Doctor Jimmy Mohamed Says This Outdoor Activity is as Effective as a Gym Hour for Slimming Down!

No need for fancy athletic shoes or an expensive gym membership. To build muscle, burn calories, clear your mind, and improve your sleep, this summer activity does it all. A surprising addition to wellness routines, it checks all the boxes for a solid health regimen. Dr. Jimmy Mohamed confirmed this on RTL Morning, and his insights are based on solid data, which might just bring exercise skeptics around.

In his broadcast, Dr. Mohamed explains that this activity engages the entire body. It’s not just about moving your arms or legs, but also what he calls “postural muscles,” the kind you work in pilates or planking exercises, except here, you’re not lying down on a mat. “It’s a complete physical activity,” the doctor emphasizes. He elaborates: “you’ll squat, dig, prune, carry, plant”—and that’s the beauty of it. It’s diverse, functional, natural.

He states, “An hour of this activity burns as many calories as an hour in the gym.” But the benefits don’t stop at the muscles. What surprised many listeners is this activity’s impact on mental health. “Just thirty minutes can reduce cortisol levels,” explains Dr. Mohamed. Cortisol is the stress hormone, which spikes when we’re stressed, tired, or irritated. Moreover, this activity is rarely performed under duress. It’s chosen freely, paced individually, sometimes with family or neighbors. Clearly, it’s time to start gardening if you’re looking to slim down.

Digging flower beds, planting hedges, weeding, pruning… This is the complete and accessible exercise Dr. Jimmy Mohamed talks about on RTL. An activity often underestimated, though its effects on both body and mind are profound. Get started!