FEBRUARY 2019 | 33
Motoring
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NEW YEAR FITNESS
RESOLUTIONS JUST GOT
A LOAD EASIER FOR THE
UK’S VAN DRIVERS
• Getting into shape is the UK’s most
common New Year’s resolution but finding
time to hit the gym can be tough
• Van drivers spend 2.89 hours† sat behind
the wheel which can slow the metabolism
• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
has created a mobile workout for van
drivers; view it here: https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=QRypLoCFurE
• Unique training routine uses Volkswagen
Transporter and common tools to keep fit
The annual rush to the gym has begun, as Brits look
to recover from their festive overindulgence; but for
van drivers, who spend long hours sat behind the
wheel, finding time to keep fit can be a struggle.
While the average van
driver aims to work out
twice a week and one in 10
admits to a healthy diet*,
life on the road has chal-
lenges. Not only can it lead
to less than ideal nutrition
and grabbing snacks on
the go, but hours of sitting
can slow the metabolism –
which affects the ability to
regulate blood sugar and
blood pressure, and me-
tabolise fat – and may over
time, contribute to weaker
muscles and bones**.
To help van drivers and
tradesmen and women
find time in their schedule
to kick-start their 2019 in
healthy fashion, Volkswa-
gen Commercial Vehicles
is living up to its Working
With You promise and has
created a unique Working
Out With You exercise re-
gime that can be completed
anywhere, anytime, with
its Mobile Gym Transport-
er. View the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=QRypLoCFurE
Health experts advise
doing at least 150 minutes
of moderate aerobic activity
such as cycling or brisk
walking every week and
strength exercises on two or
more days a week that work
all the major muscles.
Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles has teamed up
with fleet customer Pimlico
Plumbers and its in-house
personal trainer, James
Dean, to devise the pro-
gramme which is designed
to tackle different muscle
groups for a well-rounded
workout***.
And there’s no need for
expensive gym member-
ships and pricey equipment,
the training regime makes
use of the Transporter’s
body panels and load bay
with the Bumper Dips and
Panel Push-Ups plus every-
day tools and gear stored in
the racking with moves like
the Pipe Clean & Press and
Toolbox Squat & Raise.
Cable Skip
Ensure cable is long enough
to loop over your head with
some slack. Use this as a
cardio warm-up with 30 sec-
onds skipping followed by
30 seconds rest and repeat
10 times.
Toolbox Squat &
Raise (10-20 reps)
Hold the toolbox out in
front of you and squat from
the knees ensuring you
keep your arms out in front
of you, back straight and
feet flat. Stand back up and
raise the toolbox above your
head before repeating.
Pipe Clean & Press
(10-20 reps)
Start with the pipe on
the floor and bend down
keeping your back straight.
Lift the pipe to chest height
and get comfortable with
the weight before pressing
it overhead with straight
arms.
‘
Bumper Dips
(10-20 reps)
With the rear doors open
place your hands on the
bumper and stretch your
legs out in front of you. Low-
er yourself down until your
elbows reach 90 degrees or
you touch the floor.
Panel Push-Ups
(10-20 reps)
Place your hands on the
bumper facing the van in
a regular press-up position
with your legs straight out
behind you. Lower yourself
towards the bumper before
lifting yourself back up.
can be
completed
anywhere,
anytime Sarah Cox, Head of
Marketing for Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles, said:
“Our brand promise Work-
ing With You is devised to
keep customers and their
businesses moving forward,
and that goes beyond just
the health of the vehicle. We
want to encourage van driv-
ers to get fit this New Year
with our on-the-go workout
that can be done anywhere
drivers may find themselves
with a spare five minutes.
It’s all part of putting our
customers first, and this
unique programme could
see Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles Working Out With
You in 2019!”
Seated Wrench
Curls (10-20 reps) For more details on
Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles’ award-winning
range of products and
services, or to find your
nearest Van Centre,
please visit www.
volkswagen-vans.co.uk
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Open the side door and sit
on the edge. Take a wrench
and lift from your waist
to your shoulder keeping
your body still. Repeat for a
wrench in each hand.
† Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles survey, January 2018. * Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles survey, January 2017. **NHS Advice. ***Exercise is not without its risks, and this or any other exercise
programme may result in injury. To reduce the risk of injury, before beginning this or any exercise programme, please consult a healthcare provider for appropriate exercise prescription and safety
precautions. As with any exercise programme, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy, or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a physician.