VariSafe Elite Indoor Weight Sled

Students and athletes can load this sled to the max and push it around your gym without risk of scuffing or damaging floors. Felt runners allow for smooth sliding of this full-sized sled, even when students stack up to 540 lb in cast iron or 225 lb in bumper plates on the 17-3/4"H post. It also accepts a carabiner so a leash and harness can be attached for a variety of pulling exercises.

After use, all posts, including the center post, easily fold down and snap into place for compact storage. Plus, a convenient side handle makes it a breeze to transport in and out of storage for extremely easy setup and teardown.

Sled is 40-1/2"L x 27"W x16"H (36-1/4"H including push handles); 43-1/2 lb. Complete Set includes sled and 1 pair of Replacement Runners, which require replacement after routine use. and Replacement Runners also sold separately.

15 Strength and Movement Skill Activities Using the Varisafe Elite Indoor Weight Sled

The Varisafe Elite Indoor Weight Sled is a uniquely designed, low-noise sled made specifically for indoor use on gym floors. Its standout feature is its ultra-durable, non-marking bottom that glides smoothly without damaging floors, making it ideal for year-round strength and movement training. With multiple push and pull handles, it allows for versatile resistance training and movement pattern development. This sled provides an engaging way to build total-body strength, particularly in pushing, pulling, sprinting, and dynamic balance skills.

The following 15 creative activity ideas incorporate the Varisafe Elite Indoor Weight Sled into physical education lessons to help students of all ages build their fundamental movement skills. Activities range from locomotor movements like sprinting and leaping to manipulative movements like pulling and pushing, and complex skills involving coordination, power, and agility. Additional Gopher Sport products are integrated where necessary to ensure variety and fun for both small and large groups.

1. Sled Dog Dash: Students push the sled across the gym in timed intervals, racing against classmates or the clock. Focuses on pushing strength, power, and running mechanics.

2. Reverse Rocket Pull: Using Ropes looped through the sled, students pull it backward while walking or jogging. Develops pulling, coordination, and core stability.

3. Sled ‘n’ Slide Relay: Teams race to push the sled to a point, slide a beanbag onto it, and return. Combines pushing and manipulation under time pressure.

4. Weighted Waddle Walk: With light weight added, students push the sled slowly in a squatting stance across the gym. Builds dynamic balance, leg strength, and posture.

5. Freight Train Freeze: Students push the sled on cue and must freeze instantly when the whistle blows. Teaches reaction time and body control during locomotor movements.

6. Leap & Load: Students leapfrog over the sled, grab a beanbag, leap again, and place it on the sled. Focuses on leaping, landing, and spatial awareness.

7. Partner Push Parade: One student pushes while the other guides or encourages, then they switch. Builds teamwork and communication along with pushing power.

8. Tractor Pull Time Trial: Attach resistance bands to the sled and have students "pull" it while crawling or walking low. Builds full-body pulling strength and coordination.

9. CrossFit Countdown: Integrate the sled into a circuit with burpees, jump rope (with Rainbow Licorice Speed Ropes), and lunges. Teaches sequencing and conditioning.

10. Ninja Balance Push: Students push the sled while balancing a beanbag on their head. Encourages posture, control, and balance during movement.

11. Avalanche Assist Challenge: Teams push sleds to transport foam blocks (representing "supplies") to safety. Enhances teamwork, coordination, and movement under load.

12. Direction Detective Dash: Teacher calls out directions mid-push (left, right, back, stop), and students must respond while controlling the sled. Builds directional movement and decision-making.

13. Push & Pass Challenge: Students push sleds to teammates who then take over and continue. Builds teamwork, communication, and rhythm.

14. Barnyard Blast Relay: Teams are "farmers" pushing their "tractor" (sled) to move "hay bales" (foam blocks). Encourages imagination and integration of movement and manipulation.

15. King of the Gym Sled Circuit: A high-energy circuit with multiple sled stations: push sprints, backward pulls, lateral shuffles, and rope drags. Covers agility, coordination, strength, and endurance all in one rotating format.