Detailing is excellent for Cardio.......!

[imported_Luster1]

Most people don't reallize it, but detailing cars is an excellent cardio-vascular workout!



Even if you just wash, dry and QD, we're talking about a minimum of 1-1/2 to 2 hours that you never stop moving (and fairly vigorously).



When I'm asked if I excersize, I tell people that I detail cars 3 to 4 times per week........they usually say....."Oh...I see."



I guess they picture me with a tiny detail brush, doing the dash vents. Not much cardio there!



After a full day of detailing, my muscles are usually sore the next day......



But it does help to keep me in shape.

 

[Jake11375]

LOL! This is true! Definitely increases your heart rate no doubt! I've come in from detailing my car many times soaked in sweat, sore shoulders, forearms, all that jazz. I can relate.

 

[boywonder]

I can concur with that. Since I have a ton of weight to lose and I will be doing some cars this summer, let's just say I'll be thin by 2004.

 

[shaf]

I agree as well. At the height of my detailing activities it was like a semi-regular exercise session, which was nice when people told me to get some exercise, but not so nice when it was HOT out.

 

[Turbonator]

i had read or heard somewhere a few years ago that for every fifteen minutes of washing/waxing your car you are burning off 100 calories. if this is true(seems to be for me), i burn off approx. 2400 calories per day and probably more in the HOT summers down here!:xyxthumbs

 

[procareman50]

That would be a good workout down in "Kenya" sonny



I spent about an hour last night on my car in 31 degree weather....but it was well worth it!!!

 

[Magellan498]

I agree with the cardio work out, but it is also muscular. For those of us still in the stone age and doing a car by hand the stress on your arms is incredible. I didn't detail cars for four months then tried to overhaul my car and almost couldn't get through it. I never knew how much in shape I was just from detailing! Apparently detailing is good for your health and your soul.