can you work out on the road ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hxred81, Nov 22, 2008.

  1. hxred81

    hxred81 Bobtail Member

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    is it possible for a truck driver to work out 2 days a week when you do this for a living, OTR ?I'm not obsessed with it but after quitting smoking a few years ago and turning 40, its one of the areas in doing this for a living I have
    some questions about?
     
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  3. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    If you flatbed you can work out more than that........:biggrin_25523:
     
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  4. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    You'd be able to fit it in. Handweights are portable, and there are plenty of exercises you can do in your bunk. Park in the back row at the truck stops, and you'll get some good walking time. Cranking landing gear up and down is definitely a workout too! Especially on a heavy wagon.
     
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  5. FarvaWS6

    FarvaWS6 Light Load Member

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    You could also look for something where you unload you trailer. My brother-in-law drives for Sysco and he hand unloads his trailer every day. he lost 25 lbs his first summer out.
     
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  6. hxred81

    hxred81 Bobtail Member

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    its sounding like getting to a gym might be impossible when you're otr.
     
  7. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    I do chin-ups on my flat using the rub-rail as the bar. You have to fold your legs up but it actually works well. I to try park in the back of a truck stop or a rest stop. And then there's always lumber tarps......:biggrin_25525:
     
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  8. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Getting to a gym will be tricky to say the least, but there are plenty of things that can be done in place of the gym.
     
  9. 1nonly

    1nonly tease-y-ness

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    Go check out the Drivers Health Corner. Lots of good info there about this.
     
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