TRX All-in-One Suspension Trainer System

The product works as advertised and I am happy to have it as I can travel easily with it.I had a couple disappointments that I thought I would share.Mislabeled Ad- The Ad says it comes with a spiral bound book but it doesn’t. It’s a poster which isn’t preferred for me. I’d like to take it when I travel.TRX App- disappointed you have to pay for it so I didn’t sign up.Handles- I wasn’t willing to pay the extra cost for PRO, but I would have preferred the rubber grip handles instead of these chintzy foam ones. At this point, why wouldn’t they just include it as standard??PROS- I do like the door attachments and straps. I am able to attach to our little overland camper roof rack which is a plus. But it is pretty expensive for what you are getting. I was tempted to buy the likely Chinese knockoffs but I wanted to support an American company.Will see how long the foam handles hold up.

I had never heard of TRX bands but stumbled upon them while shopping for a small piece of equipment to do inverted rows. There were a few smaller specialty pieces of equipment just for inverted rows / pull ups, but then I noticed these bands in the search results. Turns out these bands cost much less than the other equipment I was considering and can do a ton more exercises. No brainer.It turns out my wife uses these in her ‘burn’ classes and my son also uses them in his middle school sports training. They were both very excited when they saw the box and I now see why. Very easy to install, very easy to use and you can do a ton of challenging exercises with them.I installed them in the ceiling using a TRX X-mount and it has worked perfect. Although technically it looks like you can mount these on the top of a door, that looks like it would greatly reduce the number of exercises you can do. To me, it wouldn’t be worth it if I had to mount it on top of a door. The rows I purchased these for are done while laying flat on the ground almost directly under the ceiling mount. So if I had mounted it on at the top of a door, then this exercise wouldn’t have been possible (nowhere to put your feet / extend your legs). The installation instructions start by saying you need a space that’s 8 ft deep and 6 feet side to workout in. And when you read further, it specifies that length wise it should be 5 feet behind you and 3 feet in front of you (for a total of 8). For me the ceiling mount was 100% the way to go. I moved some other equipment around to make sure the workout space for these was the recommended width of 6 ft wide (3 ft on each side). Having the full 8 ft X 6 ft space available to work out in makes a big difference.My wife and son are very happy with this purchase and I unexpectedly got a new piece of equipment that’s just as valuable as everything else in our weight room (and it cost less and takes up a lot less space). Plus the exercises are surprisingly very challenging and effective.Very happy with this purchase.

So far, so good. Easy to "install" and even easier to use. I feel like I am making a difference. Construction/sewing seems sturdy. Came just as pictured. I can't wait to continue on my journey with his.

My husband uses these for his workouts. He likes them. They are durable and easy to use

Love this system. If you do the workouts correctly you will be sore. Good quality, great price and easy to set up and use.

This has been great. I didn’t think it would be secure on a door, but it is. It is a versatile addition to a small home gym.

Great Item

Excellent product.Well made, strong and adaptable to many fixing conditions.Only downside is that the metal bits corrode over time.

Good

Great for a home gym and doesn’t take up much room

Great, all-in-one weight training system. Tons of different exercise options. In our family, used by people in their 70s and teens. Can be portable or ceiling mounted.

Simple to use and has multiple exercises it can do. It is easily adjusted to switch between exercises. A poster comes with it to use as a guide for strength and core building. This is my favorite workout equipment I have ever used. Highly recommended for any age.

I have been using this for about one year. It appears to be authentic TRX brand and has held up very well. There are various videos online with numerous exercises one can do with this.

I just got this after using the GO version at physio office. The big ding for the GO is that the cams are slipping. This one has spring metal clamps so the probability of that happening is very low.This version is great and the only ding I found is that the handles are not rigid enough for my taste. The handles cores will bend under full body weight (not touching the ground). It is an elastic bent and they recover immediately when the pressure is released. That is a 100+ weight on each handle. As not many people will do something that requires full suspension (balance is tricky!) this should not be an issue for most people.The foam on the handles is on the soft side so I expect it to wear out with lots of use more quickly than the Pro model. But the Pro model is a steep jump in price that is not justified for most people.

