Over the past weekend, my brother and I did our first TRX class at the gym. Our gym offers a class in a small group setting for an additional charge. However, your first class is free, and our friend was taking it and convinced us to try it out.
What is TRX? Straight from the TRX website: “TRX Suspension Training requires the use of the TRX® Suspension Trainer™, a highly portable performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s bodyweight to enable hundreds of exercises that can be instantly scaled for any user to reach any fitness or training goal. The easily scalable nature of TRX Suspension Training makes it a practical solution wherever you are on the fitness continuum.” (source)
There are tons of different exercises that can be done, and it works your entire body. For the class that we took, there were 6 “stations” set up with two exercises each using opposing muscle groups. Each exercise was completed for one minute, so the entire circuit took 12 minutes. We took a break, changed the moves, and went through again. All of the planks were probably the hardest for me.
Merely holding a plank was difficult while being suspended. However, we did a suspended pike, and then spread our legs apart and back in for some adduction/abduction work. HOLY BURN! It hurt for the entire 60 seconds.
We also did the chest fly and chest press on the TRX.
(Form is not perfect as we were simply fooling around, snapping pictures when the class ended.) You could easily make each move more or less challenging by moving where your feet were. If you made your body at a steeper incline, the exercise became more difficult. You worked as hard as you wanted. Push-ups are always tough, but apparently I thought they were funny…
Notice my red, sweaty face. Lovely. In addition to the TRX, we used the ropes at one station. I never knew how many variations of moves on the ropes there were!
There was a heavy set and a light set. Being my first class, I used the light set. Even the light set was tiring! The next picture shows me and Jason demonstrating how we lunged. Lunge first, then pop your back leg up with a little hop.
Brother/sister duo right thurr. 
One station did not require equipment. The four moves we did were low burpees, fast feet, side to side slow lunges, and my favorite: walk the wall.
You slowly walk your feet up the wall and then hold as long as you can. Fun times.
Would I do the class again? Honestly, I loved the class because it was a different workout than what I am used to. However, since we did two times through the 12 minute circuit, we only worked for 24 minutes in what was supposed to be an hour-long class. I’m not sure if it was the instructor we had or if this is how all classes are, but I’m not sure if I’d pay $15 for 24 minutes in addition to my monthly membership fee. Now that I am familiar with several moves, I would like to incorporate the TRX into some of my workouts on my own, for sure.
There really is just so much that can be done, and it truly challenged my body, especially my core strength which I will continue to work on. I would say if you have never done a TRX class before, give it a try. Itz definitely worth it – at least once!
You tell me: Have you ever done a TRX class? Thoughts?
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I jealous.
I want me a TRX
Id loooove one for the house as the classes look awesome.
That would be amazing to have one at the house!!
I want to try TRX. I love how it challenged you!
You def should!
I’ve always wanted to try TRX, but one of my friends said the same thing — her class was less than 30 minutes. Weird.
Hmm maybe the classes are supposed to be short and sweet?? I mean it was great for the short time, I was just expecting a little longer!
so jealous, I am dying to try one of those classes. I really think it is a great strength training routine that isn’t boring.
I’m sure other places let you try one class for free!
This looks so fun! But it’s really expensive since it’s only 30 minutes… So I understand your hesitations to do it again!
Exactly!
Hi Linz! I’m a semi-new reader of yours! Just popping in to say hello!
I have never taken a TRX specific class, but I have taken a class with the TRX used throughout the circuit workout. It’s a KILLER! Squat jumps are my favorite to do on it though!
I’d love to try a TRX class though!
Thanks for stopping by!! Squat jumps would be tough on the TRX!!
They are! But they are fun at the same time because you’re holding onto the handles while jumping. Its definitely a nice variation from normal jump squats
Unfortunately, my gym does not offer many group fitness classes beyond the basic low impact aerobics. I woul love to try a TRX class though.
Oh boo! I’m sure you could get a trial pass at a different g ym?
I love TRX! It’s a great way to work muscles in a whole new way. LOVE the sis and bro duo! (I recognize that gym….miss it and you!)
Haha yes!! Miss you too!!
Yes! Me too…but I bet if we asked nicely, we could have a CDS reunion at JCC organized by ItzLinz
Haha or next time Annette is in town she could just whoop both our butts there!
I want to do this class! LOL
Come ooooon over!
Love TRX! Killer workout and the best part is that it’s portable! No excuses not to workout!
Portable? Do you have TRX in your basement? The things were like attached to the ceilings!!!
This is so awesome! I want to do a TRX class!
You should!
I like your thoughts babe! It would be great to add some TRX moves into your own workouts!
I am so proud of you for trying this out 
Definitely! Thanks, girlY!
Oh wow – I wish I could find a TRX class, that sounds killer. You know I love our TRX at home, i think it would be amazing in a group environment.
You have TRX at your house?? Awesome!!
Oh yes – it’s a great investment! Less than 200 dollars and you can take it everywhere with you.
I so want to try TRX…but I don’t even know of any classes nearby. (sniff)
Look up some gyms! I feel like TRX is everywhere now!
Jealous! TRX is on my fitness bucket list
Awesome! Make it happen!
I really want to try a TRX class, but I don’t think we have one around me. I need to check into it!
Thank you for this information and sharing your experience! My gym does offer it, I have tried it a few times, but it’s more of a lack-luster response to the workouts… I know it’s great for you though, so I am going to give it another go
How cool! I wish my gym had TRX!