Garden Your Way To Health And Fitness: Exercise Plans, Injury Prevention, Ergonomic Designs

Leading garden designer Bunny Guinness joins forces with physiotherapist Jacqueline Knox in this unprecedented guide to healthy gardening. Learn how to... Achieve better strength, balance, and flexibility in preparation for gardening's rigors Practice aerobic and toning workouts in your own 'outdoor gym, ' complete with benches, beams, balls, and other props Use plants and hard landscaping to fashion space for working out and winding down Look after your back, shoulders, hands, elbows, wrists, knees, and other 'trouble spots' Choose the best lawn mower and most useful ergonomic hand tools Combat irritants such as weeds, pests, and diseases Cultivate a wildflower meadow, a wildlife garden, and other low-maintenance spaces Grow healthy, easy-care fruits and vegetables

Garden designer Bunny Guinness joins forces with physiotherapist Jacqueline Knox in this one-stop guide to all-around garden health. Step-by-step sequences based on the Pilates method illustrate the safe way to push wheelbarrows, lift heavy pots, pick low-lying fruit, and much more in a way that boosts fitness while avoiding stress and strains.

The authors also detail a wealth of tactics for achieving beautiful gardens that require a range of exertion levels. They describe planting designs that are best for time-pressed gardeners, how to use daily garden maintenance regimes to stay active, and how to design an outdoor gym. Illustrated sequences guide gardeners through physical exercises to suit their fitness levels.

Looking after oneself is also key to good garden health. To this end, a comprehensive guide to growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs, a rundown of the best gardening clothes and ergonomic tools, tips for preventing and treating common ailments, and guidelines for winding down the healthy way complete the indispensable resource.