You hear it all the time: Truck drivers need to exercise to help compensate for being inactive much of the time you’re on the job.
A brisk walk can help you meet your fitness goals.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says adults 18 to 64 years old ought to get 150 minutes of exercise every week, or a bit more than 20 minutes a day. The CD also says you don’t have to do that 20 minutes in one chunk, which is good news for truck drivers.
This ought to include include moderate aerobic exercise every day and some sort of strength-building — resistance training, body weight exercises, weights — twice a week.
According to the CDC, “Moderate-intensity aerobic activity means you’re working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat. One way to tell is that you’ll be able to talk, but not sing the words to your favorite song.”
Moderate effort could include:
- Walking fast
- Doing water aerobics
- Riding a bike on level ground or with few hills
- Playing doubles tennis
- Pushing a lawn mower
Be sure to consult your health care provider before starting any exercise routine.
