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08.09.2011 (167 Days Ago)
Two ways of Muscle Building in Fitness Training
Today, there are two popular ways of building muscle — exercise machines, and free weights. Both methods provide resistance to movement, forcing the body’s muscle groups to work harder. As the body repairs the muscle tissue, it grows bigger and stronger.
Among the two methods, most fitness experts agree that free weights are the better method, since machines absorb a good amount of the resistance that would have otherwise helped in the muscle building effort. With free weights, you work out more muscles, including secondary muscles that help you keep your posture while doing the motions.
But many experts also agree that there’s something even better than free weights — bodyweight training. Bodyweight exercises are simple exercises that don’t use any weights or machines — just the weight of your own body. And done correctly, it can match the results of free weight and machine-assisted exercises easily.
Bodyweight Exercises — A Little Fitness History
Over history, athletes, warriors, and Olympians relied on bodyweight exercises to build strength and muscle for their livelihoods. It’s how Mother Nature designed us to work out, after all, which is why our bodies respond best to bodyweight exercises.
Examples of simple bodyweight exercises include push-ups, sit-ups, horizontal bar pull-ups, and squats. By themselves, these bodyweight exercises can work your muscles to failure (a good thing), and generate substantial muscle growth during your rest days.
trx suspension training pro pack
The TRX suspension training system takes the elements of bodyweight exercises a step further. By utilizing a simple ropes and grips system, you can greatly increase the number and the complexity of your bodyweight exercises — enough to replace your need to pay for a costly gym subscription!
The TRX Suspension Training System
The TRX suspension training system involves attaching its patented ropes-and-grips system to an above-head support that can carry your weight, such as a ceiling hook, a horizontal bar, or a simple closed door. You can then position your hands or feet on the grips and do various exercises, using your own body’s weight as resistance.
Randy Hetrick’s company, Fitness Anywhere, Inc., can teach you up to 300 different exercises you can do anytime, anywhere, with the TRX suspension training system.
It doesn’t matter what your fitness goals are — for general health, for muscle building, or to improve your performance at your sport — the TRX suspension training can help you reach your peak the way Mother Nature intended you to.
Thank you for your interest in this TRX Suspension Trainer Review. The following information is based on my first hand knowledge of the TRX Suspension Training System that comes from over 14 months of owning and using the system.In this review, I’ll be touching on some of the benefits and features of the TRX and in my experience, how well this product delivers on it’s promises.
This TRX Suspension Trainer review may seem a bit biased at times, but that’s because overall, I truly find it to be a great product. Through TRX, I’ve learned a lot about the advantages of metabolic training and experienced the benefits. Read on for my opinions and experience with the TRX. I hope you find the information useful.
>>>Visit The Official TRX Website To Learn More<<<
Currently, I use the TRX on average 3 to 4 times a week for about 20 to 30 minutes to supplement my training for Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons as well as various other sports. Before finding the TRX, my triathlon training consisted exclusively of swimming, cycling, and lots of running.
Over time, I found the benefits and gains I once enjoyed diminishing because my body was adapting to the same type of exercise repeated over and over. I had reached the dreaded “plateau” in my training and quite frankly, I was was getting bored as well.
After trying what seemed like a multitude of ways to mix up my training with varied results, It was my wife Debra who turned me on to the TRX after she had signed up for a class at the local recreation center. Debra found the TRX workouts fantastic and thought it could be the missing ingredient for my training.
Have a look at the video below to for a brief description of the TRX and Suspension Training:
>>>Visit The Official TRX Website For Prices And Info<<<
For details about what’s included in the TRX Propack, see the TRX Propack review at Fitness Culture.
For more information on TRX mounting options, see the TRX Accessoriessection of this site.
Initially, I was a little skeptical regarding the TRX. The single biggest problem I had with this system was the price tag. Even though the concept of suspension training intrigued me, I thought almost $200 dollars for “a set of straps” was a bit pricey. I originally planned on going to the Home Depot and making something similar for what I thought would be a fraction of the price.
That said, good sense won out and we (actually Debra) bought the TRX ProPack + Door Anchor.
The straps are extremely well engineered with multiple adjustment options including several intermediate loops in the suspension anchor strap and adjustable buckles near the foot straps. This adjustability along with the simple cleverness of the single anchor point design creates an extremely versatile piece of equipment.
Consequently, the TRX Suspension Trainer is highly adaptable utilizing vector resistance training and your own body weight. Simply put, to adjust the difficulty of an exercise, simply adjust the position of your feet thus adjusting your body angle and the amount of resistance.
Furthermore, the TRX Suspension Trainer forces you to constantly engage your core section because you are always stabilizing and supporting your body weight. The movements incorporate a combination of muscle groups as opposed to isolating only one muscle or muscle group like when using free weights and strength training machines.
This exercise system is very effective for strength, core and metabolic development all of which weren’t prominent in my previous training. And, because there are so many exercises and routines that you can perform, the TRX routines are never boring. Have a look on YouTube for TRX workouts and exercise techniques. It’s a great resource for TRX information.
As you can see, I couldn’t find much wrong with the TRX Suspension Trainer. The mesh carrying bag could be larger to make it easier to stuff the straps into and the foot straps could be a bit bigger for size 12+ running shoes, but these points are minor and easily dealt with.
As I’ve mentioned previously, what might put most people off buying the TRX Suspension Trainer is the price tag. Honestly though, after having owned one for almost a year and a half now and seeing the quality and usefulness of the product, it was and is a fantastic investment.
TRX Suspension Trainer Review Summary:
The TRX suspension trainer is a versatile and convenient exercise system for quick effective workouts for strength training, core stability, flexibility, and metabolic training. The TRX travels well so you can exercise anywhere: on trips, to the local park, at home, or to your favorite gym.
The TRX can be used as a all inclusive home gym or a valuable addition to an existing exercise regiment. This simple yet incredibly versatile exercise system keeps exercising fresh and fun! When it’s fresh and fun, you’re more likely to use it.
Thank you for taking the time to read this TRX Suspension Trainer Review. I hope you found the information useful. Good Luck with your training…
If you’re interested in purchasing the TRX or want to see more TRX Suspension Trainer photos, videos and prices, follow the link below and check it out at the official TRX website.
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