Over 55? Are TRX Straps Right For You?

If you're considering TRX suspension straps, you might have heard a few of these myths. See the summary below and use the se Code: PTPROG15TRX to save 15% on your order. www.ptprogress.com/trx
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TRX Exercise Myth #1: “You Have to Be in Shape to Use TRX”
If you only look at Internet and TV ads, sure, you’ll think TRX is only suitable for young, sleek, and chiseled athletes. But don’t be intimidated by this incomplete representation. Most anyone could use and benefit from TRX: whether you’re a professional athlete, an older adult who wants to be more active, or someone who has difficulty getting up from a chair.
The reason why TRX is so universally effective is because it uses your bodyweight for resistance. You can easily modify any activity or workout with the TRX straps; simply move towards or away from the wall, door, or anchor point to make an exercise harder or easier. Generally, the more suspended the angle, the more bodyweight you’ll resist.
So if you’re looking to incorporate home exercise and you’re over the age of 55, you’re the perfect candidate for TRX.
TRX Exercise Myth #2: “TRX Straps Are Too Complicated to Use/Set up”
Just because this system is new to you doesn’t mean it will be difficult to learn. In fact, most people find the straps very easy to use and set up.
Over a door:
First, open the door. Attach the suspension carabiner through the loop at the bottom of your door anchor. Then, hang the anchor (the “pillow”) over the top of your door, slide it over, and close the door. Once you attach the straps to the carabiner, you can begin your workout.
Over a beam:
Find a sturdy, weight-bearing beam. Take the suspension strap and loop it around the beam a few times, as if you’re bandaging a finger. Once you have a good “tail” left to the strap, thread the end through the suspension carabiner. You’ll then attach the main carabiner (what your straps are connected to) to the bottom loop of the wrapped suspension strap.
You can also use the XMount to anchor the straps to the ceiling or a wall. The ideal height of the main carabiner should be 6 feet from ground level, which is about where you’ll have it with the door frame setup. But if you anchor it to the ceiling, you’ll likely need the Xtender strap to bring your main carabiner to that 6-foot height.
Once the suspension trainer is anchored, you can adjust the length of the straps for best fit. Simply press your thumb against the locking anchor and pull down to lengthen the straps, or pull up on the yellow tab to shorten them.
TRX Exercise Myth #3: “TRX Won’t Help Me”
Maybe you’re thinking, “Well, I’m not looking to strength-train or build muscle, so the TRX straps aren’t for me.”
I beg to differ. Sure, walking is great, and cardio exercises are indispensable. But as we age, strength-training becomes more important than ever to preserve muscle mass and prevent injury.
In addition to strength-training, the TRX straps facilitate a wide array of exercise routines. In fact, you can use them to improve your balance, work on stability, stretch, do yoga, or even try cardio. Such workouts are among the hundreds you can find on the TRX workout app or for free on UA-cam.
As long as I’ve been at my physical therapy clinic, we’ve had a TRX system, and we use it all the time to help patients rehabilitate and gain strength. You can also find a whole community of athletes and celebrities who rely solely on the TRX suspension system for maintaining their physique.
Dollar for dollar, I think the TRX is absolutely one of the best pieces of equipment you can add to your home gym, especially if you’re over age 55. TRX enables you to build strength through low-impact exercises in a format that is consistent and customizable to your level of fitness, wherever you are.
I promise, as a physical therapist, you won’t find any other home workout system that’s nearly as versatile and affordable as TRX.
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[@jamesdewer]

You can get TRX at any age. I started when I was 50 and still religiously get my sweat on. They are low impact to a point, if you neglect form, and let your body weight dump into the straps you can hyper extend your joints. remember when lowering your weight to slowly lower your self. You can get a insanely great pump. Can improve you swim stroke even cycling.

[@RobZ620]

This is great information! I will be looking into these straps.
Thanks!

[@PolishFootballer09]

Very helpful thank you

[@cyclone6445]

Hi is it okay if I use the posture corrector while exercising?