TRX Suspension Training...The Real Deal

Yesterday, I had the privilege to work with Eric Giroux (Owner of Prime Fitness in Rockville, MD) and 13 other fitness professionals at a TRX Suspension Training Course.

Lately, I've been teaching a handful of group fitness classes for the YMCA, training a few youth sports teams, and still trying to advance my own training. To say the least, I started to get a little worn down and almost decided to postpone taking the TRX course. I'm sure glad I didn't.

The Origins of TRX (taken directly from TRX handout):

In wharf side warehouses, urban safe houses and submarines, Randy Hetrick and his Navy SEAL teammates needed a way to stay in peak condition while on missions with limited space and no access to fitness equipment.


Using parachute webbing, an old jujitsu belt and his ingenuity, Randy made the first incarnation of today's TRX Suspension Trainer, thus generating the beginning of an entirely new movement in physical training. 

TRX Suspension Trainer 

I have already been using the TRX Suspension Trainer in my own training for a few months now, but I figured it would be best to obtain specific training for the piece of equipment before using it with clients. I was interested to see how much the course would teach me since I've already taught myself a handful of exercises and have YouTubed a handful more. Well, in about eight hours we blasted through 80+ exercises, went through a brutal workout, and even did case studies. I quickly realized I didn't even scratch the surface of what the TRX Suspension Trainer was capable of. The workout took us through a series of exercises that hit every part of the body. By the end, everyone was sweating like mad, and I think we all realized how powerful of a training device the TRX Suspension Trainer can be.

Sample Workout: (45 seconds each exercise, no rest between exercises)

-Single Leg Squat

-Step Back Lunge w/Knee Drive

-Chest Press

-Mid Row

-Crossing Balance Lunge

-Hamstring Runner

-Y-Fly

-Triceps Press

-Biceps Curl

-Standing Hip Drop

-Standing Rollout

-Oblique Crunch 

I already knew the TRX Suspension Trainer could provide great resistance training options, but I quickly realized how powerful of a flexibility tool the TRX Suspension Trainer is. Each exercise hits some mobility and stability. Also, the stretches that can be completed with the TRX Suspension Trainer are unreal. I have been working on my shoulder mobility and stability, and I am excited to see how this piece of equipment will help me progress. 

I highly recommend finding a trainer that has training in TRX Suspension Trainers. I am excited to use the device with my clients. 

Links: 

TRX Website

Prime Fitness