I think that splitting wood must be one of the most effective upper body workouts available. At least I hope so. It sure got my heart rate up and my muscles burning. In 30 degree weather splitting wood is a great way to stay warm. In 90 degree weather it is a good way to stay miserable. I split about a trailer load and also hauled a trailer full of brush to the dump from the job site. No word from the loggers. I drove home around five and arrived at seven. The drive was lovely, but seemed long.