Burn Calories Gardening - By: carolyn

Gardening is a great way to lose weight as the exercise allows you burn off those calories. You might not think a bit of pottering around the garden is as good as going to the gym or exercise class, well think again. Gardening burns on average 272 calories an hour, which is equivalent to eating a snickers bar.

If you look after your garden properly there will be plenty of things to do all year round if you want. There is cleaning of patios or drive ways. This is best done with a jet wash as it easily removes all algae or moss cleaning it back to its original colour. It can take time but it's very rewarding as you see the deck or pavestones cleaning up and looking like new again. Wearing waterproofs is advisable as if you're anything like me you will get soaked. Tying plastic carrier bags around you shoes and ankles is a good tip.

Weeding will also burn calories. You can do this sitting down but you make it more of a work out by using an old bucket or basin to fill with weeds, then once filled with weeds, walk fill the walk to the recycle bin to empty it and so on. Obviously you could have recycle bin next to you all the time but if you want to burn more, do more.

If you have a lawn then mowing it will need to be done regularly and this will get you moving. Mowing a lawn can be hard work but like anything you can't have a nice lawn without a bit of hard work. If you don't have the time and can afford a lawn care company it would be well worth your while having regular lawn care experts keeping it in pristine condition.

So why not take a pride in your garden and before long you will have the figure of someone who does go to the gym regularly without it costing you a penny. Also the added bonus is you end up with a great garden too, perfect for showing off that figure and sunbathing in the summer.

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