

Gardening Is Physical: Warm Up Like An Athlete To Be Back Pain-Free
When you think about warming up before exercise, activities such as running, cycling or playing tennis probably come to mind. But what about gardening? Most of us wouldn't dream of heading out for a five-mile run without preparing our bodies first. My hubby would agree now after a few injuries in his past! Yet every summer, countless gardeners spend hours digging, lifting, weeding, pruning and carrying heavy loads with little or no preparation at all. It's no wonder that bac


Age Well: Build Movement Habits That Make You Fitter Than You Were 20 Years Ago
This is a topic close to my heart. Whether you're an ex-professional athlete, a nurse, a builder, office worker, artist, gardener or a recreational cyclist you're going to age and it would be nice to do it well. This may mean pain-free to you, with minimal surgical intervention and loving your hobbies and sport. I was 35 when I experienced back pain for the first time. Pain prevention is worth considering at any age. I have many fit 60-80 year olds in my classes who enjoy wal






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