Products, Programs, Guides and Accessories

DVD's for iphone/ipod

lvirant — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:45:52 GMT

Is there a way to put the DVD programs on my iphone? Would love to have them with me when I work out!

how can I test the 'fake' trx?

BigV76 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:08:08 GMT

Unfortunately, I may have a fake TRX. After looking at the thread below, I've checked my kit again and found that I have no trx labels on the door mount, and my main unit has two 'professional' labels side by side, while the original should have a diff label on each side. So, I'm in trouble.

Unfortunately, I bought the unit around July 10, 2010, so it's prob too late to dispute. Though the original e-bay seller is stil on ebay as a top seller.

If I did not see the thread on the Fake vs. Real, I'd never suspect I had a fake one. But this leads me to the question - I've done several workouts now where I thought the beam in my garage will crack before the unit. All of the components appear very strong and I never had any slippage.

I understand that technically, there is always a risk of something failing, even on a real unit. So, what steps can one take to make sure they have a unit more likely to hold their weight than not? If I suddenly pull the units in all directions before the workout, will that do the trick?

Original VS. Force

rneff30 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:33:37 GMT

Hi,

So i am new to the TRX community and i believe i may have ordered a fake..i know shame on me..I am already planning on returning my original order and ordering one from FA. That being said should i go with the Force, or the Black and yellow version. I am a pretty atheltic guy, in good shape looking to improve mentally and physically. Any Ideas?

Carabiner lost for the TRX - how do I get another one?

Acejustus — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:56:32 GMT

Your thoughts?

Spot a Fake?

Tree — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:36:03 GMT

Is there a way to spot a fake TRX? I recently bought one from ebay. (Force Bundle- purchased 6 months ago). Came in an offical package with DVD and manual, plus door acnchor and bag. Is there a way to determine if its authentic by looking at it?

Mark

Which DVDs would you start with?

wiltx — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:26:56 GMT

I have the All Body Xpress and Core Strength Vol 1. I'm looking mostly for building all-around strength, not cardio or flexibility, or back/core specific. Which DVD(s) would you suggest next?

Thanks!

TRX Extender vs. Suspension Anchor w/Force Kit

Duetime — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:58:28 GMT

Are the TRX extender and the suspension anchor w/Force kit the same thing or two different items? Considering upgrading to the Force Kit bundle and wanted to know the difference between these two items. On a side note what is the difference between the regular TRX and the model that comes with the Force Kit?

Thanks

Is the TRX system getting enough exposure?

ccusido1625 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:17:15 GMT

Do you think that the TRX system is getting enough exposure out there and if not what would be good ideas for the company to get more exposure?

Camelbak

FlyingHigh — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:06:35 GMT

Can anyone recommend a camelbak that will easily store my TRX along with some other accesories?

How do I know If I am using the right length for certain exercises

ccusido1625 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:26:01 GMT

Sometimes I am not sure if I am using the right length for certain excercises I am doing. How do I know when to have the system fully lengthened or shorthened.

Cleaning the handles etc

mzoetewey — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:53:20 GMT

I use the TRX in a high school setting and have approximately 100+ students and athletes using it on a daily basis. I'm starting to get concerned about the cleanliness of the handles. What is a good product to use to clean the handles that won't eat up the padding?

Thanks

Mike Zoetewey, CSCS

New Workout Program

mycroft — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:30:04 GMT

Are there new workout DVDs coming out this summer? Any details of what we can expect. thanks.

TRX vs Monkey Bar Gym

Grant — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:32:13 GMT

Anyone have any knowledge or opinions to share? What is the difference between the TRX and Monkey Bar Gym's(Lifeline Fitness) Jungle Gym

Seems to me the Monkey Bar Gym uses the same idea of suspension training in parts of their workouts. The workouts they post appear to be random and hard to rate progress, as with the TRX Force Program you do the same basic routine but increase the difficulty. My take on it is that the TRX is for structure driven people while the Jungle Gym is more for the free spirits. This is coming off a little bias because I am one of the structure driven people. Sorry about that.

Any one?????

post-baby DVD recommendations

ace — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:27:14 GMT

My wife is set to give birth any day now (yea!). I've been using the Force Training WO's and have had great results, which she has noticed. She wants to start using the TRX as part of her get-back-in-shape-after-the-baby workout plan. Where would you recommend she begin? She hasnt been doing much over the past 3 months, but in the past was in really good shape.

Thanks in advance.

New Cardio TRX DVD

otodaw — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:40:08 GMT

I'm sold on the idea of combining jump rope exercises (thank you MaxKon) with the TRX fitness workout and just ordered the DVD. My question as a jump rope novice is the vertical or ceiling clearance needed to jump rope. I have 9 ft ceilings. Any problems? I'm 6'1" so I'll trim the rope appropriately I guess. Thanks in advance. Sounds like another great product. Doug

Question: Ropes & Straps DVD

fitgirl-atx — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:34:26 GMT

Good afternoon,

I was wondering if the newly released TRX Cardio Circuit DVD is the same as the "Ropes & Straps" DVD mentioned on the blog and throughout the forum? It seems like the final released name of "Ropes & Straps" is the TRX Cardio Circuit DVD that we now see on-line, but I just wanted to make sure.

