Glad you had a nice trip, and a safe, happy return!
Your post about finding physical relief while driving really resonates with me. Since I started working out everyday, I get really cramped up when I have to sit still for hours. This hadn't happened to me prior to my working out (I used to be able to do a marathon 10 hour drive with basically no stopping), so that's why I attribute it largely to that lifestyle change.
When I started making 10 hour trips to my in-laws, my glutes were on fire. I began to dread the trip. But two activities helped me greatly. The first is in-car exercising at periodic intervals throughout the trip. My routine includes doing glute flexing and ankle pumps, engaging my core and isometric presses against the steering wheel. This in addition to taking more rest stops, where I can get out, stretch and do some quick plyometric sets, has been a game changing experience.
I just tried it. I'll have to put a note on my computer screen and the dashboard to remember.
Glad you had a nice trip, and a safe, happy return!
Your post about finding physical relief while driving really resonates with me. Since I started working out everyday, I get really cramped up when I have to sit still for hours. This hadn't happened to me prior to my working out (I used to be able to do a marathon 10 hour drive with basically no stopping), so that's why I attribute it largely to that lifestyle change.
When I started making 10 hour trips to my in-laws, my glutes were on fire. I began to dread the trip. But two activities helped me greatly. The first is in-car exercising at periodic intervals throughout the trip. My routine includes doing glute flexing and ankle pumps, engaging my core and isometric presses against the steering wheel. This in addition to taking more rest stops, where I can get out, stretch and do some quick plyometric sets, has been a game changing experience.