TRX basics, with a session for a first-time senior

It took me a while to decide I liked using a TRX as I was finishing up knee rehab in 2012.  I was introduced to the TRX by an older personal trainer (over 50) who has a special interest in working with seniors at all fitness levels.  When the TRX was invented, the target market was athletic people who wanted to be as strong as the Navy Seal inventor.  However, it didn't take long for trainers to discover that the TRX is great for seniors too.  One of the first videos I found showed an 80-something grandmother in the UK doing TRX exercises.

This article from 2018 covers ten TRX exercises for people getting started.  I like it because there are video clips and written descriptions.

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-best-trx-exercises-for-beginners/

The first two videos below from 2018 cover a few basic exercises that demonstrate the versatility of using body weight and the TRX.  Before you watch the second one, guess the age of the woman being taught.  Notice how the trainer suggests small adjustments to help Melva to have the best form possible.

The last video shows a few basic exercises being done by a senior for knee rehab.  Most likely a knee replacement.  I did the same type of exercises after knee rehab after an ACL injury (not skiing).

Broadway Fitness TRX Trips with Renae, 5 min

https://youtu.be/FhSJYhspnwY

TRX for seniors with Renae & Melva, 7 min

https://youtu.be/cOWGw0U-F-0

TRX - Knee rehabilitation, 1 min

https://youtu.be/S79dkDctdDM