BODYWEIGHT BASICS - Bodyweight Training - Functional Fitness Without Weights

We've been getting a lot of questions abut the TRX suspension System so I thought I would take this opportunity to go over some of them... And away we go:

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Bill from Washington writes:

"Can I do dips, pullups and all the other exercises that someone could normally do with gymnastic rings with the TRX?"

Answer:

Hi Bill, yes, you can do all the exercises with the TRX that you can do with gymnastic rings which includes chins, dips and the like. However, if you have ever tried to go chins and dips on gymnastic rings, you know its a whole new animal than the steel parallel bars you might find at the park so the ability and the necessity of having to do those exercises is not going to be as great for most people.

Now, so far we have found over 500 different exercises that can be done with the TRX and many of the best ones are outlined in the booklet and training DVD that comes with it.

The great part is that every single one of these exercises can be adjusted to your individual skill level so you dont have to be a champion gymnast to be able to get very strong using it.

I personally find the suspended abdominal work to be the real strength of the TRX unit.

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Carlos from Ohio writes:

I live in a condo and dont really have any pipes or beams in my basement - Can I still use the TRX effectively without a place to hang it?

Answer:

Carlos, one of the most important features of the TRX is how portable it is so you can take it anywhere and get a great workout.

All you need is a stable, secure attachment point which will hold your bodyweight and youre in business. This could be a fence post, a piece of playground equipment, -- even your car, if need be. It won't take much to find a suitable place and complete attachment instructions are included.

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Jeff from Vermont writes:

John, So I just got my TRX in the mail and I have to say it is everything you said it would be. I just got in my first full workout and my abs are toast.

Answer:

Thanks Jeff, I couldn't agree more. Just make sure you do a light workout tomorrow or you'll be twice as sore. That's a tip you don't want to pass up.
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As you can see, the TRX is pretty phenomenal on all levels. You'll know for yourself just as soon as you try one:

The TRX Suspension Training System

Train hard,
John Wood

Labels: Bodyweight Training, Dips, Pullups, TRX System

Check out these pictures taken of the TRX in action overseas with our military forces. We weren't kidding when we said you can take this thing anywhere.

The TRX System in Action - When We Say Anywhere We Mean It!

Labels: Bodyweight Training, Military Training, TRX System

I got in a quick workout with the TRX this morning and we snapped a few pics. Check em out here:

Workout Pics

Man, my abs are still feeling it...

Train hard,

John Wood

Labels: Bodyweight Training, TRX System

That's what my old college strength coach Mike Gittleson said as I walked into Schembechler Hall one day. (I learned a long time ago that when Mike says that, it's best to pay attention.)

So he pointed me in the direction of the indoor practice field which is just outside the weight room door.

Along one wall was something that sure wasn't there when I was a player -- Mike had a new crossbeam welded right into the side of the building... and on that crossbeam were...

Find out the rest of the story here:

TRX System

Train hard,
John Wood

P.S. Heres that link again, you're going to want to take a look at this:

TRX System

Labels: Bodyweight Training, TRX System