When I had to go to physical therapy for a back injury the therapist had me use the TRX at the facility. I liked it and it felt good using the straps. I wanted one for myself. I always like to try new equipment. I was finally able to buy one and it was on sale. I have a lot of exercises I can do because I bought a laminated poster for suspension strap exercises on Amazon that has a variety of exercises. I like to use my TRX for warm ups before I hit the weights and for back and leg therapy to stay flexible. I can also increase the difficulty of an exercise by lengthening or decreasing the straps and leg position. I always wear sneakers with the exercises because it helps grip on the carpet. I used a cross brace attached to the studs in the wall for sturdiness. I think TRX would be good for travel using the door attachment too. All in all, I am really enjoying TRX and I am glad I purchased it.

This is a great training system. I bought this for travel when I can't go to my gym.There is almost no limit to the number of exercises you can do with this. The kit comes with a DVD of exercises. When you sign up online, they give you access to even more videos. You can use the videos to learn how to do the motions of exercises, and you can exercise with the videos. They give you reasonable amounts of time to do different motions and then time to swap to a new motion's setup. I setup my laptop in the hotel room so I could see the display while I was using the TRX. I can almost always hook it over the door to the room. Sometimes I use the bathroom door.My personal trainer has me use the pro/military grade version. The handles are slightly different, and the hardware is a little different. Nothing that affects your ability to exercise in the least bit. One point I'd make though, is that I am using TRX a couple times a month (at least) with my professional trainer. This is serious gear. It allows you to start where you are able to perform, and then adjust to harder exercises easily as you get stronger. I've seen my trainer use it with other clients in ways I can't imagine doing the motion - I just don't have the strength yet. But I hope to get there.This can work all the major muscle groups. Arms, legs, core. The core gets a beating in most of the arm & leg exercises, too.This is sturdy. The item is genuine. I verified the label with the company. There was some concern that it might be counterfeit. I asked because this didn't have the same kind of proof label the TRX I use at the gym has, but the company verified it for me.The box it comes in use sturdy and we use it when we travel in the car. When I pack it in my bag for air travel, I use the stuff sack.Would definitely buy again if this were stolen. Or my wife needed one for travel while I also traveled separately, etc. When we're together, one of us will use TRX while the other does body weight exercises on the floor. And then we switch off so we both get a good workout in.Watch the videos.

The positive reviews are in-line with what I experienced after owning this for a couple of weeks. I do recommend the TRX product, the materials are solid. I cannot speak about other brands but from a safety observation, when you are doing the Y-fly or the low-row movements. The last thing you want are the clips flying back to your un-protected face at 50-mph. If you are able to securely mount the end to a over-head tree branch or hook in an open door way this makes some of the movements more intense and you do not have to adjust the strap lengths if you work-out partner is shorter or taller. Not a show-stopper, but you have to wait but you can use that as the 30-sec rest period. If all you have is a closed door to mount your TRX this will still work just fine. I do recommend registering your TRX product with TRX. I got four free video work-outs from the TRX app I can watch on my iPad/iPhone. From my experience most of the movements involve your core a lot or at some level. The side planks, crunches, atomic push-ups work! I was sore then next day. The DVD that comes with the box has a few work-outs to follow and it give a good 30-minute work-out. There is also a reference book inside that is helpful. What is cool about this product is very portable and it comes with it's own travel bag. The kit also comes with a warning sign to hang on the outside of they door you are work-out on to let people on the other side of the door know you are working out, as well as a reminder when you use the TRX product to lock the door so your TRX product in case somebody forgot your are using the door to work-out with. Overall, I recommend this product, you can also download other work-outs from the TRX app for a $1.99 at the time of this review.

