18 jul 14 door lid: SherrieC
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Way to go Kettle Balls Kick some serious Ass people don't realize that
18 jul 14 door lid: Rockiesfan
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Nice! You're doing so well, Karen. I'm so proud of you!!! But what is TRX?
18 jul 14 door lid: kkd1125
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Love, love, LOVE the TRX. So simple and versatile, yet so effective! I have a set of TRX straps in my basement!
18 jul 14 door lid: Sweeet2th
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18 jul 14 door lid: wholefoodnut
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It's a set of suspended straps with loops and handles that allow for many different exercises. Here's a demo video for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbybxX5cXBE
18 jul 14 door lid: Sweeet2th
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It doesn't look like that link worked. Just do a youtube search for TRX and it'll show you a bunch of different exercises you can do with it.
18 jul 14 door lid: Sweeet2th
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Congrats kiki!! You're doing great!! I will have to Google TRX :)
18 jul 14 door lid: Annabelle3117
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mmmm my gym has a slew of suspended straps, wonder if I'm doing some of that. My trainer has me doing things using straps and on some weights that are attached.
18 jul 14 door lid: wholefoodnut
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Checked out some trx link I am doing some, looks like I might add a few more.
18 jul 14 door lid: wholefoodnut
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TRX is a suspension training tool - the Navy Seals made it popular. Here's the Wikipedia description: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_training
Basically you use these straps that are connected to a metal device (kind of like a swing set frame) and use your body weight for exercise. So, for a lot of the exercises, you keep your body in a plank position and lean back for stuff like curls - or forward for push ups. You can do squats and ab work as well. Check out you tube and Trainer Vanaker and TRX. His video first shows something I'll never be able to do! The second and third exercises are more of what I'm doing now (chest press, etc). "60 TRX Exercises Part 1 by Trainer Vanacker HD"
I go to FitnessSocial.com. You can also look them up on facebook.
I am definitely thinking of maybe getting the set up for home...
Thanks everyone!!
18 jul 14 door lid: Kiki8123
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18 jul 14 door lid: skwhite
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That is EXCELLENT!!! Keep up the good work.
19 jul 14 door lid: toppy24564
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19 jul 14 door lid: Gnewfry
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Sounds greatā¦. just be careful of injury. A friend of mine did kettle ball and went to far and had an issue with her back. I have been doing more strength training now, intense 30 minutes twice a week, one of these with a trainer and I too have been seeing results.
19 jul 14 door lid: Olga2222
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Thanks all! Olga, that's exactly why I'm doing private lessons. I don't want to hurt myself by doing kettle bells in a class without knowing the proper form. There is definitely a skill to it so that you don't hurt your bad or bulk up the wrong muscles for women. Wanting to work the back of my legs and butt, not build my thighs bigger. So, hinging at the waist is key. Also, you let the motion of the bells work for you so as not to strain your back and then your core so you don't lean backward. A lot to think about. Good job with your strength training! Doesn't it make you feel great!
19 jul 14 door lid: Kiki8123
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