Exercises and Stretches for People who do Farm Work

Yoga For Farmers Hand-Out This one-page hand out from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Agribility provides images and instructions of stretches farmers and farm employees can use to prepare for the day ahead, pause and recharge, or relax at the end of the day. 

AgriSafe Yoga Hand-Out This one-pager from Agrisafe shows and describes eight postures that stretch and tone muscle groups important for farm work.

Farmer Daily Stretching Program This hand-out shows and describes a variety of stretching exercises that can help improve circulation, flexibility and range of movement for people who engage in daily farm work.

Ready to Farm This hand-out shows and describes common farm tasks, the muscle groups used to do those tasks, and exercises and poses that can improve strength and flexibility for those muscle groups.

Pilates to Prepare for Farming Work This handout shows some Pilates exercises that can help strengthen muscle groups commonly used in farm activites.

 

 


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