Friday, March 13, 2009

Healthy Snow Shoveling

By Douglas Cordell

The cold season is a time for warmth and comfort, but it serves as a reminder of our mortality. The holidays cause a number of casualties; from an increased rate of crime due to salary increases, to accidents caused by inclement weather. Heart attacks are amongst the leading causes of deaths, a considerable number which occurs when people shovel snow from their driveways and pathways.

Before you buy that snow shovel, take the time to consider the dangers involved. Why do these people suffer an attack while shoveling snow? A lot of it stems from the amount of energy that is all used up at the same time. You bend over to position the shovel properly, you use arm strength to lift off the snow, and you walk around so that you are able to toss the snow aside. What's more, you wouldn't notice these things immediately, so you may be exerting a lot more energy than what your heart is used to these days.

Fortunately, these problems are now being worked on, and innovations are being made upon the basic design of the snow shovel. A newer option to shoveling snow is now available, and it is much safer when compared to regular snow shovels, or even to large, bulky tractor plows. I now introduce you to what we like to call the wovel.

The wovel is comprised of an ultra-light snow shovel with a handle three to four feet in length. Compared to the regular snow shovel, it is much easier to use, and lighter too. Due to it being light, you are able to scoop up more snow at one time and are able to finish clearing snow drifts at a quicker pace. You have more time to do important tasks.

Attached to the area where the blade meets the handle, you will see a flexible cord, about thirty inches long. With this contraption, you are able to hold the cord so that you maintain an upright position. That way, your back is not strained while you're shoveling. You will be able to breathe easier, and you can continue living a healthy life.

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