Welcome to the festive Christmas season. For a variety of reasons we can all benefit from extra physical activity during the holidays. As I wrote in previous posts I truly enjoyed the TRX workout while visiting family in Florida. It has been a positive change to my workout program and sharing it with friends and clients has been equally refreshing. TRX compliments Pilates. Lower reps with better quality and of course the TRX mantra: "All core all the time." If you want to participate in small group training then please join me at a time that works for you at Pleasant Valley Tennis and Fitness. Spin bike mixed with TRX will take care of that pecan pie!
I liked this description of TRX from Realsimple.com:
I liked this description of TRX from Realsimple.com:
TRX Suspension Trainer The trend, explained: This piece of workout equipment was developed by a Navy SEAL as a way to stay fit in the field. The TRX, made up of nylon straps and handles, anchors over a door or some other stationary object and adjusts to different heights so you can do head-to-toe moves—push-ups, lunges, pull-ups—using your body weight. The equipment costs about $200 (trxtraining.com) and comes with how-to DVDs. Fans say that the TRX engages more muscles than the same moves performed on solid ground.
Expert opinion: “The main benefit of using the TRX is that it forces you to use your core to stabilize yourself,” says Scarsdale, New York–based exercise physiologist Brad Schoenfeld, the author of Women’s Home Workout Bible ($20, amazon.com). For example, to do a plank pose on the ground, you only have to keep your body straight and lifted, using your abdominals for support. For a plank pose with the TRX, in which your ankles are held up by the nylon straps, you need to engage your chest, back, shoulders, and abdominals to ensure that you don’t fall over. “The TRX is also convenient, because you can rig it up at home and adjust your positioning to increase or decrease the difficulty level,” says Schoenfeld.
The bottom line: The TRX is worth it for almost anyone, especially for people who want a challenging way to exercise different muscle groups but may not want to sign up for a gym membership.
Currently I am offering a Wednesday 10:15a.m. TRX/Spin class. I am keeping the group small (4) to maximize the experience. Let me know if you wish to participate on an upcoming Wednesday or at a time that works for you. $8 members, $10 non-members.
Home Training's current Tuesday/Wednesday 9am mat classes conclude the week before Christmas. Classes will resume January 8th...6 weeks for $50 or you can sign up for 12 weeks at $100. I am excited about a few new private mat classes that have formed at Home Training. I have ordered new mats, foam rollers, and ther-bands and expect them on the Fed-Ex sleigh today! Thank you for making Pilates a part of your schedule.
Mat Classes at Pleasant Valley Tennis and Fitness continue Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Friday at 12:10pm. The Friday class will magically morph into a Yoga/Pilates combo in December. Use the quietness and mindfulness of this class to maintain focus and wellness during this festive season. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Wishing you peace, joy and hope always. Thank you for reading.
Mat Classes at Pleasant Valley Tennis and Fitness continue Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Friday at 12:10pm. The Friday class will magically morph into a Yoga/Pilates combo in December. Use the quietness and mindfulness of this class to maintain focus and wellness during this festive season. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Wishing you peace, joy and hope always. Thank you for reading.