The road to mindfulness: Meditation can help truckers reduce physical and mental stress
In the ever-demanding world of truck driving, where long hours on the road can become both a physical and mental challenge, finding peace and calm
Hope Zvara
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- Hope Zvara is a regular contributor to The Trucker, providing tips for healthy living on the road as well as tips to control stress. She is also the CEO of <a href="https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mother Trucker Yoga</a> and <a href="https://roadreliefwellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Road Relief Wellness</a>. She has been featured in Forbes and Yahoo News, and is a regular guest on SiriusXM Radio. Her practical strategies show drivers how they can go from unhealthy and out of options to feeling good again.
Posts by Hope Zvara
Harness the power of your thoughts and feelings: The road to self-awareness for truckers
Navigating the roads is much like navigating the pathways of the mind. With approximately 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts daily, a trucker’s mind is ever active,
Build core fitness from the driver’s seat and help reduce back pain
As a truck driver, you spend countless hours behind the wheel, navigating various terrains and enduring long periods of sitting. Your truck seat supports you
Keep on truckin’: 6 key moves for unstoppable knee health
When you’re driving down the interstate, mile after mile, it’s easy to forget about your joints … until they start to complain. Your knees, especially,
Navigating the road to positivity: Understanding the ‘positive person cycle’ for truck drivers
The life of a truck driver — spent navigating endless miles and spending long hours in solitude — presents a unique set of challenges. Amidst
Did you know? Boosting your lymphatic system can help you keep on truckin’ for the long haul
While conquering the highways, our focus often stays on the miles ahead, the diesel in our tanks and the deadlines set on our cargo. However,
Fuel up the right way: These 5 foods pack plenty of protein and fiber for truckers
As professional drivers, I know you’ve all spent many nights parked at a truck stop, facing down the neon glow of fast-food signs. Those fried,
These 5 strategies can help truck drivers combat stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month. I’d like to set aside some time to acknowledge and address that quiet hitchhiker that often shares the cab
Yoga on the go: These 6 simple stretches are designed for long-haul truckers
Long-haul journeys can be taxing on the body, especially for truck drivers who regularly spend weeks — or even months — on the road. Drivers spend
10 easy ‘pit stops’ along the highway to heart health
February is American Heart Month, and I have 10 practical, easy-as-pie strategies to boost your ticker’s well-being right from the driver’s seat of that truck.
Put your best foot forward: the 5-5-5 rule
Alright y’all, grab a cup of joe and park the rig for a minute! We’ve got to have a talk about a little thing called
Pump up the protein: A path to better health for carnivores and vegetarians alike
We’ve all heard about the incredible importance of protein for our body. Here at Mother Trucker Yoga, we know all too well that your hours
Check out these 8 tips to ‘vroom’ your way to better health
Hey there, road warriors! Spending long hours on the road presents many challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I’m sure you feel like you’re always
Check out these 6 tips to combat anxiety on the road
The open road, marked by miles of ever-changing landscapes and interjecting horizons, represents freedom to some. For long-haul truck drivers, however, this same road can
Yoga stretches and poses can help drivers stay fit and healthy
Truck drivers need to be physically fit to handle the challenges of their job. In fact, physical fitness is essential if you want to be
Check out these 10 benefits of workouts for truckers
We’ve talked a lot about trucking fitness and different truck driver workouts over the road, but now it’s time to address why workouts are important.
Try these simple exercises to help stay healthy on the road
It’s no secret that truck drivers struggle with their health, particularly their weight. And when it comes to living over the road, maintaining a typically
Changing lanes for drivers: The ‘slow lifestyle’ movement
As drivers, you are constantly running hard — and often on fumes. It can be overwhelming and exhausting. Couple that with the constant pressure from
Drivers should pack these supplements to stay healthy for the long haul
One main truck driver health concern is the ability to find healthy food with balanced nutrients. Most restaurants and food stops offer food that’s tempting
These 7 tips can help drivers stay healthy and in better shape while on the road
As a truck driver, you spend hours in a seat. You are far away from home, which means your health becomes neglected in the process.