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Exercise Routines
No gym, no equipment, no excuses. These exercises are designed for your cab, the truck stop, and those 15-minute breaks. Tap any exercise to see the full instructions.
In-Cab Exercises — These can all be done while seated in your cab during breaks. They target the muscles that get stiff and tight from driving. Do them during your 15-minute breaks or while waiting for loading.
1
Steering Wheel Push
30 secChest, Shoulders
Easy
2
Seated Spinal Twist
1 minLower Back, Obliques
Easy
3
Neck Rolls
1 minNeck, Upper Trapezius
Easy
4
Shoulder Shrugs
30 secTrapezius, Shoulders
Easy
5
Ankle Circles
1 minAnkles, Calves
Easy
6
Seated Glute Squeeze
1 minGlutes, Core
Easy
7
Wrist Circles & Flexion
1 minWrists, Forearms
Easy
8
Deep Breathing with Arm Raise
2 minDiaphragm, Shoulders
Easy
Exercise Tips for Drivers
•Start small — 5 minutes is better than nothing
•Set a phone alarm for every break to remind you
•Keep a resistance band in your cab — they cost under £5
•Pair exercise with something you enjoy (podcast, music)
•Track your minutes in the Daily Wellness Score
•Invite a fellow driver to join you — accountability helps