TRX Suspension Training

The TRX Suspension Trainer

The TRX is more than just the most versatile piece of exercise equipment available; it is a complete training system. To ensure your success, every TRX package includes complete usage instructions, training tips and a comprehensive full body workout that can be adapted as your fitness improves.

What is TRX® Suspension® Training?

Born in the U.S. Navy SEALS and developed by Fitness Anywhere®, Suspension Training® is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. Easily set up the portable TRX® Suspension Trainer%u2122 and you're in control. Safely perform hundreds of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries, all at the intensity you choose.

Never miss a workout again

Weighing less than 2lbs. the TRX® delivers greater performance and functionality than large exercise machines costing thousands of dollars. The TRX® sets up in seconds so you can get and stay fit at home, the gym or on the road-wherever you want. Thousands of people of all fitness levels now train on the TRX®-from professional athletes who need peak performance to everyday people who just want to feel and look their best, the TRX® delivers.

A complete total body training system.

The TRX® is more than just the most versatile piece of exercise equipment available, it's a complete training system. To ensure your success, every TRX® package includes complete usage instructions, training tips and a comprehensive full body workout that can be adapted as your fitness improves. To take your training on the TRX® to the next level, Fitness Anywhere® also offers a wide variety of exercise DVDs.

What is the TRX Suspension Trainer?

The TRX trainer is a full-body exercise equipment - made up of a set of straps and adjustment clasps. It is a "suspension" type equipment because it suspends from a single point overhead, and it allows you to use your body weight for your workouts.

The TRX trainer is the 'brain child' of the company Fitness Anywhere. And is used by thousands of people from sports professionals, to fitness trainers, and mostly by people like you and I that just want to keep fit on their own terms )

Why the TRX Suspension Trainer is Unlike ANY Other Exercise Equipment

OK, firstly - I am not a Fitness Anywhere employee... So I'm 'tooting' the TRX 'horn' purely as a very satisfied customer. I decide to write a review about the product, because I have used it for a long while and absolutely love it. I thought I'd share what I've learned and hopefully help you make the right decision about it.

In my opinion the TRX suspension trainer is the perfect way to create an endless variety for your workouts - you can choose from about 300 exercises. It's also perfect if you like to (or have to) workout at home. And if you have a limited space to play in.

All you need is a door with a little bit of space around it. Enough space to be able to open your arms, and maybe 1.5 m in front of it...

The TRX trainer is also great if you travel frequently. It weighs 2lbs and packs neatly in its little pouch - about 20cm by 20cm. So you no longer have to plan for your workouts on the go. Pack your TRX and get going at your convenience.

Best of all - you get to make the rules. You can workout any part of your body, or all of them at once. By definition suspension training 'forces' you to use your core as a stabilizer, so even basic push-ups will work your whole body.

That means shorter time for workouts with many more benefits )

TRX Suspension Trainer Packs

So I gave you the benefits of getting the TRX as opposed to any other exercise equipment. And to be honest as far as the features of the product are concerned the only thing you may need to fret about is which TRX pack to get.

Before I move to that though, I must put your mind at ease:

- the TRX trainer is well made - its quality is commendable. It was invented and developed by an ex army guy, so you know he wasn't going to accept anything flimsy...

- it is sturdy

- it packs away quickly and

- it really weighs only 2lbs, and is small.

Now let's move on to the TRX trainer pack options.

The TRX Pro Pack + Door Anchor

This was my choice, because it comes with the door anchor. I don't have a wall I can anchor my TRX to, so I use one of my doors.

You should also consider getting this pack if you travel a lot - because it's more convenient that the other attachment options.

The TRX Pro Pack + Door Anchor is mid range in terms of cost.

TRX Essentials Bundle

OK, this one is the 'daddy' of the TRX bundles. It's at the top of the price range, but it comes with pretty much everything you'd ever need to make your TRX trainer a super machine.

You're not only getting the equipment with the various anchoring methods, but you get 4 DVDs with everything from strength training to cardio and stretching programs.

You should think of getting this bundle if you don't fancy spending time researching and composing your own workout program, or if you need sports-specific training instructions.

Have a look at the TRX website here to see the list of the stuff you get.

TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack

The TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack is the entry level pack and as such it is the cheapest of all the options.

I would suggest you only look at this option if you already have a way to secure the TRX to an above-the-head point, because it doesn't come with a door or ceiling anchor.

This is a good option if you are a gym owner or you train a TRX class in a gym - so you'd have a common anchor point, but you need multiple units to suspend from it.

If you do need an anchor point then you're better off spending the extra $10 on the TRX Pro Pack + Door Anchor to get the door anchor at least.

TRX Trainer Exercises - Video Demos

This is a very useful feature of the TRX website. It's the TRX Video Library and it contains a good number of the basic TRX exercises.

The exercises are VERY well explained and are done by the TRX guys - so you can be sure they have your safety and maximum benefits in mind.

I personally use this library - especially when I'm putting together new TRX workouts.

Have a look at the exercises they have here. If you're the type of person that likes to make things up as they go along (I am) then you can make a substantial amount of workouts before you even need to buy any of the ready-made TRX DVDs (mentioned below).

TRX Trainer DVDs

TRX Trainer DVDs To be honest I've only tried the basic TRX DVD that came standard with my TRX Trainer. I have not tried any of the below DVDs although I have previewed most of them and they seem very well explained and hard-hitting.The great thing about the TRX DVDs is that they are all goal-specific. So you can read through the list of titles below, and then click on the link at the bottom to see the customer reviews from people that have actually purchased the DVD. That way you'll know exactly what you're getting.

-- NEW! TRX Kettlebell: Iron Circuit Conditioning

-- Titleist TRX Golf Workout DVD

-- TRX All Body Xpress

-- TRX Biomechanics: Healthy Back

-- TRX Boot Camp: Ropes + Straps Round 2

-- TRX Boot Camp: Ropes + Straps

-- TRX Core Strength Vol. 1

-- TRX Education: Trainer Basics DVD

-- TRX Essentials: Cardio Circuit

-- TRX Essentials: Flexibility

-- TRX Essentials: Strength

-- TRX FORCE Training DVD and Guide

-- TRX Performance: Team Sports

-- TRX Performance: Tennis

-- TRX Performance: Train Like the Pros

See all TRX DVD prices and reviews -->

TRX Suspension Trainer Workouts

Now getting your TRX Suspension trainer and caressing it is one thing )

Using it effectively is another. For starters there are a few relatively good workout videos up on YouTube that you can have a look at and try to do.

The next step will be to try and adapt the awesomeness of the TRX with yourown style of workouts - you know the stuff you enjoy doing.

I adapted my favorite Interval Training style workout - and you can see the results on my site.

Try it out and see what you think. But be aware - it's not a beginner workout. If you are a beginner - you should only use the beginner instructions in the videos I've given you.

Don't get discouraged if at first your TRX workout seems hard - you'll start to see great results very soon.

Here is my TRX Trainer Workout - 21 minutes style.

Final Words on the TRX Suspension Trainer

Well I've given you pretty much everything you need to know to make an educated decision if the TRX is or isn't for you.

I have written a much more comprehensive TRX Suspension Trainer review on my blog, so if you need things like customer reviews, and specific PRO's and CON's then click on the link and have a look.

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