Garden Moves for over 55s: your gardening warm-up routine

Our exercise instructors Wendy and Lesley take you through some easy warm up exercises before you start gardening to mobilise ...

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🏋️‍♂️ It's important to warm up before working in the garden to avoid injuries and prepare your body.

💃 Start with shoulder rolls and open up your chest to get the blood flowing.

🌼 Moving your neck and saying "yes" and "no" helps to loosen up the neck muscles.

💃 Twisting your upper body and rotating your waist helps to warm up and engage your core muscles.

👐 Pick up an imaginary object and take it over your shoulder to engage your arms and shoulders.

🏋️‍♀️ Perform knee bends to warm up your legs, as garden work may require squatting.

🌳 Enjoy being outside in the garden, but remember to take breaks and breathe to stay energized.

Timestamped Summary

00:03 Wendy and Lee introduce themselves and explain that they will be demonstrating warm-up exercises for gardening.

00:30 Wendy demonstrates shoulder rolls to warm up the shoulders and open up the chest.

01:01 Wendy demonstrates making circles with the elbows to warm up the shoulders further.

01:44 Wendy and Lee demonstrate neck exercises, including saying "yes" and "no" with the head.

02:08 Wendy and Lee demonstrate waist rotations to warm up the core and waist.

02:41 Wendy and Lee demonstrate reaching movements to warm up the shoulders and chest.

03:32 Wendy and Lee demonstrate raising and lowering the shoulders to release tension.

04:07 Wendy encourages deeper knee bends to warm up the legs.

04:27 Wendy and Lee finish the warm-up exercises with shoulder rolls and shaking out the legs and hands. They encourage viewers to breathe and shake out their bodies before going to the garden.

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Q&A

What are some warm-up exercises before gardening?

Some warm-up exercises before gardening include shoulder rolls, neck stretches, waist twists, and knee bends.

Why is it important to warm up before gardening?

It is important to warm up before gardening to prevent injuries, increase flexibility, and improve blood circulation.

How do I perform shoulder rolls?

To perform shoulder rolls, relax your shoulders down and back, and roll them in a circular motion, opening up your chest.

What is a good warm-up exercise for the neck?

A good warm-up exercise for the neck is to cross your arms and slowly nod your head down and up, saying "yes" as you do so.

How can I warm up my waist before gardening?

You can warm up your waist before gardening by standing tall and twisting your upper body from side to side, keeping your knees soft.

Should I do knee bends to warm up before gardening?

Yes, knee bends are a good warm-up exercise before gardening as they help to warm up the leg muscles and increase flexibility.

What should I do after warming up?

After warming up, you can shake out your legs and hands, take a deep breath, and then grab your gardening tools and start working in the garden.