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Crossfit workout on the TRX

Kim — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:54:32 GMT

So I just took the level 1 Crossfit Certification this past weekend and it gave me some great ideas for my TRXs workouts. Did a workout today at the Lyon Street Steps that destroyed me. This can be done at a track. Give it a go.

Warm up: 800m

Workout 3 rounds for time (as fast as you can):
12 TRX low rows
12 TRX Suspended Lunges each leg (add a hop to progress)
12 Atomic Push-Ups (add pike to progress)
12 High Bicep Curls
2 Stair sprints (stadium stairs)

I completed the workout portion in 15:32 a little more then 5 minutes a round. Felt like I was going to vomit.

Cool down: 800m

TRX / Sandbag Fusion

Fraser — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

A lot has been made recently of the power of training with oddly weighted implements and among these, sand bag training has received quite a bit of attention. We've decided to give you an example of how you might combine TRX Suspension Training with sandbag exercises

to develop peak conditioning and also how to use the sandbag to increase the load of some of your favourite TRX exercises. Check out the video for 4 minutes of suffering and a great metabolic workout!

Re: Crossfit and the TRX

Ken — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:34:47 GMT

The Crossfit philosophy is a broad approach to strength and conditioning. At its core, Crossfit programming focuses on metabolic, or energy system conditioning and some unique strength exercises.
Moving quickly from one exercise to the next and the use of high intensity cardio sets are trademark program components. The TRX is a great complement to Crossfit or any fitness and performance program.

You have the Military Fitness Guide so you have a perfect complement to Crossfit training. You can follow the program as laid out in the guide. According to your fitness level and time constraints you can as many days a week as desired. You can also build your own workout from the exercise examples.

You will notice that most of the Crossfit routines are high intensity and short in duration. To keep with this approach you can use the more challenging movements in a series of 4 to 8 movements performed with no rest in between for 2-4 sets for time.

For example here is a great program using minimal equipment:
1.         Pull-ups - max reps
2.         TRX Pendulum swings - 1 min
3.         Jump rope - 2 min
4.         TRX Suspended lunge - 1 min each leg
5.         TRX Suspended plank with taps - 1 min each side
6.         Jump rope - 2 min
7.         TRX Suspended incline press - max reps
8.         Pull-ups – max reps

That is about a 12 -minute workout, one time through and longer if you go for another circuit!

What you will find is that the TRX is designed for this type of training because of its easy set up and usage with hundreds of exercises, progressions and ways to increase and decrease intensity. Remember the exercises you choose for maximum results depends on your fitness level and mastering the early progressions.

Crossfit and the TRX

Green82 — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:22:54 GMT

I own a TRX Force Training Kit and I also participate in Crossfit. I'm going away for training for a few months and would like to create a Crossfit style workout using the TRX, what exercises would you suggest?