Bodybuilding Truck Driver TIPS on How to Stay Ripped While on the Road

[@DtownJ]

After working in a correctional facility & watching inmates workout with nothing, not having access to equipment is no excuse. Good video !

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thank You very much. I think sometimes it is just lack of knowledge that it’s possible. We plan on more videos like this .

[@mikeboychuk8809]

Something to consider is getting a planet fitness membership, I pay like $25 a month I think, with that you can get into any PF. A huge bonus (nearly half the reason I got it) is Rey have showers. So If I’m not near a truck stop, or I don’t have any showers I go to the gym to shower. They are usually in big open warehouse lots so you could even stay the night if you can find any parking… I’ve done that a few times. Another thing I try to do is pushups when ever I stop for a break or fuel, if you do like 10 every time you stop you should be at like 30-40 minimum for the day. Then just keep doing more. Food is huge, I used to have snacks then I started only buying healthy things like fruits, but the problem for me was that I get bored, not hungry so I eat to pass time. Anyways long story short I was gaining weight even while having fruits instead of chips, so about 2 months ago I decided to have absolutely no snacks in arms reach ( I have food in a storage cabinet just invade I get stranded) and I’ve been fine. I’m not dying of hunger lol then I moved into trying to eat one meal for a late lunch / early dinner, time goes by faster in the morning because I’m waiting to eat lol and once I eat I’m good for the rest of the day. Something important to remember is understanding that some foods make you more hungry. Carbs ( pizza, bread, doughnuts etc) make you more hungry. Start eating foods that fill you up. Look up what’s a good food that leaves you feeling full for a while and try to eat that more. Another big thing is liquid calories are way harder to get out of your body and lose. If you’re going to be unhealthy then eat snacks but drink more water. Get a case of Poland spring, (good tasting spring water) and drink that as you drive… I’ll give you something to do and you won’t feel as hungry with all that water. Hopes this helps

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Great info brother. Funny enough the free passes I spoke of are from Planet fitness and yes the shower part rocks as well as the open parking areas. Keep up the good work 👍

[@mikeboychuk8809]

@@lifedrivefitness9123 haha thank you, I’m trying to stay fit like you. No need to let this job bring us health problems. Thanks for bring this topic up. Definitely something we all should be more vigilant about

[@harleydoc2002]

I'm a serious victim of long hours, fast food for convience and after years and years it caught up with me even though I worked out alot. I'd like to see your food prep while we're on the road.

[@dangerkingston]

Second a food prep video!

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

It happens brother, don’t beat yourself up. We are planning a meal prep video to help make it a little easier for ya out on the road.

[@kingtrumpet123]

yes, I encourage everyone - no matter how old they are to exercise. 4 years ago at 53, I started back running, and lifting after a 25 year break- LOL ( I can run 6 miles, and do a pretty decent 30 minute weight lifting session) -- sure it didn't happen overnight -- but it's a little bit at a time and be consistent that adds up.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Hey brother, that is so awesome to hear. Good advice, I am happy you got back into it. Keep up the good work👍💪

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

It’s never too late to get back into it! Consistency is key. Keep it up Ken!

[@polishpat95]

Whats going on bro. I'm doing the same thing. Staying ripped OTR. It's challenging. I meal prep for my entire journeys. Haven touched fast food even once. I got all my equipment under my bunk and focus on calisthenics as well. Much respect to anyone that does this and going the extra "mile". Lol. Good work!!

[@markroman9007]

Hey Pat, what’s you meal prep ? Trying to get one together here lol.

[@danstafford5977]

Truck stops have a dog park... they should also have an exercise room with barbells and dumbbells and benches Etc!

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Brother I could not agree more. I am actually surprised that they don’t. I keep my fingers crossed every day that one of these big chains will do just that.

[@moneybythemile122]

Great tips brother, no excuse get it done.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thx brother 👊🏻

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@Antattack22]

Seeing you fit like this give me big time motivation I meal prep each week and workout 3 to 4 days a week while on road I have all my trips planned to where to stop along the way I’m happy seeing other drivers doing workouts

[@wizdqvm3z]

Jumping Jacks is a great full body cardio workout/ Walking around the Truck Stop facility

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

It really is! That's one of the best exercises!

