Do More With: TRX System

Just like dumbbells, treadmills, and kettlebells, the TRX system — a fitness training tool that utilizes your own body weight as resistance — is a beloved staple at Clubs across the country. I frequently see members getting in a high-quality, full-body workout with the suspension training contraption, which consists of two sturdy straps that anchor to a door, post, cable machine, or squat rack. And, as a TRX-qualified coach, I even use it with clients in my own personal training sessions. 

Still, some wary members are missing out on its benefits, and the folks who do use the system may not be taking full advantage of its features. Here’s the thing: The TRX system is so adaptable, anyone from an 80-year-old at the start of their exercise journey to a brawny NFL player can use it for a fantastic workout that aligns with their fitness level and goals. It can even help you improve endurance, rehab an injury, or build muscle mass — no heavy weights required. And those aren’t the only perks.

Why Train with the TRX System

The TRX system is as versatile as fitness equipment comes. You’re able to train unilaterally (think: single-arm rows or pistol squats) and in multiple planes of motion; a TRX exercise like the side lunge, for instance, will work your muscles in the frontal plane, while a move like the forward lunge with a spinal twist will work you in the transverse plane, both of which will help you move optimally in your everyday life. You’re also able to make any given exercise as easy or as difficult as you please. If you’re performing a TRX row, you can up the challenge just by walking your feet closer to the anchor point, causing you to lean further back.