Yes I know how attractive effortless food seems especially when your body is dying for calories but eating healthy is a great place to put the little energy you have left!
@@LexHollenbeckIt's got little to do with attraction. When you're driving to work at 4am and haven't had time to prepare anything because you went to sleep as soon as you got home the night before, and you're doing this for the next fortnight without a break, you have to find a way to get food reliably, and unfortunately servo food is it. Thankfully where I live servos have huge protein/supplement sections and I get most of my quick food from there.
Was a concrete worker for one year. Ate literally whatever i wanted and pretty much just slept when i wasnt working. Lost 60 pounds in one season and developed both a more muscular upper and lower body
Wow, great content and video. I climb trees almost daily and before this career I was a martial arts competitor and exercise coach. Now I’m using all that strength I’ve gained over the years and in the last 8 years I only go to the gym to coach and maybe stretch or do some simple exercises that’s are specific to my injuries (preventive maintenance). I just don’t have the calorie intake or hydration especially in the summer to do any more physical work without it effecting my job. Subbed
Thank you for the kind feedback! You are a perfect case study of someone who know how to exercise, knows the importance of exercise, even wants to exercise but has such a physically demanding job that you have to priorities just a few aspects of fitness you feel you are missing at your job (Injury prevention). That aligns with my thoughts on the topic and what the research eludes to. Manual labor work is almost too active, so priorities recover, injury prevention, and CRF.
Absolutely. I treat my job like an exercise routine. I stopped drinking my carbs (except for the occasional traditionally manufactured beer), stopped taking energy drinks that rely on overdoses of sugar and caffeine (actually I had to, for some reason Mother makes my throat close up), and started drinking protein shakes and recovery drinks instead. People look at me funny but I will eat a steak with eggs for lunch at least two times a week. I've also just started taking creatine which seems to be helping particularly with recovery. I didn't know what I was doing at first but now I understand that basically I have to build up those areas that aren't recovering properly until they can get to a point where they can basically manage the week without going over the edge. Over the last year particularly I've gained a lot of muscle strength and I'm now at a point where I can get through a week of OT and I'll be dead at the end of it but not to the point where I've overdone it and need a day off (that's happened a lot to get to this point). The other thing I do is drink a lot of water. Like, a lot. If I'm working outside I'll have a 1.5L bottle of powerade and a 2L bottle of water and I'll go through all of it before I get home. Now I'm in a factory and I can have a cup on the floor so I have hot water (cold in summer) and probably drink about 2L throughout the day and another L or so when I get home.
No. I just got hired at Fed ex as a package handler. 0% chance anyone is going to gym after a full time shift atleast at my warehouse the packages are all over 80lbs and BIG & AWKWARD. It’s like a strength training workout and cardio all in one. Reminds me of wrestling practice . All grind. I am a former MMA fighter and army veteran too. I don’t know what it is but man this shit is just ROUGH. 10hr days loading heavy boxes into trailers sounds like nothing but FAWK . I like it because I’m literally working and exercising at the same time for $$. Scratches 2 things off my to do list 4x a week. I am also 30yo & back when I was 19 this shit might’ve been easier ? No idea
Relatable for so many manual labor jobs. If post work exercise is out of the question. Then if you've recovered enough on your days off just prioritize doing simple mobility and prehab/rehab to prevent injuries from lifting 80lbs all day. Even getting in a pool or working on some under used muscle groups!
@FFConditioning you're welcome! I think you are doing just fine. Your videos are as enjoyable and to the point like other creators i watch. Best of luck!
Well the science says that if you're eating too much based upon whatever activity you're doing all day long everyday then you need to do more activity than what your intaking and if you're not doing anything cardio related then your heart's not getting exercise properly either so technically yes you need to exercise regardless of what your job is unless your job is of course running and then which case probably should sprint every once in a while though
I took a temp job at a warehouse and assisted with throwing boxes off a truck for 3 hours by day 3 my core felt swollen (muscle wise), I do proper lifting and bends but I truely feel it in my core back, abs and glutes. I look at it like I get paid to work out 😉. With a good diet.
That's the right mindset, you get paid to workout, so treat your body like the professional athlete it is. Fuel, Recover, and Prevent Injuries, and train to withstand that workload. If your glutes and abs are getting sore your definitely lifting correctly!
Honestly with what little energy you do have after work, put all that energy into eating and sleeping in the best way you possibly can. If you have problem movements or start to see any signs that you need to take a more aggressive approach to health & wellness reach out for an assessment. For sleep tips Google "sleep hygiene techniques" for food tips use the "add first method" you have a physically active job add the foods you know should be consuming before trying to eliminate things you think you shouldn't.
I don't think so, I did tiling for a while full time (I was mostly the water bucket guy) I got a Big Mac after work 3 days a week and with no extra exercise and had visible abs. got fat when I stopped
No. But workikg construction you gota stay away from gas station junk food/fast food
Yes I know how attractive effortless food seems especially when your body is dying for calories but eating healthy is a great place to put the little energy you have left!
@@LexHollenbeckIt's got little to do with attraction. When you're driving to work at 4am and haven't had time to prepare anything because you went to sleep as soon as you got home the night before, and you're doing this for the next fortnight without a break, you have to find a way to get food reliably, and unfortunately servo food is it.
Thankfully where I live servos have huge protein/supplement sections and I get most of my quick food from there.
Was a concrete worker for one year. Ate literally whatever i wanted and pretty much just slept when i wasnt working. Lost 60 pounds in one season and developed both a more muscular upper and lower body
Yeah i heard concrete was one of the most labor intensive job out there. Never done it but my friend makes it sound like back braking work.
