cardio workout and an excellent way to de-stress. You can burn up to 250 calories an hour when digging heavy soil (but don’t overdo it if you have a bad back).
- Raking - is vital to let your lawn and plants breathe – and it’ll work your upper body, and burns around 120 calories in 30 minutes.
written by Propertync Media
date : 05/17/2024 hour : 10:53 AM
