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Avid gardeners who want to stay fit will love GardenFitness.com.

"Quite simply, it is a site about turning lawn care and gardening into fun fitness activities instead of chores," according Kimberly Ridout, who created the garden fitness workout. "At Garden Fitness, you'll find a complete six-week fitness plan, gardening tips, a message board, equipment ideas and more...

"We're not saying that going to the gym is bad, or that you shouldn't jog around the block or walk on a treadmill. If that's what you enjoy, then by all means, keep doing it! But if you're the type of person who dreads going to the gym, or who can't seem to find enough time to work out, then adding fitness activities into your everyday routine will make you happier and healthier with no extra time spent. Even if you're already a fitness junkie, converting to a more active daily routine can only help.

"Little things make a difference!"

One of the most interesting links will take you to a site that's all about manual reel mowers with more links to YouTube videos about modern push mowers. Among the advantages of a modern push mower are:

1. They're light.
2. They're quiet.
3. They're environmentally friendly.
4. They're better for your grass. (Rotary mowers tear the grass. Reel mowers cut the grass like scissors, leaving a fine spray of cuttings as mulch for your yard.)
5. They're maintenance free.
6. They're as easy to push as much heavier motorized mowers.
7. They don't blow exhaust into your face while you're mowing.

AP Photo by Lalo R. Villar

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