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TRX Suspension Training Makes Yoga Look Like Toddler's Play

RM writes: "Have your heard of TRX Training? It appears to be fine in that it apparently started with Navy seals. However, I was wondering if you had a better understanding of it's inspirations, influences, and anything else important. If this training is okay, then the question becomes is it ok to be supporting a pilates studio by taking just TRX training there. (I saw your comment on tending to think it's fine to belong to a gym - like a YMCA - and not participate in the questionable classes. However, is it likewise ok to take classes at a pilates studio - not a general gym - that offers TRX training? FYI it does not offer yoga.)" 

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Reader Warns P90X Exercise System Includes Yoga and Kenpo

BA writes: "We ordered the popular P90X exercise DVDs. When we discovered yoga was part of the program we promptly shredded that DVD and substitute that day with stretching. Some of the exercises and even stretching positions bother me they just feel so 'yoga like'.  Also, is Kenpo not a good idea?"  

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Athletic Company Sells "Chi" to their Customers

AC writes:  “. . . I have ordered items from a company that offers clothing geared toward various athletic activities. One of these activities is yoga, but there are many others (surfing, golf, skiing, etc.). . . . Now that I'm learning more about the new age, it is especially disturbing to me to have found that they created a logo symbol for their company that they are calling their "chi logo."  At the bottom of one of the pages on their website they define "chi" as "the circulating life energy inherent in all beings."  On the ordering website, you can click on "chi blog" and go to the blog area which they describe as a 'collaborative blog for connecting active, athletic, women to the energy of inspiration.'

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