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A TRX Exercise List for Suspension Training Beginners

2011-11-28T12:14:00.001-08:00

When you first buy a trx suspension trainer, itcomes with a clear and concise trxexercise list. For beginners, many of these exercises need to be modified,even if they have previous experience with resistance training in some form.

Suspension training exercises are demanding onthe core musculature; everything from the abdominal wall in front (your ‘six packabs’) to the oblique’s, lower lumbar and glutes. Just like with other newactivities, it takes some practice to become proficient at trx training exercises.

Here is a list of some of the most common beginner trx exercises and how they can be modified for those just starting out.

TheTRX Body Row: This is a great back exercise and easily modifiedfor new trainees. The hardest version of this suspension exercise would be withthe body completely horizontal.

To adjust to individual fitness levels, walk thebody up from the 90 degree horizontal until the resistance is just right foryou. Maintain perfect form, keep tension on the straps and keep the body stiffas a board throughout.

TRXPull-Ups: Ifyou can do regular pullups, trx pullups will add a little bit of a challenge.If you cannot do a pullup, a suspension trainer will help you develop thestrength to do one, while using the correct path of motion. People who want todo pullups should practice this modified version instead of, or at least inaddition to the trx body rows.

For a regularpullup, make sure the straps are high enough or bend your knees to keep thefeet off the floor. Engage the shoulders by back and down, then pull andsqueeze at the top of the motion.

For modifiedsuspended pullups the concept is the same. The difference is, you will lowerthe straps enough so that when you squat down underneath the trx handles, youhave a full extension in the arms and back. Be sure the hips are underneath theshoulders, and follow the instructions for a regular pullup.

When the modified version is too difficult, stayin the modified position and practice scapular retraction and the initiatingpull. In other words, pull the shoulders back and down and start the pull,moving as far as you can and holding it for about 3 seconds.

TRXPushups

The trx pushup is generally more difficult withyour hands in the straps. However, if you have a weak core, executing a flatpushup with your feet in a suspension trainer will be still be a task. Instead,start in an incline position of about 45 degrees, with your feet on the floor.Increase the incline if this is still too hard, but not so far that your handsare above your shoulders.

This suspension training exercise has manyvariations, but if none of them are possible in the beginning, practiceisometric holds at increasingly difficult angles.

For instance, do a 45 degree pushup hold for 3sets of 10 seconds. Work your way to a flat pushup hold (feet on floor,) andwhen this becomes comfortable, start doing full range of motion suspendedincline pushups.

When you can hold yourself in a pushup with yourfeet suspended and your hands on the floor, start doing full range of motionpushups this way. Always remember that the core is the key to these exercisesand needs to be activated to prevent injury.

TRXBurpee:

This exercise is a fantastic metabolic booster, meaning it will usehuge amounts of energy and kickstart your calorie burning furnace. However, abeginner to suspension training workouts should start by mastering each sectionof the movement.

Starting with one foot in the straps (make sureit is in ‘single-handle’ mode.) Execute a lunge. Step forward with the freeleg, tightening the core and making sure the knee does not move out ahead ofthe toes. Go down until the thigh is parallel and push back up. When you areproficient at the suspended lunge, move to the floating pushup.

From the lunge, bring the free leg back and keepit level with the suspended foot. This means maintaining a perfect plank. Thenexecute a pushup. When this is possible for several reps, add in the knee driveand hop.

From the pushup, explode the ‘floating’ legupward to land in the lunge, then push off the leg and explode upward. Now putall the movements together and do a full trx burpee!

Master this trx exercise list and you will bewell on your way to a brand new body and level of fitness. Remember to masterone part of the progression before moving to the next. This will help preventinjury and give you a better workout. Now go grab a trx or trx force and getmoving!

TRX Fusion Kettlebell and Dumbbell Workouts

2011-11-26T12:59:00.001-08:00

TRX suspension trainers are becoming part of professional, collegiate and amateur level strength and conditioning programs every day. The tough straps system provides a demanding core workout and insists on exacting form through proper planes of motion.

