Put some kick into your fall clean up with this double-duty approach to raking.

Stand with rake extended in front of body. (See top photo.)

While raking leaves in toward you, kick your right leg slowly behind you. (See bottom photo.)

This is a slow and controlled movement designed to tone your legs.  Keep the standing knee slightly bent and your core engaged throughout this movement.  Alternate legs as you continue to rake in your leaves. Do at least 2 sets of 12 on each side.

Variation: Kick it up a notch to turn this exercise into a cardio boost!  Instead of raising your legs slowly, kick back quickly alternating legs as you briskly rake your yard clean.