TRX HIIT, only 7 exercises but tough!

The easiest way to use TRX for improving cardio is to do HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).  This routine is best for people who are already familiar with the exercises.  The standing exercises can be done with jumping or without.  Also helps to know other exercises that can be used as alternatives.  Especially during the second and third round for the exercises on the floor.  By the third round, I don't want to take the effort to get down and put my feet in the straps.

The single-leg Burpie is really hard to get set up quickly.  I opt to just do regular Burpies without the TRX.

TRX Cardio HIIT #1

https://youtu.be/X__Ivsjrf4o, 17 min, #shortcircuitswithmarsha

TRX for strengthening core muscles, any level of fitness

This sequence of ten exercises involve using the TRX while on the floor, preferably with a mat.  All of them are geared to strengthening core muscles.  The goal is to develop enough core strength to be able to do a suspended TRX plank for a minute or more.  A strong core is key for skiing at any level.  Also turns out to be useful when getting to your favorite ski area is more than 

A few of the exercises remind me of Pilates.  Being able to use the TRX straps to help stabilize is similar to the advantage of doing deep squats with TRX.  Even though I now can do deep squats without TRX, I much prefer doing them with the TRX.  Net result is that I do more squats and more often because I invested in a TRX after learning how to do some exercises with good form working with my personal trainer.

TRX Core - Abdominal Exercises for Everyone, 14 min

https://youtu.be/0__WL6PzmGA

TRX using a door anchor or outdoors

One of the advantages owning a TRX is that it can be set up in a variety of places.  With the appropriate accessory it's easy to find good places indoors or outdoors to set up a TRX.

I use mine mainly with the door anchor in my basement.  I have brought it along on driving trips and to use in a few hotel rooms or hotel/resort fitness center.  It's better if the door opens away from the side you are exercising on.  Then the door frame is extra support and the door cannot open accidentally.  However, if that's not an open then putting the Door Anchor near the hinge is pretty safe.

Using a TRX outdoors is great when the weather is nice.  Also easier to do with friends when you have a a place to meet where it's easy to set up 3-4 TRX straps a reasonable distance apart.  Click on the link and scroll down on the webpage below to see a few creative outdoor locations for TRX when traveling in Paris.

All the Unusual Places You Can Use Suspension Trainers to Get a Great Workout

TRX Door Anchor Set Up

https://youtu.be/8hAAN2JO5rM

Basic squat with door anchor

https://youtu.be/cRiyoSd_yQY

Anchor™ Upper Body Workout

https://youtu.be/mHPe2p0Kukc, 3 min

Four exercises with door that opens towards the exercise side

Complete TRX workout for a hotel room or apartment

30-min including warm up and cool down

https://youtu.be/2yb30TMXrRA