While the TRX suspension trainer is a fantastic invention, it can only do so much. Which is why TRX teamed with famous kettlebell coach Pavel Tsatsouline a while back to create kettlebell/TRX fusion workouts to build more strength and muscle.

The first DVD they created is called TRX Kettlebell Iron Circuit Conditioning, and after watching the previews, you know you’re in for an intense and exciting workout!

Have a look at this preview:

This DVD offers a lot of material, but a couple of the exercises stand out, the Power Pull while pressing a kettlebell, creating a pull/press motion; and the Lunge with a kettlebell racked on the shoulder.

Of course you don’t have to have a kettlebell to do this series, a dumbbell will work if you are careful when you swing. Perhaps the best thing about this DVD is the ideas you get for creating your own TRX/kettlebell/dumbbell exercises.

For instance:
-Assisted Pistols with the weight at shoulder or pressed overhead.
-Horizontal One Arm Row with Press
-Weighted Pullups or Rows (with dumbbell between thighs)

You can find the link for shopping the TRX Kettlebell Iron Circuit Conditioning DVD here:

TRXTraining.com-TRX® Suspension Training Equipment, DVDs, and Athletic Gear! Click here!

This DVD includes a TRX set-up and use manual, an 18-minute mini course on Kettlebell Training. A 60-minute workout covering 20 exercises. As well as more than 20 minutes of warm up and cool down.

For a more intense and integrated kettlebell/TRX workout, check out the TRX Iron Circuit Power DVD. (This DVD includes a video library showing exercise progressions and modifications, comprehensive TRX set-up and use instructions, an 18-minute intro to kettlebell training, over 15 minutes of warm up and cool down, and a durable guide complete with instructions for each exercise.)

TRX Force Kit preview video:

There are many more exercises, and all the motivation you will need in the Iron Circuit Conditioning and Iron Circuit Power DVD’s. These workouts can’t be done without your TRX though, so if you still haven’t purchased yours, now is the best time to do it. Holiday specials and free shipping are happening now. Click on the banner below and give yourself an early present!

Home Workout Testing with the New TRX Force Kit

2011-11-13T09:00:00.001-08:00

The TRX suspensin trainer is fantastic; at least in my humble opinion. I've had fun with it in the past, watched the company grow, watched them infuse their product into the workouts of professional sports teams, etc., and I applaud their success.

BUT, it has been a long time since I owned the TRX suspension trainer! Now hold on, I have a good reason for this, and I'll keep it brief. I started with my own homemade suspension trainer made from rope and pvc pipe, and it worked great for less than $20! It was only after I had been using this thick-handled beast for some time that I bought my first TRX, and by then I was more comfortable with the homemade suspension trainer. (You can read about it here: Homemade Suspension Training in the Garage .)

However, as with a lot of do-it-yourself items, this one eventually wore down and was converted into something else. Since then, I haven't done a lot of suspension training (homemade rings though, that's another story .) That is, until TRX came out with their new TRX Force kit. Ooooh, slick. At first I thought it was just another TRX Force with different colored straps, and it basically is. However it does have new handles, stylish new packaging, and includes a military grade 12 week workout. Okkk,

AND it's on sale! So I decided to get one, and this time I decided I would videotape my progress and post the videos here! (Well, on Youtube and then here.)

The reason is 1.) to ensure it gets put to a proper public test, and 2.) going public should provide me with ample motivation to complete their 12 week cycle, which I'm guessing is not easy, even for a guy who throws stones around in his backyard.

Stay tuned as we put the TRX Force (2.0) to the test and decide for ourselves if it is worth the price! Oh, and if you want to follow along, grab one of your own:

TRXTraining.com - Save Over 20% on The FORCE KIT! While Supplies Last! Click Here!

Professional Sports Teams Love the TRX Suspension Trainer

2011-08-24T21:28:00.000-07:00

It would be easy to dismiss the TRX as a fitness fad. As one writer said, they are basically "redesigned gymnastics rings." But rings were not chosen by over a dozen NBA teams to breathe fresh air into their conditioning workouts; The TRX suspension trainer was.

