No, I am not going to tell you to watch for cars when clearing the end of the driveway of snow. Heart attach is the biggest killer from snow fall. Most of us are not in the shape we should be and try to do to much. we also do it wrong!
Many weight lifters know and other workout coaches know that lifting any heavy weight, you need to control your breath.
When shoveling snow, you normaly bend over a bit, take a deap breath, and then LIFT! WRONG! This puts undo pressure on the circulatory system, your heart for one.
The proper way is to put your shovel in the snow, and exhale as you are lifting. This takes the pressure off of heart and decreases the strain on your system. NOW, this may take a bit of practice, as it did for me, but, it is well worth the learning curve. I find that I am not as tired after shoveling using this breathng pattern. This is the suggestion of the medical community.
My friends in the south, this also applys to you for any and all other lifting. lifting and holding ones breath is very hard on the body. So, think before you lift and be here to Blog and Comment TOMORROW!!
Have a Happy and Safe New Year!
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