TRX Suspension Training

[murielalex]

My trainer has some straps set up that we use some time for suspension training. Some of it is really hard. I like it just as another way to mix it up and keep workouts from getting too repetitive. I'd get bored if we did the same thing every week.

Just did this this morning. I was embarrassed on how hard some really simple core exercises were for me. I guess that's why I need them, but still......

[Veronica]

We did two TRX things today. The first had me also wearing a 20 pound weight vest. Holding the straps do a deep squat and when you come up, jump. Do in rapid succession.

The second was one legged burpees with one foot in the strap.

Veronica

[Catrin]

We did two TRX things today. The first had me also wearing a 20 pound weight vest. Holding the straps do a deep squat and when you come up, jump. Do in rapid succession.

The second was one legged burpees with one foot in the strap.

Veronica

Veronica, are you comfortable with that second one? My body just rebels when I try that and I think it is because I am a bit nervous to really commit myself to the movement.

[Veronica]

Yes, I'm pretty comfortable with it, but I think I have really good balance.

Shawna has been incorporating balance stuff since day 1 and it just gets more interesting.

Veronica

[Catrin]

Yes, I'm pretty comfortable with it, but I think I have really good balance.

Shawna has been incorporating balance stuff since day 1 and it just gets more interesting.

Veronica

It depends on what it is where balance is concerned for me. Pistol squats are a problem for me, but I can easily do single-leg RDLS or rows - but of course those are quite different movements.

[Dogmama]

I bought the Jungle Gym - basically a TRX that isn't joined in the middle. It's awesome & kicking my butt. I consider myself pretty strong - I've been lifting weights seriously for 15 years. Body weight training that makes you use all of the muscles is really hard. You can easily set up metabolic training on this. Add in a jump rope & you never have to go to a gym again!

I've been using it attached to a door and it doesn't make ANY marks at all. The straps adjust easily. They are plenty long enough. The handle/foot cradles are soft plastic. The foot cradles are super easy to get in & out of. I bought it through Amazon because I wanted it quickly, as I'm going to San Fran for a dog obedience conference. Also, there is a lot of flu going around and I've witnessed a ton of people hacking, coughing and still working out.

I can't wait to get it outside - it was 18 degrees this morning (seriously? In AZ??) so it may be a few days. But so far, I love it. There a lots of u-tube videos demonstrating different exercises. The set comes with a DVD and instructions as well. I highly recommend it.

[Catrin]

Dogmama - are you still liking your Jungle Gym? I am moving this fall and am strongly considering this as I will have an actual "fitness room" in my new apartment