The package comes with a 12-week progressive Tactical Conditioning Program and the updated ultra-durable and portable TRX Tactical Suspension Trainer.

The TRX FORCE Kit includes:

• TRX Tactical Suspension Trainer
• TRX FORCE Tactical Conditioning Program: a 12 week, scalable training protocol
• TRX FORCE Mesh Running Bag
• TRX Door Anchor
• TRX Xtender
• TRX Suspension Anchor
• Two DVD's with:
• Three real-time workouts
• Agility drills and benchmarking challenges
• Comprehensive exercise library
• Running time: 204 minutes.

The TRX Rip Trainer is a fitness pole, with resistance cord that can be anchored to just about anything (itself, trees, posts, TRX anchor, pull-up bar / fitness equipment) for serious training and conditioning.

It allows for dynamic and explosive workouts, perfect for sport-specific training or functional training and promotes fat-burn and the development of lean muscle mass.

The Rip Trainer is an interesting and effective way to train the core, with many rotational based movements that will help tone, and build core stability whilst enhancing your coordination and agility skills. 

The system is even scalable with three different levels of cord resistance available. 

TRX Rip Trainer Basic Kit

The basic kit comes with:

• TRX Rip Trainer
• Medium resistance cord with protective Nylon cover
• Door anchor
• Carrying bag
• Rip Trainer DVD with 20 minute workout and instructions
• 25 page workout guide
• Carabiner
• Safety strap

Plyo Box Features

• Excellent for developing explosive leg power, leg strength and dynamic balance. 
• Made from 1.25 14-gauge tubular steel. 
• Legs are constructed "straight down" to prevent injuries from mis-jumps. 
• These boxes are constructed to hold the biggest, most powerful people in both athletic and clinical settings. 
• Use 6" and 12" boxes for step-up and running drills. 
• Use higher boxes for jumping and bounding drills. 
• Extra large landing surface is covered with 3/8" polyurethane rubber to cushion landings. 
• Landing surface for the 6" box is 18" x 18". For each increasing height, landing surface expands by 9 square inches. 
• Available in 6", 12", 18", 24", 30" and 36" heights. 
• Choose Black or White boxes. 
• 3 year guarantee.

Plyo Box Specifications

• 6" High (top/base 18" x 18") 
• 12" High (top/base 21" x 21") 
• 18" High (top/base 24" x 24") 
• 24" High (top/base 27" x 27") 
• 30" High (top/base 30" x 30") 
• 36" High (top/base 36" x 36")

Farmer's Walk Bar Features

• Work your legs, arms, shoulders, back, glutes and abdominals! 
• Logs are 5" thick with raised, 6" knurled handles. 
• 36" in length with 12" Olympic sleeves added onto the ends. 
• Weighs approximately 90lbs per pair. 
• Chrome plated collars included.

Pull-up bar features

• Removable 40" wide bar adjusts to 5 different heights in 6" increments. 
• Made of extremely strong 11-gauge powder-coated steel. 
• Comes equipped with mounting brackets, lag bolts and shields. 
• Powder Coated in Black Only.

Perform Better are functional fitness specialists offering - 

• Quality ropes at an affordable price. 
• Perfect for all training centers, gyms or home training. 
• Available in two lengths. 
• Simply attach to a secured ceiling post or beam and begin climbing.

Posture Ball Features

• Excellent for releasing muscle tension and maintaining body posture. 
• Durable and lightweight. 
• Made of closed cell EVA foam material. 
• Retains it's shape after exercise. 
• Two different sizes fit everyone. 
• Easy to clean.

Posture Ball Specifications

• Color - Marble Blue 
• Sizes available - 6” diameter or 8” diameter

This innovative product provides the perfect way to randomise your workouts and introduce motivational play into your training. 

The FitDeck cards are available as multiple different packs and training types depending on your needs: 

• Bodyweight Playing Cards
• Bodyweight cards
• Junior cards
• Senior cards
• Yoga cards
• Pilates cards
• Stretch cards
• Prenatal cards
• Postnatal cards
• Travel cards
• Office cards
• Fitness Equipment Playing Cards
• Dumbell
• Medicine ball
• Pull-up
• TRX Suspension Trainer
• Exercise ball
• Balance dome
• Kettlebell 
• Resistance tube
• Toning ball
• Exercise bar
• Performance Playing Cards
• Navy Seal
• Core blast
• Speed, Agiliy, Quickness
• CrossTrain
• Plyometrics
• Vertical Jump
• Stairs
• Speed Ladder
• Cones
• Combat Sports
• Featured Bundles
• Military Madness
• personal Trainers
• Teachers
• Coaches
• The Athlete
• Road Warrior
• Lower Body Blast
• New Mamas
• FitDeck Bodyweight & DVD
• Fanatic Pack
• Sports
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Golf
• Baseball
• Lacrosse

It can be used both indoors and outdoors and is a perfect solution for creating a total-body home gym training system in your own home. The Human Trainer can be attached to any standard doorway without the need for permanent fixings.