I was first introduced to TRX by my personal trainer in her studio. She of course has it attached to a TRX-S frame but she also had one attached to a sturdy steel door to show the home use aspect of it. I mean, who really has room for a large frame in their home? I was excited to see that the one I purchased seemed to be of the same quality that the one my personal trainer uses. Even though my plan was to use it on one of my doors in my house that open outward I ordered the X mount just in case and I was glad I did. I actually turned my daughter's bedroom into a home gym when she moved out so I simply decided to X Mount it there. Good Call. I have heard some stories about issues while using even an outward opening door.I am concerned about the people who are claiming that the straps fray and break early on. That really makes me think that they are not using the product correctly. The whole point of the product is for you to use your body weight for resistance but that does NOT mean you hang on it with your hands like a monkey and not put your other muscles to work! I mean if you think the straps alone are going to do the work then you should not be using this product.I think that the instructional DVD that comes with the product is adequate. However, I just feel like if someone is going to start ANY new type of exercise or equipment they should have at least ONE session with a trainer who knows what they are doing. Yes, you can watch a video and then attempt the moves you have observed but unless you have a room full of mirrors where you can see yourself at EVERY ANGLE during the exercise you will not know if you are performing them correctly. Get some instruction from a trainer that will mold your body into the correct position(s) for that exercise/equipment.The TRX is a great addition to my home gym and is one of my favorites. I have learned over the years to only get equipment I really like and find fun (BOSU balance trainer!) to ensure I will use it.

Okay so I bit the bullet I love working out and cannot afford my gym membership but need to workout so I bought it. It's been a week and I used it everyday since that's what I would do if I had my gym membership. I'm happy with the level of easy to use it and challenge I can get with the various workouts. I see the long term potential of using this product. It's definitely a good substitute if you cannot afford a gym membership and you have the ability to watch your form while you workout to get the best results.I believe since I'll use it often the value is there but the door hanger should be a standard part of this package but they charge extra and you only get one video an it should be at least two for the price of this item. FYI the door hanger is a MUST for home use workouts! My straps are a little stiff when it's time to adjust them but with use I'm sure it will become less of a problem for me to adjust quickly between transformations. If you know you will use it buy it you won't be disappointed with the flexibility and numerous options you have for workouts in your own home but you do need to know how to exercise already to get the best use of this item. I say that since they were so stingy on instructional exercises. Beginners just remember form is key so you get result and don't hurt yourself. I look forward to my 2 month results!

As an avid gym-rat who gets a little twitchy when he misses a workout, I was looking for something I could use to get a good strength training workout while traveling on vacation or for work. The personal trainers at our gym introduced me to the TRX system and I ordered one to give it a try.In the few short weeks I've owned it, I have been able to take the TRX Home Training Bundle on a camping trip, on a business trip, and to work with me for a 2-day IT system crash event.While camping I was able to use trees and the rafters in a pavilion to support the TRX system, and found both made easy platforms for great workouts. At hotels and while trapped at work for two days, I was able to use the door mount to sneak in some workouts, and I found that platform to be stable as well.So it seems to me you can almost always find a place to mount the TRX system, as long as you exercise a little common sense about doing so safely. And once it's mounted securely, the TRX system is quite versatile, and allowed me to perform many exercises to get a completely taxing strength workout. The system is simple to use and well-marked for making quick changes between exercises. For the configurations that are less intuitive, the included book provides good illustrations, tips, and tricks.The only reason I withheld a 5th star on this review is because of the way the TRX system is constructed. The materials and workmanship seem solid to me. But the product is finished in such a way that very little of the system is modular. That is to say, if you were ever to wear out a pad on one of the handles, replacing it would require a lot of craftsmanship, not just a simple swap-out. So I expect that needing to replace any component on the TRX system would likely be met with having to replace the whole kit and kaboodle. I think a modular design would allow me to be more aggressive with the unit while making me comfortable I could replace parts fairly inexpensively. ('Cause let's face it, nearly $200 for nylon and ingenuity is pushing it anyway).