Truck Driver Training

One of the biggest challenges for truck drivers is maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a career that's known for poor roadside eating habits.

Unfortunately, healthy living isn't really a topic that's discussed in truck driving school, but it's important nonetheless. If you've been feeling sluggish, wrestling with weight issues, or dealing with health problems, try a few of these lifestyle changes in order to stay healthy while you’re on the road:

Pack Your Own Healthy Food
Instead of grabbing a $2 candy bar at the next truck stop, stock your fridge with healthy snacks like baby carrots, fruit, raisins, almonds, trail mix, peanut butter, hummus (yeah, hummus), and other quick but healthy finger foods. Healthy eating will not only save you money, it'll make you feel good, too.

Use Truck Stops with Workout Facilities
A number of full-service truck stops now feature workout facilities, so take advantage of them! 20 minutes on the treadmill can do wonders for your energy levels, joints, and overall health. A few weight reps can also help strengthen muscles and prevent atrophy after days on the road.

Go for a Walk
You spend your days sitting. You're sedentary and let's face it, humans aren't meant to sit around all day. So, try to get 20 minutes of walking in every day, even if it's just a couple of laps around the truck stop parking lot every time you stop. It may seem silly, but it can help prevent atrophy, weak joints, mobility issues, heart problems and improve digestion.

Drink Water
Stop drinking fizzy pop, stop drinking sugary "juices", and stop drinking energy drinks that will send you crashing! Instead, start drinking water…as much of it as you can. A hydrated body is a healthy body and water is the cornerstone of healthy living. If you want to feel good, have better digestion, and lose weight, the fastest and easiest way to do it is to swap out sugary drinks for water. Store a case of bottled water in the truck and you'll always be hydrated.

Keep Workout Equipment in the Truck
When it comes down to it, you don't need any equipment at all - there's nothing wrong with push-ups and sit-ups. But a dumbbell and some resistance bands can add a whole range of exercises to your repertoire while motivating you to try something new.