Review of the TRX Suspension Training System
There are a ton of fitness products out there, all of which promise you that firm body and tight abs in a certain number of weeks (or months). But when I heard about the TRX and the concept behind it, I was more than intrigued. It wasn’t just that this was a minimalistic training tool that was made for the Navy SEALs, nor was it just that this product was used by athletes and MMA fighters. It was a little bit of everything that drew me in and made me want to learn more.
The story behind the TRX (don’t all these fitness products have interesting stories behind them nowadays?) is that it was developed by a former US Navy SEAL. The goal was to have a fitness program that would be workable with a minimal amount of equipment, and the TRX, manufactured by Fitness Anywhere aims to do just that. It’s a simple, light, easy to carry product that can truly work almost anywhere. The product itself is a lightweight resistance-belt that can be attached to anything- a door, tree branch, anything, and can be used to do hundreds of different exercises, all in a package that weighs less than 2 lbs.
The TRX uses what they call leveraged bodyweight exercise, or resistance training. Basically, it uses your own body weight to provide the resistance needed to give your body a workout. Now this system is unique in that unlike conventional workouts, you can’t target specific muscles to work on. Rather, the system works your core more, delivering more functional workouts that boost balance, speed and agility. This results in less physique micro-sculpting, but on the plus side, the vigor of the exercises builds a truly athletic physique.
The TRX comes in a variety of packages custom-made for different fitness goals. Featuring two different belts, one regular and one military with a plethora of workout books and DVDs coming with the package, prices range from $140 to almost $300.
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