Not used to exercise? Watch how you shovel snow.

Not Used To Exercise? Watch How You Shovel Snow.

You really do want to be careful if you have snow that needs removed but you are not an active person.

Researchers have reported an increase in fatal heart attacks among snow shovelers after heavy snowfalls,
Like weight lifting, which also requires you to exert a lot of energy without much movement, "snow shoveling may cause a quick increase in heart rate and blood pressure," says Garden-Robinson.

One study found that after only two minutes of shoveling, the heart rates of physically inactive men rose higher than those normally recommended during aerobic exercise.

It may be worth it to pay someone to do your shoveling for you, if you are not an active person. Even if you are, make sure to rest every few minutes.

Learn how to stretch/exercise *before* shoveling and pace yourself by going to an article on ARP

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