TRX Redefines Functional Training for the Next Era of Fitness

TRX is raising the bar in functional training with the launch of its Studio Line anchored and new freestanding solutions — building on the brand’s track record of innovation to help operators design smarter spaces, create new revenue opportunities and keep members engaged.

Functional training has reshaped the modern gym floor, and no company has been more central to that transformation than TRX. From introducing Suspension Training to creating modular studio solutions, TRX has consistently defined how facilities design spaces, engage members and drive long-term loyalty.

As member expectations evolve, functional training has become a cornerstone of hybrid gym models, wellness destinations and boutique studios alike. It’s no longer a niche offering — it’s the standard for modern, versatile training floors, giving operators the flexibility to serve athletes, casual exercisers and everyone in between.

Now, with the evolution of its Studio Line to include both anchored and freestanding units, TRX is once again setting the pace—offering facilities the flexibility, efficiency and programming opportunities that today’s operators need.

“TRX was the pioneer in commercial Suspension Training,” says Mark Livingston, VP Commercial Sales, NA. “We created suspension bays, storage bays, bridges and corner units—and built out the TRX Studio Line to organize and optimize functional fitness. Over time, operators asked us for even more flexibility. The result is our addition of new freestanding bays.”

Flexibility Without Compromise

Traditional anchored units provide reliable storage, versatile training stations and proven programming options. Now, TRX’s new freestanding Suspension Bays and Power Bays give facilities with unique layouts or flooring needs the flexibility to design smarter spaces.

“These units stand on their own,” Livingston explains. “They’re engineered with extended, low-profile leveling legs and a counterweight system. Some facilities have differing installation needs and others may need for bays that can be moved or reconfigured as needs change.”

The impact for operators is significant: lower upfront costs, fewer design restrictions and the ability to evolve with member demand.

Livingston says TRX’s Studio Line has always been about creating spaces that bring functional training to life. Anchored units provide a reduced footprint in facilities. Now, with freestanding options, operators can blend Power Bays for strength with Suspension Bays for functional movement, creating versatile zones in a compact footprint.

“This expands the range of training you can deliver,” says Livingston. “Facilities can offer strength in the Power Bays and pair it with suspension tools and accessories in the Suspension Bays. That diversity keeps programming fresh, members engaged and space maximized.”

Staying in the Lane

While competitors spread themselves across categories, TRX has doubled down on its role as the leader in functional fitness.

“Functional training is our swim lane,” Livingston says. “We’re not trying to do everything. We focus on tools, storage, and the education and programming that make functional training work.”

That focus has kept TRX products relevant across every generation of training, from the early days of Suspension Training to today’s multi-modality hybrid clubs.

For operators, the appeal of functional training has always been about more than just variety—it’s about creating new business opportunities.

“Many customers use the Studio Line as their dedicated functional training zone,” Livingston says. “In those spaces, they run small-group classes, premium programming and even fee-based offerings. It’s an easy way to add value for members while also creating revenue.”

By defining zones with clear purpose, TRX helps operators drive utilization and transform floor space into loyalty engines.

But equipment alone doesn’t guarantee results. That’s why TRX has long invested in education, ensuring staff are trained, instructors stay energized and programming remains fresh.

“From day one, we paired our products with education,” Livingston says. “Now we see ourselves as a leader in professional education and content with really great products that support it. Whether it’s Suspension Training, YBells, Bandit bands or Rip Trainers, every tool comes with programming behind it.”

This pairing of innovation and education ensures operators maximize ROI, staff deliver consistent experiences and members feel progress that keeps them coming back.

Built for What’s Next

For operators looking to modernize their facilities, flexibility and efficiency are more important than ever. TRX’s Studio Line anchored and freestanding solutions meet that challenge head-on, allowing layouts to evolve and ensuring functional training remains a central draw for years to come.

“Functional fitness will only continue to grow,” Livingston says. “Our advice to operators is to invest in the best, longest-lasting tools and align with education partners who can keep instructors motivated. When staff bring that energy to members, it creates an experience people want to be part of again and again.”

From pioneering Suspension Training to reimagining modular bays, TRX has led functional training through every phase of its evolution. With its expansion of Studio Line to include anchored and freestanding offerings, the brand is once again proving why it remains the benchmark: flexible, forward-looking solutions that help operators design smarter spaces, deliver better programming and create lasting connections with members.

As gyms adapt to the next era of fitness, TRX continues to set the standard—pioneering not just the tools of functional training, but the future of how people experience it.