Yard workout?

fatkat555 · 04-09-22, 09:07 PM

Does anyone else count yard work as their workout for the day? I know it’s not up there with Shovel Max, but I cut some small trees down today and I’m calling it a day (probably eaten up with poison ivy, too).

SEV · 04-09-22, 10:55 PM

I do when I'm going to be at it for a few hours. I worked in the yard for about three hours on Wednesday, so I skipped a workout that morning in order to have the energy I needed.

Did you use a chain saw or hand saw to cut the trees? Either way, it's a big job!

Susan

yogapam · 04-09-22, 10:57 PM

Yep, it’s functional fitness!

Izzy · 04-10-22, 07:56 AM

Yes, and I agree with Pam. Some days I am out there up to 5 hours; especially in the spring and fall with leaves etc. On days like that if I feel exhausted I will add yoga or stretching at the end of the day.

star117 · 04-10-22, 08:31 AM

Absolutely!

Gams · 04-10-22, 09:10 AM

I don’t because my goal is to do a DVD workout every day regardless. While I know that I get exercise walking the dogs and shoveling snow and raking leaves, I consider it just a part of my daily life. I do know that shoveling snow and raking leaves are tougher than my regular workouts, especially raking leaves. The only time I might skip a DVD workout is when I mow the cemetery. That takes 8 hours and wears me out.

fatkat555 · 04-10-22, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SEV

Did you use a chain saw or hand saw to cut the trees? Either way, it's a big job!

Susan

I purchased a hand saw to cut them. Otherwise, I’d still be out there.

I have more work to do today! I like the idea of doing a shorts stretch or gentle yoga afterwards…

Gams - you are amazing! 8 hours would wipe me out, too!

Jane P. · 04-10-22, 10:10 AM

Whenever I have a big physical chore to do, I fit it into whatever rotation I'm doing. Exercise is a lot more fun but sometimes things just have to be done.

annette · 04-10-22, 10:59 AM

I do. A lot of gardening requires squatting, up and down off ground, digging... I consider it a total body workout.

Izzy · 04-10-22, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gams

I don’t because my goal is to do a DVD workout every day regardless. While I know that I get exercise walking the dogs and shoveling snow and raking leaves, I consider it just a part of my daily life. I do know that shoveling snow and raking leaves are tougher than my regular workouts, especially raking leaves. The only time I might skip a DVD workout is when I mow the cemetery. That takes 8 hours and wears me out.

I can see this logic. Where as I don’t do DVDS everyday I do a workout everyday. I guess I would say after hours of yard work and I am pooped I will do yoga or stretching. But if I have energy I will walk or ride my bike. I guess it is more that if I do hours of yard work I don’t beat myself up if I don’t do a regular workout on top of it.

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04-09-22, 09:07 PM
fatkat555 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans metro area	Yard workout? Does anyone else count yard work as their workout for the day? I know it’s not up there with Shovel Max, but I cut some small trees down today and I’m calling it a day (probably eaten up with poison ivy, too). __________________ Fatkat You have to make a mess, sometimes, to clean it up. DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

04-09-22, 10:55 PM
SEV Join Date: Sep 2009	I do when I'm going to be at it for a few hours. I worked in the yard for about three hours on Wednesday, so I skipped a workout that morning in order to have the energy I needed. Did you use a chain saw or hand saw to cut the trees? Either way, it's a big job! Susan

04-09-22, 10:57 PM
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04-10-22, 07:56 AM
Izzy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt	Yes, and I agree with Pam. Some days I am out there up to 5 hours; especially in the spring and fall with leaves etc. On days like that if I feel exhausted I will add yoga or stretching at the end of the day. __________________ Mary

04-10-22, 08:31 AM
star117 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Virginia	Absolutely!

04-10-22, 09:10 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I don’t because my goal is to do a DVD workout every day regardless. While I know that I get exercise walking the dogs and shoveling snow and raking leaves, I consider it just a part of my daily life. I do know that shoveling snow and raking leaves are tougher than my regular workouts, especially raking leaves. The only time I might skip a DVD workout is when I mow the cemetery. That takes 8 hours and wears me out.

04-10-22, 10:10 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	Whenever I have a big physical chore to do, I fit it into whatever rotation I'm doing. Exercise is a lot more fun but sometimes things just have to be done. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

04-10-22, 10:59 AM
annette VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ohio	I do. A lot of gardening requires squatting, up and down off ground, digging... I consider it a total body workout.