Gym training

[Rentachimp]

Why is that????

 

Why smoke or why rollups?

 

Personally, I used to smoke when I was on the trees because it took the edge off the aches and pains and sharpened my senses; bit like a very slow splash of water in your face. Plus smoking helps me stay awake.

 

I also used to smoke because it gave you 5 minutes to stop working without the boss busting your ass.

 

I also smoked rollups when on the trees, but haven't since. Perhaps it's all part of the nature vibe and the tobacco is meant to be better for you.

Looking back, it's mainly the poverty, I think, as rollups are way cheaper and if you can get duty-free, then they're half the price!

[Paul Barton]

I found when I started tree work I lost weight and am definitely in better shape. I run to get a cardio workout though as work doesn't give you that kind of fitness...well, unless you are dragging brash up and down hill all day.

[Robert_S]

I train most of the time and would say it certainly makes the manual job easier you have to watch out you don't over train your body though (with working and gym) as it will break down and that is when you get injured. A lot of my work is done with a kettle bell for training and i work it in a tabata workout (google it!!) this gives you a great metabolic workout over a short space of time and has the benefit of working strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Both of these attributes come in quite handy in our profession:thumbup:

[Tully]

I rock climb at least once a week. Different when ur used to having tension on ur climbing line all the time.