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TRX Community Featured Member: Karen Wainie

FitnessAnywhere — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Karen is a retired Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and fitness has always been a part of her life. At the age of 6 she began competing in track and field. As a Deputy Sheriff, she received a perfect score in the Physical Fitness test during her academy, a feat no other female has accomplished in the Sheriff’s history. She has also competed as a bodybuilder in the Police Olympics for several years. After 3 years of rehab from job related injuries, she is now the owner/trainer of her business, "Love Ur Life Personal Training." She is now feeling fulfilled helping others become healthy and fit!

How did you first hear about the TRX?

I saw a demo at the LA County Health and Fitness Show 2009 and purchased one there.

What excited you most about the TRX?

The most exciting thing for me is the fact that I can achieve the strength I once had prior to my injuries. I can now train harder without causing a flare up. At 40 years of age I am really in the best shape of my life (physically, nutritionally and mentally).

Now, with the TRX as a tool, I can train my clients based on their own levels and have watched them drastically improve their core and upper body strength in a very fast amount of time.

Thank you TRX!!! This is the best resource out there for all levels of exercise.

How have you incorporated the TRX into your workout routine/lifestyle?

My TRX is used daily. It has unmatched facility specifically with stretching. My clients LOVE it. They look forward to using it and see it as the best part of their workout! I personally use it to maintain my lean muscle mass, build core strength and balance.

As I previously mentioned, the TRX has allowed me to rehab my injuries and provide strength in these areas that would’ve needed weights and a more demanding time frame. Having 2 TRX systems allows me to train my client at the same time I perform the exercises with them. So most days I work out on it 6-8 times.

Where do you typically workout using your TRX?

I have my own studio where the TRX is attached to my squat rack and ceiling mount.I also take the TRX to a local college were I use it in intervals, stair training and circuits with my clients. They really enjoy having a great strength workout outside.

What are your fitness goals?

My fitness goals are to continue on this wonderful path of great nutrition and balance. I will always strive to educate myself and expand my knowledge of fitness. This includes and is not limited to, learning and reconstructing different training programs, recipes for healthy eating, and looking forward to being stronger and healthier as I grow older. In order for me to represent true fitness and a healthy lifestyle to my clients and business I don't just "talk the talk" but I will always "walk the walk" and set a real example to my clients so they can benefit from my example. My ultimate fitness goal it to show them how fitness can become their lifestyle and not just a quick-fix to loose weight!

How do you stay motivated?

Motivation to me comes from within and having that constant reminder on how awful I felt during my "injured years." I know that I never want to feel that way again. Now that I am the healthiest I have been inside and out. I am so motivated to continue on making myself more complete and even healthier in every way. Also, after opening my business, my clients have achieved wonderful results and are a constant reminder to me how fulfilling it is to helping others. There really is no better motivation than that!

What does it mean to you to be fit and why do you think it is important?

Being fit is the ultimate package. I am a strong believer that nutrition is the biggest part of the package. The body needs to be properly fueled and supplemented. Once this is in place, your body can function and balance can start to be achieved. Incorporating exercises according to your level and expanding them to meet your goals and making sure to be adding proper rest and sleeping to your routine will then lead you on a path to true fitness. Being fit comes when all the elements of this package come together and body has accepted them without stress or disruption to the key ingredient of balance.

Anything else you would like to add?

Besides having my own studio for personal training, I am actively pursuing opening a larger studio to incorporate TRX group classes. I love when the TRX is put in a class setting with music and adrenaline. I am looking forward to providing this awesome class to the Santa Clarita Valley sometime this year!

Karen can be contacted at www.loveurlifepersonaltraining.com and on the community at loveurlife

Re: Phyisical Therapists-rehab help

Carlos — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:28:52 GMT

I'm not a PT (or an MD) but I've been using the TRX post-op from a double tib-fib spiral fracture with fantastic results. The flexibility and strength DVDs have been very easy to modify to accommodate my non-weight bearing status, and have been great tools in conjunction with my supervised physical therapy to limit the extent of the atrophy and allow me to to continue (with some limitations) being "active." I strongly recommend the "Essentials" and the "Biomechanics" series - both for targeted workouts and for full body exercise. I spoke with my Physical Therapist before starting the programs - once she had a look at the programs, she was able to define specific limitations that have allowed me to use the TRX. The results have been terrific, and have helped a great deal with the whole post-accident lethargy. Best of luck to you.

Tib/Fib Spiral Fracture Recovery

Carlos — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:12:54 GMT

8 weeks post-op and the TRX has been my sole source of strength reconditioning and cardio exercise (and a savior at that). The core routine has been very helpful not only with keeping the atrophy in-check and localized to my lower leg, but as a general full body workout. The folks at Fitness Anywhere have been very helpful in modifying several of the standing routines to work with my non-weight bearing status - and even demonstrated (in the San Francisco studio) how to take a fall and still avoid loading my injured leg. The TRX has been a perfect recovery tool: easy to use, portable, and incredibly flexible in its application. Combined with the supervised physical therapy, it has contributed significantly to my recovery. I strongly encourage those considering a post injury routine to give the TRX a try. On top of just feeling good being active again, it has helped to restrict the physical and mental limitations imposed by being on crutches full time.

World Champion Lumberjack. Thank you TRX!

shanaUW — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:23:22 GMT

I started using the TRX on a regular basis about one year ago. As a professional athlete, I am very tight on time, especially in-season, and the TRX endurance workouts were PERFECT.

I’ve been a competitor in Lumberjack Sports since the age of 7, and this past summer was by FAR my best yet. I started the season off very well with a win in the ESPN STHIL Timbersport Series, and finished even better winning both the log rolling and boom running events at the Lumberjack World Championships. I have no doubt in my mind that my daily TRX training played a huge factor in my success.

On top of that, I tore my ACL in the middle of my season. Surgery was advised, but I wasn’t ready to give up my chances at the world championships. Under the guidance of a physical therapist, I used my TRX to bring back the necessary strength and stability in my leg which apparently worked, because I went on to win!

My ACL surgery was 4 weeks ago, and I have been successfully using the TRX alongside my other physical therapy exercises.

As a personal trainer and athlete, I LOVE showing this piece of equipment to all of my clients and fellow competitors. IT REALLY WORKS!

Here is a video of the final log rolling match:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngDGiGYycT0 And for fun, this is how I tore my ACL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhNtmzpnGfY

Sincerely,

Shana Martin

http://www.shanamartin.com

Phyisical Therapists-rehab help

ngillett — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:51:15 GMT

Hi PT's,

I recently unjured my back/neck in a car accident and was hoping you could help with any programming suggestions on the TRX. Any interestingTRX exercises that can help get me back in shape?