The true effects of the TRX, the straps that strengthen the whole body

More than a training, a training, developed by a member of the American special forces during a mission in the desert. Wishing to continue doing physical exercises, he invented a system that can be practiced anywhere. “Using two straps attached to a fixed and solid support, around a tree trunk, on a door – he explains Elena Buscone, massage therapist, trainer, yoga and pilates teacher, we perform targeted muscle exercises on legs, buttocks, back, arms -. The straps allow you to put yourself in suspension and be able to accentuate the difficulty of the movements by exploiting the weight of your body. Clearly, the more unstable we are, the more we owe activate your abs, contract the muscles of the legs, the buttocks, the upper part of the body “.

The training session. “A correct training session is set up through a series of exercises lasting 45-60 minutes: this is how all parts of the body are worked, one after the other. Generally the lesson begins with a warm-up to prepare the muscles. It starts with the thighs, withsquats and lunges, then hands in the straps, standing, we swing from left to right with our arms, making circles to warm arms and abdomen, So, the series of exercises are connected without interruption. The straps are used in different ways: push-ups with the arms, with the feet tucked in, abdominals with the legs in suspension, pull-ups. it is also possible alternate muscle strengthening and jogging sessions. Strength-building exercise series with the TRX are linked to times of “active recovery” during which we run around the room. In the gym, the content of the sessions changes depending on the coach. Some they are more cardio than others or more focused on strengthening the upper body ”.

Difficulty in the beginning. “The first few lessons can be complicated. Firstly, because it takes time to master the use of straps, to position the feet or hands correctly, and to achieve the necessary balance in the center of the body, to perform the exercises correctly. Muscles “burn”, but after the first three sessions, the exercises begin to be assimilated, we “play” with the straps and the intensities. It is up to each person calibrate the difficulty of the exercise adjusting the inclination of the body seeking balance “.

And after 8-10 weeks. “The changes observed on the body are noticeable: muscles are toned, abdominals, buttocks, thighs are strengthened, posture improves, arms are more defined. And if the TRX is paired with an endurance sports session, like running, the training is complete. In addition, there remains the advantage of an activity that can be practiced anywhere. To make the most of the magical straps, recommend a few lessons with a coach to have fun and perform the exercises correctly. Contraindications? None: the TRX is for everyone, men, women and all ages ”.

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