[@harryknutts8428]

this is whats nice about regional i go home every 5or6 days to eat real food and bring it with me on the road but i still prolly eat breakfast a couple times a week on the road or burrito at loves or wherever for excersise i go every other day i do pushups or pullups i alternate and i do 90 percent drop n hook so a stubborn crank handle is a good workout too

[@TheBlackbird600]

Properly useful content. That too coming from someone who has been on the road and knows his stuff. Good going ET! KEEP THE GOOD STUFF COMING ♥️

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thx for the comment 👍👍

[@allenmaddux7611]

I could really use some of this content. 62 years old, been driving for 35 years, I don’t eat fast food I eat in my truck most times. Not over weight but not exactly in great shape either.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Then we will keep this content coming! We’re excited to have Dean teach you guys his tips and tricks!

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

I’ll show you some tips to help you with that

[@CarlosTheAthlete]

Too easy . Prep food ,stay disciplined , keep focused plus it’ll save you money and lower your risk from disease. Good advice. Brotha

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the positive feedback! Stay tuned for more Health and Fitness content from Dean!

[@ginasutherland713]

Thank you for showing how to do it. I’m also a long haul driver wanting a. Better life.

[@hotrod639]

Good to see I'm not the only one! I'm a retired full time RVer with my wife! Also a former trucker and vet! Over 60! Lol however, I can hand wax my 37ft RV, hotrod, custom bike and custom trailer! I have a friend captain crosier who is 94 and still working out and chasing women in California! He says stop exercising, and your dead! Keep up the good work, its motivation for others!

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thanks so much brother and that is awesome to hear about you and your friend. I am super happy to hear you are getting to enjoy life now after all your hard work.

[@NC.237]

Respect Sir ✊ not only for your spot advices but I think you are a man of wisdom as well, I like your view of life 👍

[@joshdeanful]

Definitely all about diet and morning fasted Cardio/jog always helped my get my head on right and it help with appetite management along with planing for the day and everything . And I would haul bands and a set of adjustable dumbbells 5-75 in pounds with me along with push-ups and pulls of the back off my flatbed. Stop at gyms when we I could or on down times. Hard part was often time finding parking or have to walk a lil ways. But it really is 70% about your food.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Good on ya brother. Food is so important. It would be so awesome to see some truck stops put in gyms.

[@DeBergeracs-s1n]

Love this series. I really am absolutely interested in all of your future content. I hope that I see more.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thx so much brother. Gonna drop lots of tips for the best and fastest gains💪

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

We’re glad you’re just as excited as we are!! Stay tuned 😊

[@Literrrr]

If you have a deer or moose guard, you can use that for push-up and dips

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Absolutely they work great for so many Exercises

[@davidp8544]

Hope we get to see more of you in the future, looking forward to some training videos

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Hey thanks brother. Stay tuned they are coming 💪

[@bottomfeeder12]

I like the idea of the TRX equipment in the truck.

[@chriskelleher5294]

Hello my friend. I just wanted to say you look awesome and you set a great example that just because you are a OTR Truck Driver and are away from home doesn't mean you have to have unhealthy eating habits and can not have ant options to excerecise and work out Thank you for making these videos. One by one starting with you CAN slowly but surely make more and more Truck Drivers will start putting the effort into eating healthy on the road and working out and excerecise to not only look better but of course to be a lot healthier.! Thanks Again.

[@1iota1420]

Isometric exercises, low impact high return. Awsum job here 👍👍

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for the full workouts

[@Freightlinerbob]

Good stuff. I’d like to see more.

[@rishi505]

Great work self motivated in this age immersive Brother . Keep it up and post more video

[@PhoneOffAlex]

I recommend to all drivers to do kegel exercises, it is good for men's health and may prevent hemorrhoids Do squads with combining biceps ( position, room in the cab , size of the guy, may limit that) using steering wheel, move sit all way back. 5'10" guy very possible in Coronado. I can do that on straight sections.

[@sumeetsinghgill4220]

Hi I would love to hear more from you ? Please make a video about the meals which u carry along. As we know food is the important part of body building

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Stay tuned my friend, we have some videos planned on meal prepping and what I eat on the road. Feel free to reach out to me anytime brother

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Absolutely! Many more Health and Fitness videos to come from Dean!

[@amardehloum8504]

We need more videos dean

[@stevefanslow3530]

Off and on I had a shake weight. Google or Amazon it. Not sure how good it did but easy to use in the truck. Since became a flat bedder now best exercise I can do is extra walking.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Hey cool man, yep anything is better then nothing at all. I will be giving out some really helpful tips

[@markrupprnkamp5832]

Had to take a serious look at diet and exercise after a number of trips to the emergency room One thing that has helped the cardio health is running in place 20 seconds rest 10 seconds .8 sets of these gives the same conditioning as a 45 to 60 minute run in 4 minutes.

