Customer Reviews

TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack

5 star:		(22)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Just received my TRX. The one thing that tripped me up is the description of "bonus in box" workouts. I thought I was getting two more DVD's which helped me to justify the $60 increase in price over the original model. Alas, bonus in box means you cut two workouts off the cardboard box to read. They are not DVD's.

A good workout and innovative idea. However, This is definitely not the best form of suspension training available. It is somewhat restrictive when you compare it to the Lifeline Jungle Gym XT or Elite Freestyle Trainer, USA, Vegas Straps. With a split design, you have freedom that TRX cannot give you. You can do all the exercises plus a lot more. You can vary your width of the grips, which you cannot do with a TRX. This allows you to do dips, hanging knee raises, pull-ups, etc., that cannot be done on a TRX. All which provide you with a more challenging workout than the traditional forms and more freedom as well. These are a heck of a lot cheaper options, not to mention that you can make your own.

The TRX training kit came in good condition although the DOOR ANCHOR that was listed as included with the set, did not come with the package. I bought this unit based on the fact that it said it included the DOOR ANCHOR - of which was in BOLD under the contents of the purchase.

This review was geared for another product, but the comparisons I've discovered will help you make an educated decision.

Notice I gave this product Four Stars. I stand by it, even though the following review may seem to be geared toward another product.

So, I've owned the TRX force kit for about five years, XFit Rings for about three years, and the Jungle Gym XT for about a month now, and I have to say the Jungle Gym XT is the Best Over-all product, in almost all categories. Here's the preferential order I would put the three products: First place: Jungle Gym XT, Second Place: XFit Rings, and Third Place: TRX. And I'm rating them REGARDLESS OF PRICE!!!!
I'm not trying to pick on any specific product. I'm giving my best over-all objective opinion based on my expertise (I am a personal trainer at an exclusive high level gym). To be fair to all manufacturers, I still use ALL three of the products. My intention with this review is to educate consumers so you can make an objective decision.
I'll just limit my review to the cons because I don't want to continue the redundancy of talking about what these products can do.
First: Hygiene! the TRX falls short especially if you are sharing the product with others. The Jungle Gym handles and foot cradles are made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer, which is a sturdy plastic with a rubber-like feel), and the XFit rings are olympic styled rings (lowest level is a very sturdy, almost invincible, hard plastic). Which both are easy to clean. The TRX, on the other hand, has a foam-like material over the handles, and the foot cradles over the nylon webbing. Which you can't clean unless you want to speed up the deterioration process. So, little microbes can fester on the handles and foot cradles. So if you share it with others, have an anti-bacterial gel nearby.
Next: Durability! I've had the TRX the longest, So it's been worked over!!! the main components of the straps are still well in tact. But!!! the foam on the handles have worn down, and are splitting. I've called FitnessAnywhere to find a solution, and they mailed me (for free), TAPE!!! Yes, TAPE!!! does it work? Yes. for how long? I don't know. Definitely not a long term solution though. There only other offer was another older model force kit for a discounted price (ten dollars less than the newest model). The Rings are solid and I know they will maintain its over-all integrity for many years to come. For the Jungle Gym, I'm familiar with many gym products and seeing the design and quality of the materials, there is premium quality, long lasting materials. You can tell it's the best made even if you compare all the products side by side if they were all new.
NEXT: Comfort. TRX, even with the foam handles, are last place. why??? the adjustable METAL buckle is designed to sit at a right angle to the handles. which means LOTS of snagging when doing pushing exercises. When I had the TRX the first two years, I would constantly have scratch marks on my arms, shoulders, and neck because of the metal buckle snagging me during use. Actually, an under armour long sleeve shirt (or similar) will go a long way. With the rings, the metal buckle can be adjusted to be away from your range of movement. The Jungle Gym, The adjustable buckle contraptions are modeled like the TRX except that it is made of a very durable hard plastic, contoured and rounded so there are no uncomfortable edges, and they lay flush (not at a right angle) to the handles. So... NO SNAGGING!!!
NEXT: Variations! you can do ALOT with any of the suspension trainers. But the TRX has the most limitations solely on the fact that both straps come to one point. So there is VERY LIMITED abduction exercises. and if you do try abduction... be ready for snagging. Not an issue with the other products. You'll be surprised how much MORE VARiATION there is simply by having each handle individually anchored, and able to control how wide each anchor point is. The Xfit rings don't have designed foot cradles, but if you are at an intermediate fitness level, you can stand your feet on the rings, and do all the foot cradle exercises comfortably. The jungle gym's foot cradles are by far the easiest to get in and out of, and the most comfortable.
LASTLY: Portability! Finally, the TRX wins in this category. One, it comes with a mesh drawstring bag. If you want one so badly, spend five dollars and get one for the other products. Also, the TRX packs the smallest. Actually, I have the first model Force kit, and it packs about a third of the size of all the current TRX models and is slightly lighter. I actually HATE that the newer TRX models are bulkier than they used to be. All the models have the bulkier (less expensive), nylon webbing. Don't be fooled if someone will try to lie to you and say it's better quality. it's not. I actually have the older, BETTER product. They're saving money!!! Even though they other products (XFit Rings, and Jungle Gym XT) don't pack as small, they are still VERY PORTABLE.
Because I have all the products, I have the advantage of doing total body suspension exercises. I can mix either of the products to achieve that. For my personal use, I'd use the Jungle Gym XT for my feet, and the rings for my hands (which coincidently, is the best buy), or you can get two Jungle Gyms, or Two TRX's. I'd recommend to getting two jungle gyms though.
This review is meant to educate consumers so you're not dazzled by the marketing, and you can buy confidently because you have as much objective information.

