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TRX Tower Class at Kinesis Studios

TRX® Tower Class at Kinesis Studios

The Blurb:

The TRX® Suspension Trainer™ was developed by the army as a serious piece of resistance training equipment. Unlike normal weight training which can often cause muscular imbalances by working one muscle at a time, TRX® uses multiple planes of motion and works multiple muscles and joints simultaneously.

It’s a very unstable piece of equipment – a sturdy non-elastic strap hanging from the ceiling – so working with it requires that bit more concentration, strength and control.

The Process:

When we arrived at the bright Kinesis Studios, my gym buddy whispered, ‘It looks like a torture chamber’. Indeed, the four TRX® Suspension straps hanging above four Pilates tower beds, looked rather intimidating, but we were given plenty of individual attention by our trainer Talia.

Using the adjustable straps for our arms and legs, each exercise Talia took us through required balanced, controlled movements and plenty of core strength. Plus, the Pilates tower’s springs and bars perfectly complemented the TRX® straps, enabling a greater sense of stabilisation and control on the more challenging moves.

We were experiencing a trial session, so getting the moves right was the main focus; I didn’t break a sweat until towards the end of the class but I’m sure that as my confidence improved I would be able to use the equipment to its full potential.

The Result:

I really enjoyed the fluid movements of the class and it was perfect for building strength and core stability without causing any injury. It is also perfect for all fitness levels because the user can control the resistance and level of difficulty by simply shifting the position of their body.

Starting in Feb 2011: TRX Tower classes at Kinesis have just four people per class and are from £30 in packs. Classes are even cheaper if you become a member.

Kinesis Studios, Unit A, Royalty Studios, 105–109 Lancaster Road, London, W11; www.kinesis-studios.com; 020 7229 2100

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