Please clarify.

Thanks!

Fitgirl-atx

Alwyn Cosgrove Program

kaking35 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:06:55 GMT

Just thought i would share what i read on Alwyn Cosgrove's blog. For those who don't know him, he is a very respected trainer, and you should check him out. Well, I guess he really likes the TRX and plans on making an Afterburn Fat-loss DVD with the TRX team. Which should be awesome! He also just posted a metabolic workout he created on the TRX, check it out here http://alwyncosgrove.blogspot.com/ .

Where to next?

dangray — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:46:39 GMT

Hi all, I have been using the TRX for approx 18 months and am considering a change to my workout but am unsure which program I should move on to. I own the TRX system that comes with the force training guide, which I completed 11 weeks of shortly after purchasing the system in May 07. I found this program extremely challenging, and also very time consuming when trying to fit it around full time work. Following this, I designed myself a program of around half the exercises found in the two days training programs, which looks like this: Suspended Lunge, Single Leg Squat, Hamstring Curls, Suspended Pushup with Crunch, Single Leg Chest Press, Back Row, Single Arm Power Pull, Swimmer's Pull, Y Deltoid Raise, High Bicep Curl, Tricep Press, High Rotation, Suspended Pendulum and Suspended Oblique Crunch. I am currently doing this program 3 mornings a week, with 10 reps of each exercise and one circuit of the exercises with no breaks.

While I still find this workout challenging, I am thinking about purchasing another TRX program so perhaps I can alternate between them every 3-6 months for variety. Due to time constraints, I only have around 30 mins to work out, so things like the force training guide and perhaps train like the pros aren't really feasible at the moment. I am interested in the Core Strength Vol 1 program, although having watched the videos from it posted in Feb on this site, I am concerned that it does not contain many exercises that are not already covered in my force training guide. I have been told that the all body xpress workout wouldn't be much of a challenge for me given the work I've done so far, but I have recently had two months off TRX due to a fall during a workout in mid November that resulted in a lower back injury, and have only been back into working out for around 6 weeks.

I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on which program/s I should consider purchasing, or perhaps some ideas of another program I could design using exercises from the force training guide. Thanks for reading.

Daniel.

How do you clean your TRX?

tonymcpa — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:08:17 GMT

I wanted to see how you clean your TRX?

A cleaner & brush?

Throwing it in the washer?

Mine is getting dirty around the handles and is due for some sort of cleaning!

Which Program is better?

m_esq — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:11:20 GMT

I exercise for fitness and am not a serious athelete. I purchased the TRX home bundle approximately 10 months ago (it contains 20 min workout and the Core DVD). This routine is getting a little boring; I want to expand. For those of you out there that tried the TRX: Force DVD and TRX: train like the Pros DVD which do you think is better? OR should I wait for he Ropes and Straps DVD? I like the TRX FORce structured program, but I don't think I can use the running program (I live in a bad neighborhood.)

What makes the TRX special?

jamieb04 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:01:20 GMT

I've been reading a lot about the TRX products and workout programs. To me, it seems like an incredible workout experience. I showed a friend and he told me I would be crazy to spend that much money on something I could just as easily make with supplies from the hardware store (nylon straps, clips, and handles). I tried my best to back the product up but I wanted to hear from users about what makes this product so special. Can it be duplicated with things bought at the store? Thanks in advance for any input!

New DVD: Training the Trainer Volume 2?

Albindf — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:31:46 GMT

Ok I was wondering when you will have a new DVD For Personal trainers. I watched the first one and was impressed with the information provided. But I am looking for some thing that has alot more indepth information. What I mean by that is one execises and all the variations, also how the muscles are being activated. I guess the best way to describe what I am looking for is a program that is tailored for the Personal trainer. I was also wondering when the STCS and GSTCS are going to be come acutal certifications. I am asking this because by the end of the year I will have my NSCA Certification, and I want as much reference material for the TRX so that when I am training my future clients and they have question that I am unsure about the answer I have a means to find the answer they are looking for.

Referral Program?

Ironman — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:14:44 GMT

The TRX is amazing. I was telling everyone about it so often that I was wondering if there is any sort of a referral program? Maybe get a discount for all my friends who buy?

When Will TRX Boot Camp: Ropes and Straps be Available?

anneparker — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:07:22 GMT

Looking forward to it! Thanks.

Help! My Handles are Shredding!

CaseOfAbs — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:51:01 GMT

A few Marines and I have used my TRX FTK about 4 times and I've noticed that the padding on my handles is getting torn up. It is from putting our boots in the foot cradles and doing the twisting exercises. I think that wearing shoes instead of boots would help but that would involve changing clothes. I have the TRX set up out in the Motor-T bay and we are able to squeeze in some training in the afternoons. Having to change clothes would eat up some out our workout time as well as give me an excuse not to workout. Does anyone have any tips to keep from ripping these things up? If not, is there any way to replace the padding? I don't really want to tape them up as that would defeat some of the grip. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Rich