Subscribe to our newsletter. Ask an Expert The Scoop on Safe Snow Shoveling Winter in the North can be both beautiful and deadly. Snow and ice make for dangerous conditions.
Some experts estimate that shoveling snow requires the same exertion as running nine miles an hour.
Of course there are options - like paying someone else to do it. Snow blowers help too, but even using those can be strenuous and exhausting. So, if you end up having to do it yourself, here are some things you need to know to make the chore easier and safer. If you have no known health problems , go ahead. Just be sure to read and use the tips below.