How many of you work out at the gym etc.
I joined one late last year only go two to three times a week but the difference I feel in my well being is massive.
I no longer feel tired and sluggish I sleep better on a night and best of all my weight has gone down. 
Anyone else got any positives?
I donāt bother with a gym. Over the years we got a treadmill, cross trainer at home so use them. Saves a fortune
degsy4wheels:
I donāt bother with a gym. Over the years we got a treadmill, cross trainer at home so use them. Saves a fortune
Only a tenner a month mine and it gets me out the house and I can ogle all the fit girls
I have a multi gym in the garage. Itās addictive.
I always knew lorry driving was a pretty unhealthy job, But you donāt realise how unhealthy until you start working out and get out of breath after the first five minutes.
It dosnāt take long to get yourself back on form. All the large hauliers should encourage fitness.
If youāre physically fit, I honestly believe you will be a much safer driver.
Iām a tramper who goes running 2 or 3 times a week.
Have to do physio twice a day
Also swim as often as can as well as yoga & walk a lot ( can t run anymore due to injury )
animal:
Have to do physio twice a dayAlso swim as often as can as well as yoga & walk a lot ( can t run anymore due to injury )
Its [zb] when it gets taken away from you, I was injured for 3 months last year & was really gutted.
yorkshire terrier:
How many of you work out at the gym etc.
I joined one late last year only go two to three times a week but the difference I feel in my well being is massive.
I no longer feel tired and sluggish I sleep better on a night and best of all my weight has gone down.
Anyone else got any positives?
Well done three times a week is a good knock, I manage 3 and one of them I make sure is particularly 'ard, there is and never will be any negatives I focus on CV mostly some weights and a bit of swimming.
The best advice I ever had on exercise was this, You cant knock in a big nail with a small hammer, choose the big one and swing it.
I used to but not for a couple of years, Mrs has joined again, and I am being pressured to get back in shape 
Not that I am fat, just lazy at home 
paulfromwire:
animal:
Have to do physio twice a dayAlso swim as often as can as well as yoga & walk a lot ( can t run anymore due to injury )
Its [zb] when it gets taken away from you, I was injured for 3 months last year & was really gutted.
Yep but I will never run again 
so have to do other thing instead
Also started drinking a lot more water & green tea eating ācleanā which all helps with weight
Used to love going to the gym3-4 times a week doing weights and CV work. Aint been for 7 year since Iāve been tramping 
would love to start back though.
SteveBarnsleytrucker:
Used to love going to the gym3-4 times a week doing weights and CV work. Aint been for 7 year since Iāve been tramping
So why dont you if you have a smart phone when parked up look for the nearest gym or go for a run /walk I do also take my wrist & ankle weight with me to do physio with also do yoga in the cab
I shall be attending this event next Sunday theguardian.com/theguardian/ ā¦ tures11.g2 ( I shall be watching my brother who dislocated his thumb twice last time )Iām not competing because Iām not stupid.
People come from around the world to test themselves, the American Marine Corps tried last year and their highest placing was 82.
why not carry some dumbells in the cab?
Thereās loads of different exercises you can do with them.
Iām thinking of getting some resistance bands actually. Have you used them at any time?
SteveBarnsleytrucker:
Iām thinking of getting some resistance bands actually. Have you used them at any time?
Yep use them a few times they are fine tbh if you have a TKMAC near you have a look in there as may be cheaper also the wrist & ankle weights as they dont take up much space
Iām not a member of a gym but am a fairly keen cyclist, clocking 2500 miles up last year, MTB and road, Started running in the new year too and am hoping to complete a half marathon this year.
I was 50 in November and seem to have to do more and more to maintain my level of fitness.
Brescia Est truckstop in Italy has a large gym for drivers to use.
My plan is for one at the new Msa n/b M5.
The one with a grass turf roof on.
A portacabin or container would suffice at all other Msaās in the UK.
renaultman:
Iām not a member of a gym but am a fairly keen cyclist, clocking 2500 miles up last year, MTB and road, Started running in the new year too and am hoping to complete a half marathon this year.
I was 50 in November and seem to have to do more and more to maintain my level of fitness.
My best time for a half marathon is 1hr 43 min ok a while ago but can you beat a woman time
I get all the exercise I need, climbing stairs to goods in offices and walking miles from car parks to traffic offices.
I also bought an exercise bike last Autumn for Ā£31 of e-bay and stuck it in the garage, since then Iāve lost a couple of pounds. Iāll have to get on it one day and see if I can lose some more.