Nine in 10 (86%) UK van drivers are prioritising health and fitness for 2025, new research reveals.
Plans include better eating habits, more regular exercise and taking steps to improve their mental health, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ latest study.
Two-thirds (65%) of the 1,000 UK van drivers surveyed in the annual study said they intend to make healthier food choices in the coming year.
And while more than half (52%) admitted to not getting enough exercise – falling short of the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity each week – 57% of van drivers are looking to incorporate more exercise into their weekly routine.
More than one third (38%) will prioritise their work–life balance to improve their mental health in 2025. This comes as 63% of van drivers said they felt overwhelmed by work every month in 2024 – a sharp increase compared to 51% the year before – with one quarter (28%) citing a poor work–life balance as a key source of stress.
Craig Cavanagh, national fleet manager and mental health first aider at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “Prioritising health and fitness can be a real challenge, particularly when you’re on the go or working long hours, so it’s great to see so many van drivers making this a priority for the year ahead.
“We’re all aware of the positive impact that a healthy diet can have on our mood and mental wellbeing, and with an alarming number of van drivers concerned about work–life balance and looking to prioritise better mental health, these efforts are even more essential to help van drivers stay in good physical and mental shape.”
