Suspension training rocks. I bet you\u2019ve seen TRX at the gym and it\u2019s a fun way to spice up your training\u2026<\/p>\n
The cool thing is you can take this gadget ANYWHERE. Even to outback Australia where my folks live \u2013 I think they just got the Internet there too\u2026 \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
As long you can find a solid anchor point to tie it up, you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n
But if you\u2019re doing it all wrong, you won\u2019t get the maximum benefits and end up injured \u2013 and looking like a silly goose.<\/p>\n
The coolest thing about the TRX is you can use for added support to increase your range of motion with those tricky bodyweight exercises, like the Pistol Squat or Bodyweight Rows.<\/p>\n
You see, TRX is NOT just another fat loss infomercial gadget. You can build strength with these bodyweight moves, and improve your mobility and stability.<\/p>\n
Plus, you can add a new level of difficulty to the old-school favorites, like the burpee or push up. Wait until you try the TRX Single Leg Burpee or Atomic Push Up.<\/p>\n
In fact, NFL football stars like Drew Brees use TRX for strength and conditioning (sorry, he\u2019s the only one I know apart from the guys at the Giants). So don\u2019t think it\u2019s easy, and only for beginners.<\/p>\n
TRX is all about core activation. If you don\u2019t engage your abs in EVERY single exercise, you will lose the main benefits and not get results.<\/p>\n
Sure, it might be tough to get the hang of it. But whether you\u2019re beginner or advanced, you need to apply the \u201cmind to muscle\u201d principle and think about the muscles you\u2019re engaging.<\/p>\n
Every single exercise forces your body to make it a hard-core abs move. So when you\u2019re doing a suspension exercise for your legs, back, chest or arms, your abs are working as hard as they do in normal crunches. (Just another reason to ditch normal crunches, too.)<\/p>\n
This is a technical error I see a lot at gyms.<\/p>\n
If there is one rule with the TRX, it\u2019s that there shouldn\u2019t be any slack on the straps no matter what exercise you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n
Once you see slack, it means your body has become disengaged and you\u2019re no longer consciously bringing yourself through the movement anymore, even if just for a moment.<\/p>\n
Day one is not the right time to attempt the craziest TRX exercises seen on planet earth. This is not an audition for the circus.<\/p>\n
You must earn your progression \u2013 with every single exercise. Check your ego at the door and start with the most regressed version of the movement, no matter what your level of expertise.<\/p>\n
The final word: make sure you master the basic moves before trying to do the more obscure TRX exercises.<\/p>\n
One morning earlier this year, my new client pulled out this line \u2013<\/p>\n
\u201cKate, I think this TRX thing is for young people like you\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Bah! <= that\u2019s Australian for \u201cAre you kidding me?!\u201d<\/p>\n
Remember, every exercise can be modified. You can change your positioning under the anchor point to make it more challenging, or easier depending on your fitness level.<\/p>\n
Believe it or not, I have a 73 year old client who loves rocking workout on the TRX. His mobility has improved out of sight, and no longer suffers from episodes of crippling back pain. The bottom line?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be afraid to try something different, no matter what your age.<\/p>\n
Here are 3 TRX warm up exercises you can use today…. and it’s waayyyyy better than jumping on the treadmill or bike for 5 minutes!<\/p>\n