Built on Straps and Strength: Ben Fildes’ Journey Through TRX and Beyond
In this episode of the TRX Podcast, we sit down with longtime TRX educator and international coach Ben Fildes — a man whose career has spanned fire stations, fight gyms, and flight suits. From his early days in the fire service to teaching TRX courses around the world, Ben shares how his diverse background in martial arts, counselling, and coaching has shaped his philosophy on movement and mental resilience.We dive into his most memorable teaching moments across iconic venues like the UFC Performance Institute and Under Armour HQ, explore how TRX training has evolved for him personally and professionally, and learn how he balances creativity and structure in programming. Ben also opens up about the role mental health has played in his journey, why recovery is non-negotiable, and how his experience flying a jet suit reminded him just how far fitness can take you.Whether you’re a coach, trainer, or fitness enthusiast, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration from a true TRX original.A big thank you to our sponsors:This episode is proudly supported by Hyperice, Myzone, LyfeLinez, and Wattbike — brands leading the way in recovery, performance, wearable tech, and elite-level training. Your partnership helps us share powerful conversations with the fitness community around the world.For more on each of our sponsors, check out the links in the show notesHyperice - https://hyperice.com/en-GB/Lyfelinez - https://lyfelinez.com/Wattbike - https://wattbike.com/Myzone - https://www.myzone.org/
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