BeaverFit delivers two custom Inclined Skills Trainers to 25th Infantry Division
There are only four known Inclined Skills Trainers throughout the entire Department of Defense. And the 25th Infantry Division at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii just got two of them. BeaverFit ISTs are purpose-built to assess, enhance and refine strength, endurance and responsiveness. These custom, mission-focused solutions optimize muscular and cardiovascular conditioning while improving tactical mobility, equipping tactical athletes with the physical readiness needed for real-world operations. To make the most out of activating these products with the Soldiers, a few “unlucky” BeaverFit teammates flew out to Hawaii in January to host two training and education events with the 2nd and 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. “What an absolute honor it was to be involved with this project,” said Scott Wing, OCONUS sales director, BeaverFit. “From the first conversations to finally seeing the ISTs in action, this was a true collaboration between the Division and BeaverFit.” During sessions led by BeaverFit Training and Education Director Jason Clark and Head of Human Performance Innovation Dr. Chris Frankel, roughly 80 Soldiers cycled through rotating circuits of strength and conditioning exercises including inclined sprints, inclined lateral lunges, modified rope climbs, hand-release push-ups, front-facing and lateral step-ups, and more. “It was incredible to watch the Soldiers train in that manner right there at the unit footprint,” said Clark. “Knowing the IST presents real-world skill crossover to what they encounter in the jungle environment meant even more.” The appearance of DOD imagery does not imply or constitute federal endorsement. The IST is designed to support various training formats based on unit needs, amount of personnel, and allotted time. High-intensity continuous training: Continuous work on and around the IST to target endurance and grit. High-intensity interval training: Hybrid strength and cardio work with active and/or passive recovery around stations for a balanced intensity challenge. Sprint interval training: Short sprints with extended recovery targeting maximal effort. “The IST is a unique training environment where the apparatus and proper coaching develops human performance qualities, capabilities and skills in a challenging and scalable way,” added Frankel. “The intentional design and execution of the ramp, stairs and accessory training stations makes for one of the best training experiences I have ever seen.” While BeaverFit custom-designs and manufactures each IST unique to a unit’s specific training requirements and available footprint, these solutions can typically feature: Steel I-beam or container-based options Center platforms Inclined ramps with anti-slip protection or turf lining 12, 18, 24 or 30-inch stairs Cargo nets, climbing and rappel walls, and/or rope climb options Fall protection – chipped rubber and/or crash pads Option to add performance turf or flooring Ability to incorporate BeaverFit Performance Lockers and accessories Weatherproof, hot-dip galvanized steel components – built to last Is this the game-changer your unit needs to level up your tactical preparedness? Contact us to start bringing your concept to life. Contact BeaverFit Team × Learn More – Inclined Skills Trainer Close Share this… FacebookFacebook Save Twitter