Suspended Workout

Covid, quarantine, restrictions, my advice is to never miss a suspended workout

Even if we talk about Covid, quarantine, restrictions, my advice is to never miss a suspended workout.

A versatile workout for any space

If you have access to a gym or the possibility to adapt the free space in your home using, for example, a solid door, a sturdy hook screwed into a wall or ceiling, a bar, or a tree branch in the yard, you can perform an excellent workout for both the upper and lower body using suspension training straps.

A technique created by special forces

Suspension training was developed by a department of the U.S. Navy SEAL special forces due to the need for a small-sized, easily transportable, and efficient tool for movement when a gym was not available. For women who cannot dedicate much time to exercise or have limited options to go to a gym, suspension training can be a solution so they don’t give up their fitness session.

Various types of suspended appliances

There are several types of suspension training devices: TRX – which stands for “Total Body Resistance Exercise,” Wayflex – which combines suspension training with bands or other accessories.

Regardless of the model you choose, suspension training has the following qualities:

Safe – you can do it on your own or with a personal trainer (in person or online). If you feel that the exercise intensity is too high, you can move away from the anchor point of the straps to make the exercise easier.
Customizable – you can adapt the training to your fitness level. You can easily adjust the training by changing the distance from the anchor point and the difficulty level of the exercises (e.g., single-leg squat – the more challenging variation, or regular squat – the simpler variation).
Convenient – you can train in a gym, at home, or outdoors. Suspension ropes are designed to be used in almost any environment. All you need is a safe and sturdy anchor point (e.g., a solid door, a tree, a sturdy swing).

Versatile – you can train your entire body and perform a variety of workouts, including cardio and toning. Suspension training uses body weight and gravity to develop strength and endurance. There’s no need to change weights; you can switch from one exercise to another quickly and seamlessly, without wasting time between sets. You can focus solely on strength training and achieve a scientifically proven workout, similar to standard weight training.
By performing suspended training, you develop muscular strength and endurance. You can combine toning exercises with the Tabata Protocol or perform an anaerobic routine to achieve an excellent cardio workout.

The benefits of suspension training

• Training the entire body: Unlike simple bodyweight exercises, which are quite limited, with the help of suspension straps, you can work on each muscle group more easily and efficiently.
• Building muscle mass: Suspension training, being an unstable environment, activates the core area of the body simultaneously with other muscle groups. The instability of suspension training forces the entire body to work, unlike isolated exercises.
• Burning calories and reducing fat

Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle

To have a workout session that helps burn calories quickly and increase the metabolic rate, you can either perform a cardio routine in the first half of the workout and toning exercises in the second half, or alternate them within the same suspended training session.

• It helps you stay fit, healthy, and strong.

By doing suspended training, you can work on all muscle groups, perform a cardio workout, and maintain good physical condition.

It is recommended to get a medical evaluation and always seek the services of a certified trainer to assess your fitness level.

Suspension ropes are an excellent tool for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.