TRX Functional Equipment Is a Must in the Longevity Era
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The right workout equipment does more than just make you look good; it helps you live longer, better
Getting fast results in the gym is no longer all the rage. Even in strength training, the ideals of recovery and prevention continue to gain steam. The long game is becoming popular — and TRX Training is an established player.
As a leading provider of functional training products, TRX produces or acquires new innovations that directly meet fitness consumer demands. Amid the increased concentration on longevity and the rise of strength training, the brand has found a sweet spot with resistance-based, low-impact tools that help users live longer and healthier lives.
“It’s been incredibly exciting for TRX to witness the simultaneous surge in popularity of both longevity and strength training,” said Brynne Elliott, Vice President of Education & Training at TRX. “This convergence aligns perfectly with our philosophy of promoting sustainable, functional fitness that supports long-term health and well-being. Seeing more people prioritize not just building strength, but also enhancing their overall longevity, validates the direction we are heading in.”
Core Strength & Functional Movement Are Key
Many of TRX’s products nurture core strength. That, along with functional movement, are two foundational principles for injury prevention and maintaining long-term health.
“TRX focuses on functional movement patterns and core stability because these elements are vital to overall fitness and long-term health,” explained Krystal Say, TRX Senior Master Instructor. “Functional movements mimic everyday activities, which helps improve strength, balance, and flexibility in ways that are directly applicable to daily life. This focus not only enhances performance in various physical activities but also reduces the risk of injuries by ensuring that the body moves efficiently and correctly.”
“Core stability is also crucial because the core muscles support almost every movement we make,” she added. “A strong core helps maintain proper posture and alignment, which can prevent strain and injuries. By emphasizing these aspects in our programs, TRX aims to build a solid foundation that promotes prolonged health and resilience against injuries.”
Products That Promote Longevity
TRX’s Suspension Trainer and Rip Trainer spearhead the company’s efforts to collectively address strength and longevity. Suspension Trainers leverage body weight with resistance training bands while engaging a user’s core to build balance and stability.
“This constant engagement of the core helps build strength in the muscles that support your spine and improve your overall functional movement patterns, reducing the risk of injury in daily activities,” said Say. “Additionally, the TRX Suspension Trainer helps optimize mobility by allowing for a full range of motion in every exercise, ensuring that your joints and muscles remain flexible and healthy.”
Rip Trainers feature a similar style of resistance-based, low-impact strength training that also tests a user’s core but instead with a bar attached to a bungee.
“The TRX Rip Trainer uses rotational movement and asymmetrical loads to build core strength,” said Elliot. “This is particularly beneficial to golfers, tennis players, and pickleball enthusiasts, who see not only an improvement in performance, but also a reduction in pain, injury, and stiffness.”
The YBell, a kettlebell-dumbbell hybrid, also grants users a safe strength training experience while dodging injury risk.
“These tools infuse mindfulness into workouts by encouraging focused, deliberate movements and body awareness,” Elliot said of the YBell, Rip Trainer and Suspension Trainer. “This mindful approach not only enhances the effectiveness of each exercise but also promotes mental well-being, contributing to overall longevity.”
The TRX Difference
Notably, TRX equipment doesn’t require users to be perfect to avoid injuries, nor does it ask anyone to move in a way that’s unnatural for the human body.
The same can’t always be said for traditional equipment from competing suppliers — separating TRX from the pack.
“While traditional strength training equipment like dumbbells and barbells can be effective, they can also pose risks if not used correctly,” said Say. “These tools often require precise form and technique to avoid injuries, such as strains or joint issues and do not always mimic functional movement patterns, which increases the risk of injury.
“Without proper guidance, it’s easy to develop poor habits that can lead to long-term problems, especially if the equipment is used in a way that doesn’t engage the core or promote functional movement patterns,” she adds.
For TRX, it’s all about educating gym-goers about these key differences. Their products’ superior functionality is there; awareness is all that’s standing in the way. With over 300,000 course graduates, TRX Training is empowering the next generation of fitness professionals to prioritize long-term health — both for themselves and for their clients. Elliot is committed to democratizing education
“Our courses are expert-led, available in many formats, and accessible to everyone,” she said. “We’re doing everything we can to improve member experience, one coach at a time.”