Gardening Warm-up - Fit To Garden; Stacy Walters with Carl Edwards

Gardening Warm-up Stacy Walters' Fit to Garden program is designed to help gardeners prepare their body to safely perform the ...

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🌼 Gardening, like any other strenuous activity, requires a dynamic warmup to prepare the body for physical activity.

🚶‍♀️ The proper gardening warm-up begins with five to ten minutes of light to moderate aerobic activity, such as marching in place or taking a brisk walk.

💪 Stretching is important to combat next-day soreness and prevent injury. Focus on stretching the low back, hamstrings, and shoulder muscles.

🧘‍♀️ Maintain good posture during stretches, with shoulders back and chin slightly pulled in.

💦 Stay hydrated while gardening by drinking plenty of water.

⏳ Start with light gardening tasks and gradually progress to more intense tasks.

📚 For more information and exercises, download Scotts' gardening warm-up practical guide from the Scotts Miracle Gro website.

Timestamped Summary

00:27 Gardening requires a dynamic warm-up to prepare the muscles for stretching

01:14 Important to stretch the low back, hamstrings, and shoulder muscles

02:05 Remember, a good stretch will result in gentle discomfort

02:48 Good posture and body awareness will keep bones and joints in alignment

03:02 Start with light gardening tasks and gradually progress to more intense tasks

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Q&A

What are the benefits of a gardening warm-up?

The benefits of a gardening warm-up include enhanced blood flow to the muscles, increased range of motion, and a reduced risk of injury and next day soreness.

How long should a gardening warm-up be?

A quality gardening warm-up should begin with five to ten minutes of light to moderate aerobic activity to gradually increase heart rate and body temperature.

What stretches should be done during a gardening warm-up?

It is important to stretch the low back, hamstrings, and shoulder muscles during a gardening warm-up.

How do you stretch the low back?

To stretch the low back, sit in a chair and grab underneath one knee, pulling it towards your chest. Switch sides after 20 seconds and then pull both knees towards your chest for an additional 20 seconds.

How do you stretch the hamstrings?

To stretch the hamstrings, place one foot on the ground in front of your chair and straighten the opposite leg with your heel on the floor. Lean forward while keeping your back and legs straight. Switch legs after 20 seconds.