We have been getting a lot of emails asking questions about the TRX Suspension Trainer and suspension exercise in general.

Hopefully we have included answers to some of the questions that you may have before starting a suspension exercise program.

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Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions that we are asked regarding the TRX Suspension Trainer:

Q – What is suspension exercise?

A- Suspension exercise is a new category of exercise for people of all fitness levels that leverages your own bodyweight and gravity to allow you to develop strength, balance, flexibility , agility and joint stability all at once. Suspension exercise also will help you to develop functional strength. This is the strength that you need to climb stairs, carry heavy bags of groceries , mow the lawn and other everyday strenuous activities.

Q – Does The TRX Suspension Trainer Stretch like elastic bands?

A- No, The TRX does not stretch. The TRX is constructed of very heavy duty industrial strength soft nylon webbing so that you can create resistance using your own bodyweight.

Q- Is the TRX Suspension Trainer as effective as a weight machine ?

A- In some ways suspension exercise with the TRX Suspension trainer is more effective than a weight machine because with every suspension exercise that you perform your entire core is engaged as your body attempt to balance and stabilize itself. Also you are more likely to workout with the TRX Suspension Trainer because it is so portable and sets up so quickly and easily anywhere inside or outside. When you buy fitness straps it is like you are buying a portable gym at a fraction of the cost of a traditional home gym.

Q – Does the TRX Suspension Trainer have a weight limit -

A- A maximum weight of 350 lbs is recommended although when the TRX is tested it is loaded with 1400 pounds.

Q – Do I need any other workout equipment?

A- No, with the TRX Suspension trainer you can perform up to 300 full body core exercises. You can always integrate other equipment into your workouts though such as kettlebells , dumbells or a jump rope for example if you so desire.

Q – Is the TRX just for professional athletes or can beginners use it as well.

A- Beginners or out of shape athletes can use suspension exercise to get into shape as evidenced on recent episodes of The hit TV show The Biggest Loser.

Q- How long should I exercise on the TRX Suspension Trainer?

A – To start out with it is recommended that you exercise from 20-30 minutes today. Any amount of exercise even as little as ten minutes per day is recommended over doing no exercise.

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