Cybergal
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September 3, 2007 article...but worth the look see !
San Jose Mercury News, USA
San Jose Mercury News, USA
http://origin.mercurynews.com/news/ci_6790490They eat too much, don't exercise enough, sleep poorly and suffer from high blood pressure. As a group, commercial truck drivers are notoriously unhealthy, which increases the risk of traffic accidents and makes the roads more dangerous for the rest of us.
So it did my heart good the other morning to watch a bunch of truck drivers who work for Con-way Freight in San Jose getting paid to run through a set of stretching exercises, check their body mass index and consult with their wellness coach before climbing into their cabs for the day's pickups and deliveries.
Lots of Silicon Valley high-tech companies encourage healthy lifestyles, with bike-to-work incentives and granola in the cafeteria. But a trucking company? These guys aren't exactly the Smart Water and Pilates crowd.
Yet there was 51-year-old Tony Barraza, who's been driving a truck for 12 years, reaching across his ample abdomen to stretch out his shoulder muscles. He weighs 272 pounds and admits he's "addicted to food," but says he's determined to lose 30 pounds. "Then I'll be perfect." continues.....................