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How do I measure my success?

Last post 11-06-2008 2:03 AM by aduarte37. 3 replies.
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  • 06-24-2008 1:34 PM

    How do I measure my success?

    How do I measure my strength and performance gains with the TRX?  I know I can run a 40 yard dash before and after a TRX program, or max out on bench, or vertical jump, etc.  It seems like there are more contributing factors and variables to these test that don't necessarily give you an accurate measurement of functional strength.  I know you cant measure heart, and certainly not toughness but please give me a ruler for strength.

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  • 06-24-2008 4:58 PM In reply to

    • Ken
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    Re: How do I measure my success?

    TMT-

    I'm assuming you're in the military where functional strength is needed everday in your job. I'm going to share with you the input I recieved from a soldier who staes his measurement for success is based on sustained performance in the field. 

    Since using the TRX, I have completely eradicated my lower back and knee pain as well as increasing my pushups by 20% and reducing my run time by 10%.  By capitalizing on the principle of instability, all TRX exercises force the user to engage their core and increase their balance.  Additionally, TRX exercises focus on developing coordinated muscle effort.  Instead of lifting weights in a single plane, TRX exercises incorporate multiple body parts and multiple planes into a single motion, thus mimicking the way that a Soldier uses his/her body in combat and in life.  A strong core allows Soldiers to maintain their posture with heavy body armor and properly move their body through the battlefield without straining their back.  The increased balance is absolutely critical, especially in areas of rough terrain, such as here in Afghanistan.  Finally, muscular balance and coordination reduces injuries and increases the Soldier's ability to apply functional strength to their daily tasks.

     

    Kenny Taylor
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  • 06-26-2008 12:32 PM In reply to

    Re: How do I measure my success?

    TMT-

    Ken and the solider he quoted gave a great answer. Your question is a great one and really gets to the heart of how suspension training is different. I have been in the fitness and coaching business for over a quarter of a century and this is one of the true new modes of training. I have my ideas of what makes it great and unique, but I do not think Exercise Science or even top coaches and trainers have caught up with it yet. I can tell you everyone from novice to collegiate and professional athletes I take through a workout "get it." The TRX exploits some of the reflexive responces of the body and provides strength, power, flexibility, balance and coordination in an integrated workout. I am finding an improvement in all aspects of fitness. Whatever you are doing for a sport or demands of your military service will be positively affected. How would you test it? Some of that will be a subjective feeling of better coordination and ease of movement. From more of an exercise science view, TRX training improves economy of movement. 

    We look forward to hearing how you measure your progress.

     cf

    Franko
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  • 11-06-2008 2:03 AM In reply to

    Re: How do I measure my success?

    Hi,

    This is my first post and I would like to apologize for my English. I ´ve used Polar S810 to measure my improvements. I had a result of 36 on fitness test measured by the polar, whish was average for my age (42). Now I´m finishing week 7 and last weekend I was on level 51 (excelent). I really feel improving which week.

    the best thing is that feel much better than when I was pulling wheight.

    Best regards and keep the good work.

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