Human Trainer Components:

• Main strapping system
• Foot cradles
• Door anchor attachments
• Standard handles
• Versatility anchor attachments
• Ceiling mounts
• Ab straps
• Storage bag

The Human Trainer comes with everything you need to start training right away and also comes with a fully illustrated workout manual and DVD (optional).

The ultra-portable, heavy-duty design can be easily taken on the move and will ensure you always have a full-body strength workout at your disposal - whether in a hotel room, gym, at the park, or even in the office.

Human Trainer Anchor Points

The Human Trainer can be setup in seconds and doesn't require permanent fixings. Potential anchor points include -

• Trees
• Fences
• Doors
• Weight racks
• Heavy bag mounts
• Railings
• Sturdy beams
• Pull-up bars
• Football posts
• Children jungle gyms

Optional mounts are available which allow you to connect the suspension trainer to your ceiling if required.

Human Trainer Exercises

The versatility of suspension trainers are virtually unparalleled as they can be used to intensely train the entire body almost anywhere. From suspended crunches to bodyweight kings like push-ups and dips, the Human Trainer offers it all and has exercises that are scalable for beginners to advanced fitness levels.

The independent dual-strap design (instead of single strap systems like the TRX) means that the Human Trainer is a much more flexible system and can allow you to adjust the width of the units so as not to interfere with exercises like the muscle-up.

For more information about suspension training and how you can build a lean, strong and defined body see suspension training articles or suspension training exercises.

It's the perfect solution to portable fitness, or stregth training whilst on the road.

The USA Protege includes:

• Two 8 foot exercise straps with anchor points to fix to doors, bars, beams etc. 
• Four handles / rungs
• Four foot straps
• Four carabiners 

USA Protege features:

The Dynamax is a superbly made medicine ball. 

Benefits / Uses of Dynamax Medicine Ball

• Great way to exercise any area of your body including the core, upper and lower extremities. 
• Improves core strength, joint integrity, coordination, range of motion, and flexibility. 
• Can be used to train explosive power and improve coordination.

Dynamax Medicine Ball Features

• Impact absorbing and moisture resistant.
• Scuff resistant and holds its shape even after repeated use.
• Available in custom colors. (Additional charges for custom coloring)
• 2 Year Warranty
• All balls are 14" in diameter regardless of weight, for consistent training. 
• Weights available: 4lbs, 6lbs, 8lbs, 10lbs, 12lbs, 14lbs, 16lbs, 18lbs, 20lbs.

Kettlebell features and benefits:

• Available in 16 different weights, from 2kg -.36kg
• Helps develop total body strength, raw power, and endurance.
• Kettlebells work the body across a wide range of angles. 
• Efficient workouts combining cardio with weighted resistance training. 

The Jungle Gym XT can be used for chin-ups, pull-ups, dips, push-up flys, body rows, assisted chin-ups and more.

This form of stability training ensures that you must stabilize yourself during exercises to maximize muscle recruitment and demands placed on the core body. This system has helped hundreds of people acheive their first chin-up!

The Jungle Gym XT includes:

• 10 ft. re-enforced webbing gym with heavy duty buckles
• Two adjustable handles / foot straps
• Rotator door attachment 
• Instruction manual with workout guide by fitness expert Jon Hinds. 

Simply close attachment straps over a door, leaving handles hanging down. 

The perfect travelling accessory to make sure that your pull-up training never has to stop. 

Indian Club Features:

• Available as 1lb or 2lb weighted Indian Clubs
• 16 1/2 inches long in traditional bottleneck design
• Made from reinforced talc filled polypropylene for maximum durability
• Balanced weight distribution

See Fitstream Weighted Club Guide for more information on club training. 

Available from 1-10 lb. the medicine balls are available in bouncing or non-bouncing styles. The non-bouncing balls (pictured above) have a zig-zag tread pattern texture, making them great for catching, med-ball slams and solo-use. Whereas bouncing medicine balls have a smooth feel and are better for wall throwing and bouncing drills. 

• The non-bouncing med-balls come with a 1 year warranty. 

Benefits / Uses

• The power ball is a great way to exercise any area of your body, especially the core. 
• Use for dumbbell simulations. 
• Improves core strength, joint integrity, coordination, range of motion, and flexibility.
• Can be used for rotational training, single-hand throws, swinging movements, throw sidearm, underhand or overhand.

Power Ball Features

• All weights have same diameter
• Will not roll after landing.
• Easy to hold and control during drills.
• Exercise instructions included.
• 1 Year Warranty

Specifications

All power balls are volleyball size 8" in diameter

Available weights: 4lbs, 6lbs, 8lbs, 10lbs, 12lbs, 14lbs, 16lbs & 25lbs 

See Perform Better for more details. 

• Pushing or pulling exercises: Multi-point harness attachment allows for even load during pulling; rear handles are great for pushing.
• Heavy-duty 11-gauge steel and welded construction for a strong and durable frame.
• Plate mount allows for standard or Olympic Plate use.
• Includes sled (38"L x 24"W x 12"H) and shoulder harness.

