How do OTR drivers go to the gym???

A responsible driver never leaves his load. Some companies might get rather upset. Loads are stolen everyday. There are a few truck stops out there with gyms in them. They are usually something drivers look at on their way to buy a bag of chips and a Little Debbie.

You don't have to go to a gym to stay in shape. Take up walking/jogging, calisthenics and unloading your own freight. There will be times when you are empty you can go to one nearby. The best way to stay in shape is to stay on top of it. The fatigue of working 14+ hours a day has it's way of catching up with you over time. It's a challenge to eat right and stay in shape on the road but it can be done.

 

Well you probably won't be hitting the gyms. I use to go to 24 hr fitness's, but I was on a dedicated run and made sure there was plenty parking. Now with the 14 hr clock. It would be hard to try to deliver loads and manage gym times. Some of the places don't want the tractor trailer in their parking lot. So if you want to spend lots of money on taxi's to take you to the gym. Then you might want to bring some barbells and exercise in your free time.

 

I have seen guys with bandz and dumbbells working out around the cab of their trucks in the truck stops. Walking and jogging around the parking lots also.

 

We go to many gym's. In fact I drove by 27 of them last week.

Actually, if you are a member of a chain that allows you to work out in all of their locations it isn't too difficult. The problem is locating one. A lot of drivers carry a portable folding bike in their limited cabin space. Of course you are leaving a $140,000 business unguarded, not counting on your load.

Being in a truck is a lot like being in Prison. (And I have been in both.) You will overcome your limitations if you want to. In my cell, 158 laps was a mile. I put in 10 miles a day. Push ups, sit ups, and the such take no extra equipment. If you are wanting to limit weights, bring a set with you. Of course going over scales could cost you if you bring too much. Many those sets you can fill up with water would work best.

Of course, I like to be paid in cash. As a trucker you will make so much money that just lifting your wallet will build muscles. Not to mention having to fight off all the beautiful women.

Time to take my meds.