Tree Work & Body Building

JohN Dee · 23rd February 2007, 01:26 AM

Who here that works in and with the tree's, lifts the iron?

I have a few questions I wanna ask about it... Well anyways, I just wanna know: Do you guys Lift after your work? Or do you see your day's lifting logs and branches your work out?

There is a certain extent you can train your muscles to per day. Alot of experts say no longer then 1 hour in the gym Maximum 2 hours - any more then that is over training the muscles. Well most of us work about 8 hours a day but not as consecutively repetive lifting logs as lifting weights are.

My overall question is: By working out after work am I going to tear-out my body?

Sean Freeman · 23rd February 2007, 02:33 AM

I'm no expert and certainly no bodybuilder but balance and periodicity is the key, assess what muscle groups you've worked through the day and if pumping iron is you're way to unwind, ensure you're not burning muscle groups you've already blasted through the day. Remember very few of us would work to momentary muscular failure in our work day that would be very dangerous!!

So there is substantial room after work to blast and pump those muscle groups (so long as your calorie intake and general diet is sufficient) if you apply a little common sense.
I wouldn't work forearms after a day of climbing for example, but I would work legs and chest.
If I was working as a groundie all day I'd probably avoid any lower back work, but tris and abs would be fine.
Also I'd strongly advise trying different forms of training, partial reps or matrix with lighter wieghts is good and can be maintained despite a heavy workload through the day. One last thing flexibilty is the key to everything we do in trees and even on the ground and your excercise regeme should include a good portion of streching and flexibilty work..really pays double up in the tree.

SF

mdvaden · 23rd February 2007, 10:11 PM

I don't, but a friend who has a tree service in Bloomington, Indiana, used to when he was here in Oregon.

Worked 4 - 5 medium length days climbing.

And worked out a few of those for about 45 minutes to an hour.

He usually seemed very energetic.

chris girard · 2nd March 2007, 05:56 AM

I used to compete in powerlifting meets but now only train the lifts 2-3 times a week at home and do not max. out. I have never been into bodybuilding because to me they are not well rounded athletes.

I find that I need a couple of days between heavy lifting and heavy tree work but you definitely can combine the two if you rest enough and eat correctly.

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JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 750	Tree Work & Body Building Who here that works in and with the tree's, lifts the iron? I have a few questions I wanna ask about it... Well anyways, I just wanna know: Do you guys Lift after your work? Or do you see your day's lifting logs and branches your work out? There is a certain extent you can train your muscles to per day. Alot of experts say no longer then 1 hour in the gym Maximum 2 hours - any more then that is over training the muscles. Well most of us work about 8 hours a day but not as consecutively repetive lifting logs as lifting weights are. My overall question is: By working out after work am I going to tear-out my body? __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

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mdvaden Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 543	I don't, but a friend who has a tree service in Bloomington, Indiana, used to when he was here in Oregon. Worked 4 - 5 medium length days climbing. And worked out a few of those for about 45 minutes to an hour. He usually seemed very energetic. __________________ ____________________________________ Grove of Redwood TITANS Oregon BIGOOT trap

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23rd February 2007, 02:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,671	I'm no expert and certainly no bodybuilder but balance and periodicity is the key, assess what muscle groups you've worked through the day and if pumping iron is you're way to unwind, ensure you're not burning muscle groups you've already blasted through the day. Remember very few of us would work to momentary muscular failure in our work day that would be very dangerous!! So there is substantial room after work to blast and pump those muscle groups (so long as your calorie intake and general diet is sufficient) if you apply a little common sense. I wouldn't work forearms after a day of climbing for example, but I would work legs and chest. If I was working as a groundie all day I'd probably avoid any lower back work, but tris and abs would be fine. Also I'd strongly advise trying different forms of training, partial reps or matrix with lighter wieghts is good and can be maintained despite a heavy workload through the day. One last thing flexibilty is the key to everything we do in trees and even on the ground and your excercise regeme should include a good portion of streching and flexibilty work..really pays double up in the tree. SF

2nd March 2007, 05:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
chris girard Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gilmanton, N.H. USA Posts: 9	I used to compete in powerlifting meets but now only train the lifts 2-3 times a week at home and do not max. out. I have never been into bodybuilding because to me they are not well rounded athletes. I find that I need a couple of days between heavy lifting and heavy tree work but you definitely can combine the two if you rest enough and eat correctly.