In this post, I will give a quick overview of the TRX and its benefits.
Why I consider the TRX indispensable in any training program.
First off What is the TRX?
The TRX is essentially a suspension/strength/body-weight training method, yes it really incorporates all of the above into its system. The TRX allows the user to manipulate the difficulty of the workout by adjusting the straps, to either progress or regress to and easier training style, depending on their fitness level.
Nothing new
Essentially suspension training is nothing new, gymnast train similarly to this in my opinion. Also, in many prisons inmates use bed sheets and the bars on their cell to train in a similar fashion as well. In its earlier days with date back as early as the 1800’s it was called rope training. The term TRX is more of a brand name for this style of training. Much like how we use the term “googling”, instead of saying “searching” when we are looking for info online.
Why is TRX training beneficial?
The main thing I advocate when training is to engage your core during every exercise you preform, not many people will do this on their own. The TRX on the other hand doesn’t give you a choice, it lights your core up! It also forces your transverse abdomonis to work harder than it normally would under most circumstances. Not matter what movement you preform, the TRX forces your core to work hard.
Outside of core stability you will also develop endurance, balance and strength. Your full body is integrated, as well, because instead of moving in one plane of motion your body is now being challenged to much in multiple planes at one time. Which gives you a more intense workout and is something that is more natural to our bodies in terms of building functional strength. All machines, and some dumbbell and barbell movements restrict you to moving in one plane of motion, so the strength built on the bench press of in a bicep curl won’t necessarily make a smooth transition to real world, functional strength. The TRX allows you to train safer, and smarter, allowing you to workout faster, and prevent injuries as well.
What does all this information mean to you?
Basically you can supplement or swap out your current fitness program, with a few exercises, since it engages your whole body, and especially your core; you will immediately notice how differently your body responds to suspension training. By moving in multiple planes you can really integrate not only your core but other muscle groups as well.
Also its safe enough that anyone can use it and see improvements, whether they’re young or old, athletes or not. I don’t see a lot of people using the TRX in my gym trainers included, so hopefully this post will encourage some of you guys to give the TRX a second look.
Conclusion
Whether your Advanced, or a Novice the TRX allows you to progress, or regress based on your needs. Its a tool used by everyday people, the armed forces and athletes alike.
The movements performed transfer directly over to real-life, and integrates your whole body seamlessly into your workout. I will follow up this posts with more in-depth posts and videos, so stay tuned and thanks for reading.
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