Has anyone done TRX training?

[hokypoky]

I'm going to a TRX suspension training class tomorrow....looks like fun and something different. I think it will challenge my core really well. My spin teacher (who teaches the class) was showing me a move that was very plyometric, too.

Anyone here tried it?

http://www.trxtraining.com/learn/

[jdimascio]

Originally Posted by hokypoky

I'm going to a TRX suspension training class tomorrow....looks like fun and something different. I think it will challenge my core really well. My spin teacher (who teaches the class) was showing me a move that was very plyometric, too.

Anyone here tried it?

What is TRX Suspension Training? What is Rip Training? | TRX

Yes, I actually teach 2 classes a week. It's a great way to train and to change up your routine. A lot of core work is involved, it's used in every move. You absolutely can get in cardio with the TRX too. I find the most challenging moves are those ones done on the floor though. Anything in plank position is really challenging! Have fun, good luck!

[hokypoky]

Ha, core, that's exactly the kind of work I need! I've been getting a little stronger (finally! Maybe from LIS?)....and now I want to really improve. That and chest. Thanks for the info!

[LauraMax]

Yes! I love it. I got the system for my home gym & have used it a couple of times, had fantabulous soreness, esp. in my obliques, for 2 days after.

I've actually scheduled a session w/one of my club's PTs this Saturday b/c there is something of a learning curve to it (exactly what level the handles should be for which exercise), but so far I think it was a great investment & I'm looking forward to learning more.

Oh, & I'm also having some trouble w/my feet slipping on my home gym floor for some of the exercises. I'm not sure what the problem is. I mopped the floor & still having the same trouble. I might have to scrub it, or maybe wrap my sneakers in some kind of light adhesive. But that shouldn't be an issue at your club.

Have fun with the class & please let us know your thoughts.......

[hokypoky]

Did the class yesterday and it was fun!

We started the class with a warm-up and barbell leg work. Then my instructor set it up in a circuit, so for each of the TRX straps - about 8 in a row - there was a sheet of paper with an exercise/illustration. For one minute you would do the exercise (tri extension, chest press, squats...) and then she had other non-TRX stations as well (jump rope, mountain climbers, pushing/sliding this big heavy metal thing back and forth across the room - I'm sure there's a name for it!).

I do see what you mean about the learning curve - she's going to show me some more tips next week. Also, I had to remind myself that the bands/straps are not elastic - so you use them to pull your body weight, not to stretch the bands. Some moves were difficult (the tri extensions!), while others were easy - I felt like I was assisting myself too much on the plyo squats, pulling myself up with my upper body.

My traps and upper back are a little sore today, but nothing else. It was nice to be in a class setting, but I don't know that all the stations were "fun." Well, and maybe the ones I liked the least were the non-TRX stations .... not a big rope jumper! But I may give it another go, now that I see what we're doing.

Thanks for the feedback!

[Zbridget]

My spinning instructor also teaches TRX (are you in my class?!?) I take a class once a week on a non-spinning day- it really kicks me in the gut when I do, I get abdominal DOMS like nothing else. Last time I did it, my arms really were sore. It is different, I like the cross training effect of it.