Created by former Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick, the TRX suspension trainer has grown in popularity across the world since it first came to market in the early 2000's. Top strength and conditioning coaches have been seen to use the TRX with their athletes for the past decade; we have seen athletes and teams such as Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, NFL's Drew Brees, the Argentina rugby team, UFC's Brandon Vera as well as a many other Olympic athletes and professional sports teams.
Is it effective?
The TRX is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment which allows you to perform what seems like an unlimited number of exercises, wherever you are. It is effective in the sense of being able to workout against your own bodyweight, progressing or regressing depending on your ability, and can be used to really challenge your body during your workout.
Any negatives?When using the TRX, you do not need that much space, but you do need some. So be mindful that less space means limited exercises. You could probably do a row anywhere, but when it comes to a plank, pike or oblique swings, then you may struggle with less space. Also, you need a sturdy door; I wouldn't hook this TRX to a thin door with a large glass window; you would be on your back with the door off it's hinges in no time. The price may also be a drawback, I've gone into a little more detail below.
AffordabilityYou can find the TRX suspension trainer at various sites, just type it into a search engine. You can purchase different "training kits" and the prices do vary a lot. You can get the home kit (which is the cheapest) from about £119 to £199, with the force kit (the most expensive) from £139 to £270 plus.
Be careful when purchasing your TRX suspension training kit because there are many duplicates and fakes on the market. So bear that in mind when you come across a very cheap TRX on the internet.
Recommendation
My recommendation would be to go for the TRX home kit with the door anchor. It has everything you need including some instructional DVDs which can be very helpful if you've never used a TRX before. The TRX serves as a great alternative to weight training and is suitable for all ages and abilities as you are working against your own bodyweight, with the opportunity to regress or progress each exercise.
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About the author
Matthew Healey is a qualified personal trainer and sports therapist. Matt is the owner of Synergy Fitness Systems in the UK which has been helping people change their body and improve human and sports performance for several years.
Matt has worked with many different types of clients from professional athletes, to recreational sports people to the general fitness population.
Matt has extensive experience in the fitness industry and has worked in many different settings including a top human performance centre in San Diego owned by Todd Durkin as well as working with sports teams and individual athletes and clients.
Matt’s area of interest is human and sports performance, and injury prevention and rehabilitation. At Synergy Fitness Systems, Matt focusses on improving the function, efficiency and performance of each of his clients and athletes.
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