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Trail-Ready All Year

Indoor equipment for hikers and campers. These are Wyoming's most popular outdoor activities: 60% of residents camp and 58% hike.1 From the Wind River Range to the Bighorns, the climbs reward legs and lungs built over the winter.

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What the Trail Demands

Legs for the climb, lungs for the miles

Hiking asks for a steady aerobic base, strong legs for long climbs and controlled descents, and mobile hips and ankles for uneven ground.

Aerobic Base

Steady miles at altitude, with or without a pack.

Climbing Legs

Quads, glutes and hamstrings for long ascents.

Controlled Descents

Leg strength that protects the knees on the way down.

Mobile Hips & Ankles

Steady footing on rocks, roots and uneven trail.

The Equipment

The best commercial equipment for Wyoming hikers

A focused set of four: two climbers for the engine, a leg press for strength and reformers for mobility.

01

High-Incline Treadmill Our Pick

Matrix Performance Treadmill

Incline walking is the closest indoor match to a trail climb, building the aerobic base and leg endurance hikers need when the trails are under snow.

Our pick is the Matrix Performance Treadmill, with grades up to 18% for steep, mountain-style climbs.2

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Why it wins for hikers
  • Steep grades: 0 to 18% incline, lifted by a 1,300-pound thrust-elevation motor2
  • From a hike to a run: 0.5 to 15 mph on a 5.0 hp AC drive2
  • Room for a pack: 400-pound maximum user weight2
  • Easier on joints: the Ultimate Deck cushioning system2
  • Trail-like workouts: Landmarks and Rolling Hills programs2

Space check: about 86.7 by 36.5 inches of floor, and a 20-amp dedicated circuit.2

02

Stair Climber Our Pick

Matrix Endurance ClimbMill

A revolving staircase recreates the step-up after step-up of a steep trail, building the legs and lungs for switchbacks and summit pushes.

Our pick is the Matrix Endurance ClimbMill, with extra-deep steps that leave room for a hiking boot.3

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Why it wins for hikers
  • Extra-deep, wide steps: 10 by 18 inches, with an 8-inch rise like real stairs3
  • Pace from a hike to a sprint: 24 to 162 steps per minute, with 25 resistance levels3
  • Room for a pack: users up to 400 pounds3
  • Safe to step on: a locking staircase, perimeter handlebars and an infrared auto-stop3

Space check: about 63.5 by 40.3 inches of floor, and 85.8 inches tall. Plan generous headroom.3

03

45-Degree Leg Press Our Pick

Matrix Magnum 45-Degree Leg Press

Strong quads, glutes and hamstrings carry hikers up the climbs and control every step on the way down. A plate-loaded leg press builds that strength with the back supported.

Our pick is the Matrix Magnum 45-Degree Leg Press, a heavy-duty plate-loaded press with an extra-large foot platform.4

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Why it wins for hikers
  • Load it heavy: up to 1,080 pounds of training weight, with a 167-pound starting resistance4
  • Room to move: an extra-large foot platform with an assistance handle4
  • Fits every member: an adjustable back pad angle and adjustable bottom stops4
  • Plates close at hand: 4 integrated weight storage horns and an easy racking mechanism4
  • Room for everyone: a 350-pound maximum user weight4

Space check: about 90 by 67.5 inches of floor and 62.25 inches tall. Plates sold separately.4

04

Pilates Reformer Our Pick

Your Reformer · The Studio & The Envy

Mobile hips and ankles keep hikers steady on rocky, uneven ground. Reformer footwork, lunges and leg circles build that mobility along with core control, and work for every age.

Our pick is Your Reformer's commercial line: The Studio in solid maple, or The Envy in powder-coated metal.5

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Why it wins for hikers
  • Mobility and control: spring resistance for hips, ankles and core5
  • Commercial-grade: five German-made springs and an 8-wheel carriage5
  • Room for everyone: a 353-pound weight capacity5
  • Space-smart: The Envy stacks or stores upright5

Good to know: each reformer comes with a jumpboard and box plus a Pilates ring, ball and hand weights.5

Sample Indoor Session

A winter trail session

A session a facility can post on the wall, built from the equipment above.

Start easy. Begin at a low incline and short durations, and build one thing at a time: grade, time or load. Check with a healthcare provider before starting a new program.
  1. Warm-up walkEasy pace, low incline.
    5 min
  2. Incline hikeSteady pace, raising the grade every few minutes.
    15 min
  3. Leg pressMagnum 45-Degree Leg Press, controlled lowering.
    3 × 12
  4. Stair climbSteady, continuous climbing on the ClimbMill.
    8 min
  5. Reformer footworkHeels, toes and arches on the foot bar.
    3 × 10 each
  6. Reformer lungesOne foot on the carriage, slow and controlled.
    2 × 8 each
  7. Cool-down walkFlat, easy pace.
    5 min
Build It for Your Facility

A hiker's zone for every Wyoming facility

Every facility trains different people. Here is how we would build a trail-training zone for each.

Parks & Recreation

Rec centers · Community centers

Low-impact climbing and mobility for every age.

  • Matrix Performance high-incline treadmill
  • Matrix Endurance ClimbMill
  • Your Reformer The Envy for classes

Schools & Universities

Outdoor programs · Athletics

Conditioning and leg strength for students and teams.

  • Matrix Performance high-incline treadmill
  • Matrix Endurance ClimbMill
  • Matrix Magnum 45-Degree Leg Press

24/7 Strength Gyms

Independent gyms · Strength hubs

Climbers and leg strength for members training on their own.

  • Matrix Endurance ClimbMill
  • Matrix Performance high-incline treadmill
  • Matrix Magnum 45-Degree Leg Press

Private Clubs & Resorts

Athletic clubs · Resorts · Lodges

Premium trail prep and a reformer studio for members and guests.

  • Matrix Performance high-incline treadmill
  • Matrix Endurance ClimbMill
  • Matrix Magnum 45-Degree Leg Press
  • Your Reformer The Studio in maple
Ready to Build Your Trail Zone?

Find a Local Dealer to Request a Quote

For Matrix and Your Reformer equipment, one click takes you straight to a local dealer's website for pricing, space planning, delivery and installation. No forms to fill out here.

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Sources

  1. University of Wyoming telephone survey of about 600 residents, October 2018, as reported by County 10.
  2. Matrix Fitness, Performance Treadmill Premium LED Console product sheet (model T-PS-PLED). See our Matrix Performance Treadmill page.
  3. Matrix Fitness, Endurance ClimbMill LED Console specification sheet (model C-ES-LED). See our Matrix Endurance ClimbMill page.
  4. Matrix Fitness, Magnum 45-Degree Leg Press (MG-PL70) specifications, via Johnson Fitness & Wellness.
  5. Your Reformer, Commercial Pilates Reformers, including The Studio and The Envy product pages. See our Commercial Reformers page.