The TRX simulates what players do on the court, and builds incredible core strength and endurance. This is why it crosses multiple sports borders. MMA, BMX, volleyball, football; everyone needs stability and strength while increasing (or at least maintaining) their range of motion.

In fact, TRX has gone international. The head of fitness for the English football team Liverpool relies on the TRX for preventing injuries and developing "agility, speed and power in all directions."

So what is the easiest way to put this versatile tool to use for non-pro athletes? Pick one of the inexpensive, sport specific dvds or digital downloads. By inexpensive, we're talking about $25-50 dollars. Better yet, get one of the bundled packages. The Adventurer's Bundle gives you the TRX Winter Sport Conditioning download, the Surf Stronger workout and the TRX Summit Workout Guide for the mountaineers out there.

The workouts can be streamed over your phone, so leave the dvd player at home. The best part? Take it all on the road for only $25. Nice,eh. A final word: Good instruction on this simple tool is definitely worth a few bucks. A little education will prevent a lot of injuries, and make your workouts much more efficient.

Hard to argue with abs like this

TRX Rip Trainer-Killer Applications to MMA Training

2011-06-09T08:32:00.000-07:00

TRX suspension trainers are becoming more popular every day, and with good reason. They are serious equipment that challenges just about every type of athlete or fitness enthusiast. But what the heck is the TRX Rip Trainer?

The Rip Trainer is basically a take on resistance cable training, with some innovative, uh, twists. It consists of a stiff grip bar that attaches at either or both ends to variable resistance (light, medium or heavy) resistance cords. Made with the same intense black and yellow colors of the trx suspension trainer, TRX says that the Rip Trainer will help develop "rotational power, strength and core stability."

But wait, isn't that what the suspension trainer does? Yes, but the Rip cords add an element of dynamic motion to the drill. In other words, you can really develop explosiveness, or power, with the Rip Trainer.

Designed with the same 'anchor it anywhere' concept, the TRX Rip Trainer is priced the same as the TRX Pro Pack, and comes with a door anchor, carrying bag, instructional DVD and color guide to slap on your wall. This is all beautiful, but the video below is an excellent demonstration of how this piece of equipment is applied:

You can read more about the TRX Rip Trainer by clicking on any TRX link on this site.

Suspension Training-Where to Use your TRX or Jungle Gym XT

2011-06-08T21:08:00.000-07:00

If you have finally taken made the commitment and added a suspension trainer to your workout equipment arsenal, good for you! If not, that’s okay, keep reading and you may yet decide a suspension training workout is worthy of your time. One of the key benefits of suspension trainers like the Jungle Gym XT and TRX (or a length of rope and some handles) is portability.

Take the trainer with you wherever you like and set up in seconds for a great workout, right? The store bought trainers even come with door anchors or ceiling mount fixtures for a permanent anchor. But how well can you really work it with your Jungle Gym anchored to a closed hotel door? How about if you are stuck in a building where you wouldn’t hang your robe on the door, much less suspend your body weight from it? Can these tools even be brought on the airplane?

Great Workouts Anywhere in the World

Beijing has been installing outdoor gyms for the public since 1998, and they are up to over 4,000. Located throughout the city in parks and other common area, the colorful equipment is free to use and suitable for any fitness level

Is a TRX or Jungle Gym really fitness anywhere? To answer this, we will take a look at three different scenarios. The big city hotel scenario; the camping/expedition trip and the office.

The BIG City
Guests in a big (or small) city hotel almost anywhere in the world will usually have access to some type of gym. Some, like the J.W. Marriot resort in the Phoenix area, have a good selection of dumbbells, stability balls and cardio equipment with ample room to workout. Others are still stuck in the stone ages. In either case, there is an advantage to being able to warm up and workout without setting foot in the gym, but don’t neglect checking it out; if there is a handy power rack to attach your suspension trainer to, it would be good to know.