This foam roller does not contain cells, which makes it last three times longer than traditional celled white foam rollers which break down and flatten out.

Available in 4 sizes, please see Perform Better for complete product details. 

Use round foam rollers for stability exercises, myofascial release and muscular alignment, and half round foam rollers for balance and stabilization exercises. 

• Includes Foam Roller instructional video
• Four different sizes available (3' / 1' long, full cylinder / half cylinder)
• Elite foam rollers will hold up under consistent use in a commercial environment. 

Foam Roller Benefits

• Improves muscular alignment and hip mobility while increasing core flexibility.
• Post-workout recovery
• Stretching, warm-ups and flexibility
• Can be used for Pilates, Yoga, Massage Therapy, and Physical Therapy

The low density foam is easier to use on the body for beginners and can be used for self-myofascial release, muscular alignment and to help increase mobility and flexibility.

Molded rollers will not break down like traditional biofoam rollers.

Foam rolling instructional CD-ROM included.

The TriggerPoint Grid features varying widths and density zones across its surface that allows for effective massage, warm-up, mobility and flexibility drills.

The Grid offers the ideal combination of portability and size, and the small, hollow design ensures that it can fit in your bag and hold items within it for compactness. 

Product information: TriggerPoint GRID - Revolutionary Foam Roller in Black

• Unique foam roller design made from less foam than traditional rollers
• Heavy duty design to withstand repeated use without losing shape
• Compact size for portability - 13" long and 5" in diameter
• Core body workout versatility
• Varied, and targeted massage

Use a foam roller for warm-up, stretching, recovery, rehabilitation and mobility drills. 

The J Fit 36 inch foam roller is an extra firm, high density roller to provide support for all body types. It's durable design ensures that it retains its shape for much longer than standard foam rollers. 

Product Features: J Fit 36" Extra Durable Hi-Density Foam Roller

• High density foam roller
• Extremely durable design
• 36" in length
• 6" in diameter

Now it its 2nd edition the book is based on a combined 70+ years of academic expertise, elite-level coaching experience and the observation of thousands of novice trainees.  

Grounded in empirical evidence the book presents new training models that actually work for people of all levels of experience.

This new edition picks up where Starting Strength: A Simple and Practical Guide for Coaching Beginners left off. With new graphics and more than 750 illustrations, a more detailed analysis of the five most important exercises in the weight room (squat, bench, deadlift, press and power clean), and a new chapter dealing with the most important assistance exercises, Basic Barbell Training offers the most complete examination in print of the most effective way to exercise.

We couldn't recommend this book highly enough as a complete reference to anyone interested or involved in weight training. 

Why we like the Freestyle Trainer Pro: 

• A high quality suspension trainer that allows you to train your entire body anywhere

• Huge variety of bodyweight exercises for the whole body

• Quick setup anywhere by attaching trainer to beams, bars, racks, doorways or trees in seconds.
• 17' straps for attaching to the highest anchor points
• Can use straps for hand or feet attachments
• Rapid height adjustment and measurement marks on straps to ensure both are level

Freestyle Trainer Pro contents:

The Freestlye Trainer Pro comes with -

• Freestyle Trainer Pro Suspension Trainer with 17' exercise hand / foot straps
• Functional Training Freestyle DVD with over 70 exercises (featuring world champion rock climber Timy Fairfield)

More Information

For more information about suspension training and exercises you can read our suspension training guides.

The Indo Board is a balance trainer that offers a great way to workout and exercise the core muscles involved in balance and stability. 

You can use the Indo Board Balance Trainer just for fun or for a serious workout to develop -

• Balance
• Coordination
• Increased leg strength
• Core strength and stability

Improvement in motor skills and agility makes Indo Board balance training a great cross training tool for enhancing overall fitness or sports performance. Not just for surfers, snowboarders or skiers, balance training will enhance your ability in any mainstream sport that requires agility, innate balance and coordination. 

The Indo Board is also great for injecting that little bit of fun into your workouts. Adding something a bit different and keeping things interesting. 

Indo Board Exercises

Indo Boards are very flexible pieces of fitness equipment and if you look around on YouTube you'll see a range of creative ways of using them (Indboard skipping anyone? How about handstand push-ups or balance board kettlebell swings?). These balance boards are finding their way into home gyms, Crossfit facilities and commercial gyms across the world. 

On a basic level the objective is to simply keep the board from touching the ground for as long as possible. When you master this you can get creative!

Buying the Indo Board

The Indo Board is available in multiple designs, sizes and packages to suit all needs from general fitness enthusiast through to experienced boarders.

The Indo Board Original Balance Trainer is recommended for beginners as it's wide oval shape is the easiest to learn on and control, and it's very versatile, making new manoeuvres and tricks easy to learn.

