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June 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day. To turn your gardening chores into an aerobic workout follow the tips provided by Jeffrey Restuccio, a nationally recognized author and speaker on gardening and exercise.

Using the suggested techniques will help reduce back strain and muscle soreness so often associated with gardening. As with any exercise, warm up and stretch before beginning, then stretch again and cool down when finished.

Adapt your routine to fit your individual abilities and needs, choosing among Restuccio's six suggestions for varying your motions.

Think of your workout as the ultimate cross-training program with a basket of fresh strawberries or salad greens as the reward for a workout well-done.

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