Anybody use a TRX suspension trainer?

[Dogmama]

I haven't used one but it looks like the exercises are more functional that what you might do in a gym. For that reason, I'm really intrigued.

[OakLeaf]

I was doing some reverse flyes, push-ups and rows in PT last week. Now, it totally flared up my thoracic outlet and I've got numbness down the other arm too but I really liked it when I was doing it. I don't think theirs was branded, and they just had it looped around the top of their leg press rack.

It looks like it would be pretty easy to make one from some old motorcycle tie-downs and some PVC pipe for handles. The only issue would be anchoring, which I was wondering about driving a J-hook into a garage roof beam or a ceiling joist in the basement.

[Catrin]

I really like the TRX, and would consider getting one eventually but I live in an apartment. I don't think they would allow me to start screwing supports for it into the wall. The idea of a door anchor would make me nervous I think.

I really like the Bosu as well, but I love the total full-body training that the TRX provides. No extra weights required

[SadieKate]

http://www.trxtraining.com/products/...Fc6R7QodbHLT1Q

[OakLeaf]

Two 13' x 1" ratcheting tie-downs: $21.98

2' x 1" PVC pipe for handles, cut to fit: $1.72

Exercise suggestions and routines free on TRX's own site as well as YouTube

Even if you buy TRX's own door anchor (how does it anchor?? I can't figure it out by looking at it) ... and even if you pay a cobbler to sew the handles on rather than just tying them ... I'm seriously not seeing $200.

[SadieKate]

I dunnoh, padded handles for the hands? The added comfort and functionality of soft straps when you're suspended by your feet? There is a limit to my pain tolerance.

[SadieKate]

Even if you buy TRX's own door anchor (how does it anchor?? I can't figure it out by looking at it)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHPe2p0Kukc

[ridebikeme]

While $200 might seem a bit high for a couple of straps, you have to remember it's the research and technology that make prices seem high.... The straps are much more than straps, as someone else mentioned padded handles, buckle to allow them to go from short to long etc... and the bar is a weighted bar.

I'm in the group of people that want to own one, with an older house I can always find a beam to drill into or I can install in the shop.

[Irulan]

I'm not seeing the added "trademarked" value in this, just a whole lot of marketing. We work out with all sorts of resistance cords with handles and sport cords at my gym.