Exercise routine for an oil rig driller

TJ_90

Hey guys,

I work as a driller in an oil rig. I have to work for 2 weeks at the rig (which comprises of hard physical activity) and then I come back home for 2 weeks. I have gained significant belly fat over the past 3-4 years. I decided enough is enough and I have been going to the gym for about a week now. My question is this: Since going to the gym is not an option for me while at work, I am planning to do the basic ground exercises and light cardio when I'm working. Will this be helpful? Or will the break from weight training have an adverse effect on my body?

tigernikki

There are plenty of body weight exercises you can do. Check out fitness blender for some ideas. Although i'd imagine you're using plenty of your muscles while at work.

KiyaK

My husband was working for an oil drilling company when I met him

As far as workouts, im sure you can find some pretty intense body weight routines out there. Pullups, pushups, handstand work, human flags, planches etc. If I were you, I'd do some googling.

hill8570

Convict Conditioning or You Are Your Own Gym are both excellent bodyweight programs, if you feel your job isn't working everything sufficiently. As far as body fat goes, keeping a calorie deficit is going to be more important that the gym work.

mccraee

Lots of good stuff above. Are you eating well?

IGbnat24

You can get a killer body with no equipment. Plyos, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, planks...etc, etc.