[@allangomes8107]

OMG you really did the video haha, thanks Dean.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Lol yes brother and we plan on doing more of these that are much more in depth. I am glad you enjoyed

[@FansSports]

Push-ups look good, back straight 👍but military Push-ups you look at the wall or imaginary wall in front of you. Never look down at the ground. It adds a little more difficulty to them. So head up, and look forward. Good video. Thanks

[@epicliving4060]

Looking strong bro

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thank you very much brother lol I am giving it my all

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

💪💪💪

[@chachu666]

can you do a video on how to make lean muscle? I don't want to get into body building but definitely want to work on building muscle on my lean body lol.. Keep these type of content coming!!

[@hillbilly510]

Check out the trx system. I believe he was using it in the video it will use your body weight for the exercises

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Absolutely brother, I will explain the difference in future videos and how to achieve what you are looking for.💪

[@taras885]

It is OK if you drive through sunny areas, but I live in west of WA and do exercises outside under heavy rain is not fun. I switch from OTR to local and it's keeping me healthy when I do loading and unloading and have more access to healthy food

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Yes rain can be a bitch for sure lol I have done some workouts inside a drive-in before if there’s room at the back or when I’m unloaded. Shopping on the road is easier now that Walmarts have a food section. Stay tuned for some future videos for tips on shopping and even workouts inside your cab.💪

[@KEVINLEE-pf8lo]

F**KIN wicked Dean

[@hakobmoroyan3008]

I want to see Dean’s meal prep video and how often does he eat, also dose he do fasting?

[@TheGeeoff]

I'm 49 and toying with switching into trucking. I like the quiet time. I like listening to books. I like seeing varied scenery. It would be great to have my own truck! However, the health side is really concerning. I don't like to sit still and staying in one spot for ten hours each day would be really bad for me. Maybe these exercises and healthy eating will make it possible.

[@lknanml]

I bought a floor peddler. Nothing crazy and it can fold up somewhat to be out of the way. Pop on a movie and pedal away till it's over. I have a hard time falling asleep. Can't wait for the mentor/training time sleeping in the same truck... The pedal machine helps. I try to make it as close to the last thing I do before going to sleep. The recovery cycle of the body right after exercise seems to be just enough for me to fade out and zzzzzzzzzz. Although miss that window and it's 1 2 3 4- 545,643,643,234 whatevers I am counting on the ceiling till dreamtime then it's do doa doa doo doo. Fuck me that's the alarm to get up....

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Haha loved reading that👍 good to see you found something that works for you. Maybe you could take a picture and post it as well and where you got that. You could also try some melatonin to help you sleep

[@gregorybrown2843]

Amen the DR that did my physical seem like she could barely walk she was def not healthy

[@albertlourencooliveira9056]

Thanks

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

No problem

[@DANISHtheGR8]

Dean is the man. Such a humble fun guy. Bodybuilding and trucking both are the game of patience and discipline. Hats off to you Sir💯💯💯😁😁

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Hey thank you so much brother for the kind words. I truly do try to be humble. When I had to close my gym it was one of the saddest days ever because there is nothing I enjoy more than helping others. I’m happy these videos can help people as well.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Couldn’t agree more with you! We can’t wait to share more of Dean’s Health and Fitness content with you guys.

[@polishpat95]

@@lifedrivefitness9123 man you got to get your trucking channel going. Like a vlog about your fitness journey. I'm sure lots would watch it.

[@mariolukaszyk2255]

Hey Dean ! Do you even lift ? Just kidding. Love the video as much as I love cookies brother. Keep em coming.

[@zxcvxcvify]

Ronen put a list of good companies for the southeast us , Florida . Like yours (drop and hooks) thank you in advance

[@guybuddyman838]

Keep stress down with hand grip strengtheners.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Hell yes, they are one of my big go too’s. They give you a grip like a vice grip as well lol

[@KevinSeay-o7r]

How possible is it to go to the gym every day OTR?

[@ajayveersingh687]

❤

[@lancerogers9694]

Leg lifts coach… up to 100 a day!

[@sharjojammeh9409]

Can you not go to the gym as truck driving at least four days per week

[@Riighthandtrucking]

Hard to watch in front of the Volvo stay in front of the freightliner

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

LMAO right? 😂😂my kind of guy👍

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

😂😂

[@dsizzle49]

So prolonged sitting causes testosterone to drop which causes weight gain and fatigue. For some of us trt may be necessary.

[@TravelinTim]

The question no one is asking, natty or not?