America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that to Gen Z

Re:America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that t... by nik282000 on Friday January 06, 2023 @01:11AM (#34271571)

But do you run and lift for 40-60hrs a week for 40 years? If I did an hour or two of electrical work a day instead of 8 to 10 my knees would probably have lasted longer than 17 years.

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Re:America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that t... by brianwawok on Saturday January 07, 2023 @10:00AM (#34288553)

Depends! People that train for Ironman average something like 20h a week over a year (some peak at closer to 40 during their race buildup)

But most of us are way less than that, more like 10 hours a week. And if you are careful your body rebuilds stronger each time.

My knees are not shot from running. In fact I’d wager they are in better health than a desk potatoe that never exercises.

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