If it doesn’t make sense to worry over where to hang your Jungle Gym when you can use thedoor anchor, consider this: The presence of the door will restrict the number and intensity of the exercises one can perform. To get flat on suspended pushups, horizontal on rows, or in an ideal position for plank reach-unders, it is best if there is open space beneath the anchorpoint.

To solve this problem, try this; assuming the hotel stairwell is accessible, find the bottom level. Ever noticed how there are always a maze of pipes and beams at some point in a stairwell? Find a solid one and anchor the Jungle Gym. You can also try anchoring to the stair handrails, either inside or outside if it is practical. Door anchors do allow the user to perform a challenging workout, but for a change of scenery or an added challenge, look outside the room.

I’m Outdoors Y’Know
Unless you are going climbing outdoors, having the TRX along will be a nice perk. Even if you are a climber, suspension training is a great cool down and perfect way to execute supported stretches. The beauty of living outdoors for a few days (in the wild, not your backyard,) is there are an endless number of places to anchor a suspension trainer.

Even hiking through the desert there will be a selection of mesquite trees and boulders. Searching for a solid one suitable to hang some nylon webbing and straps from should not be difficult. If all else fails, anchor to the luggage racks on the top of the car/truck; or how about the door? Yep, the door anchor will work there too. Be creative and you will be glad you packed the extra two pounds of equipment.

Australian Beach Culture

The world famous Bondi Beach didn't open to the public until the government stepped in around 1882. Starting in 1906, the city had electric tram service to the beach, which continued until 1961. Then, as now, parking lots were packed with cars despite the tram service. The visit is well worth searching for parking, however. Bondi beach boasts beautiful sand and surf, trendy rows of shops and of course, awesome outdoor workout facilities.

Stuck in the Office
More and more people are realizing the benefits of getting out of the office chair and exercising during their work day. Even if it is only to do a brisk walk during the lunch hour, the benefits are worth the light sweat you build up. Get a group going and you can all be sweaty together! When you own a suspension trainer, you don’t have to settle for a walk or basic calisthenics, though. Like any modern building that has stairwells and a parking garage, there are many places to anchor.

Follow the guidelines above to find an anchor point in the stairwell, or look outside for a suitable spot. I used to work in a single story building with low ceilings and nothing but a carport outside. The steel beams of the carport turned out to be perfect for anchoring suspension straps from. I was able to do my workouts in the shaded outdoors.

Consider areas close by the office, as well. How about a fence? Is there a high loading dock with a stair rail that is always empty on your lunch hour? Have fun with it, and bring a towel to dry off before you go back to work.

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The Famous Muscle Beach

Established in 1934, the original Muscle Beach was located in Santa Monica. It was closed in 1959 due to maintenance issues, but was restored and remains a popular destination for people who want to experience the 'flying rings' or just hit the chinup and parallel bars. The Venice Beach location has become the mecca of outdoor bodybuilding. It was established in 1951 and is still a top attraction today.

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It is hard to imagine a scenario where suspension training is not a viable mode of exercise. Considering the low price tag and light weight, you won't even know it's there; until it is time to use it.

Dancers find Suspension Training is the Perfect Workout

2011-06-03T09:38:00.000-07:00

TRX has been absorbed by athletes from all walks of life. Because of the emphasis on core strength when using this suspension trainer, it carries over to a variety of sports, and is the perfect fit to increase flexibility and strength for all types of dancers.

The beauty of suspension training, as Diane Calver found out with her daughter's competitive dance team, is that it can be used to enhance very specific movements. While increasing strength and flexibility for these movements, the core is always activated. Even better, the TRX, when used properly, is safe for all ages. The members of the young dance team range in age from 6 to 17 years old.

While dance competition is tough, even at this age, it seems like it is only a matter of time before professional dancers incorporate suspension trainers into their off-season cross-training. The instruction is already there. In fact, a Pilates studio in the Phillipines has made ground-breaking progress in this area, and continues to innovate. She has several instructional videos on youtube to illustrate TRX applications to dance:

Because the TRX allows 360 degrees of movement, the sky is the limit when it comes to training applications. This is especially true for dancers, who express with their bodies through every possible range of motion. The addition of suspension training to a dance program is sure to help strengthen bodies to prevent injury, but also to build strength for advanced movements.

