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Anne Asher

By Anne Asher, About.com Guide since 2005

    Back Safe Gardening

    With the cost of living on the rise, many people are turning to their gardens, not only for solace, but also to take the edge off their bills. Don't let back pain get in your way! This 4 week E-Course will take you through the best way to perform common gardening chores with ease, grace and a pain-free spine.

    During the course we will also build a short yoga style routine to help prepare your muscles to do their best work. You will learn about they type of exercise programs best suited for back problems, and how to get the most out of your workouts. And, I will also share some secrets I learned from a Master Gardener on playing it smart to avoid the need to weed. Finally, you will receive basic education on anatomy and injury prevention/care relevant to gardening and lawn work.

    This course is packed with information and only takes 4 weeks to complete, so don't miss a single lesson!

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