The Indo Board Original comes with -

• 30" x 18" Indo Board deck, available in Natural or Multi-color finishes 
• 6.5" diameter roller
• Demo Indo Board DVD

There are many different Indo Board packages and accessories available, check out Indo Board now for latest Indo prices, deals, special offers, buying guides and reviews. 

Happy Indoboarding. 

The Stud Bar is gym quality made from 14 gauge steel with triangular gussets for extra strength and has a 600lb weight capacity. 

Stud Bar features

• Available in small, medium or large. 
• 1 1/4" grip diameter
• Grade 8 wood mounting hardware included
• 48" width allows for wide grip pull-ups
• Hammertone powder coated finish for extreme durability
• Lifetime warranty

Add gymnastics rings or resistance bands and turn your ceiling into a gym. 

AbMat Features

• Allows full range of motion for working the entire abdominal muscle group.
• Many different exercises possible to isolate upper / lower abs, obliques and lower back muscles. 
• Train abs in complete safety, support and comfort whilst helping to prevent injury. 
• Compact and portable, no assembly required.
• Made in the U.S.A.

Load the sled with any standard or Olympic size weight plates and perform your short distance sprints to boost leg power and stride strength.

Sped Sled Pro Key Features:

• Add resistance to running drills
• Develop overall leg power, strength, and speed
• Constructed of 100% welded steel. 
• Dimensions: 28" length x 18" width x 8" height
• Weight 22lbs

• Strength training (secure bands to barbells, dumbbells, or machines) for traditional strength exercises like squats or benchpress. Can also be used be used for assisted pull-ups, dips, powerlifting, stretching or ballistic running drills.
• 40" resistance band
• Gun metal gray color with no logos.
• Layered technology for durability

Through exercising with the Equalizer and manipulating your body through various ranges of motion with nothing other than your bodyweight you can have an intense total body workout. It's particluarly effective at targeting the triceps, lower abs and back muscles.

Each Equalizer bar weighs 8 pounds. The dimensions are 28-1/2 inches high by 25 inches wide and it has been tested to support up to 400 pounds of body weight. The Equalizers can easily be stacked together, taking up little storage space.

What is included with the Lebert Equalizer?

The Lebert Equalizer comes with a laminated workout poster, a 3-month workout program for weight loss, toning and muscle strength, a catalogue of exercise descriptions, and of course the Equalizer itself (2 frames).

For more information, example exercises or to buy the Lebert Equalizer go to Lebert Fitness.

These are the latest gymnastic rings designed for fitness and bodyweight training. They come with many innovations to turn the humble gymnastic ring into an all out fitness solution that will challenge you like nothing else.

These fitness rings go over and above other solutions on the market. Here's a breakdown of the features...

The EXF Rings

The first innovation that strikes us about the EXF Rings is the multi-textured surface.

Essentially, what you have is three different grip surfaces on the rings... the lighter microtexture for those that prefer their grip tame, the rough texture for real hold and good chalk adhesion and the non-slip rubberized grip for what promises to make the ring muscle-up that little bit more achievable.

The introduction of the multi-texture is a nice touch and great for a communal gym where user preference is key.

The rings themselves are made from the same material used in riot shields and aircraft components, meaning that a single ring can support over one thousand pounds! 

But the innovations don't stop there...

The EXF Mounting Mechanism

Things get even more interesting in the mounting mechanism for the EXF Rings. The average fitness rings come with straps and a buckle that are secured into a solid loop, but the EXF mixes things up a little.

These rings still have standard CAM buckles to setup the rings in 'legacy' mode but now they feature a new S-buckle to attach the rings back onto themselves. This means that mounting height is significantly increased and the rings can be setup from 11 inches to 17.5 feet (perfect for anyone who needs to train somewhere with unusually high ceilings!) and also that the ring setup pain is taken away and they can be rigged up and ready to go, both rings to exactly the same height in under 5 seconds (Ring height can be easily levelled through a nice little touch to the straps by displaying printed measurements).

Finally, another feature that really impressed us is that the rings can now be mounted into a standard door frame with no permanent fixings. Kind of taking the rings into the realms of suspension training and competing with the TRX (read our TRX Review here). Perfect for travellers and taking your training on the road.

Final thoughts: EXF Gymnastic Rings

Ring Training has taken the simple and effective design of the fitness ring and turned it on its head, introducing innovative features which not only extend the capability of the equipment but make it incredibly easy to use and solve some of the fundamental limitations with the common ring design.

It's a refreshing approach to fitness equipment design in an industry which is stifled in terms of creativity and getting real bang for your buck. These rings are awesome and we wait with interest over other promised products and innovations in the pipeline of the EXF fitness range brought to you by ringtraining.com.

• Crossfit
• Weightlifting
• Boxing / MMA / Martial Arts
• Interval Training
• Cardio
• HIIT
• Tabata
• Running / Sprinting
• Any fitness activity that benefits from timed intervals.

Gymboss Interval Timer Features

The Gymboss is a quality interval timer that makes any workout easier to plan, execute and track with increased accuracy and consistency. 

