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Hello Andrew,
My clients like BOSU. BOSU is more user friendly and less intimidating for the average client. You'll find BOSU in most health clubs, private studios and physical therapy clinics due to their popularity and versitality.
TRX takes up room and is more costly than BOSU. BOSU uses are endless...whatever you can do on your feet and hands, more than likely can be done on a BOSU.
Sincerely,
Michael
My clients like BOSU. BOSU is more user friendly and less intimidating for the average client. You'll find BOSU in most health clubs, private studios and physical therapy clinics due to their popularity and versitality.
TRX takes up room and is more costly than BOSU. BOSU uses are endless...whatever you can do on your feet and hands, more than likely can be done on a BOSU.
Sincerely,
Michael
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I agree with Michael. I work with an older (but very fit population) and use both tools with them. Some of them find the TRX very intimidating, they are afraid to put all their weight into it. I do find it great for teaching them squats and lunges; it seems to help them with their alignment. They all love the BOSU, I work them up to balance work on it, and they really enjoy the variety.
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Hmm, I'm torn here. Most useful for ME? TRX. Most useful for some of my clients (such as elderly, overweight, or inexperienced), BOSU. Most useful for some of my athletes and advanced clients, TRX.
So my answer would be "it depends." Based on the client I'm training and the goals of the particular training (for example, I use the BOSU a lot even with the athletes in some balance and plyometric work) each has its utility (I know that's not the answer you want - which was to choose ONE - but it's the most honest answer that I can give you :-)
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
So my answer would be "it depends." Based on the client I'm training and the goals of the particular training (for example, I use the BOSU a lot even with the athletes in some balance and plyometric work) each has its utility (I know that's not the answer you want - which was to choose ONE - but it's the most honest answer that I can give you :-)
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
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My clients and I love the BOSU. I'm intimidated by TRX. I like the simplicity of the BOSU
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Same here. I have both but if I had to choose, I would go with the Bosu. Even though I like the TRX, there are some clients who cannot use it with because they have limited grip strength because of arthritis.
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BOSU! Never had a client entirely unable to use one. Never bought the TRX but have purchased another suspention trainer (mostly for myself) and I still use my BOSU more.
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I use the BOSU Pro Balance Trainer along with the BOSU Ballast Ball. But the TRX is another tool I use as well. In fact my clients that are 80 years + use the TRX as much as BOSU. I use them in conjunction with each other constantly. Both are simple, but I don't think there is a vs., both are solid products that can be used separately or together.
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I have to say both.
I am of the opinion that for some, either tool is rather challenging to learn. Once they gain the confidence in using the piece of equipment, they are off and running.
I am of the opinion that for some, either tool is rather challenging to learn. Once they gain the confidence in using the piece of equipment, they are off and running.
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You have some great answers to this question! There are just so many limitations to the words "best" and "better" that there is no right or wrong answer here.
For general fitness, I would have to say that BOSU is the simplest and most realistic way to go. I've used a BOSU apparatus with all of my clients at one point or another, and I have yet to meet a client who didn't fully enjoy the stability challenge.
For general fitness, I would have to say that BOSU is the simplest and most realistic way to go. I've used a BOSU apparatus with all of my clients at one point or another, and I have yet to meet a client who didn't fully enjoy the stability challenge.
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I think the use of the TRX/BOSU is a great tool to implement for most clients, depending on their fitness level. TRX & BOSU exercises can be easily regressed or progressed.
The TRX is great to use because you can change the intensity of most exercises by changing the foot stance/leverage of the exercise, and performing exercises on the TRX helps engage the core and shoulder stability depending on the type of exercise. Also, you can perform tons of exercise for the entire body using the TRX and it can be used in limited space.
The BOSU is great as well. You can take your basic squat, push up and most exercises and perform it on the BOSU, adding to the intensity of the exercises. There are also BOSU specific exercises that can be used for both athletes and regular population. The BOSU doesn't take up much space and helps with balance, coordination, and stabilization.
The TRX is great to use because you can change the intensity of most exercises by changing the foot stance/leverage of the exercise, and performing exercises on the TRX helps engage the core and shoulder stability depending on the type of exercise. Also, you can perform tons of exercise for the entire body using the TRX and it can be used in limited space.
The BOSU is great as well. You can take your basic squat, push up and most exercises and perform it on the BOSU, adding to the intensity of the exercises. There are also BOSU specific exercises that can be used for both athletes and regular population. The BOSU doesn't take up much space and helps with balance, coordination, and stabilization.
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I love both: TRX is not for everyone but I think BOSU could be!
My advanced clients love the TRX:
It all really depends on the needs of your clients and how much you want to challenge them!
My advanced clients love the TRX:
It all really depends on the needs of your clients and how much you want to challenge them!
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Vague questions can only result in vague answers. This will be dependent on the person and their goals.
Fuel the Movement,
JM
Fuel the Movement,
JM
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Thanks everyone for your input I've decided the BOSU balance trainer will be my next investment because of its cost and versatility, but I will keep the TRX on my list because I've heard so many good things.
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I happen to have both tools in my studio and while this question is a bit "apples vs. oranges", I find that the BOSU is easier to incorporate into a client's work-out. The BOSU is simply a little less scary looking for the average client that's new to fitness. But what I personally like about the BOSU is that it's made in the USA from recycled materials. It just makes me feel good knowing that my money is going towards American Manufacturing!
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Both are awesome- in fact its fun to use them together (only for the advanced). I feel those who are deconditioned and have poor balance benefit more from the BOSU. The advanced benefit from the TRX. If you have to choose, your purchase will have to be based on your target market.
