I spend 45+ weeks a year on the road and TRX has been a godsend for my fitness. Not only do I like to train so that I’ll be fit well into my golden years, I love to play sports and am a weekend warrior who plays beach volleyball at every opportunity. Using TRX improves my strength, posture, core and stamina while fortifying my frame against injury so I can keep doing what I enjoy.
I was recently in Las Vegas for 3 nights and it was a perfect example of why and how I use the TRX in a hotel room and while traveling in general. For starters, to use the gym at Caesars Palace is $25/day! That was so high I didn’t even bother to check it out to see what it looked like. Rather, I pulled out my trusty TRX which weighs 2 lbs and is the size of a boot so it’s highly portable. There were adjoining doors that made for a perfect set up area to anchor the TRX.
Another perk about having TRX right there in the room is I don’t have to get all dressed up to workout. Heck, you could workout in your underwear if you wanted. Who’d know? Also, you can get in a few sets while something is loading, downloading or buffering on the computer and give yourself a little boost and some blood flow in the process. Use it or lose it! It’s also nice to get in a few sets during commercials while watching TV, and loosening up right after checking in. Often times I’ll be stiff after traveling and nothing feels better than banging out a few easy exercises that work my whole body.
At $25/day for gym fees, it would only take 6-8 workouts to recoup your investment in a TRX (depending on the product you choose…I recommend the ProPack with Door Anchor, it comes with a great DVD to help get you started and includes the accessory that enables you to hook up the TRX to a door – so convenient for use at home or in hotel rooms). I’ve been using the same TRX for 3+ workouts/week for over 3 years now…average that out and my workouts cost me about 25 cents each, and they get cheaper with every workout.
Other benefits of using TRX for workouts in your hotel room include being able to shower right after, no travel time, no parking, no unfamiliar surroundings and/or fitness equipment (that may or may not work), and again – no gym fees!
Here is a short video from my Las Vegas trip that showcases TRX in my hotel room. Enjoy!
