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Ergonomic Garden Tools and Tips

by Farmers' Almanac Staff | Thursday, July 7th, 2005 | From: Farmers' Almanac Blog

Ergonomic Garden Tools and Tips

Ergonomics = choosing the tools that fit you and the job. The most important thing is to pay attention to what your body tells you — if it hurts, don’t do it. Experiment with different positions and tools. Muscles will typically fatigue in less than a half hour of repetitive activity. Work slowly and steadily, taking breaks and switching tasks often. A rest of as little as five minutes can start to relieve swelling joints.

1 comment

1 Luanne { 01.29.10 at 6:16 am }

Because I love gardening and grow/preserve all our vegetables for year round consumption, arm strength and health is important. I was amazed at the difference in the increased stamina of my arms when I switched to ergonomically correct tools.