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General Yard Work (Light Effort)
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General Yard Work (Light Effort)

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Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
120 KCAL
Level
beginner
Equipment
None
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General Yard Work (Light Effort)

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<ol class="exercise-step-list">

<li class="step-setup"><strong>1. Starting position:</strong> Maintain an upright, stable stance with slightly bent knees and relaxed shoulders. Hold light gardening tools with a relaxed grip.</li>

<li class="step-eccentric"><strong>2. Execution:</strong> Move with smooth, sweeping motions of your arms and torso. Alternate your lead side periodically to distribute muscular effort evenly.</li>

<li class="step-safety"><strong>3. Breathing and safety:</strong> Breathe rhythmically. Bend your knees rather than rounding your spine when lifting objects from the ground.</li>

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Physiological Impact

3%
Heart Rate Impact
2%
Muscle Load
2%
Fatigue Level
1%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
Cycling 300 kcal
Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 157.5 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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