Have you ever considered gardening to be a form of exercise?
This week I was pleasantly surprised to read that 3 hours gardening is the equivalent of 1 hour in the gym!
Gardening is indeed a fantastic form of exercise, offering a fabulous blend of both physical and mental health benefits.
I often find that as a busy working mum I don’t have the hours to spend in the garden, but find that even half an hour doing a bit of weeding or planting is totally rewarding and often helps me to feel rejuvenated and re-centered.
It is a go-to stress reliever, promoting relaxation and improving mood, with the added benefit of engaging all the major muscle groups as well as building strength, improving flexibility, balance and range of motion!
So, whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, tending to your garden is a fantastic way to stay fit and centered.
If you don’t have your own garden, there are plenty of community gardening projects and volunteering opportunities around that you could get involved with, highlighted by Rebecca in her recent blog.