• One or two different time intervals from 2 seconds to 99 minutes
• Alarm by beep, vibration, or both
• Auto mode keeps repeating through intervals
• Set up to 99 rounds
• Manual mode acts as countdown timer
• Water and shock resistant 
• Stopwatch Function
• Alarm duration of 1, 5, or 10 seconds
• Size of a small pager (1 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches)
• AAA battery required

With the Gymboss Interval Trainer you can maximize your training to increase:

• Anaerobic endurance
• Muscle strength, size, and endurance
• Cardio endurance
• Increased VO2max
• Fat loss

Working out with sledgehammers is intense and will see you develop phenomenal explosive strength and speed. 

Torque Athletic have developed their own sledgehammers specially for fitness training called War Hammers. War Hammers are available in various weights from 12-150 lb. 

Product Features of Steel War Hammer

War Hammers are a breakthrough in sledgehammer training equipment. The Urethane coated hammer has been designed to reduce the impact shock during striking contact with a molded flat bottom for ease in storage between workouts. 

The handle is 11 gauge 1.5 inch steel tubing welded both on top the head and at the bottom so no longer do you need to worry about the head flying off!

Finished off with a military crinkle black powder coating for grip, durability and unparalleled looks there is no better choice of sledgehammer for your fitness training. 

By swinging the macebell you can strengthen your grip, shoulder girdle, balance, and core body. 

Available in varying weights the Torque Macebell range offers a solid steel macebell, coated in a durable Urethane.

Torque Macebells are available in:

• 5kg, 7.5kg, 10kg, 12.5kg, 15kg Macebell
• 30lb, 45lb, 60lb Macebell
• Steel Macebell Set: 30, 45, 60lb

Torque kettlebells start with ridge-less, solid pressure formed steel handle for improved comfort and versatility and the body is a steel core middle, encased in protective urethane to protect your gym floors. 

Available from 15-90lbs the Torque Kettlebell range is available from $79.95.

These rings are 1.25 inches in diameter, made of steel and finished with a black textured powder coating making them some of the most durable rings available. 

The straps are made of one inch flat webbing with a tensile strength of 3,500 pounds.

Both the rings and the half rings are available in 1.25, 1.5, and 2.0 inch diameter depending on your training needs or ambitions.

These parallettes are the perfect platform for some of the most advanced bodyweight exercises out there:

• Straight Leg Dips 
• ''V'' Leg Dips 
• Flat Push-Ups 
• Incline Push-Ups 
• Hand Stand Push-Ups 
• Pike Presses 
• Straddle Presses 
• Straight Body Planche 
• Straddle Planche 
• Planche Push-Ups 
• Pirouettes 

The solid steel Construction provides a solid base to build your skill and comes with a crinkle black powder coat finish for aesthetics and durability so as to withstand the harshest of environments. Four rubber traction feet insures a slip resistant platform for any surface. 

Torque Athletic offer the Push-up Spikes in 3 different diameter tee handles from 1 - 2 inches. 

1/2 inch diameter x 4 inch long solid steel spike. Bottom of the spike is protected by a 1/4 inch x 1 inch diameter steel cap , allowing for a more secure contact point with the surface.

It weighs in at 20 lbs and is constructed from 11 gauge, 1 1/2 inch diameter steel and can be quickly and easily mounted to any doorway measuring from 26 - 36 inches in seconds with no permanent fixtures required. 

There are other doorway pull-up systems on the market but none that compare to this. With the Torque Athletic solution you get Mig welded joints for a solid pull-up solution that ensures stability, strength and a product that will last you a lifetime of heavy duty use. 

This product is stable and strong enough to use gymnastic rings and other pull-up bar mountable accessories. This also means you can use the system for dips and push-up's as well as pull-up's. 

Product Features: Torque Athletic Doorway Pull-up System 

• Fully MIG welded to frame to insure strength, stability and lifetime of usage 
• Wrinkled Black Powder Coat finish for a truer grip 
• Rated for over 600 lbs
• The Leveling Mounts are 3/8 inch Polypropylene Base housed in Nickel- Plated Steel 

• 1.25 inch Solid Steel Bar
• Laser cut steel strap brackets
• 15 foot per side black nylon webbing allows adjustment for irregular mounting positions. 
• Heavy duty buckles

This equipment also helps to ensure good form as a poorly performed pull-up will cause the bar to swing. The average person will usually find their normal pull-up reps will half while using this system. 

This product is also available in a single point mounting option which is even more difficult! The single point bar introduce the spin as well and the swing to poorly performed pull-ups!

The portable pull-up system also comes with a rotating sleeve which makes the bar more difficult to grip. This means the entire body needs to contract to support the forearms as they cling to the bar and this increases tension to a phenomenal level.

Setting up the Dual Suspension Portable Pull-up Bar

To setup the pull-up bar all you need is something to hang it from, a stable overhead anchor point such as a tree, beam or bar of some kind. 

