We compared two bodyweight suspension trainers: the TRX GO Suspension Trainer System and a budget Sling Trainer kit with a door anchor.
What we looked at
Weight and portability, what is included, and price.
The verdict
If you want TRX's original, lightest suspension trainer at a stated 1lb with over 300 possible exercises and access to the Training Club App, the TRX GO is the established-brand pick, at £119.95. If you would rather pay £91.49 less for a similar door-anchor sling trainer kit with two handles, a door anchor, an extension strap and a drawstring travel bag, the budget Sling Trainer Kit is the value option, at £28.46.
A £119.95 suspension trainer from TRX, stated at 1lb with app access.
A £28.46 sling trainer kit with a door anchor, extension strap and travel bag included.
TRX GO Suspension Trainer System, Lightweight and Portable, Grey — Best-Known Brand
Intended for: Marketed as TRX's lightest, leanest suspension trainer at a stated 1lb, offering over 300 exercises for full-body results, access to the TRX Training Club App, and described in the listing as one of the most effective tools for core conditioning, setting up in under a minute virtually anywhere.
What we liked
- Stated 1lb weight, described as TRX's lightest ever suspension trainer
- Over 300 possible exercises, per the listing
- Access to the TRX Training Club App
- Sets up in under a minute, virtually anywhere, per the listing
- From TRX, the original branded suspension trainer
Worth knowing
- Costs £91.49 more than the budget alternative on these listings
- Fewer accessories included than some budget kits (no listed extension strap)
Best for
- Buyers who want the original branded TRX system
- Anyone who wants access to the TRX Training Club App
- Travellers who want the lightest possible kit
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants extra accessories like an extension strap included
Suspension Trainer, Sling Trainer with Door Anchor for Full Body Workout — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an adjustable sling trainer for home use made of polyester fibre and heavy-duty nylon, with non-slip sport handles, a door anchor and extension strap for indoor or outdoor use on doors, walls or sturdy bars, including 2 handles, a door anchor, an extension strap, 2 telescopic straps, a training guide and a drawstring travel bag.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the TRX GO on these listings, at £28.46
- Includes a door anchor and extension strap for more mounting options
- Non-slip sport handles with soft anti-slip grip, per the listing
- Comes with a drawstring travel bag and training guide
- Suitable for arms, legs, chest, shoulders, abdomen, back and glutes, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Not from an established suspension-trainer brand like TRX
- No app support mentioned in the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a door anchor and extension strap included
- Home workouts without needing a branded app
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants the TRX brand
- Buyers who want app-guided workouts
