Ferenc Elekes

Ferenc and Evelin drove 32,000 miles in 2018. Early on in their adventure of driving from Northwest Africa to Singapore they both noticed changes in their bodies. New pains here and there and just a sense of not feeling great. It was the lack of activity and their levels of fitness slowly eroding. Something had to be done.

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SHR # 2408 :: How To Stay Fit When You Spend A Lot Of Time In Your Car/Truck

Show Notes:

[3:00] the goal is the trip itself, not the destination.

[7:50] Truck drivers and police officers have higher rates of bladder cancer.

• This could be because they sit and hold their urine for too long.

[12:00] Stopping for restroom breaks should be viewed as a break from sitting.

• Take this opportunity to stretch, do calisthenics, and activate your glutes.

[23:30] Tips for traveling.

• Stop for exercise regularly. Bands, jump rope, and bodyweight exercises help.
• Swap drivers every two hours, if possible.
• Avoid excuses to eat junk food.
• Most restaurants, even Wendy’s, allow you to order just the meat.
• When all else fails, use protein powder. It really is just a matter of eliminating excuses.
• Wash your hands often.

[38:17] After market lumbar support can help over long distances.

• Do what you can to keep your hips from rolling forward.
• Don’t overdue the support though.

[40:24] Sleep.

• Make a plan to get sufficient sleep and avoid micro sleep while driving.

[42:25] Podcasts and audiobooks can enrich the travelling experience.

[51:32] Overlandsite.com

• Tips on long travel and experience journaling.

[53:08] Gun for protection.

• At the very least, keep pepper spray.

Show Transcript SHR # 2408 :: How To Stay Fit When You Spend A Lot Of Time In Your Car/Truck