Today, I want to talk to you about a new piece of equipment I recently purchased. It’s called the TRX suspension training system. It was originally designed by the Navy SEAL as a go anywhere workout. What is the TRX? Basically, it is two adjustable straps with handles for you to hold or put your feet in order to create resistance using gravity and your body weight. All you have to do is wrap the TRX around a solid object such as a pole or a tree and then you are ready for your full body workout. I say full body because this piece of equipment works your entire body with very little rest time. I was able to go from one exercise to the next with maybe 30 seconds in between exercises. I was amazed at how, after only 20 minutes, I was sweating.
One nice feature of the TRX is that you are able to attach it to a door. There is an attachment piece that that allows you to hang the TRX over your door. I was able to do my work out in my office. The following day after my workout, I could definitely feel it in my legs and abs. The TRX is also very compact and fits into a little mesh bag that I can put into any backpack. This is great because it means I do not have to carry a lot of equipment. A couple of my favourite exercises are the one legged squats and the suspended crunch. I try to do as many as I can in one minute.
So, what is the cost? The TRX ranges between $175-$250 or so depending upon what type of TRX you get. As a personal trainer I highly recommend the TRX to people who have been exercising for a while and are ready for another challenge. I definitely do not think that this product is for a beginner unless working with a personal trainer. The TRX can be purchased online at Twist Conditioning.
Happy workout!
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