If you haven’t heard of TRX before, you might be wondering what is it? TRX was created by a Navy Seal and is a type of suspension training. It uses suspension straps to create a full body strength workout that utilizes your own body weight to perform exercises. You may have seen those signature yellow and black TRX straps hanging around your gym but here are 4 things you might not know about TRX.
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TRX is for Every Experience Level- TRX uses simple movements to create workouts that can be adapted for those at every fitness level. Trxtraining.com says “ whether beginning a fitness journey or pushing towards your summit, TRX Training helps you to move better, feel better, and live better”.
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Full Body Workout- The constant push, pull, and rotating of the body during suspension training utilizes almost every muscle in your body.
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Improves Balance- Using your own body weight to perform the exercises forces you to focus on your balance to achieve the movements necessary.
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Easy on Your Joints- Lifting weights can put strain on the knees, shoulders and even your wrists. TRX has movements that are easier on joints because it only uses a fraction of your body weight to complete them.
