xSpeedBag – Score your Speed Bag workouts

Available NOW in the app store: https://apps.apple.com/app/xspeedbag/id6526491427

xSpeedBag from Speed Bag Labs uses the accelerometers of your iOS device to score your speed bag punching workout! Use it for competition with your friends or as a training tool.

xSpeedBag uses the Accelerometer and Gyro sensors of your iOS device to score your Speed Bag punching workout. The HARDER and FASTER you punch, the higher the score. The iOS device should be placed on top of the speed bag drum (the circular board) IN A SECURE FASHION. The Magic Keyboard is a great option for mounting an iPad.

xSpeedBag App - on top of a speed bag drum
xSpeedBag App – on top of a speed bag drum. It’s running on an iPad using a Magic Keyboard to hold it vertical for easiest use.

close-up of xSpeedBag running on an iPad on top of a speed bag platform.
close-up of xSpeedBag running on an iPad on top of a speed bag platform. The Magic Keyboard is fenced in using some screws. It is NOT screwed to the platform, but those keep it from falling off from the vibrations.

xSpeedBag - securely mounted using a Magic Keyboard and some simple screws
xSpeedBag – securely mounted using a Magic Keyboard and some simple screws

Once the device is securely mounted, choose a competition type (or Freestyle Mode) and start punching. Your speed bag punching performance will be graded on the speed and power with which you are hitting the bag. Please note that different platforms, different size bags, and different mounting of the iOS device will influence the score. A bigger bag will result in a bigger score because it will induce more movement in the platform.

xSpeedBag app in use
In competition mode, you can see the speed bag has hit the platform causing vibrations that are measured by the iPad’s accelerometers. That’s where your score comes from. Hit HARD and FAST for a higher score.

WARNING: DO NOT PUNCH without first securing the device. It will eventually fall off the platform! Be extra careful with phones, as they weigh less and will be more susceptible to moving around.

xSpeedBag app - use your iOS device gyro and accelerometer to score your speed bag workout.
xSpeedBag app – use your iOS device gyro and accelerometer to score your speed bag workout.