The invisible tension problem

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Author: Coach Adam | Founder of Fitness Freedom Athletes

Most people grab a suspension trainer and immediately start thinking about exercises.

They spend hours watching YouTube videos, testing different movements, trying to figure out which exercises will “finally work.”

And yet… they still don’t see changes in the mirror.

No matter how consistent they are, how hard they push, or how many different workouts they try…

Their body looks pretty much the same month after month.

That’s because the real problem?

It’s not necessarily the exercises you’re doing.

It’s how you’re doing them.

And until that’s fixed, you could do a thousand different exercises and still struggle to build visible muscle.

Think of it like this…

99% of suspension training resources teach what I call “movement-centric technique.”

You grab the handles, and you push, pull, and hang.

Your focus is on moving from point A to point B.

Getting the reps done.

Breaking a sweat.

The problem?

Your bodyweight load gets shared across multiple muscles.

So your chest might be the target, but your shoulders, triceps, back, and arms are all pitching in to help move the load.

Which means no single muscle is challenged enough to actually grow.

You end up working hard… but seeing minimal results.

I know because I wasted years training this way myself.

I’d finish workouts with a little sweat, thinking I’d crushed it.

But when I looked in the mirror each week? My body barely changed.

It was crushing my motivation.

Then I discovered something that changed everything:

Muscle-centric technique.

Instead of mindlessly moving through exercises, you focus on isolating the specific muscle you want to target.

You don’t let other muscles help out.

You use slow, controlled movements and your mind-muscle connection to squeeze the target muscle powerfully throughout every single rep.

Suddenly, the majority of your bodyweight load goes onto that one muscle.

And here’s the key: a muscle is much weaker when it’s isolated on its own.

So you can use lighter loads, like just your bodyweight, and create a big muscle-building stimulus.

Once you master this, everything shifts:

  • Your workouts become effective – Every rep actually builds muscle instead of just making you tired
  • You see changes faster – Because you’re finally creating the right stimulus for growth
  • You need less equipment – No heavy weights, no gym, just your suspension trainer at home

And the best part?

Fixing this one technique issue makes everything else work better.

Suddenly, all the effort you’ve been putting in starts paying off.

You start seeing definition where there was none before.

Your body actually transforms instead of just staying the same.

I’ve watched this happen for over 8,000 people in the Fitness Freedom Athletes community.

Busy adults who thought they just “weren’t built to gain muscle”… until they learned to use their suspension trainer the right way.

Will lost 14 pounds and gained strength in his first 8 weeks and said, “I really have learned a lot!”

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They didn’t need to work harder.

They just needed to work smarter.

Fix the technique. And watch your body transform.

Here’s to your Fitness Freedom

Coach Adam
Founder, Fitness Freedom Athletes

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About The Author

Coach Adam (aka TRX Traveller) Founder Fitness Freedom Athletes

It’s my passion to help you build lean muscle and transform your body using a TRX suspension trainer anywhere!…

I call it Fitness Freedom!

I spent 8+ years as a personal trainer hating the ego-driven gym culture. Every day I saw people just like you struggle to make sessions, feel intimidated by the environment, and regard the gym as a chore NOT enjoyment. Because of this, their results were limited. But they believed there was no other way.

So in 2016, I left the gym world for good and setup Fitness Freedom Athletes. To date, Fitness Freedom Athletes has helped over 8000+ people transform their bodies using just a suspension trainer anywhere!

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Hello, my friend... I'm Coach Adam (aka TRX Traveller)

It's my passion to help you build lean muscle and transform your body using a TRX suspension trainer anywhere!...

I call it Fitness Freedom!

I spent 8+ years as a personal trainer hating the ego-driven gym culture. Every day I saw people just like you struggle to make sessions, feel intimidated by the environment, and regard the gym as a chore NOT enjoyment. Because of this, their results were limited. But they believed there was no other way.

So in 2016, I left the gym world for good and setup Fitness Freedom Athletes. To date, Fitness Freedom Athletes has helped over 8000+ people transform their bodies using just a suspension trainer anywhere!

Start here by choosing your Program

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I'm new to TRX Suspension Training, where shall I start?

First up, welcome! Out of all the millions of websites out there thank you for visiting this one. Secondly, your interest and motivation will change your life. It did for me and thousands of fitness freedom athletes in our community of all ages. If you have a suspension trainer (like a TRX)...

The best place to start would be with the Beginner Suspension Trainer Total Body Transformation Program. It’s the most popular Program and will teach you the effective muscle-centric technique to transform your body and begin your life-changing journey.

If you’re seeking a resistance band Program, get stuck into the Band Muscle Pump Program which is for beginners/intermediates to learn the band muscle-centric technique and transform their body with just one resistance band.

What makes your coaching different from other suspension training resources?

Maybe you’ve tried suspension training before and it didn’t work, so you wonder how is this different?

Here’s the truth: You didn’t fail. The technique failed you.

Richard is 50 years old. He’d tried everything for his knee mobility problems. When he started my program, he told me: “I was skeptical because I’d tried suspension trainers before with no results.”

But here’s what changed everything… Richard learned Muscle-Centric Technique instead of the mindless “movement-centric” stuff he’d been doing from YouTube videos.

The difference – Instead of multiple muscles sharing the load (which creates zero growth stimulus), he learned to isolate individual muscles.

The result? In his own words: “I have dropped 12 lbs and gained 90% of my mobility back. The strength I have gained has helped significantly.”

Yes, you may have tried suspension training before. But you’ve never tried my suspension training technique. The one that actually builds lean muscle and transforms bodies.

  • What you tried before: Movement-centric technique (multiple muscles sharing load)
  •  What these Programs teach: Muscle-centric technique (isolated muscle overload)
  • Why it matters: Only isolated muscles get the stimulus needed for real growth

The reframe: Your previous “failure” actually proves you need the RIGHT technique, not the RIGHT equipment.

Do you have any suspension training courses or Workout Programs?

Yes absolutely, I have The Fitness Freedom Suspension Trainer & Resistance Band Programs for all levels and fitness goals. They will teach you the effective 'Muscle-Centric Technique' that will transform your body! And cover everything from nutrition to mindset and performance execution.

PLUS, once you become a Fitness Freedom Athlete, you'll get access to a tun of member only resources and bonuses within the Fitness Freedom Athletes platform.

I got you covered for every challenge and every goal.

What if I'm too out of shape?

Plot twist: Being out of shape is your biggest advantage.

Joe said it perfectly: “Outstanding program. It is perfectly paced for true beginners who are looking for a way to start getting fit with a program that pushes you, but doesn’t ask too much too soon.”

The Programs have two phases specifically designed for this:

Phase 1 (4 weeks): Technique mastery and building your foundation Phase 2 (4 weeks): Transformation and strength building

Matt started overweight and out of shape. Result? “Lost 40+Lbs, getting lean, and showing great definition!”

Ben, another beginner, said: “I’ve been delighted with the Program…. thoughtful and well-rounded!”

  • Beginner advantage #1: No bad habits to unlearn
  • Beginner advantage #2: Fastest initial gains
  • Beginner advantage #3: Most dramatic visible changes

The reframe: Starting “out of shape” means you’ll see the most dramatic transformation.

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I guess at first, you shouldn’t. Trust is built and earned over time. Check out my reviews and success stories so you can get a better understanding of what I am about and who I help.

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I am mainly based in London, UK. But I love travelling, specifically backpacking our beautiful world and experiencing other cultures... So most likely I may be based on the side of a mountain or little beach hut. Perhaps I’ll even meet you in person at some point… That would be just awesome!

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