Mind Yourself Series: Why farmers need more than farm work to stay fit [Video]

This article explores these challenges and offers practical solutions for integrating proper exercise and rehabilitation into your daily routine.

While farming involves a variety of physical activities – lifting, bending, walking, and operating machinery, many of these activities do not necessarily provide the balanced exercise needed for overall health.

As with any physical activity, carrying out these farming tasks requires you have the sufficient strength to manage them correctly and to undertake them on an ongoing basis.

In addition, many farming activities can lead to repetitive strain injuries, and a lack of structured exercise can lead to muscle imbalances and other health issues.