– why is working a manual labor job (construction, manufacturing, etc) destructive to your body but going to the gym every day isn’t?

Question

I’m an electrician and a lot of the older guys at my job have so many knee and back issues but I always see older people who went to the gym every day look and feel great

In: Biology

Answer 1

In construction, you often work way past your tolerances. Injuries? Tough shit. Back to work. Tired? Everyone is. Back to work. Didn’t eat breakfast or lunch? No time. Back to work.

Every job is different, even on a day to day basis, but there are certain jobs that just demolish your body.