Yard workout: intro

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Updated November 2, 2012

Yard workout
Digging in the dirt beats sweating in the gym any day

By Diane Hart
First published in Chatelaine's May 2003 issue.
© Diane Hart

You can cultivate a lot more than flowers and vegetables in your garden. With a little effort, you can become as strong and lean as you would by lifting weights or taking an aerobics class. You'll also reap some terrific health benefits: a reduced risk of heart disease, depression and diabetes. Gardening can help you sleep better, keep your weight down and lift your spirits. Here's how to step outdoors into your garden gym:

Basic stretch
Lift a wheelbarrow
Dig with a trowel
Mow the lawn
Prune a tree
Trim your hedges
Tips for working in your garden


		Intro
		Basic stretch
		Lift a wheelbarrow
		Dig with a trowel
		Mow the lawn
		Prune a tree
		Trim your hedges
		Tips for working in your garden


		Grow your own herbs
		Pot luck


		Your complete gardening guide
		More workouts in Sweat Central


		Swap gardening tips in our Home + garden forum


		Garden guru Yvonne Cunnington: April 14 to 18

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