Since when does pushing dirt around count as legitimate exercise?

Question

Since when does pushing dirt around count as legitimate exercise?

Answer 1

Oh come on.  If I can't get credit for weeding and watering my little container garden, then I'm not getting any exercise at all.  Lay off, will ya?

Answer 2

It's how God created man.

Are you questioning God?!?

Answer 3

Cats aren't even real pets!

Answer 4

When did it stop counting as exercise.  Is your definition of exercise the things you can do at a health club?  I don't understand people.  We pay someone to cut our grass, do our garden work our housework.  We buy self propelled vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers.  We do everything in our power to not work our bodies, and then we spend more money to join health clubs, or buy stationare bikes or treadmills.  Why don't we just enjoy our exercise by gardening (ie pushing dirt around), caring for our yards and homes and try riding a bicycle to work or on errands which also has the advantage of saving gas.  Pushing dirt is a legitimate form of exercise that can result in a more beautiful yard, or home grown foods.

Answer 5

Moving around is exercise.

I have been a chef for 15+ years.  I can safely tell you that cooking can give you a very good workout. I am certain that a few landscapers would argue that "Pushing some dirt around" is also good exercise.

If you are moving, you are exercising.

I'm a solid muscular guy, but I hate all sports and traditional "exercise".