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1 Full-Body Beach Workout With Olympian Kerri Walsh
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2 4 Reasons to Try TRX Suspension Training
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3 Jaime Pressly Covers Health: "I Did the Cabbage Soup Diet"
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4 Get Suspended While You Travel Like Mary J. Blige
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5 Prepare Yourself For the TRX Challenge
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6 Workout Trends — Fad or Here to Stay?
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8 Working Out, It's All in Your Head
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9 5 Celebrities Who Hang Around on TRX
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10 What's Your Favorite Body Part to Strength Train?
It may have been developed for the Navy SEALs, but you don't have to be in secret-weapon shape to work out with TRX. The concept of the TRX suspension training is pretty basic: you use two cables on your feet or hands to partially suspend your body and use your own body weight as resistance. The muscle groups you work as well as how hard you work them all depend on the positioning of your body on Read more
Perhaps you've seen people at your gym grunting and gasping when using the TRX suspension system. For a beginner, TRX may seem intimidating, but Angelica Gonzalez, a certified TRX trainer at Crunch fitness offers up some helpful TRX tips, so you are better prepared to enjoy this Navy Seal-inspired workout at your gym. What to wear: Wear tennis shoes and comfortable, tight fitting clothing that Read more
Going through the same workout routine can be boring, which is why new products and methods keep people motivated to get fit. However, with so many options, it's hard to anticipate which technique or method will stick around and influence gym workouts nationwide. Now's your chance to vote on the workout equipment you think is a fad versus the ones that you are convinced are here to stay. Read more
At my first session with my trainer at Crunch gym, he led me through a short session doing planks using the TRX suspension system. After holding for a few seconds, it was clear: my core needed a lot of work. Just that small workout showed me how much I need to strengthen and build my muscles; I was trembling and sweating while my trainer counted down. While the Summer months can have you wanting Read more
As of late, Tim (my trainer at Crunch) has been killing me on TRX. For the unfamiliar, TRX suspension training is a fitness system first developed by Navy Seals, which enabled them to strength train anywhere. And based on my sore muscles, it definitely works. The strap and handle weight-training system can be attached anywhere that can bear a significant amount of weight, and the various Read more
Yesterday, I was surprised by the sound of a calendar notification: "3 p.m., Crunch trainer." As soon as I saw it, I cringed. Having made the appointment the week prior, it slipped my mind and I was nowhere near prepared. My gym bag was under my desk like usual, but I'm talking mental preparation. While I'm up for spontaneous hikes, cycling outings, or a trip to the yoga studio, I still need to Read more
The following full-body workout was created by Olympic athlete Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in beach volleyball, along with her trainer Kerry Wachtfogel. Repeat the entire circuit three times and be prepared to sweat! Be sure to catch up and read all of Kerri's great posts on FitSugar! Read more
Fitness bundles and kits make a great holiday gift, especially for those who are looking to try out something new. We handpicked kits that will help your special someone get started in their new fitness endeavor right away And, hey, the bigger than average box that each kit comes in is going to look pretty impressive when it's all Read more
Emmy-award winning actress Jaime Pressly is all smiles on the cover of this month's Health. The My Name Is Earl actress, 32, is in the throes of newlywed bliss (she's been married to lawyer Simran Singh for eight months) and being mom to her 3-year-old son Dezi. Jaime shared with the mag how she stays healthy. Here are the highlights: On her workout: "I get bored easily, so my trainer, Mike Read more
When you're on the road you can't always get to a gym, but that doesn't mean you should throw in the towel when it comes to exercising. Do what Mary J. Blige does while traveling, and bring along a TRX suspension Home Training Kit ($170). It's a two-pound strap and handle weight-training system you can easily pack in your suitcase. Just attach it to a door or other sturdy base and you'll Read more
