Time to Shovel Again! 4 Tips to Protect Your Spine and Joints

February 26, 2015

Keep your arms close to your body and use your core for strength and stability.
Make small scoops, especially with heavy, wet snow.
Avoid throwing snow great distances. Instead, push the snow.
Pace yourself. Shoveling is cardio and strength training rolled into one.

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