This is a premium squat cage that offers quick-change adjustable bar saddles for squats, thrusters, presses and dead lifts. It comes with three different over-head bars for various pull-up variations with room for attaching gymnastic rings, pull-up grips, roller grips or any other accessories you use in your training. 

The wide stance design allows for aggressive training on a solid and stable platform. Use it to knock-out your pull-ups, ring dips, ring push-ups and muscle-ups in confidence, or add a bench for the perfect bench press set up. 

The MOD III is easily set up and broken down to finish off one of the most flexible, sturdy and portable squat cages available today. 

• Made of steel
• Powder coated for durability and grip
• 1 inch webbing with a tensile strength rating of 3500 pounds!

All Torque Rings are made of steel with bar-tacted webbing rated to 3500lbs. 

You can quickly and temporarily attach the suspension trainer to a stable anchor point (bars, beams, trees, hooks... or anything you can wrap it round) and secure it in place with the heavy duty carabiners. It can be rigged up in seconds and you're ready to workout!

What makes the Universal Strength Apparatus different to most other functional training equipment is that it can actually be climbed as it's made up with various rungs. This offers an intense workout that's not only fun but surprisingly difficult!

The amount of varied, total-body exercises the Universal Strength Apparatus offers is impressive, and combined with it's extreme portability and heavy-duty design makes it the ultimate piece of 'fitness anywhere' equipment.

As the equipment promotes multi-joint, nowhere-to-hide bodyweight movements you can develop some serious functional strength with the Universal Strength Apparatus. 

USA Contents

The USA comes full assembled with -

• Two USA units (12 handles per unit with two hooks and foot attachements)
• Two door attachements
• Duffle bag for storage

You can even join the two USA's together to create one long strength trainer, over 16' long that can be climbed.

Universal Strength Apparatus Video

Watch this video of the USA in action or visit Bodyweight Culture for more example exercises and content: 

Example Universal Strength Apparatus Exercises:

The possible exercises when training with a USA are almost limitless and allow you to work out your entire body. We've included a couple of example exercises below but you can also try pistol squats, body rows, pull-ups, suspended push-ups or crunches......

Universal Strength Apparatus Climb

Much more difficult than it actually looks but climbing the Universal Strength Apparatus offers a great upper-body workout. 

Universal Strength Apparatus Fly's

Benefits of the Universal Strength Apparatus (USA)

• Develop true, raw functional strength
• Build and define upper-body muscles
• Hundreds of possible exercises training the entire body
• Portable, lightweight and durable - can be attached to a door, branch, or overhead bar/beam.
• It's fun! This is a novel and effective form of training. 

More Information on Universal Strength Apparatus (USA)

For more information or to buy the Universal Strength Apparatus please visit Bodyweight Culture now or contact us at admin@fitstream.com.

This heavy duty, poweder coated equipment is designed to be setup in less than five minutes using nothing more than one wrench. Take your pull-ups on the road or even use the system with your Torque Gymnastics Rings for a total body bodyweight training session. 

This is a quality, rock-solid pull-up system. 

• Adjustable from 5.5 feet to over 9 feet high.

Optional: Torque Athletic MOD 2 Pull-up  System

The MOD-2 pull-up system by Torque Athletic comes with an improved bar with a set of horns that will not spin if the bolts come loose. It also has a bar rest for bench pressing or curling and comes with a stand for deadlifting.

Just add an Olympic bar and bench to make this the complete home gym. Perfect to use with your roller grips, rings, and other accessories.  

The MOD 2 Pull-up System is manufactured in the US by Torque Athletic.

More Information: Torque Athletic Pull-up System

For more information on the Torque Athletic Pull-up System please visit the Torque Athletic website or email us at admin@fitstream.com. 

Scott Sonnon (pictured below) has popularized this ancient tool, created Circular Strength Training and patented the Clubbell design. 

Benefits of Clubbell Training

The Clubbell is the original combat fitness tool that can be used to :-

• Build a lean and powerful frame
• Burn fat and reduce your waistline
• Develop an impressive core body and six-pack
• Build total body, functional muscle with emphasis on broad, powerful shoulders. 
• Improve grip, wrist and forearm strength
• Dramatically improve your posture

More Information on Clubbells

For more information on the Clubbell, Clubbell workouts and exercises, the benefits, and Circular Strength Training or to buy a Clubbell please visit RMAX International. 

Clubbell is a registered mark of RMAX.tv Productions

CrossFit specialists Rogue Fitness have developed the ultimate fitness rings. Quality craftsmanship shines through on the perfectly welded heavy gauge steel rings with zinc phosphate plating. The rings come with a matt black powder coating which not only looks the business but is as tough as it comes. Fully TIG welded by hand, gymnastic rings don't come any better than this. 

As standard, the Rogue Rings come in black (as pictured above) but you can now buy the rings with a military ring pouch or with marpat straps as shown below:

How do the Rogue Gymnastics Rings work?

The Rogue's come with two rings, two straps, and two buckles.

Throw or thread the straps over your anchor point like rafters, beams, poles, trees or an eye-bolt and secure them in place by passing through the CAM buckle. Press the button on the CAM button to feed the straps through and alter the height of the rings. That's all there is to it. 

