Actually, this isn’t totally wrong, even if the comic is obviously a comic.
Fat people (at least, the ones who aren’t bedridden) DO tend to be pretty significantly stronger than skinny people that aren’t doing enough exercise, and it’s literally for this reason. Carrying all that fat around genuinely does provide some training.
Don’t get me wrong though, someone who’s doing proper exercise will obliterate both of them, but it’s still an interesting fact.
It’s also why building a routine and developing your endurance and lung capacity is so much more important than just “lifting bigger weights” if you’re trying to be healthier. Your body is already doing hard work, you can get better results with helping it work more efficiently instead of just pushing it to exhaustion.
so much more important than just “lifting bigger weights” if you’re trying to be healthier.
Arguably, older individuals, and women in particular, would greatly benefit from lifting heavy. It helps fight off osteoporosis and keeps you muscle strong enough for everyday movement. Cardio on the other hand does not.
Yeah, ever see the calves of people who are super overweight and then get fit? They’re like thicker than my thighs.
Fat people generally have a decent amount of muscle underneath all those fatty fat rolls.
More like weight-lugging.
Love that troll face in the 2nd panel.
He so fat he actually has arms and legs!
