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wisher 05-13-2008 01:22 PM

Mowing The Lawn....
 
....is it exercise?

I spent 2 hours mowing my lawn (and didn't even get it finished!) with a small push mower. It's the kind that isn't self propelled so I did actually have to push, I felt tired when I was done, and I may have broken just the tiniest sweat when going up and down some odd little humps and hills. Does that count as a workout today? Pretty please? :^:

Kofarq 05-13-2008 03:23 PM

Yes, it does, and good for you, beautifying the yard and exercising at the same time. You get double points for that. It's a great workout for your upper arms and your back, not to mention all the walking.

jamsk8r 05-13-2008 03:28 PM

Having recently experienced 3 hours with the push mower at my sister's house, I'd say it's exercise! I mean, you walked for 2 hours, right?

mandalinn82 05-13-2008 03:39 PM

At the very least it counts as 2 hours of walking, with a good amount of upper body work as well.

According to caloriesperhour.com, for your ticker weight:

Lawn Care - mowing, pushing hand mower
1,078 calories in 2 hr


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