See the following links for strength training applications:

http://hubpages.com/hub/TRX-Functional-Training-That-Builds-Muscle-and-Increases-Performance

http://hubpages.com/hub/BuildingStrongBackandBicepsMuscleswithSuspensionTraining

Serious Muscle Building with this Hardcore Suspension Training Workout

http://hubpages.com/hub/Muscle-Building-Suspension-Trainer-Routines

TRX TV Debuts New Format for Suspension Exercises

2011-01-14T08:20:00.000-08:00

TRX has demonstrated once again why they are the leading suspension training company in the market. If you love the TRX suspension trainer, there is now a way to stay up to date on new moves and have live instruction whenever you need it. Welcome to TRX TV.

As an answer to TRX users requests for more training footage, real-time workouts and innovative movements, TRX TVwill offer one 30 minute workout every month, downloadable to a mobile device or accessible through your computer.

These videos feature the same great instruction customers have come to expect from this company. In addition to this, three short workouts will be delivered once a week at the beginning of the week. That's a total of 13 workouts, which can be viewed as they come out or downloaded at once for $9.95/month.

Compared to the cost of the specialized workout videos TRX has been selling, this is a bargain. However, the content for TRX TV will be shorter, and presumably cutting edge. The TRX instructional videos may still be a better option for people with sport specific needs, e.g. MMA or surfing. But in time the new movements and training on TRX TV may replace all previous content. We shall watch closely and see. Hey, personal professional instruction for $10 bucks a month, why not?

Watch this clip to get an example of what's in store, then click on the TRX TV banner to learn more.

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Awesome Beach Workout Video!

2010-06-15T08:22:00.000-07:00

Stay outdoors and enjoy the beach with this one! Nothing needed but your body and a suspension trainer.

Download the Hottest TRX Workouts Instantly

2010-06-08T09:46:00.000-07:00

Already have your TRX suspension trainer but you want a fresh workout you can get immediately? Download a sport specific workout from the choices below. Each one walks the viewer through a unique approach to incorporating suspension training into their current routine, with tips and ideas you probably wouldn't have thought of on your own.

Being able to simulate the movements of a specific sport is one of the most innovative features of the TRX. Certain exercises like the Sprinter's Start, Reach-Under Plank, and the Scorpion have great crossover value in tennis, running, and MMA, just to name a few. These exercises target the muscles of the core while increasing isometric strength, but they are only a glimpse into a whole new world of training these instructional videos open you up to.

Check out my favorite, the Performance MMA workout featuring Brandon Vera and Randy Hetrick; or follow triathlete Jessi Stensland through the Multi-Sport Strength workout. Either way, you are sure to get an education, and a heart-pumping workout! Click on the picture below to get started!

Click here to see all the latest TRX workouts!

An all around endurance builder and fat burner.

Click here to learn about and compare all three training bundles

Basic Strength Exercises with a Cheap Suspension Tool

2010-06-07T03:51:00.000-07:00

Suspension training with the TRX is awesome, but if you want to try it before shelling out over $150, check out the video below for a simple piece of equipment which will simulate the exercises you can do with the TRX.

There is something primal about making a functional tool out of the materials you have on hand. For additional exercise options, try tying another loop of rope through the handles to make foot straps. I have fun playing with my rope, what can I say.

It is simple, but this inexpensive homemade exercise tool will give you an intense workout. It took about ten takes before I finally finished the video above, and believe me, my body felt it.

However, the homemade version has some obvious disadvantages. First of all, it has a fixed length. With rings or the TRX, you can quickly adjust the strap length and be on to the next exercise. My version in the video above requires several minutes of fussing to change the length, or I have to loop it around and around. The other issue is the foot straps. The TRX has stirrup style straps which make certain exercises, like jackknife or pike pushups, much more comfortable to do for extended periods of time.

