Exercising for truckers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Skoodah1, Jun 7, 2015.

  1. Skoodah1

    Skoodah1 Bobtail Member

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    I'm a work out freak and I love playing basketball. I'm going over the road for the first time I know I can just bring a ball to dribble but is it unrealistic to think I can maby park by a court for my 14 he break or do must companies want u parking at a truck stop
     
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  3. BrenYoda883

    BrenYoda883 Road Train Member

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    There is a little more to it than just that...
    for one.. not all roads allow trucks.. for another, you generally can go too far out of route for parking... also, your load.. not cool parking a hazmat load in front of scbool so you can shoot some hoops...

    if you are a work out freak.. then why the need to park so close to the courts... just park and jog to the nearest court and back... then you get even more excersize...
     
  4. Skoodah1

    Skoodah1 Bobtail Member

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    Never thought of that , that's a pretty good idea
     
  5. BrenYoda883

    BrenYoda883 Road Train Member

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    Yeah.. I am not a fan of fast food or truck stop food... so I often would google search restaurants near where I was parked and just jog there and back.. well.. usually walked back... sometimes, I would jog there and catch a cab back.. and a few times got into conversation with others at the restaurant and they would give me a ride back...

    another driver on here posted how he skateboards to a lot of places, and some take a bike on the road.. theh strap it on the catwalk...
     
  6. Skoodah1

    Skoodah1 Bobtail Member

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    Do you work out on the road or just jog
     
  7. catalinaflyer

    catalinaflyer Road Train Member

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    Problem solved as far getting to the buffet and back

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  8. Vilhiem

    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    Well, easy way to stay away from TS crap-food is parking at Walmart. Not like they don't have crap-food, but you can eat fresh.

    Plus, there's a good bit of space for you to exercise as most of their parking lots are big.

    Why do you have to go do a b-ball court? Wanting some competition or just a hoop?

    If you want just a hoop, they might make collapsible hoops you can attach and remove from the side of your truck.

    Otherwise, pair of running shoes, jump rope, yoga mat, tension bands... Take your pick. They don't take up much space inside your truck.
     
  9. CougFan

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    About half of the TA's have a small gym in them you can use. Anytime fitness membership is handy as well.
     
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  10. Skoodah1

    Skoodah1 Bobtail Member

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    No I definitely don't mind shooting around bymyself and I actually thought of that a hoop you could attach to your trailer but I looked online and couldn't find any
     
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  11. street beater

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    Wouldnt be hard to take a fold up hoop and put a couple of hooks on it, hang it of top of the trailer door...
     
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