Nowadays, three types of suspended movement training have been combined to form this type. It also originated with the ancient Inkan Empire, German gymnastics, and the US Navy seal.
The first reference to physical training using ropes is in the 15th and 16th centuries during the Incheon Empire. The empire stretched over a vast area, from Chile in the south and Argentina to Ecuador and Colombia in the north. One of the most important aspects of maintaining such a large empire was fast and reliable communication. That is why they have made highly trained runners known as "Chuski" or Speed ​​Messenger. These messengers were brought into service for life and needed to be very fit in all aspects. Cardiovascular fitness was required strength, speed, agility, and control because it was quite different between the forest and the rock, the high mountains. Messenger routes via the Andes were tied to railway stations so that a messenger could pick up a small portion of the trail very quickly and take it to the following route, which would do the same. This way, a maximum distance of 240 miles can be covered in a single day. Even at its height, the Roman Empire could manage 100 miles in just one day. Chuski used rope to help them in both rocky and forested areas. So he realized that his systematic training included sessions using ropes-suspended exercises.
Gymnastics is also a part of the history of SMT. In 1842, Adolf Spiel, a German gymnastics coach, developed a swinging device with triangular handles called the "Ring Shabel." Then these handles were made in a circular ring. Rings were introduced as a new phenomenon at the Paris Olympics in 1924 and are still used in modern sports. Mastering the rhythm of gymnastics is a tricky skill. Static Holds, Ultimate Handstands, Holdings with Explosive Swings, and Withdrawals are part of the modern phenomenon.
However, the person who incorporates these elements into the practical training system for ordinary players (you and me) is generally considered a navy seal Randy Hatrick. During many foreign missions, access to traditional training environments and equipment was usually minimal. To maintain his high level of strength and fitness, he developed a parachute webbing with a metal carabiner to create the first suspended movement prototype. In 2005, Hatrick set up a company and began manufacturing and marketing what we know today as TRX. Since then, many other systems have become available, all using strapping and metal or compound cleats with handles and straps.
These lightweight and versatile fitness systems are also handy as travel kits that keep you fit on the go.
They are pretty unstable, so a few lessons or sessions with personal trainers are recommended to get the most out of this fantastic system.