For a couple of weeks now, Julieanna and I have been introducing you to the TRX Suspension Trainer.  It great piece of equipment and I could go on and on about why I think everyone should own a TRX, but instead I am going to keep it quick and simple and focus on my top 3 reasons why I love the TRX!

1.  It's soooo versatile.  You can honestly use your TRX in more places than any other piece of equipment.  It can be used in your home, a gym, a hotel room, a park, a playground, an office or boardroom, etc.  I could go on and on.  We even heard from a couple who are using their TRX as they are sailing around on their yacht.  It is small, lightweight, and stores conveniently in your suitcase for travel.  When Jon and I travel, we take the TRX with us running and find places to hook it up and do strength circuits along the way.  You no longer have an excuse for neglecting your strength training program while on vacation of traveling for business!

2.  It's time efficient.  Most people work too many hours a week and struggle to make time for exercise.  Many home gyms or commercial fitness equipment can be complicated to use and take a lot of time to modify or set up between exercises or circuits.  The TRX is simple.  The straps adjust easily and quickly, allowing you to spend less time hassling with equipment and more time exercising.

3.  The type of exercise you get with suspension training is one of the most well rounded ways you can train your body.  With suspension training you are using your own body weight to perform exercises.  This helps develop strength, balance, flexibility, and agility all at the same time.  At no point are you only using one or two muscles to perform and exercises.  Multiple muscle groups are engaged in each exercise.  This makes training with the TRX very functional.  The types of movements you do will transfer to every day living and make daily tasks easier and safer.  The TRX is also a great tool for improving athletic performance!   

This week we will continue using the TRX. Here is another circuit of 5 exercises that you can start integrating into your fitness routine!

1.  TRX Suspended Lunge- 10 reps

2.  TRX Atomic Push UP- 10 reps

3.  TRX Side Tucks- 10 reps per side

4.  TRX Scorpion

5.  TRX Y (we call it a "V" on the video)

Exercise Guidelines:

1.  Complete 2-3 sets of each exercise

2.  Move through the exercises in a circuit training format (one right after the other with no rest in between)

3.  Make sure you are breathing.  Exhale through the exertion (or the hardest part of the exercise)

4.  Control is important.  Use a 2:2 count to ensure you are not rushing through your exercises.  That means you should count 2 seconds on both the concentric and eccentric portion of the exercise.

5.  Have water readily available so you continue to hydrate during your workout.

6.  If you begin to feel faint, lightheaded, dizzy or nauseous, discontinue the workout and consult a physician.

7.  If you are new to exercise and are under the care of a physician for a condition that requires continual medical care, please consult your doctor prior to beginning this program. 

8.  HAVE FUN!!!