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Here’s an easy way to help us win the TRX Get With The Movement Contest

Published on February 11, 2011 By John

Thanks to the help of my readers, Facebook friends, family, non-Facebook friends, and more, my daughters and I are really in the running for the top prize in the TRX Get With The Movement sponsorship contest.  Thank you! My friend Ken Hansen (he’s a great handyman.  If you’ve got a to do list, he’ll make [...]

My daughters want to climb Long’s Peak and you can help

Published on January 17, 2011 By John

My daughters and I have entered a contest through Fitness Anywhere, the makers of the TRX Suspension Trainer, and we need your help.  We’ve created a video and all we’re asking is that you watch the video and share it with all of your friends.  Each view counts as a vote and will help us get [...]

Core 500 with the TRX Suspension Trainer

Published on July 10, 2010 By John

The core. That’s where it all begins. All movement begins at the core. If you’re looking to improve your daily function, your endurance, your strength, your athletic performance, train the core and you’ll make incredible gains. There are misconceptions about the core, so let’s take a minute to straighten that out first. Many people hear [...]

TRX 40/40 Atomic Pushup/Low Row Challenge

Published on April 11, 2010 By John

The folks at Fitness Anywhere, makers of the TRX Suspension Trainer, put out a challenge a few months ago. I took up the challenge and made it. Watch the video below! The TRX 40/40 challenge involves doing 40 Atomic Push Ups, followed by a 1 minute rest period, and then doing 40 Low Rows. It’s [...]

Functional strength in a bag with the TRX Suspension Trainer

Published on March 14, 2010 By John

I love functional training. I use it with all of my clients, in different ways. Why? Because your body works as a system, not in isolation. There’s a place for isolation exercises like bicep curls and calf raises, but when it comes down to it, are you trying to develop ripped calves or are you [...]