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In Shape Trucker

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Grandiego, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. Jul 19, 2008 #1
    Grandiego

    Grandiego Medium Load Member

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    I was ordering a sub at a truck stop at 4am a couple of weeks ago when the server said to me "You're a trucker?"
    I said "Yes."
    He said "But you're in shape..."
    I have a couple of extra inches around my waist so I don't know what that says about us as a whole.

    I have an adjustable dumbell in my cab and make use of the excersize rooms at Schneider Operating Centers. I eat properly when I am on the road. But when I get home, out comes the beer, pizza and ice cream.
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2008 #2
    Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    We have alot of truckers who carry hand dumbells around 10 pounds, and they lift when they can.

    I also used to carry some weights in my truck when I was driving for exercise as well.

    Being able to take a break at night, stretching your legs and lifting some weights helps keep one alert for night driving too.
     
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  4. Jul 20, 2008 #3
    1nonly

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    It's a very sad statement that Joe Public believes all truckers are overweight.
     
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  5. Jul 20, 2008 #4
    chompi

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    The little things that happen over the road don't seem to bother us as much when you are exercising and putting stress where it belongs.
     
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  7. Jul 20, 2008 #5
    1nonly

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    Yes, exercise is a great stress reducer. It's a shame more people haven't discovered that. Maybe we'd have less "road rage" and more kindness.
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2008 #6
    Grandiego

    Grandiego Medium Load Member

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    One of my favorite upper body workouts doesn't require any weights. I just do pushups on a curb, sets of 15, over and over again until failure (less than a minute rest between). Sounds like work, but I actually enjoy it.
     
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