TRX Fit Suspension Trainer

I enjoy staying fit and working out, but as I’ve gotten older, it can be a challenge finding time to keep up with my fitness goals. I’ve always been a pretty traditional guy when it comes to working out, preferring free weights over most everything else, but this just isn’t practical for me anymore. I’m a fan of the old Soloflex, but even that requires a dedicated space in a room where you can go for a workout. Given all that, I was curious to know whether the TRX Fit system could provide a good alternative workout.The first thing you notice when you open the box is that it all fits into a pretty small bag that’s inside the box. It’s obvious that this thing is meant to go with you, so if you do a lot of traveling, you’ll appreciate being able to stick to your ... MoreI enjoy staying fit and working out, but as I’ve gotten older, it can be a challenge finding time to keep up with my fitness goals. I’ve always been a pretty traditional guy when it comes to working out, preferring free weights over most everything else, but this just isn’t practical for me anymore. I’m a fan of the old Soloflex, but even that requires a dedicated space in a room where you can go for a workout. Given all that, I was curious to know whether the TRX Fit system could provide a good alternative workout.The first thing you notice when you open the box is that it all fits into a pretty small bag that’s inside the box. It’s obvious that this thing is meant to go with you, so if you do a lot of traveling, you’ll appreciate being able to stick to your fitness regimen no matter where you go.The system is basically just two straps, each with foam handles and foot straps at the bottom of each strap, connected at a single point where it connects to an anchor. You can anchor it to the ceiling (assuming you have an unfinished ceiling available) or to any door that will close and latch. It uses a pretty ingenious system to anchor to the door, and I found this to be plenty strong for my 190 pounds.Once anchored to the door, you simply adjust the strap length and you’re ready to go! You can do a number of different exercises aimed at core strength, flexibility, or upper body. The biggest thing you’ll notice about this system is that it relies heavily on your balance. That makes each exercise much harder as you have to balance yourself in addition to whatever the exercise itself is calling on you to do.To be honest, I found some of the exercises to be a little forced in the way they made you move. Bicep and pectoral exercises (curls and bench press) were perhaps the most awkward and didn’t feel close to those same exercises on other equipment. Trying to work your pectoral muscles is pretty awkward when anchored to a door. I suspect that this exercise especially could benefit from being anchored to the ceiling overhead.TRX offers a few free videos to get you started, and these are indeed helpful. It’s good to see someone else setting up and using the system. You can, in fact, get a pretty good workout, and you’ll definitely work up a sweat. Perhaps I’ll change my mind as I use it more, but I couldn’t help but wonder if this way of working out is truly better than more traditional approaches. The good thing is that it goes wherever you go and sets up in minutes.If you decide to buy one of these, make sure you also pick up a foam exercise mat. You’ll definitely need it for exercises when your elbow is on the floor. I liked the TRX Fit System, but if you’re already a disciplined individual, you might be able to find other ways to perform these exercises. For an overall fitness improvement tool, this one is lightweight and very easy to use. Since it comes at a decent price, it might be worth checking it out.

The TRX Fit is a suspension trainer set that fits in a very small space when idle. The idea that it's meant to travel easily means it can be stashed in a suitcase or duffel bag. It comes packed in a small box and is meant to be put away in a small fabric case when not being used.Despite the Fit being basically assembled from straps, nothing stretches but you. The Fit utilizes various positions and body motion to put gravity and your body weight to work.The above-head mount is simply a big tab and strap that wedges on the top inside edge of a door, and held in place by the closed door. It obviously should be a strong door, with the tab on the inside near the hinge side of the door.TRX has other more permanent mounts available for anchoring the top ... MoreThe TRX Fit is a suspension trainer set that fits in a very small space when idle. The idea that it's meant to travel easily means it can be stashed in a suitcase or duffel bag. It comes packed in a small box and is meant to be put away in a small fabric case when not being used.Despite the Fit being basically assembled from straps, nothing stretches but you. The Fit utilizes various positions and body motion to put gravity and your body weight to work.The above-head mount is simply a big tab and strap that wedges on the top inside edge of a door, and held in place by the closed door. It obviously should be a strong door, with the tab on the inside near the hinge side of the door.TRX has other more permanent mounts available for anchoring the top strap.Included is a poster illustrating many suggested exersizes and also a download code for instruction videos. The key is using the Fit in a place where you have space to be able to raise and lower your body for all the routines while choosing a door strong enough to hold your full body weight when it is "suspended" through the Fit. I had to experiment till I found the perfect spot where I wasn't coming into contact with walls or furniture.The exercises are easy and fun, and provides a way to work out the way you want when you aren't able to hit the gym or use heavier weights or equipment. I find the upper-body routines work well for limbering up shoulders and arms.

I try and exercise at least 4 days a week, but I travel a lot. Sometimes I end up staying in places that either has questionable exercise equipment or no gym whatsoever. So the best alternative was some sort of bodyweight training option.Because I have had issues with my shoulders, neck and upper back, I wanted to find a system that would be more pulling exercise focused. So the solution was going to be some sort of suspension trainer and this product fit the bill. What really attracted me to this system was how portable it is. I can take it with me in my carry on or throw it into my laptop backpack very easily so I've always got something with me to work out with. The build quality is solid. The straps and anchors are made of heavy-duty mesh and the carabiners ... MoreI try and exercise at least 4 days a week, but I travel a lot. Sometimes I end up staying in places that either has questionable exercise equipment or no gym whatsoever. So the best alternative was some sort of bodyweight training option.Because I have had issues with my shoulders, neck and upper back, I wanted to find a system that would be more pulling exercise focused. So the solution was going to be some sort of suspension trainer and this product fit the bill. What really attracted me to this system was how portable it is. I can take it with me in my carry on or throw it into my laptop backpack very easily so I've always got something with me to work out with. The build quality is solid. The straps and anchors are made of heavy-duty mesh and the carabiners are light but sturdy during exercise sessions.The system comes with a door anchor that allows you to set up a suspension gym with access to a door that closes and anywhere from 6-8 feet of space in front of it making it an ideal choice for use in a hotel room or Airbnb. If you don't have access to a door, it also comes with the straps to attach it to a sturdy object like a structural column or a tree trunk (so its great option for regular campers and backpackers).I snapped a photo of both sides of the poster that came with it so I can refer to it on my phone and don't have to carry the paper version with me. All in all a good find.