The elliptical/Nautilus machineworkout combo that was hot in the late 90s, early 2000s?
I ran a couple marathons.
When I got injured running, I trained for and completed a two-mile swim in the Hudson.
(No mutant illnesses yet!)
Entersuspension training: the use of hanging straps to add greater resistance and instability to bodyweight exercises.
To my surprise, Im now 10 pounds lighter and leaner.
Im functionally strong in ways I hadnt anticipated.
As with all exercise programs, individual results will vary.
However,multiple companiesmake suspension training kits for a variety of prices.
Its a minor quibble, requiring me to grasp both handles when performing one-arm exercises.
Still, had I known, I would have purchased one with that feature.
(350lbsappears to be the max body weight limit across the various TRX versions.)
While most trainers come with a basic workout guide, basic is the key word.
Suspension training increases the versatility and intensity of bodyweight workouts
Weve discussed thevalue of bodyweight workoutsbefore.
Suspension training adds extra oomph to bodyweight exercises in three primary ways.
), tricep extensions, and bicep curls.
Second, you might change the level of resistance by adjusting the length of the straps and/or your stance.
(Activation is simply a fancy way of saying your muscles worked harder.)
Howmuchharder is up for debate, however.
Im honestly less interested in what the studies say than in the feedback my body gives me.
Thats enough evidence for me.
Moreover, as I age, I know balance will be increasingly important to maintain to prevent falls.
Youdbe better offfocusing on deadlifts, squats,bench presses, and dragging KIAs.
Im beyond glad that I did.
