Pull by straightening your legs. Always face the object and keep your back straight. If you have arthritis in your hands, use garden tools with enlarged handles. Long handles on garden tools ease the strain on an arthritic back. You can't beat a good game of golf for low-impact exercise and plenty of fresh air.
Golf is an excellent sport for keeping physically fit and mentally alert.
Getting in Shape Start exercising a few weeks in advance, about the same time of day you'll be playing golf. Walk 20 to 30 minutes a day, 3-4 times a week. Take a club and begin practicing your grip. Practice your back swing, keeping the club at waist level, and slowly increase to a full swing. Start with one of the shorter clubs, working up to longer, heavier irons.