As a professional truck driver, working and being away from loved ones during the upcoming holiday season can be very challenging. Over-the-road drivers often feel
It’s time enter your pledge and join this fall’s “Keep Pushin’ 22” challenge! The 22×22 Veterans Suicide Prevention Challenge begins Nov. 1 and continues through
It seems that every week there’s a new finding on how to eat, what to eat, what not to eat — all advice designed to
Recently I spoke at a conference for the Convenient Care Association (CCA), a network of health clinics located in large box grocery stores and pharmacies.
Drivers, start your engines! Not the one in your truck — it’s time to rev up your body’s “engine.” So, get moving and take the
The topic for this month’s column, like all my content, comes from my best resource — professional drivers. A couple of weeks ago, I was
It’s common knowledge that exercising is beneficial to your health. In some cases, it can even save a person’s life. So, why isn’t everyone exercising?
No doubt, as a professional truck driver, many of you have discovered that working and being away from loved ones during the holidays is tough.
It’s time to take the pledge and take the 22 Pushup Challenge! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the challenge, which is sometimes
Drivers, the dreaded cold-and-flu season will soon be upon us — that time of year when you need to protect your personal engine (aka your
In the August edition of The Trucker, I promised to walk you through seven steps that will help boost your energy levels. As a bonus,
Revving up your energy level requires more than just giving yourself a pep talk: You need an action plan! Start by listing ways to reduce
When we hear talk about core exercises most of us think of carving out six-pack abs. Although core exercises can certainly improve the look of
The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier
Next time you’re feeling run down, chances are you’re dehydrated. Instead of coffee or soda, reach for a bottle of pure water. Coffee dehydrates you,
Here’s something to think about: Can the time of day you eat affect your weight? Speaking from personal experience, for years I didn’t really worry
Is it time to lighten your load? I don’t mean the freight you are hauling. Are you personally overloaded? When you go through the truck
I’ve been waiting to write about this topic for some time and I think now is the appropriate time. Why? Come January, health, fitness and
Who carries the responsibility for your health as a truck driver, you or your company? This is a topic I’ve been wanting to write about
If you have read my columns in the past, you know I believe this: When it comes to weight loss it’s always about movement and