9 Responses to “TRX Gym in a Bag vs. LifeLine Jungle Gym Review”

1. Jonny says:

   April 20, 2009 at 11:30 am  (Edit)

   I mean, the price is even that big a difference, considering the Jungle Gym is a piece of &$(*@. I’d definitely take the TRX… in fact.. could you send me one ?
2. grant says:

   April 20, 2009 at 12:02 pm  (Edit)

   If you are looking for kick ass workout, true portability, versatility, TRX is the best investment for the money, no doubt!
3. Personal Trainer MAnchester says:

   April 21, 2009 at 2:38 pm  (Edit)

   Greta post, really useful.

   Been looking at the TRX system for a while since I saw it in a few YouTube videos.

   You have helped me make my mind up and put an order in for one, TRX gym in a bag it is!

   Cheers

   TOM Godwin
   Foresight Personal Training
4. Phil Scarito says:

   April 23, 2009 at 9:29 am  (Edit)

   Brad,

   Tell me more about the products you have above. Thanks bro.
5. Una says:

   May 30, 2009 at 3:57 pm  (Edit)

   I guess I’m the odd man out but I love the Jungle Gym. I travel a lot and the TRX is too much for me and complicated to adjust…..Jungle Gym is way easier and functional!
6. Paul Alexander says:

   June 16, 2009 at 2:06 pm  (Edit)

   Hey Brad,

   you make some good points in the comparison. If you look at the graphic above your video you will see the jungle gym does have foot anchors, you have the 1st generation gym from 2001. All the newer ones have foot anchors. I agree the strap is thicker on the TRX, but the jungle gym is sturdy enough to handle any normal fitness loads (I believe it can handle 400 lbs +) . TRX does have more options for anchors.

   Stay fit,
   Paul Alexander, MS, CSCS, CNT
7. Joseph Brown says:

   August 5, 2009 at 7:08 am  (Edit)

   I prefer the Jungle Gym II…it’s very versatile and it’s sturdy, I know I can do chinups and pullups and it will hold my weight. With the TRX system it seems OK until you start doing full-body exercises like dips and pullups and the like. I know the Jungle Gym can handle that…I am not so sure about the TRX system. And I’ve been looking at all the videos online showing TRX exercises…so far no one is doing chinups or dips with it.

   I also have the USA…that too is very versatile and can take one’s whole weight with no problem.
8. Rod says:

   August 20, 2009 at 6:11 pm  (Edit)

   Great post – thanks, you helped me make up my mind on an important piece of equipment.
9. Peter says:

   October 16, 2009 at 7:21 pm  (Edit)

   I have most every suspension device on the market. The TRX is more complicated to adjust than the jungle gym (mine is a jungle gym split). It weighs more. It has a single point of attachment (which makes things like dips very difficult). It does have padded handles but I wrapped my jungle gym split’s handles with racket tape.

   I’m not too impressed with the TRX. It’s well made but not as well thought out as you’d hope and it’s expensive.

   The USA: This is an interesting alternative. It’s not well made (just looking at the stitching you can see that), but it is a fun, slightly different variation.

   Vegas Pro Straps: Kind of overpriced for what they are. Well made. Handles are a touch too thick.

   EXF rings: Smart design, great feeling rings (love the new rubber grip), easy to adjust. Definitely the best of the crop.
   Cons: Rings aren’t good for exercises where you place you feet in a loop (not as comfortable).

   Rogue Rings: VERY well made. 2nd best after the EXF rings. Kind of heavy so not the kind of thing you travel with.