Recently, you might have heard of a new piece of workout equipment call the TRX Suspension Straps created by Fitness Anywhere, and you might be wondering... "Do they Work? Of course, that is a very reasonable question to ask. Are the TRX suspension straps good? And if they are, how good are they?
Let me first tell you why the TRX Straps are good. They are good because you can take them anywhere, if you like working outside, if you like working out at home, if you like working out at the gym, then you can take your TRX straps with you and have a full body workout. Another reason the TRX trainers are good is because there is over 300+ workouts that you can do, and there is also workout DVDs that are sports specific. Meaning, if you are a golfer, a football player, a tennis player, a MMA fighter, etc., there is a workout DVD to help you in that sport.
Okay, so how good are the TRX trainers? In my opinion they are a must need piece of equipment for any workout routine. Suspension training is a very effective way to workout your body. It is a body resistant workout and it not only targets the main muscle groups of your body, but it also helps to build all the little muscles because you have to stabilize your body while doing the workouts. The TRX Trainers will help you gain full body strength, flexibility, agility, balance, and prevent injuries. The workouts are fun, safe, and effective.
In this TRX Trainer review I want to present to you the real facts about the product so you can decide for yourself if it's worth your investment. The TRX Suspension Trainer was created by a Navy SEAL named Randy Hetrick and he first discovered the idea when he needed a piece of portable fitness equipment to use while travelling. Eventually the creator of the TRX decided he was on to something and would go on to make his portable fitness equipment to the world.
One of the main benefits of the TRX trainer is the fact that you can take it pretty much anywhere. They really try to market the TRX as a gym in a bag that you can just throw in your backpack and get your workout in wherever you go. When I was doing research for this TRX trainer review I realized that it only weighed a couple pounds and when I went travelling it easily fit into the corner of my suitcase. I also tried out the doorway accessory, which works rather well, but I still prefer to anchor the TRX to something sturdier than a door.
I was also fairly impressed with the quality of the fitness product as the whole thing was made up of durable straps, handles, footholds and an anchoring system. It's such a simple system that works so well, and I've recently begun seeing more and more companies come up with their own cheap imitations of the TRX suspension trainer but none of them seem to function nearly as well or be made of such high quality.
The amount of exercises you can do on the TRX trainer is really unlimited and the best part is you can easily make the exercise more difficult just by changing the location of your body in relation to the anchoring. It's a great way of using your own bodyweight as a tool to get in a great workout pretty much wherever you are. Some of the exercises I did in preparation for this review of the TRX trainer were atomic push-ups, low rows, 1-legged burpees and rollouts.
I've used the TRX trainer with many of my clients who are trying to rapidly lose fat because with it I'm able to get more muscle recruitment than I would if they were training on machines or even free weights. The only negative part of the TRX trainer that I have to mention in this review is that it's not on the cheap side. You're looking to investment almost a couple hundred dollars for the TRX suspension trainer and if that's too much for you then you're better off sticking to free weights. But if you're looking to elevate your fitness level and lose some fat at the same time wherever you go then the TRX trainer is going to be the answer.
For more information on his TRX trainer review be sure to check out his rapid fat loss blog. Remember to check this review of the TRX suspension trainer before you decide to invest in your next piece of fitness equipment.
San Francisco, CA – July 14, 2009 – Fitness Anywhere, the pioneers of Suspension Training®, and Surf StrongerTM, the worldwide leaders in surf-specific training programs, today announced a brand new surf-specific training video that brings the performance benefits of Suspension Training to bear against the unique physical demands of surfing.
This new video release is a thirty-minute full-body workout that targets the muscles and movements that are critical to surfing performance and injury prevention. The video is the third in the popular Surf Stronger series, and features professional surfer and surfing icon, Holly Beck. The follow-along, real-time video will be sold as a download and requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer.
“We are all about offering the best programming and services for surfing fitness and performance. TRX Suspension Training is one of the most effective, and time efficient tools for training,” said Surf Stronger Co-Founder and President, Todd Walsh. “Now with just a TRX Suspension Trainer and our video, you can take your workout anywhere, and get one of the best workouts ever for surfing.”
“One of our major goals as a company is to help athletes become stronger and perform at a higher level. Surfing is one of the most demanding physical sports, so it makes sense that if you want to perform at your best, you want the best training program. We are excited to work with the Surf Stronger crew, to bring TRX Suspension Training to surfers worldwide,” Randy Hetrick, Founder and President of Fitness Anywhere, Inc.
Hetrick created the earliest incarnations of the TRX Suspension Trainer while leading elite Navy SEAL units on deployment in remote locations. The TRX was ideal in allowing SEALs to maintain optimal conditioning in even the tightest quarters or remote locations. In much the same way, the TRX provides a formidable tool for surfers who so often travel the globe for those coastal, and oftentimes, remote locations that offer optimal surfing conditions. Since its development, the TRX has found a growing following in the world of sports performance as well as within the mainstream fitness and personal training industries.
“I really like the TRX for athletic training,” said Scott Adams, CSCS, Program Director at Surf Stronger. “Our Surf Stronger TRX Workout will get you in shape and keep you in shape to surf at your best.”
Professional surfer and Surf Stronger athlete, Holly Beck, added, “The beauty of this workout video and the TRX is that it can help improve the conditioning and performance of any surfer — from the total beginner all the way to the high-performance professional.”
The musical soundtrack consists of music from the Surf Stronger House Band, The Rondo Brothers, and Mermen.
The TRX Suspension Trainer ($149.95), and Surf Stronger video download ($14.95) are both available now at trx-suspensiontraining.com
About TRX Suspension Training®
Suspension Training is a workout that develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX® Suspension TrainerTM, a highly portable performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to enable hundreds of exercises for every fitness goal.
For more information on TRX Suspension Training products and services visit trx-suspensiontraining.com or call the company at (888) 878-5348.
About Surf Stronger
Golden Coast Productions, Inc., the leaders in surf-specific training, design, produce and sell the popular Surf StrongerTM video series. Drawing on research-based principles of exercise science and extensive surfing experience, Surf Stronger training offers easy-to-follow, challenging, and effective workouts. The workouts focus on what surfers need most: improving flexibility, power, and core strength and are sold worldwide as DVDs and digital downloads. The workouts are designed to be highly effective, yet require minimum equipment and can be performed anywhere.
Surf Stronger DVD covers are made with post-consumer recycled paper, and one percent of net revenue is donated to environmental causes through 1% For The Planet. Surf Stronger videos are designed, produced, and made in California.