The bottom line? Try making your own suspension trainer as I have in the video, and get in some good workouts; but speaking from experience, it will leave you thirsty for the TRX.

Use Your Bodyweight to Build Unusual Strength?

2010-04-21T10:10:00.000-07:00

Learning to Move Your Bodyweight Takes You Beyond Basic Strength

In fact, it is not uncommon to see someone with serious muscle who has trouble touching their toes, can not do a pull-up, or simply has trouble manipulating his or her body outside of their programmed range of motion.

To improve functional strength, a program of bodyweight exercise must be added to the cycle. Consisting of movements that strengthen your muscles and increase endurance, but also that increase flexibility, focusing on using your body will teach you to move with more fluidity and variety.

I have to admit I am speaking from personal experience here. For a long time I did nothing but lift heavy. My goal was to build big muscles, and whether they could function outside of the gym or not I didn't care.

Then I got injured. Too much repetition of the same movements without any therapeutic recovery left me with a pulled trapezius muscle. As with any muscle in the back, this was painful and debilitating; forget about working out, I just wanted to move freely!

I tried getting back into heavy lifting, but with no knowledge at the time of 'pre-hab' work and a fairly limited knowledge of exercises outside of common bodybuilding movements, I kept getting re-injured.

Of course at the time I thought I knew plenty, but I had to humble myself; if I knew so much, why couldn't I keep from hurting myself in the gym?

One day a friend of mine introduced me to yoga, and seeing a path to help alleviate my recurring pain, I started my road to recovery.

Now yoga is fantastic, and I stuck with it diligently for a couple of years, with no other modalities except walking the dogs and playing the occasional game of soccer; and you know what? It worked! My body felt like new again, and I had no more pain in my upper or lower back, neck, or shoulders.

Something was definitely missing though. I felt like my body was getting a fresh start in more ways than one. While I had developed great flexibility and muscular endurance, my power and strength were dismal! I felt weak, and although I did not want to give up the lessons I had learned practicing yoga, there had to be a way to incorporate strength exercises into the mix as well.

Since that time I have discovered the right balance, and I use a variety of methods to maintain and increase my endurance, strength, mobility, and flexibility. This includes kettlebells, odd object lifting, clubs, and of course, my own bodyweight.

I still practice some yoga, because it can be a great workout and very therapeutic; but the majority of my program consists of bodyweight exercises. They are highly effective and help you focus in on your weakest areas.

I laugh at myself when I'm able to press a 65 lb. kettlebell or a 70 lb. dumbbell over head, but I have trouble doing a steep decline pushup! For a long time, pressing up into a bridge presented even more of a challenge!

Using your body's mass alone will never be a substitute for a powerlifter or competitive bodybuilder; but both sports can reap huge benefits by incorporating drills in their routines which stress flexibility and increase strength through different ranges of motion.

The key is having a full repertoire of exercises to choose from. This is vital to keeping routines interesting and challenging. You can look up tons of individual bodyweight exercises online, but I have found it much easier to have a comprehensive 'guidebook' handy.

A really innovative reference can be found at: bodyweightcoach.com
These guys seem to do nothing but come up with functional workouts that force the body to move in ways you may never have imagined. When you go to their site, get the free newsletter, you'll get a new exercise sent to you every week, with some insightful knowledge.

The other tool I have found invaluable is probably clear from looking around this site, the TRX suspension trainer. Now I am an affiliate, but only because I love this product.

With the knowledge from the bodyweight coach website and a TRX, your body will undergo amazing changes, and believe me you will never get bored! Personally, my workouts are so much fun now, I really look forward to it.

Ok, so seriously I do have fun, but enough with the plugs. Check those products out and I'm sure you will get excited.

So how has it all turned out for me? Taking my workout routines in this direction has helped me find the balance between strength and mobility I had been searching for. Now the only pain I get is from a good workout, not an injury. Plus, I feel like I can move my body even better than I did when I was a teenager, and I'm almost 39!

