REVIEW: TRX Suspension Trainer Force Kit

What you see lying here on the ground is a fitness device. The TRX Suspension Trainer Force Kit, for example, is used by the Marines and is said to be a complete small fitness center that you can easily take with you. SPARTANAT has tested this sports equipment for you.

For example, this is what you can do with the suspension trainer. It consists of a Cordura rope that is attached somewhere above (ceiling, door frame, tank pipe...) and off you go: By changing the range of motion of the human body, you can do different intensive exercises with the suspension trainer, from pull-ups to push-ups. The core, the center of the body, is particularly intensively targeted, because you always have to stabilize yourself. The device was invented by Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick, who wanted a portable training device. After reading this article, watch the video, which shows exercises with the TRX Suspension Trainer Force Kit. (It is difficult to photograph these in a way that you can really imagine them; you can find many videos on TRX on youtube.com). Here is the TRX page for Military Fitness.

This is what is included in the kit: on the left are the two slings with handles, in the middle is the suspension, along with a training book/plan and a instructional DVD, and a transport bag for everything.

CONCLUSION: The TRX Suspension Trainer Force Kit is well made and an excellent training device. Those who have it and actually use it have a whole fitness center at home or on the go. Because that's what it's intended for, to have the suspension trainer available everywhere and be able to train anytime. Especially important for soldiers, but also for others who want to stay fit without making lazy compromises.

The TRX is a very good device, but of course it comes with a hefty price. However, you also get really well-prepared instructional material in handbook and DVD form. Is that enough? We would advise beginners and those who are not very fit against using this device, because if you don't learn the movements correctly or overestimate yourself, there is a considerable risk of injury with suspension trainers (such as in the abdominal area, with the inclined exercises; or by falling on your face when doing Atomic Push Ups with your legs in the loops.). And whether learning correct movements from the included materials is enough is a question that could be discussed. For those who are advanced and know how to train well without getting hurt, this is a perfect training device that offers a lot. By the way, if you don't need the military Force Kit from TRX, you can go for the civilian Kit, which is more affordable. However, there are also competing products to TRX that work on the same principle. TRX, however, remains the high-quality original.

"TRX Suspension Trainer Force Kit Tactical, olive, TF00257," costs 269 euros on Amazon. The civilian "TRX Suspension Trainer Pro Pack" costs 182 euros. For 99 euros you get the "Sling Trainer - Variosling® (Model 2012) Basic+DVD+Poster+Training Book in German". Bad Company offers the "Pro Core Suspension Trainer black / orange including door anchor and storage bag" for an unbeatable 39.90 euros (however, no training instructions included). Our friend from the PARAGREEN Blog built his own suspension trainer with materials from the hardware store: HERE you will find his article about it.

Here in the video you can see training possibilities with the TRX Suspension Trainer Force Kit. You can find more videos on youtube.com under the keyword "TRX".