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Originally Posted by tweety bird
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.