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Environmental Exercise
Gardening compares favourably to jogging and swimming
Gardening is now on par with traditional exercise as
a health-promoting activity. It has become highly
regarded for its physical, mental and spiritual benefits
— and indeed, a study conducted by the University of
Arkansas found gardening to be more effective than jogging,
swimming, and walking for protection against osteoporosis.
Tasks such as digging, composting, raking and planting
deliver an excellent workout for people of all ages, according
to information posted on the Ontario Ministry of Health
Promotion’s website, HealthyOntario.com. These tasks
require the same energy as aerobic activities while they
strengthen limbs and muscles and promote flexibility. It
would appear,however,that gardening has a health component
all its own.
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Fitness specialists point to the untold benefits to be
had for spending time outdoors, for getting our hands dirty
to make things grow, for seeing the rewards of our work,
and for literally stopping to smell the roses as we go.
Gardening is known to deliver a steady and significant psychological
boost.
It is not necessary, therefore, to feel you must do heartpumping
aerobic activity to maintain healthy physical fitness.
Canadian and American research shows that just 30
minutes a day of moderate exercise, such as gardening, will
help you control your weight and reduce the risk of developing,
or dying from, such chronic conditions as heart disease,
diabetes, high blood pressure and colon cancer.
Source: News Canada
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