Q: Who will benefit from
Suspension Training®?
Everyone can benefit from Suspension Training®.
Because the user can effortlessly control the resistance and level of difficulty
by simply shifting the position of their body, the TRX® Suspension Trainer™
Professional is perfect for gentle rehabilitation, hardcore athletic training,
and everything in between. Suspension Training® also allows for complete ranges
of motion while training which allows for a more functional workout routine.
Q: Is Suspension Training®
appropriate for people who are out of shape or just beginning an exercise
program?
Yes, because the user has control over the amount of
bodyweight resistance, control of the angle in which they place their body, and
can control their stability by their foot placement (wide stance, narrow stance,
single leg) which means it can very well be used for people that are not
professional or performance athletes nor regularly active. Suspension Training
can also be used to assist a number of movements that are too difficult for many
deconditioned users.
Q: How is Suspension Training®
different from other types of resistance training?
Traditional weight
training often only works one muscle at a time which is contradictory to the
normal coordinated muscle effort used to complete most activities. Focusing on
only one muscle at a time is more likely to lead to overuse injuries and
muscular imbalances, as well as potentially limit strength and movement gains.
Suspension Training® allows for the use of multiple planes of motion and works
multiple muscles and joints simultaneously.
Q: I’ve heard the TRX® is
great for rehabilitation and physical therapy after an injury?
Many
physical therapists are currently using the TRX to help their patients recover
from various injuries. The ease of adjusting resistance, functionality of using
body weight and the closed kinetic chain nature of many of the exercises make it
a very powerful tool for this type of use.
Q: What’s the best way to ease
into Suspension Training®?
To ease into suspension training it is best
to choose 5 to 6 exercises that are suitable to your fitness level and do a
single set of each working at 10 to 12 repetitions. You should start with a less
advanced resistance or body position and take the time to make sure that your
form is perfect. Also take lots of rest between exercises. Once you feel
comfortable with the movements you can progress a number of ways. Try to slowly
introduce more challenging resistances, increase the number of exercises and the
volume of your workout in terms of sets and reps and decrease the rest you take
between each movement and between sets.
Q: How long do I have to
workout?
20 to 30 minutes of training on the TRX is a great place to
start. Adding sets, reps or additional exercises will allow you to slowly
increase your workout time if you are looking to do so. What is most important
to remember is that doing even 10 minutes of activity is much better than
nothing at all. If you know that you don’t have time to get through your full
routine, try to resist the urge to blow it off all together. You’ll find you can
still get lots of benefit from a shortened session.