Are You a Truck Driver?
Here Are Some Great Ideas for Exercise
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Although work is sometimes a great place to incorporate movement into your day, it’s easier to do that in some professions than others. For example, getting a standing desk or going for a quick walk after a lunch break doesn’t work for everyone. In fact, if you are a trucker — or someone who spends extended amounts of time driving for work — it can be very challenging to figure out how to get exercise.
Aerobic exercise:
Take advantage of stops to take a walk. As little as five minutes of activity can have health benefits. In your case, just try walking or jogging around your truck a few times. Even a few times around the truck a couple of times a day will add up.
In-cab resistance and flexibility exercises:
These are simple exercises specifically with truck drivers in mind, using minimal to no equipment. These exercises can easily be incorporated into your routine, even while on the road.
Driving a truck can contribute to some specific challenges with posture. When you drive for long periods of time, muscles like your hip flexors and chest can get tight. You may feel tension in your neck and shoulders. On the other hand, your glutes and muscles in your back that help with posture can be weakened.
The following exercises are intended to help strengthen weaker muscles and stretch those that may be feeling tight. (And these exercises may be done in combination as a workout routine, or you can just pick one to three of them and feel the benefits over time.)
Remember to talk with your provider before starting a physical activity program as they may need to adjust your medications to your exercise routine; it is important to stay hydrated, protect your feet, and monitor your glucose before, during, and after activity.
