What do you OTR drivers do to stay in shape?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by k1221n2, May 14, 2015.

  1. truckerlife74

    truckerlife74 Medium Load Member

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    On a serious note you can do sit-ups on your bed. Get some 10-15 llb dumb bells and do curls. What you really need to do is watch your eating. Those All you can eat buffet, pizzas,wings, donuts can add up quickly . You can put on 25llbs or more before you blink and eye
     
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  3. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    I get all my exercise practicing iron self control.

    Too many idiots, not enough ammunition to thin the herd!
     
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  4. jerezxp7

    jerezxp7 Medium Load Member

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    Flat bed and easy women.
     
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  5. jayb123x

    jayb123x Bobtail Member

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    Can you post a pic of how you haul your bike? Once I get in my own truck I'm going to cart the mountain bike around.
     
  6. jerezxp7

    jerezxp7 Medium Load Member

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    If you drive a 53ft flatbed heavy haul by the time you strap the load and tarp it then drive 400 miles biking doesnt sound that great sleep does.
     
  7. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Stay in shape? McDonald's and Arby's, no excersize, smoking 3 packs a day and copious amounts of Mountain Dew keep lots of drivers in shape- really ####ing round.
     
  8. cforestr

    cforestr Light Load Member

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    Remember there's a difference between working out, and working. Meaning, if you're moving heavy bulky objects it's much easier to strain a muscle than doing resistance or cardio training. If you have an iPhone use the Health app to track your daily steps, or get one of those wrist bands. Monitoring in itself will increase interest and probability of developing habits.
     
  9. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Outside of not eatin at the truck stop I don't do much of anything to stay "fit". Sex doesn't burn off enough calories, so there's that.
     
  10. Misesian

    Misesian Road Train Member

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    I use a Kettlebell. Cardio and strength all in one. I do pushups, air squats, and calf raises as well. Those few things keep me in shape. I do that every other day.
     
  11. plentygood

    plentygood Road Train Member

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    Flatbed will help you stay in shape for sure. Also if you tend to eat out of boredom carry some fruit.
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