If you don't know what kind of fitness equipment it is, I would like to briefly explain where it comes from and what it is made for.The type of fitness equipment was developed by American special forces in the last Iraq war. Since these soldiers were mostly stationed in remote regions with little or no infrastructure, let alone a gym, they had to come up with an alternative to the elaborate and bulky sports equipment that could be used almost anywhere and with little effort. The obvious solution was a device that works with your own body weight, as no additional weights were needed otherwise.So a “sling system” was developed that can be attached to vehicles or trees. As this simple method became more and more popular over time, also among fellow climbers, the inventor of this device simply developed it further and made it suitable for the masses. So now anyone can use this device if they have some way of attaching it at about head height, or better yet, higher up at home. It is even possible to attach these devices to standard doors using special anchors without damaging them or having to use screws of any kind.You can then do exercises with your own body weight that can be varied in intensity by changing the angle. So it's a really simple and space-saving fitness device for everyone.I can also more than allay any concerns about the effectiveness of bodyweight exercises. Anyone who has ever done intensive exercises with their own body weight knows that dumbbells are no longer necessary.I have been using this sling trainer for two weeks now.The short version:A good training tool, at a proud but still fair price. Almost all positive reports from me. Highly recommended.For those who have a little more time to read, here is the detailed version.I like to divide my reviews into negative and positive paragraphs, but I'll start with the positive here.Positive:The sling trainer makes a robust impression on me. The workmanship seems fine and I didn't feel unsafe in any position, worrying that a part might give way and cause me to fall on my face :-D Of course, this assumes that you have familiarized yourself with the exercises and that you always set all the anchors correctly. But this is common sense and should not be a problem.The scope of delivery includes a practical storage bag, which may initially seem too small, but is more than adequately dimensioned. This means that the fitness equipment can be packed up small and handy and transported with great ease. I found the little sign, which you know from hotel rooms, which you hang on the outside of the door handle and says that a workout is in progress and you should not open the door, very nice. It also makes sense to use this sign, because the trainer's hold on the door is immediately lost when you open the door. So it's better to lock it immediately. This is where you can prevent unnecessary injuries. So not only a nice idea, but also an increase in safety.Let's move on to the training options. The enclosed poster with a variety of exercises trains almost every part of the body. In my opinion, the pictures are quite easy to understand. However, if these picture explanations are not enough for you, you are welcome to use the online DVD mentioned. Here the exercises are explained even better and in more detail, so that really everyone should understand them. But here is the hint again. It is an online version. So an internet connection is necessary. If these exercises are not enough for you, you can of course invent your own with a little imagination and experience. There are really countless possibilities here and so no wishes should be left unfulfilled.What I also found very good are the attachment hooks on the trainer itself. As explained in some exercises, you can also attach weights here if necessary, thus providing a much wider range of training options than the original three-letter version of the sling trainer.So much for the positive impressions.Negative:I actually don't have much to complain about here.What caught my eye very quickly, though, were what I'll call let's call them adjustment eyelets or straps. These were somehow simply wrapped by bands. I don't know exactly how to describe it. However, if you look at the pictures and pay close attention to the part behind the handles, you will see what I mean. Of course, this does not detract from the function. The length of the individual handles or sides can be perfectly adjusted. However, I do wonder what would happen if the tangled wrapping were to be undone. I have seen this adjustment option done better and more sensibly and it somehow detracts from this product for me.What I also find questionable is the price. Yes, of course, the original product with the three-letter name is a good deal more expensive. However, I have been wondering for years what the price is based on. Actually, it's just a few straps with hooks and foam handles. I can't imagine that these materials can be so expensive to prod...