Setup in minutes and easy to adjust, these rings offer the ultimate portable training equipment. 

Rogue Rings Include:

• 1.5" x 16' Heavy duty black nylon straps 
• Premium CAM buckle for securing and height adjusting the rings
• Black metal powder coated rings 

More information on ring training

If you would like more information on ring training fitness please visit the Fitstream guide to ring training or ring training FAQ. 

The Elite Agility Ladder comes with:

• 16 sturdy rungs, 24 feet long
• A carrying bag for portability and easy storage
• A detailed training guide with sample exercises and workout guidelines

Agility ladders are a multi-directional tool and after only a few weeks training you will notice significant improvements in your movements. This form of training can benefit physical performance in your chosen sport as you train your feet to move quickly through complex footwork patterns (explained in the guide supplied). 

The Elite Agility Ladder is portable and hardwearing. Use it as your warm-ups to elevate your heart rate or as a more fundamental piece of your routine. 

Portable and lightweight, they can be suspended from any stable structure in seconds using the straps provided and can be altered in height using the adjustable buckle to vary your training from pull-ups which require high rings, to push-ups which require low rings. 

The Elite Rings are available in a choice of black or transparent colours. 

What comes with the Elite Rings?

Everything you need for ring training is included with the Elite Rings - 

• 2 Elite Rings (next generation design)
• 2 straps with 16 feet of high-tensile strength Nylon webbing and quick-adjusting buckles
• Ring training guide with dozens of exercises and sample workouts.
• 30 day return policy
• 2 year limited warranty

Setting up the Elite Rings

Using the mouting system supplied you can suspend the rings from any overhead structure. This could be a rafter, pull-up bar, beam, tree, or ceiling installed eye bolt. 

Simply thread the straps over the structure and through the buckle, which will securely hold it in place. The tab on the buckle can be pressed to allow more/less strap to pass through to alter the height of the rings. 

More Information about working out with gymnastic rings?

If you would like to know more about ring training and what it can do for your physique read our guide to ring training or ring training FAQ.

Buy Elite Rings

The Elite Rings are available to buy now from www.ringtraining.com.

The TRX has its origins in the military as it was devised by former Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick to keep in shape on covert missions. Now you can train the way the Navy SEALs did and forge elite fitness with the TRX FORCE Kit.

You can train your entire body anywhere with a TRX Suspension Trainer with no need for permanent fixings. 

The TRX FORCE Kit comes with:

• The TRX Suspension Trainer Tactical version - built to exceed military standards. 
• TRX FORCE DVD and Guide which includes two real-time workouts with over 120 minutes of instruction and training.
• TRX Door Anchor Tactical
• TRX storage bag

Read more about Suspension Training and the TRX Force Kit

For more information about why you should be Suspension Training and how you can develop an elite physique with the TRX Force Kit read our suspension training guide.

A breakdown of the TRX Suspension Trainer

The wheel has been designed for use with hands and feet and will dramatically improve core strength, power and balance. The Power Wheel also helps strengthen the chest, back, arms, core and legs and is adjustable to fit all athletes.

Features of the Power Wheel:

• Connect to feet to perform push-ups, pike-ups, inch worms, leg curls, etc.
• Hold with hands to do wheel rollouts. 
• Build strongest abs and back possible

How does the Power Wheel work?

Whether the Power Wheel is attached to your feet or your hands your body is challenged to stabilize itself as the wheel moves, engaging the entire core throughout the exercise. The patented design allows for unlimited core based exercises.

What is included with the Power Wheel?

• The Lifeline Power Wheel comes complete with 14" wheel (solidly constructed with foot pedals and extended foam cushioned axle to accommodate both hands and feet)
• Velcro toe fasteners and latex looped heel fasteners
• Instruction manual and video by fitness expert Jon Hinds, CSCS, CPT, NASM, former strength coach of the LA Clippers

This article reviews the most popular suspension training system available today - the TRX by Fitness Anywhere.

What is the TRX Suspension Trainer?

The TRX Suspension Trainer is a portable, club-quality, nylon webbing system with handles, foot cradles and anchoring attachments which allows you to perform hundreds of exercises in a suspended state to develop the entire body. TRX stands for Total-Body Resistance Exercise.

The product was originally developed by The US Navy for its Navy SEAL forces so that they could continue to train even when deployed on missions for extended periods of time. This lightweight, portable device allows you to train almost anywhere and maintain elite fitness levels. It can be attached to any standard door using the door jam, or to any stable structure from which you can wrap the anchor and carabineer – including squat racks, trees, ceiling joists/beams/mounts.

The TRX unit uses your own body weight against gravity to increase strength, stability and endurance. It’s particularly effective at developing the core body and abdominals as it requires a lot of effort to stabilize the independent mobility of the trainer during exercises.

