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Hold On Tight

Indoor equipment for snowmobilers and off-road riders. 34% of Wyoming residents ride snowmobiles or off-road vehicles, more than double the national rate.1 Hours of steering, bracing and hanging on take a strong grip, back and core.

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What the Ride Demands

Grip, pull and brace

Controlling a heavy machine over rough terrain works the hands, shoulders and back, and asks the core to resist being twisted around.

Grip Strength

Hands and forearms that hold on for hours.

Back & Shoulders

Pulling and steering strength through the handlebars.

Anti-Rotation Core

A core that resists twisting over bumps and drifts.

Legs for Standing

Stable legs for riding up on the boards.

The Equipment

The best commercial equipment for Wyoming riders

One versatile cable station does most of the work here, backed by free weights for carries and a rower for pulling endurance.

01

Functional Trainer Our Pick

Matrix Aura Series Functional Trainer

Riding a heavy sled or side-by-side through deep snow and rough terrain means hanging on, pulling and bracing for hours. One dual-stack cable station covers all of it: cable rows and pull-downs for the back, anti-rotation presses and chops for the core, and pull-up handles for grip.

Our pick is the Matrix Aura Series Functional Trainer, a total-body cable station for strength and conditioning.2

Grip: multi-grip pull-up handles with a rock-climbing attachment, plus 10 grips and attachments on a swiveling accessory station.2
Rows and pulling: 15 feet of cable travel for seated, standing and single-arm rows and pull-downs.2
Anti-rotation core: a 1:4 ratio gives low starting resistance for Pallof presses and controlled chops.2
Room to grow: dual 290- or 390-pound stacks, magnetic tethered weight pins and an integrated foldaway step.2

Space check: about 66.6 by 51.2 inches of floor and 92.3 inches tall.2

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02

Dumbbells & Kettlebells for Carries Our Pick

Xult by Matrix

Loaded carries build grip, shoulders and core together, the same combination it takes to hold a machine on line all day.

Our pick is Xult by Matrix, with dumbbells and kettlebells for farmer's carries, suitcase carries and rows.3

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Why it wins for riders
  • Kettlebells: rubber and cast, from 5 to 90 pounds, for carries and swings3
  • Dumbbells for every member: round, hex and multi-sided styles3
  • Organized: matching dumbbell and kettlebell racks3
03

Rower Our Pick

Matrix Rower

Rowing builds pulling endurance through the back and arms, with the legs and core working in every stroke.

Our pick is the Matrix Rower, with quiet magnetic resistance.4

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Why it wins for riders
  • Smooth and repeatable: magnetic resistance, 10 levels4
  • Room for everyone: a 350-pound maximum user weight4
  • Fast changeovers: seat lock and quick-release heel buckles4
  • Stores small: tilts upright when not in use4
Sample Indoor Session

A winter grip-and-brace session

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

Build gradually. Start with light loads and short carries, and add weight or distance one step at a time. Check with a healthcare provider before starting a new program.
  1. Warm-up rowEasy pace on the rower.
    5 min
  2. Cable rowsAura, single-arm, pausing at the top.
    3 × 10 each
  3. Pallof pressAura, cable at chest height; press out and hold, resisting the twist.
    3 × 8 each
  4. Farmer's carriesHeavy kettlebells or dumbbells, walk tall.
    4 × 40 yd
  5. Hanging grip holdsAura pull-up handles or climbing attachment.
    3 × 20–30 sec
  6. Cable chopsAura, high to low, controlled.
    3 × 10 each
  7. Rower intervals250 meters hard, easy recovery between.
    4 rounds
Build It for Your Facility

A rider's zone for every Wyoming facility

Every facility trains different people. Here is how we would build a grip-and-core zone for each.

Parks & Recreation

Rec centers · Community centers

One station that serves every member.

  • Matrix Aura Functional Trainer
  • Xult dumbbells and kettlebells
  • Matrix Rowers

Schools & Universities

Athletics · Strength programs

Pulling, carries and core for athletes.

  • Matrix Aura Functional Trainers
  • Xult kettlebells for carries
  • Matrix Rowers

24/7 Strength Gyms

Independent gyms · Strength hubs

Heavy-duty cable work on members' own schedules.

  • Matrix Aura Functional Trainer, 390-lb stacks
  • Xult dumbbells and kettlebells
  • Matrix Rower

Private Clubs & Resorts

Athletic clubs · Resorts · Lodges

Pre-season prep for members and guests who ride.

  • Matrix Aura Functional Trainer
  • Xult kettlebells
  • Matrix Rower
  • A recovery area with saunas or cold plunges
Ready to Build Your Rider's Zone?

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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, Aura Series Functional Trainer specifications, via Johnson Fitness & Wellness.
  3. Matrix Fitness, Xult free weight product information. See our Xult Dumbbells, Kettlebells & Racks page.
  4. Matrix Fitness, Matrix Rower product information. See our Matrix Rower page.