Health Product: Circulation Socks

January 26, 2012

Poor circulation in your legs or feet from so many hours behind the wheel? Finally, Compression Socks that are softer, drier and more comfortable than others, while enhancing circulation and preventing swelling.

Good choice, bad choice: fried chicken sandwiches

January 23, 2012

It’s hard to resist the thought of that fried chicken patty nestled between two warm buns and embellished with a pickle, and the availability of the sandwich at almost every fast food chain makes it even more difficult when living on the road. The staff here ...

Health Product: Seasonal Affective Disorder Light Box

November 3, 2011

Philips goLITE BLU Plus Light Therapy Device Price: $147.99 http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE-BLU-Therapy-Device/dp/B001I45XL8 We used to call them the winter blues – now they call it seasonal affective disorder.  The lack of can make you feel depressed, listless, and low in energy. Luckily, there’s a relatively simple treatment. The Philips goLITE ...

Listen up!

October 26, 2011

Practice active listening by truly hearing what someone is telling you. Reframe it back to them by saying things such as, “I hear you saying you are struggling with this decision.”

Tush Cush Car Seat Cushion

October 17, 2011

Tush Cush Car/Computer Seat Cushion Price: $37.95 www.tushcush.com Does your back hurt after hours on the road? Relief is in sight, with the Tush Cush, a cushion made to go on the road with you. It’s designed to relieve and prevent back pain, numb buttocks and other ...

Exercise Product: Jump Rope

October 13, 2011

Altus Athletic 9-Foot Adjustable Speed Jump Rope with DVD Price: $9.47 Minute-for-minute, jumping rope is one of the most beneficial exercises you can do. It is a vigorous cardiovascular workout that tones and strengthens your entire body. Because you’re utilizing all the major muscle groups of both ...

Good choice, bad choice: cereals

October 10, 2011

Few supermarket aisles are more confusing than the cereal aisle, with its dazzling array of good, bad and simply terrible choices. A serving of dry cereal (approximately 1 ¼ cups) makes an easy, packable snack or a nutritious breakfast with milk and fruit. But all ...

Good choice, bad choice: Chipotle

September 14, 2011

Yes, eating at Chipotle is relatively healthy, and the staff here at Truckers News praises the restaurant for using farm-raised and grass-fed beef, chicken and pork. However, choosing the wrong breading at the Mexican grill can be disastrous for weight loss goals. Good choice: crispy taco ...

Good choice, bad choice: fast-food salads

September 12, 2011

Fast-food salads Although ordering a salad at a fast-food joint commends healthy eating habits, make sure the greens you’re eating aren’t packed with as many calories and as much fat as a double Quarter Pounder with cheese. Make sure to check for two ingredients that can compromise ...

Snap Fitness, Rolling Strong launch truckstop program

September 7, 2011

Ten gyms will open soon at Pilot Flying J travel centers in a partnership between Snap Fitness and Rolling Strong.

Exercise product: fold-up bike

August 19, 2011

The MIAMI Citizen Bike is a combination of practicality and performance, especially for drivers who have a minimal amount of storage space, the company says. The Value Series folding bikes feature a Shimano six-speed index gear system with a grip shifter that folds and unfolds, ...

Water bottle: look good while doing good

August 16, 2011

Bobble is a reusable water bottle that filters water as you drink. Bobble was created with the intention of giving consumers an environmentally friendly replacement to plastic water bottles — most of which end up in the ocean, on the street or in landfills. The ...

Health product: iPosture

July 4, 2011

Worn on the chest, iPosture vibrates when the user slouches and continues until posture is corrected. The small device is designed to be worn for four hours a day for the first month to ingrain the proper behavior on the user, and twice a week ...

Exercise product: Toning Ring Kit

June 27, 2011

Sculpt and tone your body with the Toning Ring, a padded and flexible ring with grip pads designed for Pilates exercise. The ring’s shape and light weight makes it ideal for travel. The Toning Ring Kit comes with a workout DVD and is available for ...

Big Rig Run set for Dallas

June 16, 2011

Truckers News will hold the second annual "Big Rig Run" 5k run/walk in conjunction with the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

Exercise product: Balance pods

June 15, 2011

Improve core strength, agility and posture with Balance Pods. Arrange these brightly colored disks in hundreds of patterns for a workout that is continuously challenging. The Core Balance Kit contains four rounded and studded disks and an instructional DVD with two 25-minute workouts: a beginner ...

Training mat

May 30, 2011

The TRAINERmat fitness mat for weight loss has 10 different physician-certified exercises printed directly onto the mat surface. The full body workout is designed for people looking to lose weight and has three different difficulty levels to help build intensity and endurance. The 6-by-2 mat ...

Health product: nutrition label scale

May 23, 2011

This scale and calculator combo displays all the nutrition information the way you’re used to seeing it on food labels by showing a breakdown of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber and sugars. The scale is perfect for those practicing portion control because it calculates portion ...

Good choice, Bad choice: gas station options

May 20, 2011

When you’re on the road, the grocery store is closed and there’s no civilization in sight, a convenience store may be your only choice for dinner. If you’re looking for protein, look beyond the hot dogs for something a little healthier. Good choice: Pemmican Beef Jerky Bad ...

Switch ranch dressing with vinaigrette

May 17, 2011

Boost your body’s ability to burn fat by switching your salad dressing from ranch to vinaigrette. Research shows that a daily dose of vinegar helps dissolve body fat.
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