Total Resistance Exercise (TRX) 45 is one of the many classes offered in our Group Training schedule. Group Training is a boutique studio within Bellingham Training & Tennis Club. You’ll enjoy small classes with a maximum of 15 or less per class so our coaches can give individualized attention. We want you to feel confident that you are doing each move correctly.
What is TRX 45?
TRX 45 typically focuses on a full-body workout using TRX suspension straps. TRX workouts are designed to build lean muscle, improve muscular endurance, and make you sweat! The combination of strength and cardio makes for a full-body workout. TRX, which stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise, is a revolutionary workout method that uses your body weight and gravity as resistance to build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, core, and joint stability. Here’s what you can expect from a TRX 45 class at Bellingham Training & Tennis Club:
Warm-Up: The class usually starts with a brief warm-up to prepare the body for the workout, which often includes dynamic stretches and light cardio.
Suspension Training: The core of the class involves exercises using the TRX straps. You’ll perform a variety of moves like squats, lunges, rows, and planks. The straps allow you to use your body weight for resistance, which can be adjusted by changing your body angle.
Core Focus: TRX workouts are known for their emphasis on core strength. Many exercises will engage your core muscles, providing a strong abdominal workout even if the movement focuses on other muscle groups.
High-Intensity Intervals: Expect short bursts of high-intensity effort followed by brief rest periods. This keeps your heart rate up and maximizes calorie burn.
Variety: Each class may differ in structure, but it generally includes a mix of strength, cardio, and flexibility exercises. The instructor might incorporate other equipment like kettlebells or resistance bands.
Cool Down: The session usually ends with a cool-down phase, including stretches to help reduce muscle soreness and improve flexibility.
Scalability: TRX workouts can be adjusted to any fitness level, so whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, you can modify the exercises to match your abilities.
Why are suspension straps important when focusing on core strength?
Suspension straps, like those used in TRX training, are particularly effective for building core strength due to several key factors:
Instability and Balance: When you perform exercises with suspension straps, your body has to work harder to maintain balance. This instability automatically engages your core muscles, as they must contract to keep your body steady. This constant engagement helps strengthen the core.
Full-Body Integration: Many TRX exercises involve multiple muscle groups working together, with the core acting as a stabilizer. For example, during a suspended plank or push-up, the core works to keep the body aligned and prevent sagging or twisting.
Range of Motion: The suspension straps allow for a greater range of motion in many exercises, which can target the core muscles from various angles and increase the overall effectiveness of the workout.
Bodyweight Resistance: TRX training uses your body weight as resistance. Adjusting your body angle relative to the straps can increase or decrease the difficulty, allowing for a more customized and challenging core workout.
Functional Strength: Suspension training movements often mimic real-life activities, requiring the core to stabilize and support the body dynamically. This builds functional strength, which translates into better performance in everyday tasks and sports.
Engagement of Stabilizing Muscles: Beyond the major abdominal muscles, TRX exercises engage smaller stabilizing muscles in the core, such as the obliques and lower back muscles. This leads to a more comprehensive and balanced development of core strength.
Overall, you can expect a challenging but rewarding workout that targets your entire body, with a strong focus on core strength and stability!
