How to Stay Fit While on the Road
Remember these tips to stay fit while on the road and on the job.
Knowing how to stay fit while you’re on the road is a massive component of a healthy lifestyle when you make your living as a long-haul trucker. When you spend such an extensive amount of time behind the wheel, it can be challenging to squeeze in time to exercise.
However, even just 15 to 20 minutes a day of vigorous exercise can add up and make a difference in helping you stay fit. Finding the motivation at the end of a long day can be challenging, but it will be well worth the benefits.
Of course, it’s important to remember that staying fit isn’t always just about exercise, and in many ways, it’s a lifestyle. So, there are quite a few things you can do to keep yourself looking and feeling your best while working long hours behind the wheel.
Store Healthy Snacks
Working out is a crucial component of staying fit, but diet plays a significant role as well. Keeping healthy snacks in the cab can help you stay on track. Granola bars and bananas are excellent options and give yourself access to plenty of water.
There’s nothing wrong with an occasional indulgence in gas station snacks like Slim Jims and Snickers Bars, but filling your body with empty calories is no way to fuel your body, no matter how many hours you work.
Invest in Small Equipment
Chances are, you can probably find somewhere to work out during your travels. From local parks to trails near your stop, take a look around and see what will work for you. Even a brisk 20-30 minute walk will make a huge difference.
Investing in small equipment, such as free weights or resistance bands, will help you stay fit while on the road without taking up way too much storage space.
Don’t Skip Meals
Skipping a meal can cause you to overeat the next time you have access to food. Along with your healthy snacks, ensure that you’re consistently eating healthy meals with a balanced mix of lean protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates.
Chances are, you’re eating on the go. Don’t let this frustrate you, as many restaurants (even fast food) offer healthier choices that will fill you up without breaking your fit lifestyle.
Focus on 15 Minutes
If you’re just getting started with living a healthy lifestyle, it can be incredibly overwhelming, primarily when working a job that doesn’t necessarily cater to that. Focus on eating better without changing your diet entirely and moving your body for 15 minutes every day.
It may not seem like much right out of the gate, but small changes make significant progress over time. Your health comes before everything else, so prioritize making the time to maintain it.
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