I'm outside working in the yard and flower beds, but I alwaysthought it was because I thoroughly enjoy gardening and it'stherapeutic to me.
Gardening is also a good form of exercise.
Iread an article recently detailing the number of calories burnedand the muscle groups used doing various yard and gardeningactivities. As with most exercise programs, the activity must bemaintained for a period of at least 30 minutes to be beneficial. Fitness terms such as endurance, resistance, flexibility, andstrength are applicable to gardening activities. Digging and spading in the garden gives a moderate to heavyintensity workout. It involves muscles in the upper body, back,and legs.