I hope you know just how important maintaining your health truly is. As I stated earlier, it is comparative to keeping your vehicle maintained. Because if it breaks down you won’t be able to work, likewise if you breakdown the truck won’t be able to work. So keep yourself healthy and do everything that needs to be done so you can be in good shape.
How can you do this? Well here is a long list (in no particular order) of ways you can help and/or improve your health.
Here is a video sponsored by Driver Solutions where they give some great driver tips.
1. Truck Driver Health – Drink Plenty Of Water
Not drinking water can cause serious health issues for every living being on earth. It is recommended to consume 1/2 your body weight in ounces. So many health issues arise from dehydration. There were recent studies from the MAYO Clinic where they suggest female drivers to drink approximately nine cups a day, and man to drink thirteen cups daily.
There are million and one reasons why water is good for you. It is regulating your body temperature, lubricating the joints, and helps you get rid of bodily waste. For the ones that are struggling to lose weight, drinking water will be a big benefit. It will make you feel full and that way you will consume less calories.
Try to always have with you the needed amount of water that will last you through the day, and sip on it every chance you get. Don’t wait to become thirsty. If you don’t like water that much, you can try eating watermelon and celery; they are reach with water.
