Author Topic: TRX - what's your opinion? (Read 8552 times)

Papper · « **on:** June 29, 2012, 01:03:00 AM »

This has to be some American bullshit. Lately, my gym has been showered with the trend of functional training, crossfit and now something called TRX is "revolutionizing" the way people train. Already some 5-6 machines has been sacrificed and other machines has been crowded together.

I suspect nobody asked for this but the members seem to blindly obide by what their PT says. And they PTs push this thing hard. Probably big money behind.

Getbig.. Thumbs up or down?

ChristopherA · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2012, 01:06:28 AM »

Never heard of it.

DK II · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2012, 01:19:09 AM »

Very good addition to weight training and lots of fun.

Hulkotron · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2012, 01:37:42 AM »

Sounds like a bunch of slack-jawed faggotry to me.

Papper · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2012, 02:07:28 AM »

Quote from: BigBuehl on June 29, 2012, 01:06:28 AM

Never heard of it.

Basically a big rack with ropes hanging from it.

From the TRX site:

”The TRX is awesome. It helps me with my core and helps me stay lean, rather than getting bulky.”
Dahntay Jones
Denver Nuggets

wes · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2012, 02:10:31 AM »

Fuck all these stupid fads with their idiotic participants and catch phrases........most will quit once the novelty of it all wears off,and if they don`t quit,their ultimate fate is hanging with like minded nitwits!!

FUCK THAT NOISE!

_bruce_ · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2012, 03:15:12 AM »

Quote from: papercut on June 29, 2012, 02:07:28 AM

Basically a big rack with ropes hanging from it.

From the TRX site:

”The TRX is awesome. It helps me with my core and helps me stay lean, rather than getting bulky.”
Dahntay Jones
Denver Nuggets

Time to shave off their face.

Krankenstein · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2012, 05:06:28 AM »

Quote from: wes on June 29, 2012, 02:10:31 AM

Fuck all these stupid fads with their idiotic participants and catch phrases........most will quit once the novelty of it all wears off,and if they don`t quit,their ultimate fate is hanging with like minded nitwits!!

FUCK THAT NOISE!

You never had to deal with this when you were training with Thomas Jefferson..right?

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2012, 05:31:05 AM »

Quote from: Hulkotron on June 29, 2012, 01:37:42 AM

Sounds like a bunch of slack-jawed faggotry to me.

Tell that to the Navy Seals. $:-\$

Personally, I like them

THEBOSS · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2012, 05:34:47 AM »

Quote from: wes on June 29, 2012, 02:10:31 AM

Fuck all these stupid fads with their idiotic participants and catch phrases........most will quit once the novelty of it all wears off,and if they don`t quit,their ultimate fate is hanging with like minded nitwits!!

FUCK THAT NOISE!

Exactly . cripes it seems the only way to be successful lately is to give people a line of bullshit . Its bizzar .

flipper5470 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2012, 05:46:42 AM »

I've used a suspension trainer a number of times...it's a fun challenge to move your bodyweight through different angles. Some of you people are so fucking reactionary...if it doesn't involve plates, bars and a bench you go into hysterics. Lighten up, Luddites...

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:12:10 AM »

It's a tool like any other. If that's what you like to do more power to you. Just don't tie up my machines by hanging them on them.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:38:13 AM »

Quote from: wes on June 29, 2012, 02:10:31 AM

Fuck all these stupid fads with their idiotic participants and catch phrases........most will quit once the novelty of it all wears off,and if they don`t quit,their ultimate fate is hanging with like minded nitwits!!

FUCK THAT NOISE!

Agree in principle, my friend, but the TRX is a pretty good complimentary piece of equipment, and is damn convenient for a home gym. Now, yes, it's overpriced and the same thing can be made for under $20 with chains and pvc pipe from Home Depot, but that's a different story.

And LOL at posters trying to equate the TRX with anti-American sentiment.

Papper · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2012, 08:00:40 AM »

crownshep · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2012, 08:14:12 AM »

makaveli25 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2012, 08:20:42 AM »

That looks gay as hell. Why would anyone want to do that

Sheeple!

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2012, 08:31:01 AM »

I like it. We use it for post-rehab.

wes · « **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2012, 09:03:52 AM »

I`ll stick to weights and machines thank you.

I already look stupid enough!

Papper · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2012, 10:53:22 AM »

Quote from: makaveli25 on June 29, 2012, 08:20:42 AM

That looks gay as hell. Why would anyone want to do that
Sheeple!

Spot on

This is much better than the earlier gay responses

deadz · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2012, 01:58:49 PM »

Not for me. I only see sub 200 twinks doing that shit. Personal trainers use it to justify getting paid.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2012, 02:00:07 PM »

So do any of you experts ever deload?

Jaime · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2012, 02:13:20 PM »

Words fail me in trying to describe the lameness of this crap.

BB · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2012, 02:24:25 PM »

It's a neat adjunct to regular weight training. I put in the same class as gymnastic rings, various bands/strands, odd bars, kettlebells, etc..... A nice change of pace from traditional work.

As with most things, it's some of the people involved that have soured the product, but the product itself still has merit.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2012, 03:46:44 PM »

Quote from: Jaime on June 29, 2012, 02:13:20 PM

Words fail me in trying to describe the lameness of this crap.

Tons of exercises options, completely portable, ideal for home use, developed by Navy Seals, and a perfect compliment to any serious training regiment. Only lame to someone ignorant on its applications.

Croatian · « **Reply #24 on:** June 29, 2012, 05:12:13 PM »

Olympics gymnast training + body weight training + gymnastic ring with ropes/chains = TRX (read NOTHING NEW)