So what activity can provide strength and cardio training, increase flexibility, relieve stress and provide nutritious food? You guessed it! Gardening!
Gardening done 4 to 5 days a week can provide a sufficient amount of physical activity to lower your risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. It also provides strength training important in the prevention of osteoporosis.
As an added bonus, studies have shown that gardening helps people recover more quickly from everyday stresses and mental fatique. For many, the garden is their escape from family and job responsibilities.
So go ahead, get out those seed catalogs, and start planning your garden!
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