Punch and kick your way to maximum cardiovascular conditioning with the Health Mark Sparring Bod. This life-size kicking and striking torso is the only ‘Torso Trainer’ on the market to provide realistic recoil action. Set the desired height of the Sparring Bod, and then move swiftly from kicking drills to punching drills to elbow strikes, all while maintaining constant movement for a cardio blasting workout. You will see your fitness level improve and the pounds drop off. Ideal for adults and children alike, the Sparring Bod’s soft durable foam target area combined with its realistic recoil action helps to prevent the compressive forces felt to the wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee and ankle as compared to using other targets. This striking trainer is perfect for designing your own workout routines based upon specific cardio, agility and muscle toning goals. The polyurethane foam torso adds extra excitement to your workout, as you can visualize working against a real opponent. If traditional cardiovascular activities just aren’t working or no longer excite you, then try the MMA Sparring Bod alone, with a partner or in a family environment. When comparing and contrasting heavy strike sparring trainers, it is not merely enough to consider the product durability and how much force the target can absorb. In order to train vigorously without incurring stress injuries, it is also important to understand how the compressive strike force will be dissipated throughout the target rather than throughout the body. The patented recoil column of the Sparring Bod is unmatched and unrivaled on the market in regards to providing realistic punch reflex while maximizing user safety. As part of the POW! brand of Health Mark products this unit was designed for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.