Sled fit.
We’re sure you’ve probably heard that phrase get tossed around the social webisphere multiple times.
But, what exactly is “sled fit”?
- Are you sled fit because you put in a lot of miles last season?
- Is it some strange group fitness club where you do some aerobics and watch Slednecks videos?
Well, we’ve got some answers for you.
While at the SnoWest Idaho Snow Show, we hooked up with our buddy (USMC Vet) Levi Green (@208adrenaline). He was kind enough to bring his brand new 2022 Polaris Khaos 155 Matryx Slash sled to our booth where we could put the wrap job on it live in front of the boys and girls at the show.
Check out the finished job below:
(from an idea on our online wrap customizer, straight to your sled)
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It didn’t take long for us to see that our buddy Levi was straight up jacked.
So, we asked him the how/why questions and found out that it was extremely important for him to get his body buttoned up in all the right places for improving his skills on the sled.
In other words, Levi wanted his body to be “sled fit” so he can spend his season working his skills, instead of getting worked by his sled and the terrain in which he rides.
Levi was kind enough to share his sled fit regime so that we document it! (check out his before and after shots below)
Enjoy!
Why do we need to be sled fit?
Why do we need to be sled fit?
Fitness is such an important tool for snowmobiling in the backcountry.
It gives our bodies the strength, mobility, and endurance to improve our riding ability.
This is especially important for riders who want to progress there skills to the next level or just want to enjoy riding without being completely wiped out.
There are many different ways to increase your fitness for the riding season.
None of them are wrong, they will all help.
This is what I do for my training
This is what I do for my training
Gym:
- 5 to 6 days a week
Muscle groups I train:
- Chest and Triceps
- Back and Biceps
- Shoulders and Triceps
- Legs and Biceps
- Core
Cardio/endurance training I do:
- Two runs a week (2 or 3 miles each run)
Stretching:
Stretching daily helps keep your joints and muscles mobile. This will help to prevent injury as well as make you more limber for all of those fancy moves you do on the sled. 🙂
Diet:
Personally I keep it simple but, it is probably the most important part of fitness.
I focus on a high protein, low sugar diet.
I eat a lot of complex carbs (wheat, oats, brown rice, and veggies) and I stay away from simple carbs (sugar, white bread, pasta, fries).
Here’s that before and after shot (about a year apart):
Snowmobile Specific Exercises
Snowmobile Specific Exercises
Pull Ups
- Helps grip strength, and help to hang on when things get wild
Push Ups
- Helps shoulder mobility and strength when you encounter those wooped out trails on the ride in and out of the backcountry. Also helps you survive those rocky mountain scorpion scenarios
Core/Abs
- a strong core will help prevent back injuries, and can help you keep your feet on the running boards when things get a little buck wild
Legs
- They are our foundation and strengthening them will help prevent knee injuries and muscle strains. This will also help you if you are learning how to do more advanced riding on a snowmobile
Exercise
- Row Machines, HIIT (high intensity interval training), Crossfit, even Yoga are all great forms of exercise for snowmobiling
My door is always open if you have any questions or want to discuss fitness/riding even further. I hope this helps you prepare for the up coming season. Have a safe and epic season out there on the snow!
About Levi Green
Athlete: Levi Green
Location: Kimberly, Idaho
Sled: 2022 Polaris Khaos 155
Occupation: Lineman
Hobbies: Snowmobile, Spend time camping with family, Dirtbike, Hunt