Comments on: Feature Article: Custom built http://www.truckersnews.com/feature-article-custom-built/ Truckers News Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:51:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: zipbangpingpow http://www.truckersnews.com/feature-article-custom-built/comment-page-1/#comment-9137 zipbangpingpow Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:18:01 +0000 http://truckersnews.randallreillycms.com/?p=3340#comment-9137 Strongly considering taking up a career in the trucking industry, and reading this has inspired me more, because I value my physical health and fitness very much. It's no secret that many truckers live very unhealthy lifestyles, but it all could be avoided with some planning and discipline. If I was going to recommend anything to anyone, I'd say GET A JUMP ROPE. I dont' think jumping rope gets enough credit as a workout. It's even more intense than running and will help you in so many ways. Takes some getting used to but it's so worth it, add some bodyweight exercises and you can still be healthier than the average joe. Strongly considering taking up a career in the trucking industry, and reading this has inspired me more, because I value my physical health and fitness very much. It’s no secret that many truckers live very unhealthy lifestyles, but it all could be avoided with some planning and discipline. If I was going to recommend anything to anyone, I’d say GET A JUMP ROPE. I dont’ think jumping rope gets enough credit as a workout. It’s even more intense than running and will help you in so many ways. Takes some getting used to but it’s so worth it, add some bodyweight exercises and you can still be healthier than the average joe.

]]> By: Dolly http://www.truckersnews.com/feature-article-custom-built/comment-page-1/#comment-8688 Dolly Thu, 26 May 2011 09:07:59 +0000 http://truckersnews.randallreillycms.com/?p=3340#comment-8688 At last! Someone who underasntds! Thanks for posting! At last! Someone who underasntds! Thanks for posting!

]]> By: Trucker Wife http://www.truckersnews.com/feature-article-custom-built/comment-page-1/#comment-7419 Trucker Wife Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:07:16 +0000 http://truckersnews.randallreillycms.com/?p=3340#comment-7419 My husband started driving last year and soon I will be accompanying him at least every other trip out - about 17 days per. He follows a menu similar to what you describe - it did take some planning, but he's got it down now. I'm putting my routine together now. I usually work out 60-120 mins per day. Most concerned about cardio in bad weather - but will be bringing a fold up step for step ups as I can do this in a small space. Plan to do interval with step up, light weights, calisthenics (abs,chest,legs). I've traveled the country and have to say that it scares me what I see truckers eating at the stops and fast food. All I can say is "STOP IT" - there ARE good choices available - but you've got to decide not to be a heart attack waiting to happen. Lost 100 pounds 20 years ago guys - know it can be done :) My husband started driving last year and soon I will be accompanying him at least every other trip out – about 17 days per. He follows a menu similar to what you describe – it did take some planning, but he’s got it down now.

I’m putting my routine together now. I usually work out 60-120 mins per day. Most concerned about cardio in bad weather – but will be bringing a fold up step for step ups as I can do this in a small space. Plan to do interval with step up, light weights, calisthenics (abs,chest,legs). I’ve traveled the country and have to say that it scares me what I see truckers eating at the stops and fast food. All I can say is “STOP IT” – there ARE good choices available – but you’ve got to decide not to be a heart attack waiting to happen. Lost 100 pounds 20 years ago guys – know it can be done :)

]]> By: outta work trucker http://www.truckersnews.com/feature-article-custom-built/comment-page-1/#comment-6653 outta work trucker Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:08:51 +0000 http://truckersnews.randallreillycms.com/?p=3340#comment-6653 Class act. Badass Pete. Great ambassador to the trucking industry. Thank you Richie, for all of your contributions to our great industry. Class act. Badass Pete. Great ambassador to the trucking industry. Thank you Richie, for all of your contributions to our great industry.

]]> By: sean mcneil http://www.truckersnews.com/feature-article-custom-built/comment-page-1/#comment-6167 sean mcneil Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:08:36 +0000 http://truckersnews.randallreillycms.com/?p=3340#comment-6167 i need to know how to schedule my drives to fit in work outs. i start with a trucking company at the end of the month and i know it sound trivial but since i have not had experience i want to know how easy it is to work out on the road. and even more important how to get to a gym. i know about body weight exercises and dumbells but the problem is my heavey days of squats, bench, deadlifts and so on. i need to know how to schedule my drives to fit in work outs. i start with a trucking company at the end of the month and i know it sound trivial but since i have not had experience i want to know how easy it is to work out on the road. and even more important how to get to a gym. i know about body weight exercises and dumbells but the problem is my heavey days of squats, bench, deadlifts and so on.

]]> By: Michael S. Gaffin http://www.truckersnews.com/feature-article-custom-built/comment-page-1/#comment-221 Michael S. Gaffin Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:36:06 +0000 http://truckersnews.randallreillycms.com/?p=3340#comment-221 I wish there was a driver like Richie to inspire me back when I was a road driver. I did just what he said, drive all day and have a big meal off the buffet just before bed, before I knew it I was 250 pounds at only 5'5". I'm still a driver, local now since 2006 and I'm down to 187 pounds. It takes a lot of discipline and having the knowledge to help make the right decisions when it comes to nutrition. I've been following Richie, his show truck and fitness routine now for a few years, the man is an inspiration to many and is the best of what this industry has to offer. Thanks for the great article on a real American trucking legend! I wish there was a driver like Richie to inspire me back when I was a road driver.
I did just what he said, drive all day and have a big meal off the buffet just before bed, before I knew it I was 250 pounds at only 5’5″.
I’m still a driver, local now since 2006 and I’m down to 187 pounds. It takes a lot of discipline and having the knowledge to help make the right decisions when it comes to nutrition.
I’ve been following Richie, his show truck and fitness routine now for a few years, the man is an inspiration to many and is the best of what this industry has to offer.
Thanks for the great article on a real American trucking legend!

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