So take a good look at the Bodyweight Coach and TRX websites, there are some really entertaining videos at both. Or just check out the posts here on Flexible Functional Strength.

Until next time, keep moving!

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A Body is only as Functional and Strong as it is Flexible

2010-04-11T22:23:00.000-07:00

Need to learn a couple of yoga poses to start becoming more flexible? This is a brief article with excellent video instruction to get you started:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Fight-Flexiblility-Training-and-Bodyweight-Conditioning

Great TRX Video with Detailed Instruction!

2010-04-10T23:20:00.001-07:00

TRX Force-Better Fitness Product than TRX Pro or...?

2010-04-10T22:14:00.000-07:00

For a functional workout that manipulates your body through multiple angles while testing your strength and endurance, the suspension trainer is hard to beat.

Since a previous post mentioned the latest in TRX suspension trainers, the TRX Force, this post is for those wondering if they should shell out the extra 20-40 odd dollars for this package. Here is a breakdown of the differences between two popular packages:

TRX Home Training System

This TRX bundle has the addition of a TRX Door Anchor
for use on any sturdy door. Same effectiveness as if you were
training in a high-performance training center.

For $199 retail, it includes:

-The bright yellow TRX P2
-TRX Door Anchor
-A Basic training DVD, which, if you have never
used a suspension trainer before is anything but
basic. Not hard to learn, but cutting edge stuff.
65 minutes long.
-A quick start manual.
-1 year warranty.

The TRX Force:

Well, for starters, they gave it that cool desert beige, that's $20
worth for me right there! The Force includes:

-The full bodyweight training program using the TRX Tactical Suspension Trainer T1 Model.
The training program, "The TRX Force Training DVD & Military Fitness Guide," is a thorough 12 week workout routine, and contains over 2 hours of content.

-The Force also includes a door anchor, something you should not buy this unit without.

If the main physical difference is color, the level of strength and muscular endurance enhancement is more advanced with the Force dvd's. Quality is always a priority, with each unit undergoing a four point quality inspection process, and backed with a 1 year warranty.

So judge for yourself. Check out the videos below, then follow the links. Watch out though, I promise you are not going to want to leave this little two pound gym behind when you walk out the door.

Portable Functional Fitness

2010-04-09T14:19:00.000-07:00

One of the most functional tools to come on the market in the past decade is the TRX suspension trainer. TRX has taken the concept of portable fitness, coupled it with the effectiveness of gymnastics rings, and added some vital innovations to it as well.

Three design elements that differentiate the suspension training systems of Fitness Anywhere are the portability, quick strap adjustment, and foot straps. The list could go on, but let's start with those:

-Portable Fuctional Workout:

This system only weighs about 3lbs., and is easily packed into a small backpack or purse. It sets up nearly anywhere, and does not require a lot of space to use. The exercise dvd included with Fitness Anywhere's suspension trainers illustrates dozens of exercises; these can be modified to train for any activity, or make up your own.

-Quick adjusting straps mean the system can be changed in seconds to increase or decrease the level of difficulty, or to switch to another exercise.

-Foot Straps make it possible to do some unique exercises as well as increase the angle of decline push-ups and do exercises like the suspended jackknife push-ups, all while keeping the top of your foot comfortable.

It's good to know how much quality goes into the products from Fitness Anywhere. From the substantial strength of the nylon webbing material to the dynamic training dvd's, they show integrity in everything they do. It keeps getting better, too. The latest is the TRX Force, a beefed up military beige package offering additional educational dvd's with your purchase.

For a great starter package, read about the package below, or click the link to learn about the entire line of Fitness Anywhere products.

One more thing, if you have not seen the TRX in action, you must watch the video below-inspirational footage.

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TRX Pro Pack

The TRX®Pro Pack is our newest Suspension Training® system and it replaces the TRX Professional package. The NEW TRX® Suspension Training Pro Pack comes loaded with a redesigned TRX Suspension Trainer™ and 3-times more exercise content than the TRX Professional.

TRX in Action!