Get Fit with Some Spring Gardening
Spring gardening isn’t just great for your outdoor spaces — it’s a gentle, low‑impact way to move your body and feel energised. With the right approach, you can freshen beds, tidy borders, and get your steps in without straining.
Why Gardening Is a Great Workout
- Engages major muscle groups with natural, functional movements
- Boosts cardiovascular health through steady, light activity
- Reduces stress and supports better sleep with time outdoors
- Delivers visible results at home — instant motivation!
Warm Up (2-3 Minutes)
Take a short walk around the garden and do light shoulder rolls and hamstring stretches. Focus on posture and breathing before you start lifting or bending.
5 Ways to Get Moving While You Tidy
1) Rake & Sweep with Good Form
Alternate lead hand every few minutes; keep a neutral spine and use your legs to shift weight. This protects your lower back and evens out the effort.
2) Weed in Short Intervals
Work in 10-15 minute bursts. Use a kneeler pad, keep one knee up, and avoid rounding through the back. Stand, stretch, and hydrate between sets.
3) Carry Smart, Not Heavy
Split loads into smaller trips for compost, soil, and tools. Hug items close to your body and step through the movement instead of twisting.
4) Squat, Don’t Hinge
For planters and pots, bend at the hips and knees with heels grounded. If it’s awkward or heavy, team‑lift or use a trolley.
5) Make Windows and Doors Shine
Finish with a visible win: clean exterior glass and frames. Use the two‑cloth method — one damp for clean, one dry for final buff — for a streak‑free finish.
Recovery & Next‑Day Care
- Re‑hydrate and stretch calves, quads, and forearms for 3-5 minutes
- Launder microfibre cloths and gloves; empty and rinse buckets
- Tidy tools and coil hoses to prevent trip hazards
When to Call the Pros
- High or awkward windows and glass
- Heavy lifting, deep patio cleans, or large post‑winter resets
- Carpet/upholstery or hard‑floor restoration after indoor spring cleaning
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