Wow, great content and video. I climb trees almost daily and before this career I was a martial arts competitor and exercise coach. Now I’m using all that strength I’ve gained over the years and in the last 8 years I only go to the gym to coach and maybe stretch or do some simple exercises that’s are specific to my injuries (preventive maintenance). I just don’t have the calorie intake or hydration especially in the summer to do any more physical work without it effecting my job. Subbed
Thank you for the kind feedback! You are a perfect case study of someone who know how to exercise, knows the importance of exercise, even wants to exercise but has such a physically demanding job that you have to priorities just a few aspects of fitness you feel you are missing at your job (Injury prevention). That aligns with my thoughts on the topic and what the research eludes to. Manual labor work is almost too active, so priorities recover, injury prevention, and CRF.
@@LexHollenbeck you nailed it!
I work manual labor job and for me recovery is what i struggle with
Absolutely. I treat my job like an exercise routine.
I stopped drinking my carbs (except for the occasional traditionally manufactured beer), stopped taking energy drinks that rely on overdoses of sugar and caffeine (actually I had to, for some reason Mother makes my throat close up), and started drinking protein shakes and recovery drinks instead.
People look at me funny but I will eat a steak with eggs for lunch at least two times a week.
I've also just started taking creatine which seems to be helping particularly with recovery.
I didn't know what I was doing at first but now I understand that basically I have to build up those areas that aren't recovering properly until they can get to a point where they can basically manage the week without going over the edge.
Over the last year particularly I've gained a lot of muscle strength and I'm now at a point where I can get through a week of OT and I'll be dead at the end of it but not to the point where I've overdone it and need a day off (that's happened a lot to get to this point).
The other thing I do is drink a lot of water. Like, a lot.
If I'm working outside I'll have a 1.5L bottle of powerade and a 2L bottle of water and I'll go through all of it before I get home.
Now I'm in a factory and I can have a cup on the floor so I have hot water (cold in summer) and probably drink about 2L throughout the day and another L or so when I get home.
@@adifferentangle7064 right on Bro 💪
You did good
I have been searching for content like this for so long
Thanks from a danish carpenter
Thank you, your comment means a lot! I put about installing a new decks wroth of effort into this video.
No. I just got hired at Fed ex as a package handler. 0% chance anyone is going to gym after a full time shift atleast at my warehouse the packages are all over 80lbs and BIG & AWKWARD. It’s like a strength training workout and cardio all in one. Reminds me of wrestling practice . All grind. I am a former MMA fighter and army veteran too. I don’t know what it is but man this shit is just ROUGH. 10hr days loading heavy boxes into trailers sounds like nothing but FAWK . I like it because I’m literally working and exercising at the same time for $$. Scratches 2 things off my to do list 4x a week. I am also 30yo & back when I was 19 this shit might’ve been easier ? No idea
Relatable for so many manual labor jobs. If post work exercise is out of the question. Then if you've recovered enough on your days off just prioritize doing simple mobility and prehab/rehab to prevent injuries from lifting 80lbs all day. Even getting in a pool or working on some under used muscle groups!
I stumbled on this video randomly. Great advice and real-life science in all your videos!
Thank you very very much! I'm going to try to post a video every couple months on a topic I find interesting! Any feed back is much appreciated!
@FFConditioning you're welcome! I think you are doing just fine. Your videos are as enjoyable and to the point like other creators i watch. Best of luck!
Well the science says that if you're eating too much based upon whatever activity you're doing all day long everyday then you need to do more activity than what your intaking and if you're not doing anything cardio related then your heart's not getting exercise properly either so technically yes you need to exercise regardless of what your job is unless your job is of course running and then which case probably should sprint every once in a while though
Love the rational approach to the question. Thank you for watching and commenting on the video!
I took a temp job at a warehouse and assisted with throwing boxes off a truck for 3 hours by day 3 my core felt swollen (muscle wise), I do proper lifting and bends but I truely feel it in my core back, abs and glutes. I look at it like I get paid to work out 😉. With a good diet.
That's the right mindset, you get paid to workout, so treat your body like the professional athlete it is. Fuel, Recover, and Prevent Injuries, and train to withstand that workload. If your glutes and abs are getting sore your definitely lifting correctly!
This is a great topic to investigate. Haven't even watched the whole video yet, but I'll 'Like, Comment, and Subscribe' just for the topic.
Thank you so much! Im going to continue to post videos on topics that I fine novel and interesting!
Another great video, keep up the great work!
You gave answers to my many questions. Thanks a lot. Great 👍
Thank you! sometimes answering one questions leaves you with more but I'm very happy I can shed light on a topic I love!
How can you maximize recovery as a 50 year old working as a warehouse worker? I am always completely exhausted after work and have to rest
Honestly with what little energy you do have after work, put all that energy into eating and sleeping in the best way you possibly can. If you have problem movements or start to see any signs that you need to take a more aggressive approach to health & wellness reach out for an assessment. For sleep tips Google "sleep hygiene techniques" for food tips use the "add first method" you have a physically active job add the foods you know should be consuming before trying to eliminate things you think you shouldn't.
I haul bins all day. I still lift weights and swim
There we go! Impressive, your future body will thank you.
I don't think so, I did tiling for a while full time (I was mostly the water bucket guy) I got a Big Mac after work 3 days a week and with no extra exercise and had visible abs. got fat when I stopped
What
Yeah it's insane what manual labor 8 hours a day will do to your metabolism! its like your an olympic swimmer.
LMAFO when I hear construction workers brag about how they can bench 200 pounds as if that's allot.😂😂😂
You need to get the pen pushers out to do a good days work, they dont know what a hard days work is.
Do him puppl need to exercise
I think you meen gim
Try fishing herring for a living lol