Check out all 32 days of our countdown here.Day 16: Resistance BandsYou may not have room for a full set of dumbbells on the road, but a nice set of resistance bands provide an opportunity for some strength training on … Continue reading
Day 19: Athletic ShoesThere’s nothing quite like a good pair of athletic shoes for truck drivers. Recharge your drive to better health by choosing the pair of shoes that’s just right for your favorite activity.Why it’s a great gift: What … Continue reading
I just downloaded the Map My Walk App and completed my virtual 5K to help support the St Christopher’s Fund. This is a great cause and you can complete it anywhere that you are. We had a short run today … Continue reading
We’ve been receiving a few inquiries this week asking us for tips on how to lose weight as a truck driver. There is no quick and easy answer to this question, just like there is no quick, easy route to … Continue reading
Rest and recuperation, two important words to remember on your journey to a healthier you. Many times, when working to get fit and stronger, we focus mainly on working out longer, harder and more frequently. All of those things are … Continue reading
Sometimes the most important thing you need to push yourself to do a trucker workout is motivation. You can find that motivation in many different forms and what works for one person may not work for another. You need to … Continue reading
The endless struggle…workout or do anything else other than working out. The more progress I make towards getting fit and healthy, I’ve noticed the easier it becomes to make the right decision when I’m caught in this struggle. More often … Continue reading
Stress. It’s unavoidable really, especially in the trucking industry where unpredictability is a common theme. Truckers are constantly fighting bad weather conditions, distracted drivers, dealing with difficult shipping & receiving personnel as well as unrealistic deadlines, all of which definitely … Continue reading
Last week I talked about the most common excuses truck drivers use to avoid working out. So, this week I’m going to talk about mind over matter and how to work past the excuses.What drives you to keep going when … Continue reading
You might have seen us giving a shout out to the Truckin’ Runners group here on our site a time or two. The Truckin’ Runners group is exactly what it sounds like — a group full of drivers and trucking … Continue reading
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