To add a few pointers: ~ Keep your chin pointed down a bit, toward your collarbones, rather than lifting toward the sky ( which puts more strain on on your neck). ~ DO NOT TWIST and TOSS the snow!! As much as possible, stay facing front- one can achieve this by stepping on one foot and then the other to change the facing of your body (sorry, this is very hard to write). ~ Alternate movements: Do not repeat the same movements over and over. Alternate which arm is higher

I just came in from shovelling.....it was like lifting mammoth sized soggy shredded wheats..... Some shovelling tips for this type of snow: All the previous shovelling tips still apply ( see Blog posts , January 4, 2018) In addition, I suggest a stance I have not yet mentioned: Stand directly facing the snow you want to move. Turn the inner part of your shovel scoop to face you, and place the shovel edge straight down into the snow, about an inch or two from the edge of t

This is a re-post from a few years ago. Jan 6, 2024 This is a re-post from a few years ago. During a snowfall predicted to be more than 5 inches, consider going out mid-snowfall and doing one round of shoveling. Feel free to contact me should you want a personalized shoveling lesson. February 7, 2014SHOVELING TIPSNew England in the winter…….Here are some helpful hints for shoveling:For a deep or heavy snowfall, it is better to shovel in layers: Shovel only the top few inches