How do people keep fit while on the road all the time?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by afesposit, May 23, 2018.

  1. afesposit

    afesposit Bobtail Member

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    Pushups, situps, running... Anyone do that during their trips?

    I don't want to be a fast food / truck stop blob. How do you eat to keep it somewhat healthy?

    Also, the better shape I'm in the less I get sick and more productive I'll be.

    And this is about the most "you eat what you kill job" there is...

    Thx!
     
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  3. hagarcobra

    hagarcobra Medium Load Member

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    Some of the T/A and Petros.have workout rooms. There are fold up stationary bikes you can fit into your truck. Also check out Powerblocks adjustable dumbbells if you're into resistance exercises. They're expensive but work pretty good and take up little space. Find them on Amazon.Be careful if you decide to walk in the parking lots,some drivers not as observant as they should be.
     
  4. Truckermania

    Truckermania Road Train Member

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    Eat healthy and be a flatbedder. That works for me. You don't see fat flatbedders.
     
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  5. born&raisedintheusa

    born&raisedintheusa Road Train Member

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    really good point

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
  6. SavageMuffin

    SavageMuffin Medium Load Member

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    Normally what I used to do. Either on 30 Minute breaks or after work. Calisthenics and cardio. You can put some dumbbells under the bed if you want.
     
  7. Linte_Loco

    Linte_Loco Road Train Member

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    Eat right
    Eat less
    Eat more often
    Move that body
     
  8. joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    You figure it out and I'll pay you for it. Saw a guy fall out waiting to check in at a shipper. Fat sob with apnea? Straight up drooling after 5 minutes at a gate. Guard had to walk out and kick him loose.
     
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  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I have a truckers wives swinger app. Typically between all you listed, finger printing some loads, and shagging the wives in the PNW, it's not an issue.
     
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  10. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    If you plan to run OTR and will be resetting on the road I’d check into a quality folding bike (such as Dahon, Bike Friday,etc) and carry it with you.
     
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  11. Coover

    Coover Road Train Member

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    There are fatties everywhere, maybe just less common.

    When I was younger and pulled a skateboard I would put binder bar in spools under rub rail and use it as a chin up bar. Also used to carry a couple of dumbbells in truck.

    Getting out and walking helps, but usually at the end of the day when you've been running hard all you want to do is crash in bunk.

    I would say most effective way to keep weight off is watch what you eat, pack healthy food if you can and stay away from the feed trough
     
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  12. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    What truck stops are you going to?o_O
     
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