September 2010 Blog Entries

Let me start out by saying I'm usually a skeptic when it comes to exercise equipment because I've seen too many gimmicks on TV that never deliver on their claims. There is no easy way to peak physical fitness. Physical fitness comes only through consistent hard work and dedication — sweat equity, if you will. So when I first noticed the TRX ad in the back of a fitness magazine, I thought the TRX looked like it would be too easy to be effective. I felt that the body weight exercises I've grown to love would do a better job than a couple of straps.

Boy, was I wrong! It wasn't until I watched Stew Smith's review of the TRX before I took it seriously and really started researching it. After resolving myself to the idea of the TRX, I took a leap of faith and bought the TRX Force Kit. Once the TRX arrived, I went through my first 35 minute workout by following along with the exercise manual and accompanying DVD. All I could say following the workout was, "Wow!" I was exhausted and worn out. The TRX proved to be much more difficult than I had anticipated. What I really liked about the TRX was how well it involved my core muscles during every exercise. I was also able to feel how well the TRX incorporated the stabilizing muscles of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.