A great cardio and core exercise rolled into one. TRX suspension training will give you a total body workout . Developed by a marine in the US Army, parachute straps make up this simple piece of equipment that will transform your workouts.

Take these important steps to set up in proper form:
1. Adjust the TRX straps so the foot cradles are approximately 12 inches from the floor.
2. Line up the straps so they hang directly under the anchor point
3. Stand on your knees and slowly insert one foot at a time into each foot cradle.
4. Place your hands directly under your shoulders with your elbows slightly bent.
5. Lift your knees up into a plank position. Pull your belly into your back and press the floor away with your hands.

Now you’re ready to start the exercise:
1. Draw the right leg in towards your belly.  Extend the right leg back and bring in the left leg.
2. Repeat this 5x on each leg being sure that your belly is tight, your hips are even, and your arms are actively pressing into the floor.
3. Start in plank pose and draw the left leg slightly to the left towards your left arm aiming for the tricep.  Lightly tap the arm and extend the leg back.  Repeat 5x and switch to the right leg.
4. Finish up with mountain climbing with alternate legs (Steps 1+2).
5. Slowly lower your knees down after each set and rest for 30 seconds. Repeat for 3 sets.

Main Focus: Cardio Exercise and Core Strengthener
Primary muscles: Lower body muscles (glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings)
Secondary muscles: Upper body muscles (chest, shoulders, triceps)
Stabilizing muscles: Abdominal muscles (tranverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, and lateral obliques)

TRY THIS! Insert this exercise into your weight training routine to get your heart rate up and strengthen your core.