Gardening in the dirt can help improve hand strength
Gardening in the dirt can help improve your hand strength. Credit: Shutterstock

22. Increase your hand strength

In our everyday life, you might not think having an enduring power makes a difference. However, it does help our body strength and our ability to do more than open a bottle of mayo. Your grip is a measure of your muscle power as well as your general fitness, according to the Journal of Strength and Condition Research. If you are sure, you will be less likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

Gardening in the dirt can help improve hand strength
It’s okay to get your hands dirty sometimes. Credit: Shutterstock

Gardening will give you more grip, which is a sign that you will be healthier in general. If you've recently injured your hand or finger and need some form of physical therapy, gardening can also help improve your grip. Of course, it is not entirely necessary to dirty hands. Garden gloves are also suitable.

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