TRX Users?

Tamlyngo
Tamlyngo Posts: 96 Member
edited November 21 in Fitness and Exercise
My work out of choice is TRX. (also do some weight training, running and cross fit like workouts.) looking for anyone doing TRX. How's it working for you?

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  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    You should drop TRX and switch from doing "some weight training" to a lot of weight training lol
  • Tamlyngo
    Tamlyngo Posts: 96 Member
    I hear you. Weight training is awesome but I needed something to mix it up and I'm getting older, and the resistance training is better on my joints, lol!
  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
    AJ_G wrote: »
    You should drop TRX and switch from doing "some weight training" to a lot of weight training lol

    Don't listen to this. Do the exercise you enjoy.
    Yes, lifting more and heavy leads to better/faster muscle/strenght gains, but we have no clue if OP wants this.
    Furthermore, the TRX allows progressive bodyweight exercise, which is definitely not a bad form of training.

    I really want to try trx. Hopefully I'll have the time to take a class next week.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    AJ_G wrote: »
    You should drop TRX and switch from doing "some weight training" to a lot of weight training lol

    Disagree
  • oh_happy_day
    oh_happy_day Posts: 1,137 Member
    AJ_G wrote: »
    You should drop TRX and switch from doing "some weight training" to a lot of weight training lol

    Disagree. I lift and I use TRX. I really enjoy it and definitely feel the benefits (primarily in my core, balance and stability). There are so many different exercises you can do, the difficulty is easily adjustable and I like variety.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I like cables and TRX and weights and lots of other stuff

    I don't like to be bored and enjoy mixing it up

    It all seems to be working out fine :)
  • blu_skye
    blu_skye Posts: 100 Member
    TRX is my favorite! It was one of the first classes I tried after finally joining a gym for the first time. They recently added more sessions and I'm now seeing even more improvement in my core. TRX has definitely worked for me! Now if only I could figure out how to log it properly in mfp...
  • Tamlyngo
    Tamlyngo Posts: 96 Member
    blu_skye wrote: »
    TRX is my favorite! It was one of the first classes I tried after finally joining a gym for the first time. They recently added more sessions and I'm now seeing even more improvement in my core. TRX has definitely worked for me! Now if only I could figure out how to log it properly in mfp...

    I couldn't find anything on this app but I have the TRX app on my phone that has 50+ 30-60 min workouts and I've had to calculate my average calorie loss based on heart rate. Hopefully it's close enough :)
  • Tamlyngo
    Tamlyngo Posts: 96 Member
    oh_happy_day wrote: »
    AJ_G wrote: »
    You should drop TRX and switch from doing "some weight training" to a lot of weight training lol

    Disagree. I lift and I use TRX. I really enjoy it and definitely feel the benefits (primarily in my core, balance and stability). There are so many different exercises you can do, the difficulty is easily adjustable and I like variety.

    Love what it does for my core!!! I have their app and get the best workout when I use one of their more advanced workout plans.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Fellow TRXer here. I hate any at-home workouts but TRX is the one thing I will actually do at home. I take it with me on vacation too.
    Does anyone have any links to good routines? I've basically only done the one that comes with the TRX, looking to switch it up.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    i have a TRX in my living room, and i love it i use it almost every day for 15 or 20 minutes to stretch my weary muscles, and i use it for joint mobility. I sometimes use it to do a few pullups when passing by , or I'll do some core stuff with my feet in the straps. I used to use it for a full hour workout several times a week, but not so much anymore. I love my TRX, its one of the better pieces of gym equip i'm purchased. I'll never give up my TRX and i'm a lifter.

  • XavierNusum
    XavierNusum Posts: 720 Member
    I have a home gym so my jungle gym xt helps me do lots of movements that would either require machines or other equipment that I don't have room to house. I too love the core workout you get while using suspension trainers. Plus the single leg work has really improved my mobility and strength in compound lifts.
  • Tamlyngo
    Tamlyngo Posts: 96 Member
    BinkyBonk wrote: »
    Fellow TRXer here. I hate any at-home workouts but TRX is the one thing I will actually do at home. I take it with me on vacation too.
    Does anyone have any links to good routines? I've basically only done the one that comes with the TRX, looking to switch it up.

    I have mine installed in my home gym which is very convenient for me too. Have you downloaded their app? It was a little pricey but so worth it for me. Has a 12 week program with daily workouts averaging 30-60 min each and progressively more difficult. I've added a few I've found online too.
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