Anyone workout while driving OTR?

Does lifting dozens of Cinnabon donut holes count? If yes, then yes. But I admit the strength improvement process is slow on that program and I can’t recommend it for everyone

 

I was gonna keep push up bars and a jump rope in my truck. Never got that far but that was the plan.

 

Come to the dark side...

You’ll eat truck stop food. It’s a certainty. You can eat as little as you can, but the days will come where you shut down and need to use the bathroom and the roller dogs will spookily call to you.... “driver....I’m delicious...I promise you won’t crap in your pants this time...”

Remember this: Roller Dogs LIE!!

Lots of the bigger TA’s have little gyms in them. You can always try to get a run in. I’ve considered carrying a kettlebell, but I make do with isometrics while driving and doing some yoga in the shower. I really should do more. If you do OTR or work in a big region getting back to places you know have a facility can be tough.

I can see if you’re an O/O you’ve already made a smarter choice and can get a better rhythm than us lowly company drivers.

Finding a good grocery store that you can park at can be a problem. Actually finding anywhere to park is a constant topic on here.

Someone on here was talking about 24 hour fitness or whatever. I think it’s a viable option especially with the way your hours will be all over the map. Still parking can problematic.

Peace, love, and roller dogs.

 

I started carrying resistance bands with me, even though I run local. I have a membership at the local 24 hour gym, and I use it when I can, but for the busy times when there's no way, I use those resistance bands. They're not a perfect solution by any means, but they help.

Actually, I started with bungee cords. I'd hook them to the seat base, and on longer trips, I'd pull on them. Then I bought the bands on Amazon for like $25 and have been using them.

 

I've got a picture of Sly Stallone in my head, from Over the Top.I used to bring a bicycle with me.Great exercise and great way to see the sights, without dragging the truck along.I was delivering oversized concrete panels to the Bronx Zoo(for the gorilla enclosure),had to layover in the zoo at night, that's when I got the idea. I rode around the zoo every chance I could. Got to know the security guards and some of the animals,too.Delivered 8 out of 20 loads.Made some money and had a great time.Ahhh, the joy of trucking.

 

I do 30 deep knee bends every few days then stretch my hip flexors and ankles.

I do pullups those rare times I find a pullup bars.

 

I do pull ups and push ups, but I got a big Volvo 770 cab