A new year means a chance to make a new you! New Year’s resolutions are a great incentive for truck drivers to take the first step towards becoming healthier people. In the United States, 50 percent of truck drivers are obese. It’s no wonder why this happens, the lifestyle of a trucker is hard and lonely. It can be extremely difficult to address a daily routine that includes working out or eating healthy.
Some truck driver health problems are:
- Obesity
- Lung cancer
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Sleep apnea
- Stress
- Depression and isolation
In order to combat these statistics, there are several tips that can change the health of any truck driver but. you have to dedicate yourself to a better trucking lifestyle.
You’ll want to start by establishing a daily workout routine.
It’s important to be realistic when you start exercising, start small. If you over do it, you may not stick with your plan.
Remember, being sore is good, most of the time! When you begin to feel soreness, this means that your muscles are trying to recover from a strenuous workout. However, be sure that it’s just muscle soreness and not an injury. An injury in the beginning of a lifestyle change can halt your results. So, workout wisely.
For beginners, you might want to consult a physical trainer for the first week or two, just to get comfortable. Once you feel comfortable with the machines and exercises you should be ready to broaden your horizons. You might even want try some new workouts that are more difficult and work different aspects of your body.
A list of workout routines for beginners are:
However, the amount or time that you should do these is based on your age, weight and gender. It is recommended that you consult a trainer before you attempt to do any of these exercises.
Combine your workouts with healthy food
Another way to become a healthier trucker is by eating healthy food. Although, most nearby gas stations don’t a lot of healthy options you can still find a healthy snack on the road. Whether, you meal plan or find healthy places to stop on the way, eating healthy is doable. All you have to do is a little research.
Some of the best snacks for your pre-workout:
- Bananas
- Oats
- Chicken
- Broccoli
- Sweet Potatoes
- Dried Fruit
- Whole grain bread
- Greek Yogurt
- Trail mix
Some of the best snacks for your post-workout:
- Quinoa
- Oatmeal
- Cottage cheese
- Protein bar
- Avocado
- Tuna
Not only will you boost your workout, but you will boost your life! By making these changes you finally know how to stay in shape while being a truck driver. TransWood would like you wish you all luck making your new year’s resolutions come true in 2019.
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