Despite what some people may lead you to believe, you can get a good workout in with simple pieces of kit such as dumbbells, kettlebells or a suspension trainer, or even using just your bodyweight.

“Suspension training is a style of bodyweight workout that uses straps to suspend the body. The hands hold (or the feet are placed in) said straps, and the user’s bodyweight is the only ...

Suspension trainers only reach so far. If your anchoring points or mounts are higher than normal, you’ll use extension straps to give yourself the range of angles you need for a proper workout.

But in the absence of personal trainers and equipment, how do you make gym-free workouts fun, varied and effective? The TRX suspension trainer could solve this problem. The versatile strap can be ...