You won't find this kind of training circuit at your local gym or club.
Prevention is the best medicine when it comes to avoiding muscle soreness.
If you feel yourself gritting your teeth or holding your breath, the object you're lifting is too heavy. Gardeners from all walks of life play in the dirt for sheer enjoyment. Gardening provides a terrific benefit package, burning an average of 300 calories per hour and challenging the body with resistance training for muscular development and endurance. You won't find this kind of training circuit at your local club or gym. Turning the compost pile, pulling weeds by hand, hauling the hose around the yard, raking, and hoeing will effectively train the muscles of your upper body.