Weed-wacker and lawn Mower

i would say no problem

by new to pace.... - 2024-06-09 16:04:50

Although if you want to milk your time get someone else to do for you.  Just be careful not to overdo it.  Keep hydrated and stop when you want.  If you just swing your wacker back and forth easy.  I see no problems.  I would say if you do not have a push starter for your mower.  Use your other arm to pull the string.

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Listen to your body and don't push past your comfort level

by Gemita - 2024-06-09 18:55:50

Andie I always set out to pace myself in the garden, but end up doing far more than I planned but with all the rain this year, the garden hasn’t stopped growing.

I don’t recommend this, but I can remember I was using my long handled pruners and stretching upwards pruning fairly thick branches at 4 weeks and got away with it.  I actually forgot all about my pacemaker until I remembered and then I was worried I might have pulled a lead.   

When it came to grass cutting with my electric mower and doing some hedge trimming I did feel the vibration from both and had to take frequent breaks.  The hedge trimmer was too heavy for me as I held it up and it seemed to trigger some horrible rhythm disturbances, so I had to stop.  That would be my main concern for you.  Actually "reaching up" has always been uncomfortable for me.

Gardening is such good exercise though, so if you feel up to it, then why not.  Just start slowly and try not to do too much.  It is nice to have a wild garden sometimes!

Hope otherwise you are doing okay?  You sound so much better

Garden tools

by piglet22 - 2024-06-10 06:02:05

I've used a hefty Stihl strimmer for quite a few years and bought a shoulder strap to take most of the weight. Also easier to control.

Mowing I've reduced by changing outlook. Summer heat has made it impossible to keep a decent lawn.

The small amount I did was done with a very old Ransome Ajax push mower. Very satisfying.

Hedge cutting is with a mains powered trimmer. The annoying thing is that the hedges aren't mine and belong to thoughtless neighbours who only see their side.

The town is in such a poor state as the council does less. I cleared the road gutter/gully recently as the council had stopped doing it.

Soon it will be easier to mow the pavements and roads.

Thanks to All and....

by Andiek11 - 2024-06-10 12:16:00

Appreciate everyone's input.  Luckily I dodged the lawn mower issue becuase huby stepped in.  *lol*  As for weed-wacking, Still plenty to do so I may "experiment" with this in the next few days and see how it "feels".   

Honestly I'm not sure how it would feel if I'm doing too much.  Because I've deconditioned over the last 6 weeks or very limited upper body, even starting with light weights and chores results in muscle soreness.  So how does one tell the difference between "too much" versus "too be expected"?

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by new to pace.... - 2024-06-10 12:21:01

Start with a half an hour if sore wait a couple of days  keep up the half hour each time. until you built up your strenght.  Remember Rome was not built in a day.

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by Andiek11 - 2024-06-10 15:25:11

Thanks for the guidelines.  This will be VERY helpful for someone like me.  :)