Scalable training

The intensity of the exercise is easily adjusted by changing the body position or by adjusting the length of the trainer and the angle at which the exercises are performed. In some cases, the TRX system can assist you in performing an exercises more easily, such as one legged squats, which are notoriously difficult to do unaided.

Even the fittest individuals amongst us can have an extremely challenging workout with the TRX and you will feel muscles you never knew you had.

A breakdown of the TRX

The TRX Suspension Anchor connects safely and securely to rafters, beams, weight racks, fences, or any safe weight bearing load. Please note that the TRX Door Anchor is not pictured here, but this device fixes to the main anchor and allows you to suspension train using any standard household door without the need for any permanent fixings or damage.

The 1.5" industrial-grade nylon webbing provides strength, dependability, and durability as you train and has a rated tensile strength to support over 1500 lbs. It is sewn with heavy-gauge bonded nylon thread and double-stitched for strength and durability. The system is adjustable from 6' to 12' in length to accommodate users of all sizes and abilities.

Non-slip high-grade steel CAM Buckles adjust straps instantly for users of all sizes and will hold securely during use. A sturdy carabineer is used to secure the trainer with locking tooth to ensure safe training for the most demanding of users.

Institutional-grade handles with built-in foot cradles enable hundreds of exercise variations.

The TRX Suspension Training System is of professional grade construction, it's rugged and built to last and weighs in at less than 2 lbs. It can be folded up to be carried in a gym bag or suitcase meaning that you never have to miss another workout!

Where to find the TRX Suspension Trainer?

The TRX is available through Fitness Anywhere Inc. at fitnessanywhere.com. There are more than 300 exercises for strength, flexibility and core stability. It comes with a comprehensive demonstration DVD and basic guidebook. There is also a Military Fitness Guide developed by the Navy SEALs selection program.
The product starts at around $149.95. There are a variety of packages available to suit your training needs and a range of mounting equipment, DVD and user guides is provided.

TRX Product Bundles / What do you get with the TRX?

The TRX comes in different combination product bundles:

TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack

This is the most popular package we recommend for the average consumer. It contains everything you need to start suspension training in and around your home.

In the TRX Home Training Bundle you will get:

• TRX Suspension Trainer – the top selling club quality suspension trainer
• TRX Door Anchor – to attach the trainer to any standard household door. 
• TRX All-Body Xpress workout DVD and guide
• TRX storage bag

TRX Force Kit

This is the TRX package which offers the TRX Suspension Trainer Tactical, a suspension training system designed specifically for the nation’s elite forces.

In the TRX Force Kit you package you will get:

• TRX Suspension trainer tactical – a military version of the standard TRX pro.
• TRX Force DVD and Guide – which includes two-real time workouts and an easy to follow waterproof guide. 
• TRX Door Anchor Tactical – to attach the trainer to any standard household door. 
• TRX storage bag

Who is training on the TRX?

The TRX has been adopted by professional athletes, top trainers and coaches, leading fitness clubs and military personnel around the world. Many of the biggest names in the world of sports and fitness are taking advantage of the benefits of suspension training including professional NHL and NFL teams and elite level athletes. 

The TRX is perfect for;

• Professional athletes and active individuals of all ages and fitness levels who strive to improve their physical performance
• Leading health and fitness clubs or training centers that want to deliver cutting-edge fitness programs for members and clients.
• Military and first responders who train to become operation ready for active duty.

TRX FAQ

These are the most commonly asked questions specific to the TRX but we have a general FAQ for suspension training.

Do I need any other equipment?
The TRX, your body and motivation is all you need for suspension training. With the TRX you can get a great workout and train the entire body! Although you can use other equipment with the TRX if you like to provide increased variety and different challenges.

What is the TRX made of? Is it elastic?
No, the TRX is constructed of industrial strength nylon webbing, so the resistance is generated by controlled bodyweight exercises and gravity rather than the stretching of elastic bands.

Is there a weight limit for the size of person using the TRX Suspension Trainer?
There is a maximum recommended weight of 350 lbs (158 kg) although the trainer has been load tested to up to 1400 lbs.

How do I find more suspension training exercises?
If you visit the exercise directory of our website, there is a selection of suspension training instructions with photos and videos. Fitness Anywhere also sell a large selection of TRX Guides & DVD Programs and the TRX Pro itself ships with a DVD guide and waterproof exercise guide.

How much space do I need to train on the TRX?
To be able to perform all exercises on the TRX, you will need a comfortable space that is 6 feet wide and 8 feet in length.

What length should I keep the straps at when  training?
For suspended exercises (the ones with your feet in the foot cradles) your TRX should be 8-12 inches off the ground. When using the TRX for stability the handles should come to about the waist when hanging free.

I don't have an open beam in my home. How can I anchor my TRX?
You can easily anchor the TRX to any sturdy door or wall with the TRX Door Anchor and/or TRX X-Mount available at Fitness Anywhere.

The TRX can also be used with any overhead supporting structure (such as heavy bag mounts, fences, trees, squat racks, smith machines, pull up bars, park equipment, and large vehicles).