All the best on your fitness journey!!!

Okay, it seems very well made, but its just straps and handles! I'm glad I got it and like using it. I'd recommend it but when you realize that you paid all that for just...okay, I won't say it again!

The carrying bag it comes with is a little too small to conveniently get the TRX into. It can be done, but it wouldn't have hurt to make it a little bigger.

I bought for my wife who had been using the product weekly at a studio she works out at. It is easy to setup, extremely flexible and offers numerous workout routines for every level of user.

I didn't like that the mount was not included in a 'package' offering. Seems misleading to the user and was dissipating that we couldn't start enjoying the product right away.

Besides that it is a good example of quality workout equipment that fits into even a small space in your home. With so many fluff products on the market this one is genuinely useful.

What I absolutely love about the TRX is that it is completely up to you. Completely up to you to set it up, use it, and bring it with you when you travel. It's easy to do all of that. The results? If you push the last few reps when you are burning, you will get them. Like anything else. I am a triathlete and use the TRX regularly to supplement my SBR routines and although still do weights, all the stabilization work on the TRX has (knock on wood) given me injury free results. I also come from having had two back surgeries and a knee surgery. Training with body weight intelligently is phenomenal and trx's videos and community make it easy to build an intelligent program. I travel back and forth between the city and country and throw the TRX in it's little bag that it comes with. IT's that simple and i look forward to 'playing on it' working out with it... it's one of the only pieces of training equipment that i have used that is literally fun to play around with. If you are on the fence about it, don't be. Go for it.

I really like the concept of the TRX Suspension trainer. Use it anywhere, anytime - no other equipment needed. The quality is great, stitching is solid and the nylon straps are nice and thick. So far so good...

I haven't been able to do all the exercises included with the Pro Pack but it's been a great help in training through a knee injury. I was no longer able to perform squats or lunges but using the TRX for support I've been able to include these back into my workout. This is also a great way to train your abs since they're getting it from every side. It takes a lot of work for me to feel soreness in my abs but with the TRX it's a given.

I would like to see more exercises come included or able to be downloaded from the site. They do have the Youtube videos that are helpful in getting your form correct.

I recommend the TRX Suspension trainer as an add on to your current routine, to help shake things up a bit.

I rarely, if ever, write reviews. But this product deserves one. This is the best fitness product I have ever purchased. The quality of the materials and the manufacturing is top-notch. It's versatile, easy to use, and you can take it anywhere. I travel on business frequently, so I take it in my carry-on bag and set it up in my hotel room. The variety of exercises you can do on this simple piece of equipment is staggering. And you can adjust your resistance, and thus the intensity level of your workout, simply by stepping back or forward (depending on the exercise), using your body weight. Regardless of the exercise you're performing, you engage a combination of muscles (as opposed to isolating only one muscle or muscle group) and, most importantly, you are always engaging your core (because every exercise requires balancing your body weight). Great for strength training, stability, flexibility, and even cardio. This simple but incredibly versatile device gives you an effective, efficient, full-body workout almost anywhere. It's basically a portable gym.

I bought this product on a recommendation of my personal trainer friend. I work out 6 days a week and I am always looking for some different to add to the mix. Great outdoor product that you can use just about anywhere. The ab exercises with this are some of the hardest I have come across.