Health Tips

By Bob Perry

No excuses: how to exercise on the road

Everyone knows that exercising is beneficial to your health, and in some cases, even life-saving. So why isn’t everyone exercising? The reasons for not attempting a program or failing at one varies from person to person. The life of the professional truck driver is challenging, so over the next four monthly issues I will give you a plan and two new exercises each month that you can do on-the-road! First, here are four basic rules we are going to follow:

1. Make a plan
Sit down and write out what exactly it is you want to achieve. The goal could range from weight loss to building strength and endurance, or even relieve depression!

2. Set a goal
Now that you have your goal, write down the steps you are going to take to get there. It’s impossible to reach that higher level without taking one step at a time.

3. Get started
Begin your workout routine slowly; two to three times a week is great. Your workout should consist of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.

4. Stay motivated
The key to long-term success and being healthy is knowing how to motivate yourself over and over again. If you do the same thing, you will stay the same. Adding a little spice into your routine is the first thing that should be done. Always change your exercises every six-to-eight weeks. Your muscles will adapt to a certain repetitive motion and will not change anymore. Not only do your muscles need to be shocked again, but learning new exercises helps prevent boredom from setting in.
You can do this!

Bob Perry
The Trucker Trainer
President
Roadside Medical Clinic