Not again, I thought.
The light was my signal to punch the Liteboxer along with a video class playing on my iPad.
I threw a flurry of uppercuts and jabs, then collapsed in exhaustion.
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I had thrown 700 punches.
The Peloton of Boxing?
Liteboxer has been dubbed the Peloton of boxing because it turns the traditional punching bag into high-tech workout gear.
Liteboxer
Ive tried Peloton and similar spinning bikes, and I think the name does Liteboxer a disservice.
Youll get a far better workout using the Liteboxer than any bicycle.
The key behind Liteboxers success is that its interactive.
Instead of just a punching bag, you get a freestanding 6-foot-high black target thats stuck to a base.
On the target are padded areas that light up when you are supposed to punch them.
I was happy to find that the machine never moved, no matter how hard I hit it.
Ive been boxing on and off for years for fun and fitness.
Theres nothing like this sweet science to get your whole body moving.
Part of boxings appeal is its sheer simplicity.
There arent many moves, so its more about getting the basics down precisely right.
I was worried that Liteboxer might venture to overcomplicate the sparring experience, but I neednt have been.
This gadget is just complex enough, but at its heart, its a pure fighting experience.
Lights show where and when youre supposed to strike.
Even better, there are force sensors to measure the power and accuracy of your workouts.
However, I preferred using a feature that lets you skip the instruction and syncs your punches to music.
Its kind of like thevirtual reality exercise game BeatSaber, but using your fists in the real world.
I followed my workout on myApple Watch Series 6, using the built-in fitness tracker to get even nerdier.
Cranking out miles on a stationary bike is getting old fast.
I found the Liteboxer to be an excellent substitute for a boxing gym.
The flashing light prompts the machine provided were enough to keep me moving.
The feedback from my workouts in the app made me want to come back to beat my previous record.
But the best part of the Liteboxer?
It doesnt hit back.
