There are many ways to make shoveling less difficult throughout these long winter months…
- Take the time to do a few minutes of warm-up activity like walking to increase your heart rate and prepare you for the activity.
- Wear appropriate clothing and keep hydrated to replace fluids due to perspiration.
- Stop if you experience sudden shortness of breath, discomfort in the chest, lightheadedness, nausea, dizziness, or severe headache and seek medical attention.
- When shoveling always try to plan ahead, and if you need help, simply ask for help from family, friends or neighbours.
- Don’t shovel or do any other vigorous activity directly after eating a meal.
- Always bend at the knees to avoid back injury.
