02-25-12, 04:08 PM | |
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I spotted Rip 60 at Target a few days ago, then again this a.m. at Walmart...I was never interested before but all of a sudden I really want this thing. Anyone else use these dvds? I am thinking I would mount from the ceiling as my DH is a general contractor and real handy guy . Does anyone suspend from the ceiling?
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02-25-12, 04:58 PM | ||
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02-25-12, 06:04 PM | ||
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02-25-12, 10:49 PM | ||
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02-25-12, 11:23 PM | ||
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I appreciate the extra coaching, because using the TRX is a quite specific form of exercise and small changes, like the position of your feet, can make a big difference. Also, remember that, as part of the "Essentials" set, TRX Strength is designed for TRX novices, who are likely to need the additional instruction. When I bought my TRX, I got three free downloads, Endurance Circuit, Metabolic Blast, and Brian Stann Workout. I have only previewed these, but am looking forward to doing them. I noticed on the preview that there is far less instruction, because they have been designed for more advanced TRX users. I enjoy the outdoor settings, and while I've noticed the wind detracting from the sound quality, it has never bothered me.
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02-26-12, 07:16 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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I bought my TRX a couple of years ago, and I really, really like it. Since then many more suspension/suspension type trainers have come out. so I think it's a matter of what you want in a suspension trainer. When I bought mine there weren't so many choices out there for suspension trainer as there are now. The TRX was expensive, but I don't regret the money that I spent to get it, it is worth it to me.
I use mine indoors (anchored off of my pull-up station, which so far has worked excellent for me) and outdoors (anchoring off of tree branches, fences, or balconies) My trainer did come with a "door" anchor, but I've never used it. I find that it really challenges my muscle so differently than my Kbells, body-weight, dumbbell/barbells stuff and that's one reason I really like it. It's very powerful for the core and balance to. It's flexible...you can do cardio, strength training, balancing and stretching. One of the super pluses is the TRX is completely portable and light weight with no metal parts, so you can take it any where and not miss a workout !!!. I only have 3 DVDS and 1 downloads, 2 of the DVDS are TRX/Kettlebell workouts taught by Pavel the 3rd DVD is the basic strength express workout, and the download is another strength workout. All made by the TRX people, I agreed with Kimberly33 and RedPanda, I like them all, in fact the TRX/Kettlebell workouts are film inside so there are no distracting outside noises. The others are filmed outside and yes there is sometimes wind noises, but for me it was no big deal. That being said I use my TRX mostly without the workout DVDS, but the DVDS are nice to have and are excellent context and production quality. |
02-26-12, 08:38 AM | |
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Saint Paul, MN
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I've got many of the original TRX videos. I love the Flexibility DVD as their explanations and pacing slow me down to where I really get some benefit from the DVD. I also think their bootcamp style DVDs (Ropes and Straps and Cardio Circuit) move at a good clip so there's not a lot of down time with explanations - I sometimes sub kettlebell exercises for the jump rope segments. I like the Strength and the Team training one, but don't have the set-up to watch the DVD and get the best angles on the TRX at the same time - I do those from the booklet. Pavel likes to hear himself talk - so on those I just get going on the exercises while he talks. It's not an exciting DVD for me (only have the first one), but it was effective in really bringing up my TGU weights when used regularly.
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02-26-12, 10:41 AM | ||
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: My body is in Louisville but my heart is in Atlanta
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Now you've got me thinking Rip60 is the answer. I'll see if I can find these at Walmart or Target. Just wanted you to know you've been an enabler. |
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