Why multifunctional machines? Why TYTAX Training Modules (TRX-SSM)?
For whom:
Parents, students (10+), Strength and Health/PE teachers, school principals, local governments and sponsors.
Connections:
→ A Thousand Exercises, A Thousand Possibilities (LTAD)
→ SSM Equipment Standard
→ TRX-17-SSM - TYTAX School Module (TRX-SSM)
What is all this for?
Imagine two rooms.
In the first, there are rows of similar machines. Each allows for only one movement. The first few weeks are interesting, but then they become increasingly quiet, although the background noise continues unabated: students wait in lines, the teacher runs between stations, and the lesson resembles a train station traffic management system.
In the second room , there's a single multifunctional station: the School Module (TRX-17-SSM), positioned centrally, with several simple auxiliary stations nearby. A clock on the wall counts down the minutes. At the TRX-17-SSM station, students work in parallel: we push here, pull there, next to it, we practice hip "hinges" (leaning forward with a straight back), and then stabilize the torso to prevent it from "twisting." After a minute, they switch. Everyone exercises, no one stands, and the teacher sees the class at a glance.
At the end, three students set a small record: one disc, one repetition, one centimeter deeper. It's a small thing, but it's satisfying—and it motivates them to return.
This is the point of multifunctional machines: not "equipment for equipment's sake", but a tool for conducting a good lesson - for the whole class, in a room starting from 45 m².
1 TRX-17-SSM station, 1000 exercises, 30 students – in 45 m².
What does "multifunction" mean in human terms?
An ordinary "atlas" is like a screwdriver for one type of screw.
The TRX-17-SSM multifunctional station is a "tool set in one":
allows you to perform various types of movement:
we push (like pushing a door),
we pull (like pulling a rope),
we work with the lower body in two ways: with the knee (squat, lunge) and with the hip (leaning as if tying a shoe – with a straight back),
we exercise the core, i.e. the "safety belt" for the spine - movements in which we resist twisting and bending,
we take care of the grip – hand strength supports shoulder health and teaches control of the entire rim.
offers different levels of difficulty:
we change the grip (wide/narrow, overhand/underhand),
hook height, angle, pace (e.g. 2 seconds down, 2 seconds up – even and calm) and range of motion (shallower/deeper);
we can work with one or two hands/legs.
Thanks to this, the same station "becomes" different for beginners, advanced users, parents and seniors.
It's like a kitchen – with a few good pots and pans you can cook anything.
Entry (2–3 min): greeting, slogan of the day: e.g. "shoulder blades in pockets" (i.e. gently pull your shoulder blades back and down - your shoulders do not go towards your ears).
Activation (approx. 8 min): light movement of calves, hips, shoulders and breathing.
Main block (30–32 min): 4–6 mini-stations of 45–60 seconds each. At the same time, some of the class push, some pull, some do lower body exercises, and some stabilize the trunk. After one minute, rotation.
Finish + Cleanup (10 min): A short "game" at the end, then everyone records their own personal best. This could be one more plate, one more rep, a 1 cm increase in range, or the same weight but at a more relaxed pace.
What a good lesson looks like (step by step)
The teacher does not run.
He stands at a "viewpoint" from which he can see the entire class.
Corrects the principle of movement (e.g. "knees follow the fingers", "squeeze your stomach like a seat belt in a car"), leads the rhythm with a clock and uses short films or drawings displayed on the screen.
Why is it safe?
Safety in the classroom is not magic - it is a procedure supported by structure:
the movement follows a controlled path (guides),
we adjust the settings to your height and strength (click adjustments),
shields and silent stacks reduce noise so commands can be heard,
at each mini-station we have a pictogram and a short video (20–60 s) - the student sees how to set up the equipment and how to breathe,
the teacher makes a 30-second checklist: (1) start position, (2) locks, (3) load = student's last result, (4) pace/range, (5) order around the station.
Effect?
Less strain from sitting, less lumbar pull, and more confidence in movement. Students literally feel their bodies held together.
And now the most important thing: motivation
Children don't come back because they "have to."
Multifunction opens the door to "a thousand possibilities" (see separate article):
within one station you can change the grip, angle, pace, range, position, and sidedness.
A small change = fresh stimulus and new learning.
They come back when something draws them in.
