GET READY FOR THE SNOWBOARD SEASON WITH CIELE

If you're like us and love to play outside, you probably already encountered a few Ciele Athletics hats on other active people's heads. The Montreal brand, which has been booming in recent years, is actually taking the technical clothing and hats game to a new level as the products Ciele make are created exclusively for those who like to surpass themselves.

Surpassing oneself and challenging one's limits through physical activity on a regular basis is a central pillar for Ciele Athletics. Believe it or not, the Montrealers who created the brand, Jeremy Bresnen and Mike Giles, also have roots in skateboarding and snowboarding. That's why we were presented with a training plan when we brainstormed ideas for our Ciele blog post. These guys basically want you to become a snowboarding beast this Winter.

Ciele's physical activity freaks have teamed up with Jeremy Watkins, a fitness coach with the Canadian Sport Institute to create a customized training program for us to prepare for the fast-approaching snowboarding season.

On our end, we have also teamed up with two outdoor enthusiasts and local legends Sean Traer and Nic Laframboise, both of whom will be following the Ciele training program over the next few weeks. Follow our ambassadors through their process on their social networks and keep reading for the Ciele x Empire workout program in all its glory.

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WORKOUT FOR SPLITBOARDERS

Before taking a look at this table, know that this training guide was created so that splitboarders can keep their energy and perform longer and in a more sustained manner.

Keep in mind that your training sessions will be done 7 days a week and will be divided into two-week periods, for two months. Also note that your training will be separated into three categories: mobility / strength, development of the energy system, and regeneration.

Mobility / Strength: day 1 and day 5

Strength training is included to help develop specific snowboarding abilities. Take a look at the table for the program and at the pictures below for an overview of the exercises to be done.

Energetic system development: day 2-3-4-6

The activities chosen for the development of the energy system can be chosen individually, but it is imperative that the rider spend a large portion of their training time walking or running with elevation changes to ensure that the muscles are accustomed to the demands of snowboarding.

Regeneration: Day 7

Also important in this program are efforts to “regenerate” or rest to allow the body to recover and adjust to training. A sample weekly schedule is provided to guide the order of sessions over a 7 day period.

WORKOUT FOR PARK RIDERS

This plan is for snowboarders who spend a lot of their time in the snow park. The program progresses 2 weeks at a time to allow time to adjust to the increased muscle load. This sample weekly schedule is provided to guide the order of sessions over a 7 day period.

Mobility / Strenght: Day 1 – 3 – 5

The priorities in this program are the development of mobility, strength and power. Developing these attributes should reduce the likelihood of injury and increase the rate of skill progression.

Energetic system development: day 2 - 6

The development of the energy system is highlighted in this program to ensure that riders will not be slowed down by fatigue over the course of a day or a week.

Regeneration: day 4 - 7

Also important in this program are efforts to “regenerate” or rest to allow the body to recover and adjust to training.

For a better idea of the types of exercises to do, take a look at the following examples: