TRX

[oldtimer1]

Even though I have lifted weights for over 40 years I'm interested in all forms of fitness. Guys who use body weight and other non traditional bodybuilding workouts interest me such as this boxer who turned into a hard core trainer. http://rosstraining.com/blog/

I have seen some really in shape military guys using P90X.  Like anything else it's only as hard as you want to make it.  Some guys at work were doing P90X. They  looked shot at the end while I was doing my usual sets and reps with the weights. http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=SEMB_GOOGLE_P90X&utm_source=gsem&utm_medium=ola&utm_term={keyword}&utm_content=%21acq%21v2%21{ifsearch:s}{ifcontent:c}-{matchtype}-{creative}-3181945333&utm_campaign=Google-Brand-Standard+P90X+-+Exact_BBM

Latest thing I looked into is TRX suspension training. This is completely new to me. Has anyone worked out using this system? What are your thoughts? I know this is a meat head, steroid fueled bodybuilding board but I'm sure there has to be some hard core fitness guys here. They claim it was made by a Navy Seal who wanted to stay in shape with body weight exercises in the field and supplemented his workouts with adjustable straps and improvised exercises. It looks interesting but like anything else you have to do it get a fair assessment.

Has anyone here used TRX?

[Donny]

People i have spoke to seem to like TRX training. A friend of mine trains in a Gym where they do this in a Group. I think itīs definitely good to integrate into say a Back or chest workout. Not as easy as people think.

[TheGrinch]

WOW

[Grape Ape]

I regularly incorporate TRX into my training.  I don't do exclusive TRX routines, but using it for a variety of exercises for back, abs and legs.  It's a very versatile, well made product.

For instance, the beginning of my workout called for the following yesterday:

10 sets non stop of:
10 pull up
10 jumping jacks
20 squats
20 lunges.

I can't do 100 pullups in that scheme, so I incorporated TRX into it, changing the angles as my back got fatigued.  I also use it for dragging weight sleds, sandbags and stuff like that.

It's pricey, and the reality is you could make a suspension trainer with chains and pvc pipe from home depot of about 1/4 the cost.  But's it's very well made, versatile and portable, so I find it worth the $$

[Donny]

I regularly incorporate TRX into my training.  I don't do exclusive TRX routines, but using it for a variety of exercises for back, abs and legs.  It's a very versatile, well made product.

For instance, the beginning of my workout called for the following yesterday:

10 sets non stop of:
10 pull up
10 jumping jacks
20 squats
20 lunges.

I can't do 100 pullups in that scheme, so I incorporated TRX into it, changing the angles as my back got fatigued.  I also use it for dragging weight sleds, sandbags and stuff like that.

It's pricey, and the reality is you could make a suspension trainer with chains and pvc pipe from home depot of about 1/4 the cost.  But's it's very well made, versatile and portable, so I find it worth the $$

Good post .. about time you came up to the Training section 

[Grape Ape]

Good post .. about time you came up to the Training section 

Thanks donny.....I'll admit I never really poked around in here - saw the TRX on the main page so I took a peek.

[Donny]

Thanks donny.....I'll admit I never really poked around in here - saw the TRX on the main page so I took a peek.

Some Good boys posting on here. I spend most time on here or on the History Section with funky. I do however like to look around the UK section and the G&o section(s).