INSIDER TIPS TO BETTER HEALTH

If you’re ready to improve your health, here’s how to get the most out of the Prime Driver Health and Fitness team.

BY PEYSON SHIELDS

Getting well can look different for everyone depending on your specific goals and health needs. The same goes for fitness, which is an important but sometimes intimidating part of anyone’s wellness journey.

Knowing where to begin can be overwhelming, but the Prime Driver Health and Fitness (DHF) team is here to make fitness accessible and customizable. Whether you are looking for a routine you can do in your truck during the cold winter months, or a plan that helps you soak in some Vitamin D, the DHF team is here to offer support.

We talked to Matt Judy, the Salt Lake City Driver Health and Fitness Liaison and Personal Trainer, to break down the steps for how you can leverage this service and transform your exercise routine.

Step 1: Consult with a Driver Health and Fitness Personal Trainer

Book a personal training consultation at driverhealthandfitness.com through the Personal Training tab found on the dropdown menu. From there, drivers will talk with either Matt or Maria Godfrey out of the Pittston Terminal. “At the beginning of the call, we will take some administrative data like your height, weight, age, etc.,” Matt says. “Then we will go into what the driver’s goals are. As coaches, we help guide them to more specific and attainable goals.”

Step 2: Build a workout routine

After learning more about the driver, from level of current activity to injuries and mobility to available exercise equipment, Matt gets to work customizing routines. “The building blocks of a lot of fitness plans are body weight movements like squats, pushups and situps,” he says. “I tend to have drivers do two movements back to back with no rest in between; this is known as a super set or compound set. Then they’ll rest for an amount of time.”

 The Prime Health and Fitness team can assist drivers remotely or schedule in-person sessions at any of the three main terminals.

Step 3: Use the DHF team as accountability partners

Matt and the DHF team are available to help provide accountability as much as possible, but they still encourage drivers to find an internal reason to stay healthy and keep themselves accountable. “Even your best athletes are only motivated maybe a quarter of the time,” Matt says. “What you need is dedication. Be dedicated to the process and yourself. I have personally met several drivers who make exercise a priority in their lives.” Even a simple workout can make a difference, and Matt encourages all drivers to start simple. That might mean a 10-minute walk each day to build back up the stamina to exercise. “As it becomes more of a habit you can start to increase the volume of your workouts,” Matt says.

Step 4: Measure success

“Achieving success should be constant,” Matt says. “Goals should be forever changing and adapting as you meet them or struggle with them. Start with small attainable goals that can be easily tracked and achieved.” Matt mentions that transitions can go from working out three times a week to five, which can lead into bigger goals like weight loss. He encourages drivers not to get discouraged if their specific goal isn’t met and to reflect on the overall wellness benefits that have resulted from improved habits.