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So the basic argument was made, but how about effectiveness and price? I鈥檝e read a lot of criticism about the TRX calling it a $200 strap. In some way, I can understand that argument. But, I reason that I鈥檓 not paying for the strap. I鈥檓 paying for an exercise program that鈥檚 been proven to build strength without injury. That last part being key for a guy who is days away from his 40th birthday. The knowledge in the included workout guide and DVD are the real value.

The fact that this system comes with a well made workout device might as well be tangential if you TRX Training consider all the TRX Suspension Training work TRX has put into building the actual workout program. I mean that P90X thing is $150 for a bunch of $0.30 DVDs, if you apply the same logic. Looking at the TRX strap, at least its simple and durable, unlike the big and/or flimsy home gym products my friends have rotting in their basements.

The thing takes up as much room as a Nerf football and is nearly impervious to damage. There鈥檚 no moving parts to break and the grips can be re-padded with foam and 100mph tape.

So, that was my inner monologue from this summer. I convinced myself that using the TRX workout program was my ticket to improved strength, stamina and health.

Since then, I鈥檝e used TRX Force kit off and mostly on for about 6 months sticking with the included functional strength workout. I haven鈥檛 convinced myself that I鈥檓 ready to do the more advanced exercises in the TRX Manual of Hate (as I鈥檝e taken to calling the little workout book that came with the Force kit), but I do feel a hell of a lot stronger and I haven鈥檛 hurt myself, at least not that I can blame on the TRX.