Eliminate the Pain of Raking Leaves

Warm up. Start slow. Pace yourself.

It may not seem like a workout but, according to CPSC, you can burn nearly 300 calories during an hour of raking! Consider doing some form of light exercise for about ten minutes to warm up your muscles before raking. Start slowly and pace yourself. Raking is an aerobic activity, so remember: it’s not a sprint. If you don’t finish today, you can always finish up tomorrow.

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August 14, 2015

Last Updated:
August 18, 2015