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Agreed! Shoveling is THE best workout :) I got it about 90 minutes this week..it was GREAT
ALWYS-LKN-UP2/6/2011 1:49:00 PM
I'm with you on this one!! What a way to burn some calories while getting some fresh air!! This winter has given me more than enough opportunities to shovel!! :)
WANAKA2/6/2011 12:50:00 PM
I did this the other day. Someone asked if I had a snow blower. My answer is 'no, a shovel works well'. :)
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Shoveling show is the most timely example since I'm in the Midwest, but other house chores can also be used for great exercise - washing your car, mowing your lawn, sweeping, heavy housecleaning and more. I often do things the old-fashioned way, just to burn more calories. That's why TODAY, for the 4th time this year, I shoveled snow with a snow shovel while several of my neighbors were using snow blowers.