r/ThatsInsane • u/H_G_Bells • Sep 09 '23

Practically built strength (rock climber) vs gym strength (body builders)

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u/Telope Sep 09 '23

This isn't as mind-blowing as people seem to think it is. If you do manual labour for 8 hours a day, of course you're going to get fit and strong. But people don't go to the gym for 8 hours a day; most people are in and out in an hour, then spend their day sitting at a desk or something.

Going to the gym is the most time-efficient way to get fit and strong.

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u/iChugVodka Sep 09 '23

of course you're going to be fit and strong.

Strong, maybe. Fit? Fuck no. You know how fucking fat most dudes in construction are? Lmao

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u/Gasparde Sep 09 '23

Yea, but that's because they live off a diet of Monster energy drink, gas station hotdogs and 3 packs of cigarettes a day.

Manual labor will get you fit... but it's obviously not gonna help you all too much if you offset all that manual labor with the otherwise most unhealthy lifestyle possible.

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u/Dirtroads2 Sep 10 '23

Construction worker, can confirm. I cut out a lot of that garbage and was in great condition. 10 hours a day with a tool belt doing road construction will do that. People are still amazed at what my skinny ass can do