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Press Release -
10/26/04
First Sporting
Goods Product to Link Punching Bags to Computer
MONTCLAIR, CA — October 26, 2004 — Impact Training Systems, Inc.
(ITS) announces the November 1 release of the HitMaster™ Personal
Trainer, the first product in the sporting goods industry that turns
punching bags and shields into personal trainers by recording hits
electronically for display and exporting to a computer.
Three
training programs provide instant feedback that helps you to improve
reaction time, speed and endurance. The HitMaster™ Personal Trainer’s
patented design was created primarily to meet the needs of the martial
arts, boxing and other sports where reaction time, speed and endurance
are critical. It’s for amateur and professional athletes alike.
“The HitMaster™
Personal Trainer was designed in response to a need for people to know
how fast they really are,” said Cisko Guerra, ITS VP of Marketing and
Product Development. “Effective training begins when you can measure
your improvement! It’s the ultimate system for any athlete, trainer,
instructor or exercise professional.”
What makes the
product unique are the HitMaster HitPad™ and the HitMaster™ Controller.
The HitPad™ is a thin and flexible electronic sensor that attaches
securely with Velcro straps to nearly every size and shape of punching
bag or shield. It features an aiming target for increased concentration.
The cover, made of 18 ounce vinyl-coated nylon, can withstand blunt
weapons training. HitPads™ come in single-zone (A, B or C) and multi-zone
configurations. Several HitPads™ can be connected to one controller with
a multi-port adapter (sold separately) for multiple-zone training.
The Controller
is lightweight and durable and attaches to the HitPad™ straps or your
belt. A large 2-line LCD screen shows you instant results. A Link cable
is included so that you can export data from your training sessions to a
computer to track your progress. The Controller runs on either a 9-volt
battery or the included AC adapter.
The Controller
features three training modes: Countdown Timer; Sparring Rounds; and
Reaction Time.
Countdown Timer
– Select from 1, 5, 10 or 60 second time periods to measure your speed.
Single beep begins and two beeps end sessions. Record total hits scored
in up to 3 zones for up to 5 sessions. Review session results and export
to a computer.
Sparring Rounds
– Simulates competitive sparring. Select 2- or 3-minute round duration
and 1 to 5 rounds, with 1-minute rest periods. One beep starts each
round and two beeps signals end of round/rest period and end of session.
Record total hits for entire session in up to 3 zones. Review round by
round and export to a computer.
Reaction Time –
Test, train and improve your reaction time. Select a 2- to 5-second
random delay or instant beep. Reaction time is measured in thousandths
of a second. Record up to 20 reaction times, average and fastest time.
Review your results and export to a computer.
The
HitMaster™ Personal Trainer retails for $249.95. For more information,
call Toll Free 1-877-Impact5 or visit us on the Web at
ImpactTrainingSystems.com.
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Make Your Hits
Count!, HitMaster™ Personal Trainer and HitPad™ are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Impact Training Systems, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and
products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
For more information, press only:
Kim Bennett, 909-608-0289,
Kim@ImpactTrainingSystems.com
For more information on HitMaster™ Personal
Trainer:
http://www.ImpactTrainingSystems.com/HitMaster.html
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