The Fitness Connection’s Jason Wiebe insists you don’t need to hit the gym to work out.

The following five tips are for truck drivers who want to maintain a proper exercise program despite the fact they live much of their lives on the road.

Go retro: Do the old-fashioned push-ups, dips, crunches, squats, etc. Just make sure you have someone show you how to do them correctly to avoid injury.

Stretch it: Get a set of Therabands to bring along with you. Theraband is a brand name for a set of oversized rubber bands you can use when weights are not available. They generally come with instructional books and many volumes are also available at fitness stores.

Go walkabout: Get out and walk around your truck. Do this once an hour – or at least after each 250 to 300km for those whose schedules don’t allow it. This will help maintain proper circulation and avoid pooling of your blood in your legs.

Have a ball: A medicine ball is a great workout tool and is certainly portable. Again, when you buy it, double-check with the fitness store clerks to make sure you know how to use it safely and for maximum efficiency.

Double Dutch: Bringing along a skipping rope gives you access to an excellent cardiovascular workout.