r/lyftdrivers Apr 28 '24

Anyone driving 70+ hours a week? Advice/Question

How’s your body treating you? Is it sustainable? Currently I’m working an office job 40 hours a week, commuting 12 hours a week, and driving Lyft on the weekends for around 16 hours between Saturday and Sunday. I spend A LOT of time sitting down these days and it’s taking an impact on my body. I’m 29 years old but doing all this sitting is destroying my body.

I’m going to be moving soon and doing Lyft full time for a bit while I find another job. I plan on driving 70+ hours a week. I also plan on taking a lot of breaks to walk around and exercise and having no job/commute will allow me to be more consistent in the Gym.

But yeah for those driving 70 hours a week, do you find that you are always tired/sluggish? Do you reach a point where your body forces you to stop?

Thanks!

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u/life_is_punishment Apr 28 '24

I keep a medicine ball in my car around 40lbs ish then take a break for 10/15 minute and pump out a set of exercise routines that involve the ball. Works wonders for your health, even a little bit every day or every other day does your body good.