Five America's Road Team Captains congratulated on meeting weight loss goals Monday, March 13, 2017
by THE TRUCKER NEWS SERVICES
ARLINGTON, Va. The American Trucking Associations and Americas Road Team have congratulated five Americas Road Team Captains for successfully meeting their teams weight loss goals and leading the field in Healthy Fleets 10 Pound Challenge.
ATA is very proud of the Americas Road Team Captains who committed to certain health goals, worked hard at exercising and eating healthy, and were able to see impressive results, said ATA Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs Elisabeth Barna. This challenge will hopefully inspire others in the industry to focus on their health and wellness in 2017.
Healthy Fleets 10 Pound Challenge ran from New Years Day to the end of February. Participants filled out diet and exercise trackers and monitored their weight loss progress through the official 10 Pound Challenge website. Healthy Fleets team of nutritionists and coaches provided valuable feedback and motivation for the drivers to produce lasting results.
Truck drivers have historically faced unique health challenges in their day to day work, but the emphasis on health and wellness in the industry is yielding results. Many fleets and industry suppliers are providing drivers with technology and services that encourage healthier lifestyles. Being seated for long periods of time and having limited access to nutritious foods contribute to reduced levels of fitness and well-being throughout the industry. In April of 2016, ATA released a video on health topics, focusing on exercise routines, diet options and getting proper amounts of rest.
The 10 Pound Challenge gave me a chance to work alongside other drivers in achieving my weight loss goals and taking control of my health, said Americas Road Team Captain Charlie Demchock of Walmart Transportation, a participant in the challenge. The exercise and diet habits Ive formed over the past two months are now part of my lifestyle, but I continue to count on my community of fellow drivers to motivate me.
Challenge participants were divided into teams. The team of Americas Road Team Captains finished the challenge in first place and lost an average of 15.4 pounds.
Others in the top five included TST Overland Xpress, 7.5 pounds per person; All-Connect Logistic Services, 7.25 pounds per person; Mill Creek Motor Freight, 7 pounds per person, and Dalton Timms Insurance, 6.33 pounds per person.
Healthy Fleet is currently taking registrants for its next challenge, which runs May 1 through June 30, 2017. This challenge will be app-based, doing away with the paper trackers and providing participants with a more seamless way to monitor their diet and exercise habits. Interested parties can email info@healthyfleet.com to reserve a spot in the challenge. The challenge is suited for anyone looking to better their health, whether their goal is weight loss focused or not.
Americas Road Team Captains who participated and completed Healthy Fleets 10 Pound Challenge include:
The America's Road Team, sponsored by Volvo Trucks, is a national public outreach program led by a small group of professional truck drivers who share superior driving skills, remarkable safety records and a strong desire to spread the word about safety on the highway.www.americasroadteam.com.
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