Residents of the Nizhny Novgorod region were told about ways to lose weight at the dacha.

      "Country fitness" sounds like a joke, but in reality, working in the garden is a full-fledged physical workout. The number of calories burned during regular gardening tasks is quite comparable to a gym workout. The editor-in-chief of IA "Statsionar-Press," Alexey Nikонов, shared some life hacks for gardeners on his Telegram channel. Here’s how much energy is spent in an hour:

      Weeding beds — 250–400 kcal. It effectively engages core muscles and develops endurance.

      Chopping and carrying firewood — 350–450 kcal. Almost like interval training: the back, shoulders, abs, and legs are all working.

      Tilling the soil — 330–400 kcal. Involves arms, legs, and back muscles.

      Planting seedlings — 120–200 kcal. The load is less, but it requires patience and attention.

      To ensure that gardening work is beneficial and does not lead to back problems, follow these simple rules:

      Before working, do 5 minutes of light joint warm-up. When lifting heavy objects, squat with a straight back and transfer the load to your legs, not your lower back. Earlier, the site pravda-nn.ru reported how the "country mode" kills a car.

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