How do taxi and private hire drivers stay healthy?
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UK taxi drivers can face up to 10 hours on the road per day: and with less physical movements comes more health risks. Problems such as lower back and leg pain— or even fatigue— are symptoms of a highly sedentary job. Below, we’ve compiled measures you can take to maintain your health during a work day.
Adding exercise into your lifestyle
Exercise refines your body, improving your (mental) health, body strength, immune system and sleep. These benefits are needed outside your work life as well! Focus on certain muscle groups that are more vulnerable in sedentary work such as the hamstrings, calves and lats.

Some simple exercises whilst inside your taxi
For many getting the time or enthusiasm for exercising can be difficult, but many drivers have times in the car when they may be waiting, why not harvest this time with some in taxi exercises as demonstrated in the car exercise video below. Multiquotetime works in partnership with QuoteZone who provide a simple form for PHV insurance which once completed is submitted to a specialist panel of taxi insurance brokers. This should aid taxi and private hire drivers in comparing polices from providers like Haven taxi insurance, Paton's taxi insurance and Towergate minibus insurance plus others
Leg exercises: for your hamstrings and calves
Low-impact exercises are good for starters and drivers looking to move during their breaks. These exercises take less energy, but would still stimulate your legs. To try these out, consider:
If you like the idea of sweating a bit more and increasing your heart rate, try these intermediate-level exercises:
These movements can be considered challenging, depending on your time / intensity.
These movements can be considered challenging, depending on your time / intensity.
Upper body exercises: for your lats and core
Adding strength to your upper body may also improve your posture and improve your spine. However, these exercises may require gym equipment. If you don’t have any, there are alternative exercises, like the following:
If you have access to equipments such as dumbbells and weights, consider lifting them through
Please note that reps per each exercise would depend on your ability / capability. If you have any debilitating health problems, please consult a medical professional.
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Maintaining a healthy diet
What you eat is a good indicator of your health. It’s all about quality and quantity, so planning your plate is important. While doing ‘meal prep’, here are a few things to take into consideration
Here are things to avoid, in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle:
How do I measure my healthiness?
Sometimes it’s hard to put your health in perspective and keep logs tracking your personal growth. However, there are a few apps that can do this for you. Apps available for both Android and IOS like ‘Cronometer’ helps you chart your nutrition and give solicited advice.
Long term benefits
Keeping the discipline for a healthier lifestyle is a big win for drivers. Your rejuvenation would also help you:
Heighten your energy during the day
Improve your sleep
Strengthen your muscles, tendons and ligaments
Improve your immune system and fight off any infections and illnesses you may be exposed to in your line of work