Re-purpose, reuse, relocate sod, dirt and pond muck to other areas needing filled or leveled.  For short distances, I use a wheelbarrow or tarp and rope to transfer the materials and workout my legs. A trailer is used for long distant transfers. A shovel is used to fill the trailer, giving me a mid-section, arm and shoulder workout.  Use different size shovels to achieve various weights.  Drink lots of water and wear a belt to stay hydrated and protect your lower back from over-stress.

To strengthen the path crossing over the washed-out area, I’ll be adding sticks, branches, extra wood, and old tires to help hold the path together. Throwing tires like a disk and tossing branches and wood stretches the shoulders and builds muscle.

Getting up in the morning and jumping right into exercising isn’t always exciting.  Working out with kids makes it fun and beneficial for both.  It feels good inside when the kids ask to spend the night. Macky who is my youngest niece keeps me on my toes and physically fit. She loves to workout with me and help me with the exercises.  Thoughts are turned away from the task at hand and focused on the joys and smiles of the younger generation.  Kids are a joy and including them will bring many joys to your life.