News flash: Painters among the most fit contractors - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

rorvi360 · 06-20-2007, 10:27 PM

I just figured out that I can eat McDonalds breakfast at least once more per week. My wife found some info on the net that said a painter burns 300 calories per hour of painting. Just wondering if anyone thinks they work this hard?

I think I would waste away to nothing if this were true.

DeanV · 06-21-2007, 05:30 AM

I do not see many fat painters....

Richard · 06-21-2007, 05:51 AM

you sure it doesn't say, can burn "up to 300 calories" per hour?

rorvi360 · 06-21-2007, 08:07 AM

I will try to find a source....

PlainPainter · 07-01-2007, 10:26 AM

I drop drastically in weight when painting season starts. Everything from moving equipment around to constantly manuevering 40ft ladders, takes tons of energy! I got a six pack for the first time in my life last year from working hard - this year doesn't seem to be as busy for me.