5 new TRX moves! (low anchor point)

Here are 5 TRX exercises I like to incorporate from time to time to change things up a bit and challenge my clients and athletes in new and innovative ways. All five of these movements will test your strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination. The TRX is such a versatile piece of equipment and utilizing it with a low anchor position just opens the door to many more possibilities. Here is a brief breakdown on the 5 exercises: 1. TRX...

Partner Training for MMA Conditioning

I had been working with an athlete for several weeks in a traditional one-on-one setting and recently began to notice that his strength, energy levels, and overall intensity were down. In a recent session, I could sense early on in our mobility work that he was just going through the motions. Perhaps my teaching cues and motivational lingo were not hitting home with him, or maybe he just had a fight with his girlfriend earlier that day about some...

5 TRX moves you may have never seen before

My favorite piece of equipment

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5 TRX moves you may have never seen before

Posted 23 Nov 2010 in Articles

Here are 5 TRX movements you may have never seen before. These are fairly advanced exercises that will definitely test your core strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination. These are not traditional movements that I use in my programming. These are complex moves that I incorporate occasionally to challenge my athlete or client beyond their comfort zone. I only suggest these to clients who are in good health with no musculoskeletal issues. I can not stress enough that I do not recommend these for all clients so please be use caution when performing any of these movements. 1. TRX Plyometric Hand Hops Explosive movement to help develop pushing power through the shoulders and arms while keeping the trunk engaged the...

My favorite piece of equipment

Posted 22 Nov 2010 in Articles

What’s your favorite piece of fitness equipment? Over the years I’ve been asked that question many times and over the years my answer has changed many times. Give me a bar and a couple plates and we’ve got the best, foundational movements available with deadlifts, squats, presses, and pulls. Give me a medicine ball and a wall and we are set for an explosive and challenging hour. Give me a TRX and I’m good to go for a demanding full-body workout that incorporates strength, endurance, balance, stability, and flexibility. These are all great tools; tools that I definitely use every week with all of my athletes and clients. Today I’d like to update my answer – My favorite “piece”...