Exercising for Truck Drivers in the Midwest: How Do I Make Time?

Bay & Bay Transportation offers tips for truck drivers in the midwest to stay active in the trucking industry

Staying healthy is something that all of us struggle with from time to time. For most of us, juggling a balanced diet and daily exercise, while still completing a full work week and chores at home, presents a major challenge. For truck drivers, adhering to a healthy lifestyle and the requirements to maintain it while contending with deadlines and long hours on the road may seem impossible. Bay & Bay Transportation believes in the holistic well-being of our employees, and we encourage them to find new and fun ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle on the road.

Eating healthier while on the road is becoming easier as people take more of a “Pinterest” approach. Finding quick and easy recipes that are transportable, as well as more and more fast food restaurants offering healthier options has contributed to a more balanced and much healthier diet for truck drivers.

Exercising is where a lot of truck drivers struggle. After a long day of driving, it’s difficult to find the energy to commit to an extended workout. By working in some cardio during your route, you can embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Many truck drivers are finding new and inventive ways to exercise on the road. Most find time while waiting for a haul to be unloaded at its destination. When you have a specified period of time where you won’t be driving is the perfect time to incorporate some exercise into your day. You could try:

Going for a walk around the area. Truck stops and travel centers are beginning to incorporate walking trails around their facilities. Depending on the location, you could even grab a skateboard and incorporate some cardio into your downtime. Bonus: increased cardio activity boosts your energy levels throughout the rest of the day.

Biking to a restaurant and sightseeing.  You can satisfy multiple items on your to-do list this way. Biking to a restaurant helps your burn some calories, while fulfilling your need to eat. Biking is also a great way to sight-see in an unfamiliar city.

Set up an “on the road” gym. This might seem a little out there, but some truck drivers have gotten creative and found a way to set up a quick gym area for muscle toning while on the road. With the use of a few milk crates, a sheet of plywood, and some free weights, truck drivers across the country are finding it easier to mix in cardio and strength exercises while on the road. (Please, always exercise caution when using a home-made exercise system.)

Bay & Bay Transportation employs truck drivers in Minnesota and across the country. We encourage our drivers to be safe and healthy in all aspects of their life, from their transportation career to their personal life.

If you’d like to apply to work for Bay & Bay, apply today! We are always looking for experienced truck drivers in Minnesota and across the US. Check out our Driver Opportunities today to see what’s available!