To avoid chaos, we arrange the lessons in microcycles of 2–3 weeks: one accent on top (e.g. “knee”), the rest – short, supportive.
After 3-4 weeks, it's time for a "week of small records" - quick trials at the same station and with the same settings.
This is my favorite moment: the students see for themselves what they've improved. They're not comparing themselves to others —they're comparing themselves to themselves.
And this is what builds the habit of returning.
What about space and costs?
The good news is: you don't need a huge gym. Just 45 square meters is enough to run a full class—one multifunctional station, four simple auxiliary stations (e.g., an ab bench, a back bench, two twisters for obliques), and two free weight belts (a technical bar and adjustable dumbbells).
Fewer devices mean less maintenance and fewer things to manage. If the equipment is durable (made in Poland, with over 30 years of experience), the cost is spread favorably over time—a lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
The room also comes alive after classes: parents, teachers, seniors - one investment, more hours of use.
In short – TCO:
fewer devices → fewer repairs,
longer life cycle → lower annual depreciation,
more hours of use (MSSM) → better social return,
fewer overuse injuries → fewer absences.
Why "row of multi-gyms + treadmills" doesn't work
It's a tempting vision: "many machines = many possibilities"
queues – one device serves only one person,
noise – it is harder to hear the teacher and maintain the rhythm of the lesson,
small health transfer – lack of grip, trunk stabilization, scapula and pelvis control,
quick boredom – after a few weeks everything is "checked off".
In practice it looks like this:
In multifunction, the same place and the same time bring different movement patterns and difficulty levels.
Therefore, the lesson flows and the students stay engaged.
Glossary of the most important terms (short and clear):
Push/Pull – movement of the arms forward/towards each other (bench/row, press/pull).
Hip/Knee – “lower body”: I bend at the hip (with a straight spine) or bend the knee (squat/lunge).
Core/Anti-rotation exercises – exercises that resist twisting/bending – are the spine’s “safety belt.”
Grip – Hand and forearm strength; supports healthy shoulders and confident movement.
Tempo 202 - 2 seconds down, no pause, 2 seconds up: a rhythm that teaches control.
PR — personal record: Your little record (1 disc, 1 repetition, 1 cm, 1 second).
If these six concepts are clear, the lesson is clear.
The rest is provided by pictograms and 20–60-second videos at the stations.
"The teacher has wings"
(about the role of the leader)
In the atlas room, the teacher is dying from putting out fires.
In the multi-purpose classroom, he directs: he looks at the class like a conductor, maintains rhythm, and improves movement principles. The app does the rest: ready-made scenarios by age and level, short clips, PR collection, and simple class reports after 6–8 weeks.
It's still a human being leading the lesson, they just have the tools to do it.
What if the school already has a "20 Exercises" school gym?
(migration to SSM Ready)
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we insert TRX-17-SSM - School Module,
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we mark the room (lines, numbers, arrows),
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we map exercises in the application,
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we start from 45 m².
It is possible to pass without revolution:
After two months, you can see the difference: fewer queues, more movement, more smiles.
And online, students can finally do what their peers in MSSM schools around the world do – the same tasks, the same exercise codes, short video responses (no faces), and healthy competition.
Made in Poland (yes, that's also a lesson)
The equipment is made in Poland. That means durability, service, and… education.
15 minutes of "technical lesson" can change students' perspectives: "Where do things come from?", "How do guides and guards work?", "Where is the safety here?"
Pride in "non-Chinese" production is not an empty slogan - it can be seen and touched.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will children lose fitness without cardio?
No. We build fitness through stationary work and short sprints. And the "real cardio" happens in PE: on the pitch, in the hall, on the treadmill. But you can also perform incredibly intense cardio training on the TRX-17-SSM !
2. Isn't it too difficult for younger people?
Through regulations and "technical" versions of exercises, we tailor the task to the child. We teach technique, not ego.
3. Will one station serve a class?
Yes. Approximately 20 people can exercise simultaneously in 45 m²; with two or three stations, comfort increases even further.
What to do tomorrow (3 steps)
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Watch live: short online demo of TRX-17-SSM - School Module + "First Lesson" scenario.
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Start small: START layout (45–55 m²) — one station + four stations + two free weight belts.
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After 8–10 weeks, do a small class report (PRs, attendance, feelings) – you will see the difference.