Everyone wants their workouts to be perfect and do everything correctly. Don't we all? When you start a new workout program especially one using techniques and exercises you have never done your going to make mistakes. Don't stress the small stuff do the best you can. Ask lots of questions. Review the video. The goal of the workouts are to get you in better shape (much better).
Technique - All exercises should be perform with a controlled speed and a full range of motion. It's not a race to see how fast you can finish. People who use the best techniques will show the best results.
Q&A I am having trouble figuring out the 1-leg hip raise and the bicycle leg curl? This is from someone in group 2. 1-Leg hip raise - set the TRX up for one side use, lay flat on your back, place one heel in the TRX, the opposite leg is straight and off of the ground not touching the TRX leg, arms at your side palms down, with legs completely straight press your heel into the TRX and lift your butt off of the ground, return to the ground for the count of 1 continue until all of your reps are complete.
TRX bicycle leg curl - set the TRX up for 2 side use, lay flat on your back, place both heels in the TRX, drive your heels in the TRX and lift your butt up as high as you can, bring 1 heel toward your butt as the other leg stays completely straight, return leg that you brought to your butt and repeat with the other side. Your butt is lifted off the ground the entire time.
Cardio - Each cardio session the key is to perform at your pace and follow the instructions. If you are given a time for example 18 minutes. What is expected is for you to continue for 18 straight minutes at a comfortable pace. We don't want to see run/jog/walk combo's. If all your capable of doing for 18 minutes is a brisk continuous walk then that's all I want. I repeat no walking the curves and jogging the straight aways. I want continuous movement at your best pace. Last note - each session done for time try to go a little further than the previous time. For example, if you jogged or walked exactly 1 mile next sessions needs to be at least 1.1miles. Keep it simple.
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HAHA, first to post!
Ok so while the TRX is very convienent to take on vacation as it fits in a suitcase and hooks to a door, tree, or as we have found out, a lightpost at the local park...the cardio has proven to be difficult without a tredmill or track access. What do you suggest we do for our cardio when we dont have the gym/track convienence? I was just going to sprint full speed around the neighborhood, but with all the hills and so forth I'm really not sure if it helps or hurts. Any suggestions? How BAD is it to do the TRX without the cardio (on emergency days) not on a regular basis?
Ally,
Check out the new post Track or Treadmill. It answers your question.
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