subject: The Best Ways To Stay Comfortable and Healthy on an RV Road Trip [print this page] Let's face it: most people do not follow the Rules of Ergonomics on road trips. It's a time for junk food and books-on-tape and driving non-stop for 13 hours. There is no time for exercises at rest stops, and proper posture be damned!
But any veteran road warrior knows that not taking care of your body is the first step in an unsuccessful road trip. Aches and pains can lead to more than just a bad mood: unhealthy habits on the road can result in serious health problems. Staying comfortable and healthy on an RV road trip is not difficult. Just follow 4 easy habits to keep mind, body and soul ready for years of adventures.
4 Habits for Healthy RV Road Trips
1. Maintain healthy eating habits. This doesn't mean you can't indulge in the occasional Dairy Queen Blizzard or munch on potato chips as you cruise Route 66. But if the only things you consume are gut bombs and artery-clogging munchies, you are going to end up tired and cranky and with your fair share of righteous stomach aches.
If fast food joints are the only options on your road trip, try stocking up on healthy car snacks like fruits and veggies, bottled water, mixed nuts and sandwiches. When you're traveling through towns, consider getting your lunchtime victuals at the grocery store rather than a greasy spoon. Your RV has a refrigerator. Take advantage of it.
2. Make sure you bed is high quality. One of the perks of traveling by RV is that you don't have to sleep on a thin mat in a tent or over-spend at a hotel. Investing in a high-quality RV mattress and supportive RV pillow is one of the smartest things you can do: not only will you sleep sounder and have more energy to take on your road trip adventures, you'll also enjoy an aches-and-pain-free body.
3. Get movin'. Don't just sit there and turn into a blob person. Stop every hour or couple of hours and get out of the car. Walk around. Do some jumping jacks. Stretch. Go to the bathroom. You'll get your blood flowing which will help keep you alert and you can alleviate any fears of blood clots forming in your legs la NBC reporter David Bloom.
Not in the mood for a stop? You're in an RV! Move around a bit in your home-on-wheels- just make sure you're being safe about it.
4. Take turns driving. I know, I know, a lot of time there is one designated RV driver. But it's worth it to have more than one qualified driver in case of emergency and to keep whoever is driving fresh.
The road tripping lifestyle is a great one! Don't let bad habits get in the way of all the adventures your future holds.
The Best Ways To Stay Comfortable and Healthy on an RV Road Trip
