Prairie Fare: The great mowing workout — Why I’m ditching the riding mower

Physical activity like mowing the lawn can reduce the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes. (Pixabay photo)

Physical activity like mowing the lawn can reduce the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes. (Pixabay photo)

Pushing around a mower helps get your steps in, but do we really need 10,000?I perused the garage looking for my heavy-duty clippers. I wasn’t exactly thrilled with my situation, but I had no one to blame but myself. I was mowing with a battery-operated push mower, and the area beneath the pine trees needed attention. Unfortunately, I managed to wedge the mower’s shi...

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