Photo By Senior Chief Petty Officer Molly Burgess | Suspension straps hang from a bar during a TRX Circuit Blast class in the N-24 gym on...... read more read more
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NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. - It has been just over a year and a half since TRX Suspension Training was introduced to Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness specialists on Naval Station Norfolk (NSN) to help gym-goers experience a new way of working out.
Although TRX training was not a new concept a year ago, it was, however, new to the gyms on NSN, where classes and circuit training emerged into the NSN fitness scene.
When TRX hit the gyms May 5, 2011, the training classes were full and the mats were wet from sweating bodies who were dedicated to the training, but not long after the initial introduction, classes needed to be cut.
“The TRX training took off pretty good, and then many of the instructors transferred causing us to slow down on the classes,” said Rachel Duffie, a group exercise instructor at the N-24 gym. “We now have five certified instructors and we were able start our classes back up a few months ago.”
Like most exercise regiments, the TRX has changed over the 19 months of being onboard NSN, to include strap enhancements for a longer lifespan, as well as the modification of other minor details which allow for more challenging possibilities for those who are veterans of the training.
“The workout program is constantly changing,” said Anthony Benning, MWR supervisor, fitness coordinator. “More difficult movements have been added to the program so that we’re able to take it to the next level for a lot of sailors.”
Along with the advanced changes, Duffie says that core strength is one of the other major benefits you can get from using the TRX or coming to the classes.
“I have been a fitness instructor for six years and I just recently got into TRX,” said Duffie. “You’re suspended; it’s a whole new ball game so it trains you in a new way.”
Contrary to belief, the TRX classes are not just for the experienced workout guru, because of its versatility in exercises which rely solely on body weight, it is designed for a beginner’s workout as well.
“You are suspended and that scares some people, but I can take someone who’s never worked out before, and take one of us as a fitness professional, and you can get the same work out, it’s all about body positioning and where you place your feet to get the best work out possible,” said Benning “As you get better, stronger and more stable you can adjust your position to make it more difficult, so you’re never going to outgrow the TRX.”
So what is it that keeps the TRX classes filled each week with bodies ready to be suspended? According to Benning, the suspension training is a full-body, all-in-one workout which appeals to everyone.
“People who haven’t been working out come here and realize they can still do the TRX training and get a good workout,” said Benning. “Then there are those who work out every day, and are in amazing shape, and they realize how great of a workout the TRX can really be.”
But don’t let the concept of being suspended while working out fool you into thinking the program is low impact and static, according to Benning, the TRX can be geared toward each person’s needs.
“It can be turned into a cardio workout and have people out of breath by the end,” Benning said. “You can get your cardio, core stability and strength all from the TRX.”
The versatility of the training goes beyond the regular TRX suspension classes offered on base, the training has also been incorporated into the base prenatal fitness classes.
“It’s great because it allows the hip motion to open up for easier delivery, strengthens the muscles around the hip flexors and allows for inner thigh work to help when pushing during labor,” said Duffie. “It also stabilizes the back muscles to help with the process of labor a little better. The TRX benefits [pregnant women] a lot, better than just doing stationary exercises.”
Benning urges muscle builders to break-away from the weight-lifting room and come out to not only try the TRX straps, but to also take part in the classes because “anything you can do with dumbbells, you can do with the TRX.”
“It’s a gym in a bag,” said Jenny Takach, a fitness instructor at the N-24 gym. “You can take it with you anywhere you go so there’s no excuse not to do it.”
TRX Classes are offered at the N-24 gym Monday and Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. and Monday through Thursday at 1:15 p.m.
TRX Classes are offered at the Q-80 gym Mondays at 6:15 a.m.
For more information on TRX classes on NSN, call 445-1519, or visit http://www.discovermwr.com/media/calendarsandschedules/navstanorfolk_fitnessschedule.pdf.
| Date Taken: | 12.20.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.15.2013 10:39 |
| Story ID: | 100426 |
| Location: | VIRGINIA, US |
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