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Easy Exercises That Can Be Done in the Truck and Won’t Break the Bank

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Working out and staying fit on the road can be an uphill battle, but there are things you can do that require very little time and space.

Regular exercise– just 30 minutes a day:

Improves your chances of living longer and living healthier
Reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke
Protects you from certain cancers, including colon and breast cancer, and possibly lung and endometrial cancer
Helps prevent type 2 diabetes
Helps prevent osteoporosis
Reduces the risk of falling and improves brain function
Reduces depression
Improves sleep
Reduces anxiety
Lowers blood pressure
Helps you shed pounds!

Here are easy exercises that can be done on our 30-minute break:

Peddle a stationary bike.

Drive Medical Deluxe Folding Exercise Peddler with Electronic Display , Black- $26.96
-Scan feature alternately displays all measurements automatically
-Ideal for leg and arm muscle exercising; Resistance easily adjusted with tension screw
-Five function display indicates exercise time, revolution count, revolutions per minute (rpm) and calories burned; Button cell battery included
-Four anti-slip rubber pads prevent sliding and protect surfaces; Attractive silver finish
-Completely assembled, foldable design

 

Use a mini stair stepper

Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Stepper with Resistance Bands- $39.86

Low-Impact Aerobic Work Out
Adjustable Resistance
Exercise Bands Add an Upper Body Work Out
LCD Computer Function: Scan, Time, Count, Total Count, Calories

Jump Rope! It was fun when you were a kid. Make jumping rope fun again and lose weight in the process!

Valeo Deluxe Speed Rope, Black- $6.82

-Adjustable-length jump rope designed for speed training
-Rope measures 10 feet long overall and can be shortened to any length
-Durable solid rubber rope construction
-Molded handles with foam grips for comfort
-Sealed ball bearings for even rotation


Resistance Bands

Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case $29.99

Bands Included: Yellow: 2-4 lbs., Blue: 4-6 lbs., Green: 10-12 lbs., Black: 15-20 lbs., Red: 25-30 lbs
1. Any band can be used together at one-time to create multiple levels of resistance. (4lbs-75lbs)
Features metal clipping system on bands for attaching to soft-grip handles or ankle straps
Includes a door anchor, carrying bag, ankle strap and starter guide
Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
All Black Mountain Products resistance bands come with a manufacturer?s warranty

WALK! Don’t want to get out of your truck? Walk in place. Sounds crazy, right? It’s not. There are a slue of walking videos that really do work!

Walking for Weight Loss, Wellness & Energy DVD- $19.00

Easy to follow, fun moves
Choose your walk options
Low Impact
Options for all levels – for beginner to advanced exercisers

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