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dwightladon
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject: Truck Stop Fitness Centers |
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| How many drivers out there would make use of a fitness center at truck stops? I wish there were more opportunities for getting a workout in while on the road. Are there others who feel the same way? |
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classicxl
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| if they put one in and had some decent equipment you bet |
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terrylamar
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| A similar suggestion, why doesn't truck stops have communal shower facilities like the health clubs or military. I would rather use those than have to wait on a private shower. I'm not a voyeur, but I got over my inhibitions a long time ago. |
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EasyRolln
Joined: 01 Sep 2006
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Location: IL Burbs
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:06 am Post subject: |
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| I agree with classicxl, only if it had decent equipment. I'd fear for my safety if it was cheap and rickety. As far as the communal showers, no thank you. Even at my local gym, there are some images that I'd rather do without. :lol: |
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SmoothCruizer
Joined: 21 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:32 am Post subject: |
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| need info if there is one on the east coast I-95 or close...... thanx |
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classicxl
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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| no communal showers that would be a scary site |
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Jason607
Joined: 28 Oct 2006
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Location: Acworth, GA
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| Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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The comunial showers... big NO. It's bad enough we get such little privacy as is. That could only lead to problems.
A fitness center is something I cannot understand why they don't have. They have lounges, which is OK but come on, like drivers need to rest their feet or something. So, instead of sitting in front of a windshield, your sitting in front of a TV. There are way too many fat, lazy people as is, and trucking, it's even worse.
Of course you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink, but for us thirsty horses, we would like the oppertunity. Try exersizing outside.... all the exaust, then that nasty ground, plus the wierdo's who like to watch people. No thanks.
I think it would be hard getting a gym in truck stops because of the liability. |
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classicxl
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| Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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| first you would have to convince the truck stop to give up some room for free and then they would have a hard time with the liability issue in case someone gets hurt. We all know the insurance companies control everything |
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tweety bird
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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When I was first driving a little over 11 years ago there were a few truck stops with communal showers or places where I'd have to put a chair in front of the door because there were no locks.
These days truck stop showers- though they may leave a lot to be desired- ain't so bad.
But as far as truck stop gyms go... didn't they try that with the Rolling Strong Truckers' Gyms a few years back.
Am I dating myself here or what?
The Rolling Strong Truckers' Gyms were around during the time of Park N View. They had trailers set up at various truck stops (a lot of them, really) and the exercise equipment was in them- sort of like the truck stop chapels have, but for health nuts!
To answer the OP honestly, I would LOVE it if truck stops had good gyms- decent treadmills/stair masters etc. But in reality, I never had time to stop and do it. I do some modified aerobics in the truck now- but even so, finding the time when I'm on the road is hard. I think truckers in general won't take the time to exercise and that's why the Rolling Strong deal shut down. |
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tweety bird
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Someone ought to move this to "anything and everything truck driver related" IMO |
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Lewis friend
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:28 am Post subject: |
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I think the communal shower thing won't fly because the truckstop needs to control water usage; They either wan't $5 or a 50 gal minimum fuel up.
No free showers.
It's getting to the point where i'm considering this as a viable alternative:
http://www.truckshower.com/ |
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cecole74
Joined: 11 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes! I am a competitive archer so I must lift weights and stay active. I would DEFINATLY use facility's if proveded |
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shyykatt
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| hmm, if all truckers got 'buff' then I would not be able to whistle at the fatties trying to climb into their trucks :D |
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coastie
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terrylamar wrote: A similar suggestion, why doesn't truck stops have communal shower facilities like the health clubs or military. out of 13 years of Military service, after Boot Camp always had a semi private Shower, even on the ships I was on.
I say No Way to that. All ready have to beat off the Gay's in the restrooms.. |
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Capt._Chaos
Joined: 28 Aug 2006
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:26 am Post subject: |
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tweety bird wrote:
But as far as truck stop gyms go... didn't they try that with the Rolling Strong Truckers' Gyms a few years back.
Am I dating myself here or what?
The Rolling Strong Truckers' Gyms were around during the time of Park N View. They had trailers set up at various truck stops (a lot of them, really) and the exercise equipment was in them- sort of like the truck stop chapels have, but for health nuts!
To answer the OP honestly, I would LOVE it if truck stops had good gyms- decent treadmills/stair masters etc. But in reality, I never had time to stop and do it. I do some modified aerobics in the truck now- but even so, finding the time when I'm on the road is hard. I think truckers in general won't take the time to exercise and that's why the Rolling Strong deal shut down.
I had a membership with Rolling Strong when they were around, but when it's considered how badly out of shape most truck drivers are (with most having little or no concern about it), I wasn't surprised when I saw them close their doors.
I've been driving for 11 years now, most of it OTR, and I have carried weights with me for strength training.
Depending on where you're parked, it's not always safe & practical to get a good cardiovascular workout in- traffic & the safety of the surrounding area are big concerns. I like to jog or go for a ride on my mountain bike that I carry with me often, but when the weather is bad I try to find a treadmill to use somewhere. |
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