SlamMan Aerobic Boxing Training System

by SlamMan

Product Features

• Life-size aerobic boxing machine that combines best qualities of speed bag and heavy bag
• 8 illuminated LED targets tell you where to punch; 3 skill levels with 5 programs each
• Base and torso are made of reinforced, blow-molded polyethylene for maximum durability
• Molded foam striking surface offers 100 percent memory retention; 3 adjustable heights
• Includes pair of 12-ounce boxing gloves, instructional video, and low-fat meal plan

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Tired of shadow boxing but still want to enjoy a vigorous, pain-free boxing workout? Turn to the SlamMan aerobic boxing machine, a computerized trainer that combines the best qualities of a speed bag and heavy bag in a life-size human shape. Wholly original, the SlamMan offers everything you could ask for in a training partner: aerobic conditioning, major muscle toning, and terrific stress relief. The SlamMan's base and torso are made of thick, high-density, reinforced, blow-molded polyethylene that's comparable to the materials you find in the rough and tumble automotive field. In other words, it's built to stand up to heavy hits and hard abuse through the years. The top-quality molded foam striking surface, meanwhile, naturally absorbs blows, with 100 percent memory retention. No matter how many times or how hard he gets hit, the SlamMan will always return to his original shape without wrinkling or splitting.

The SlamMan's training routine is simple: he offers eight illuminated LED targets that light up in various sequences, telling you where to punch. All you have to do is swing away. The SlamMan is also sensitive, with built-in sensors that adjust to your punch strength. Push the sensor down and you'll have to hit harder to activate the lights, creating a more vigorous boxing workout. And when you're ready to cool down, push the sensor the other way. And thanks to the 240 pounds of sand inside the SlamMan, you can hit him in the stomach as hard as you want.

The SlamMan offers no shortage of workout options, with three skill levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) and five different boxing programs, creating up to 15 options in all. Plus, the computer not only scores and times your workout, but offers a random mode for boxers wanting a real challenge. In the end, there's no better way to naturally firm up and tone your muscles while improving your stamina, reflexes, and coordination. Other details include molded plastic lenses embedded beneath the foam to protect the LED lights, three adjustable heights (64, 68, and 72 inches), and a pair of professional 12-ounce boxing gloves. The SlamMan weighs a mere 29 pounds and also comes with an instructional video and a low-fat meal plan.

Product Description

Slam Man is a whole new way of working out that begins with having fun.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 16.5 x 72 inches ; 22 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00007G9JI
• Item model number: 1123
• Batteries: 3 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #228,761 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase if you live alone because it's loud, February 12, 2006

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D. Neufell "Neuf" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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Just bought myself a Slam Man and I've got mixed reviews on it.

It can offer a good cardio workout when you get going but for me the flaws I've found have made me think twice about my purchase.

I filled the unit with 250 pounds of sand, but the top of the unit is the problem. Because the top of the unit slides up and down to adjust to the user's height, it rattles when you punch it. The rattling is quite annoying after you keep hitting it for more than five minutes. And if you live in an apartment like I do, I'm sure your neighbors aren't going to be too pleased with you by the time you're finished your workout.

I thought about moving it to the basement but the thing now weighs almost 300 pounds and the directions say nothing about how to remove the sand - just how to fill it.

The computer that comes with it constantly beeps when you have the timer on - another annoying feature. If you put on you iPod it won't matter, but it may to everyone else around you.

The three lights on the face seem almost ridiculous in terms of hitting with your left and right because your glove is so big it covers his whole face, therefore hitting all three at once.

I'd think twice about buying this product unless they re-design it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Its good but wears out really fast., January 9, 2007

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D. Figueroa "JuggalaDan" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SlamMan Aerobic Boxing Training System (Sports)

I've purchased two of these and both wore out in less than 6 months each. The first time I purchased slam man was back in 1997 when Sugar ray Leonard did the infomercial. The second time was in 2000. It was the only toroso that simulated a human-like form. Century B.O.B wasn't available during that time. Slam man stands 5 feet and can be adjust as height as 6 feet. Hitting the face (nose area) with 10-14oz gloves can wear it down especially when throwing uppercuts. The nose area begins to break apart until the entire foam on face falls and your'e left with hard black plastic and LED eyes. The electronic LED lights on the face and body are useless. They beep and flash for you to hit them but they don't measure or count your punches. The body part of the slam is the most durable part. I've thrown some power hooks to the body without a tear. The more you fill it with sand or water, the harder it is to move back obviously. The advantage to this is anyone at any weight can fill it accordingly to the weight of their punch. If you're really a heavy hitter and wiegh 190lb+ you can fill it sand and begin unleashing power shots without moving it much. The face and body is stiff so if you add more weight, it it may feel like you're punching a pole instead of dummy because of its stiffness. I burned calories and found myself addictive to hitting this thing for two reasons:

1)It can take some nice body shots
2)It doesn't hit back (like a sparring partner)

I would have given it Five Stars if the foam on face didn't rip apart TWICE.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun with the Slam Man, February 23, 2006

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Irish - See all my reviews

This review is from: SlamMan Aerobic Boxing Training System (Sports)

I have really enjoyed the Slam Man. When I am working out on it I am having fun and 20 minutes flies buy. I haven't got past 20 minutes yet because its exhausting. Great hand/eye coordination. You can go as slow or as fast as you want. The only pain was filling the Slam Man with sand (lots of it). Otherwise I would recommend this product.