Get Out And Do Some Gardening, It’s Good For The Body and Soul
- Fri Apr 11, 2008
- By Jeff T
- Filed under: Home and Garden
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Image via WikipediaHow many of you can find the time to exercise, garden, clean the house, take care of kids, pets, work and sleep? What if I could tell you that the Springtime air and being outdoors can actually exercise your body and calm your mind? That’s right, as you are prepping your garden and yard this Spring here are a few ways to get a little added exercise since most of us have been “hibernating” all winter.
As you tend to the leftover autumn leaves and picking up fallen twigs and whatever else landed in your yard, all of the bending, kneeling, stretching and lifting is good for the body. These low impact tasks help to get your muscles, bones and joints limber. Also the added benefit of being in your yard doing these tasks gives your mind the time to relax and wander. In an article I read, scientists are now saying that even 20 minutes of gardening a week is good for you.
Just 20 minutes of housework or gardening a week can act as anti depressants according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. (see article)
So now that the exercise bike you got as part of your New Years resolution is more or less a clothes rack, step outside, breathe the fresh spring air and pick up your rake and start moving. Just have a good time while doing your yard work and it will bring a sense of calm to your mind and a lot of beauty to your lawn and garden.
