a new toy for fitness

so today i found a new toy for working out...it's a punching bag with a mat that goes over it. the mat has 6 targets with pressure sensors and lights. there are 4 training modes each with 5 different levels. a target lights up randomly and you have to strike the target...only a direct hit with enough force will register. it records your hits and misses then displays your accuracy. each game can be set for 1 - 5 minutes....i tried it today, and scored 87% on my first attempt, it would have been higher but some of my strikes were hard enough to send the bag too far away for me to reach the next lighted target in time...one of which was actually part of a combo, overhand right followed by a left uppercut which lifted the bag from its base and relocated it about a foot....otherwise it was really enjoyable...best $40 i've spent in a while...it will be a welcome addition to my fitness regiment....

here it is

Looks like fun!

I bet it starts the round by shouting, "Come at me, Bro!"

:laugh:

Will I be too repetitive if I complain again that we don't have these things in Brazil?

And even though it costs only $40, with shipping, it will be over $50, that is the limit for taxing (70% of taxing) of imported things.

But where did you find it?

actually it begins by saying "ready, fight"....

you can find them at walmart...i don't know if they have that store in brazil

I'd like to know what kind of bag that is, I don't see a stand at all. Am I blind?

RyuJin wrote: actually it begins by saying "ready, fight"....

you can find them at walmart...i don't know if they have that store in brazil

There is Wal-Mart in Brazil, but it's nowhere near as nice.

magmon wrote: I'd like to know what kind of bag that is, I don't see a stand at all. Am I blind?

it has a water filled bladder on the bottom....despite its weight it's still not enough to keep the bag in place when i give it a solid hit....at some point i'm probably going to get a 100lb heavy bag and stand....my last 100lb bag was destroyed by 3 years of punches and kicks...

well the aspect of it having progamed timed workouts is definitely very cool

people dont realize how demanding it is to throw combinations at a fighting pace - its tough

having timed programs gives a reliable way to know youre making progress - kind of like an electronic coach

thats pretty cool man, thx for sharing

OB1Shinobi wrote: people dont realize how demanding it is to throw combinations at a fighting pace - its tough

it's been so long that i had forgotten how demanding it could be....luckily my first try with it i went easy....just did the 1 minute session...40 lights 35 hits...

Almeida wrote: Will I be too repetitive if I complain again that we don't have these things in Brazil?

And even though it costs only $40, with shipping, it will be over $50, that is the limit for taxing (70% of taxing) of imported things.

But where did you find it?

Perhaps you could have someone from Texas buy it and mail it down for you. Depending on the object, it may be less expensive. You can do online bank transfers or something to transfer the money.

An idea that may work for you.

I found it on amazon for you (well kind of) (I'm not sure it ships to Brazil, but I have added another link that can help):
the Majik Jab and Bob Boxing Trainer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R11FFGK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00J6C84DI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1STSBEWVAAVG4JEP3JB0

This helps you to see if it will be able to be shipped to you: https://www.quora.com/Will-Amazon-ship-to-Brazil