Health and Wellness Tips For Truckers
March 1, 2024
March Health and Wellness Tips For Truck Drivers
We know staying healthy while constantly being over the road can be a challenge. That's why we've compiled a short list for the month of March that focuses on some tips and tricks on staying happy and healthy over the road!
Health and Wellness Tips
- Make exercise part of your daily schedule! Before you head out in your truck in the morning, take a walk, or take a walk around the truck stop in the evening.
- Start slowly. If you're not someone who exercises often, focus on building up your endurance by taking a short walk at first and then gradually increasing the distance.
- Find something you enjoy doing. Maybe walking isn't your thing. What about biking, tennis, basketball, swimming? Bring a basketball with you in your truck and find the nearest park and shoot some hoops! If you're doing something you find fun, it makes it a lot easier to have the motivation to exercise!
- Choose your food mindfully. Instead of a doughnut for breakfast, eat a hardboiled egg. Instead of sugary soda, swap it for water. Instead of ordering steak at a diner, choose the salmon! There are many swaps you can make throughout your day that will all lead to you feeling better both mentally and physically!
- Monitor your stress levels. We understand truck drivers have a stressful job some days. That's why it's important you focus on relaxing when you have the time to do so. The best way to cope with stress is by getting at least seven hours of sleep per day, eating a predominantly plant-based diet, exercising regularly, meditating, and staying socially connected. Add more veggies into your diet out on the road (swap the fries for the broccoli), find some time to take a walk in the morning, and make sure to make time to connect with your friends and family on a daily or weekly basis.
We wish for your safety and good health while out on the road. Thank you for the sacrifices you make to ensure products are stocked and food is available for America!
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