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Comment on Biggest Loser Methods: Epic Fail | Rant #16 by Sam

Sam — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:59:28 +0000

Funny post!

Comment on TRX Gym in a Bag vs. LifeLine Jungle Gym Review by James

James — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:27:34 +0000

I have been using suspension trainers for about the past 18 months.

First, I made a trainer using 3/8″ poly rope. 25 feet of rope, two short sections of 1″ PVC for handles, and knowledge of how to tie bowline and prussik knots, and I had a trainer cost ~$10 to make. It was/is functionally equivalent to TRX. However, it takes marginally more time to adjust and didn’t come with a workout guide.

After about 12 months of my home-made trainer, I bought the TRX Force (first generation, on sale). It is fantastic, quick to adjust, and the workout guide is excellent. Of course, there are tons of other exercises you can devise yourself or learn on youtube.

For the record, it is possible (not for me yet) to do a muscle-up on the TRX. There’s a video on youtube showing such a move.

The Jungle Gym XT looks intersting. I like the cradles are easier to get into, not that the TRX foot straps are difficult. This is probably why Jungle GymXT advertises them as “no-look” instead of easier. Both are easy to get into.

What I don’t like about the Jungle Gym XT:

1- the straps are separated. Today I tried to use some rings and it was horrible for my elbow. I’ve never had elbow problems using TRX, but today with the rings, I was unable to continue due to elbow pain. I imagine the split design of the rings would create similar elbow stresses as the split design of the Jungle Gym XT (though I’ve never actually tried a Jungle Gym XT).

2- The TRX is easy to hang virtually anywhere. I’ve hung my TRX or home-made version off of poles, trees, tree branches, play ground equipment, beams, and pull-up bars. I take it with me when I bring my children to the park and workout there. It’s very easy to find a place to hang.

3- Depending on the exercise, the TRX straps can rub against my forearms. However, while they may cause redness, they have never caused injury. I do dips (suspending my entire body weight), push-ups, flys, etc, and have never had my arms get injured, only red.

4- While doing pulling exercises, such as suspended back rows, where your grip give out before your back… you can wrap the TRX foot cradle around your wrist and then grab the handle. This effectively transfers most of the pulling force to the wrist taking it off the grip. While I wouldn’t do this all the time, it allows me to continue my pulling movement when I don’t have the grip strength to continue – very similar to lifting straps.

5- The TRX handles, with the collapsible straps, pack smaller than Jungle Gym XT handles. The TRX comes with a storage sack, whereas Jungle Gym XT does not.

My 2 cents…

Comment on Bodyweight 300 Workout – Bodyweight Challenge #4 – Million Inch Challenge by Bradley D

Bradley D — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:00:54 +0000

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Comment on TRX Gym in a Bag vs. LifeLine Jungle Gym Review by Lee

Lee — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:03:30 +0000

I have or tried all of the suspension trainers on the market and my favorite is the USA Pro. It’s well-made, durable, has padded handles and can be securely attached in a variety of ways. It’s hands-down the most versatile trainer out of the bunch. It’s also reasonably priced.

With that said, if you are insistent on a TRX, go with the USA Protege instead. It’s quality knock-off that’s much, much cheaper and quicker to set-up and adjust.

Hope this helps…

Comment on Nitro Plays With the Swiss Ball – Lame Exercise #21 by Workout Planner

Workout Planner — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:37:44 +0000

Well done…again. You put a nice twist to it. Great job B-Rad.

Comment on TRX Gym in a Bag vs. LifeLine Jungle Gym Review by Craig

Craig — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:30:11 +0000

I’m surprised not to read any references to the pulley system “war machine” or “Crosscore 180″ which throws some serious competition for both in terms of versatility and build quality.

Comment on Homemade Protein Bar Recipe – AdvoCare Muscle Gain by protein bar recipes

protein bar recipes — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:50:51 +0000

Nice recipe.I tried it.It was fantastic and very easy to make it.Thanks for sharing.

Comment on TRX Gym in a Bag vs. LifeLine Jungle Gym Review by Ron

Ron — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:08:11 +0000

Brad, thanks I appreciate the review. It’s a great help in making my decision. Now I need to find a wall anchor system.

What is the bar you are using in your video?

Thanks

Comment on Post-Pregnancy Fat Loss – Confessions of a Trainer’s Wife by Caveman Home Companion

Caveman Home Companion — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:34:05 +0000

Keep up the good work Jordan! Keep us posted on your progress!

Comment on Biggest Loser’s Jillian Michaels Fails Miserably with Kettlebells | Rant #13 by Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:14:46 +0000

Certified doesn’t mean qualified. Certifications do have value but in the end there is no way to police for integrity. I don’t care who you are… a mechanic, a doctor, a trainer… whatever… A person needs enough integrity to be honest with themselves and others and know when to say “I don’t know.” Just because JM has a tv show does not make her qualified to instruct any/every form of exercise. Perhaps there are things in which she is an expert… but kettlebell training is not one of them… so demonstrate some honesty and humility and step away from that limelight… before you hurt yourself or somebody else.