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AmSnow.com/techBEST OFF-SEASON EXERCISES FOR SNOWMOBILE READINESS
Keep your human machine working
I train my body to withstand the long
grueling hours of travel, followed by the
demands of time behind the bars pound-
ing through a racecourse,
or all day on the moun-
tain slaying tree lines on
the steep slopes of the
Rocky Mountains.■ (^) Train of f-season
The best way to maintain
my peak level of fitness
throughout the riding
season is to stay just as
active and engaged in my
training in the off season.
Mountain biking is my passion that helps
keep my focus throughout the off
months. Like riding a snowmobile, my
■ PRE-SEASON TIPS COLE WILFORD
1 Rowing and running to build
those lungs
2 Deadlifts for leg, back and grip
strength
3 Pull-ups for upper body strength
and grip endurance
4 Squats to build leg muscles
5 Power cleans and snatches for
delivering full body movement and
power to move weight
6 Burpees, yep they build lungs too
7 Toes to ba r develops strong core
time spent on my mountain bike is my fun
time. It’s also what I use to gauge the level
of performance my body can put out due
to my time spent in the gym. It’s crucial to
have that activity that allows me to reward
myself and see the progress made through
the benefits of my training regimen.
Gym time is the strength and condi-
tioning element that stays constant for
me. I train using Tru Fit; much like Cross
RIDING FIT Cole Wilford
encourages off-season
workouts to keep in
shape for safe, fun
winter rides, or racing.
As a top athlete in the snowmobile industry, the demands
of the riding season are rigorous. Competing on the RMSHA
Hillclimb Circuit and traveling across the western United States,
Canada and South America requires a high level of fitness.
MY TOP 10 OFF-SEASON EXERCISES
In no particular order: