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New and Improved Sparring

Nick Dawidowski — Thu, 27 May 2021 19:50:41 +0000

Sparring has been re-imagined to give you the most engaging experience possible! Here we will go over the various mechanics on how Sparring works and how you can get the most out of your Sparring rounds!

Scoring During the Round

Scoring is now based on both how much damage you have dealt to your opponent and how much damage they have done to you. Each strike does a set amount of damage, while combos do more damage overall.

The final score is determined by multiplying your remaining Stamina by total Stamina damage dealt to your opponent. Based on the photo, the Player has not taken any damage so their score modifier is at 100. They also dealt 206 points worth of damage to their opponent, so final score will be 100 x 206, which equals 20,600.

Stamina Bars

Stamina bars represent how much damage you have taken and dished out, however there are a few nuances with how they work and how damage is represented.

Both you and your opponent's Stamina bar start off filled at the beginning of the round. Your Stamina bar only goes down when you miss a defensive prompt or try to strike during the prompt. Your Opponent's Stamina bar goes down whenever you land a strike outside of the defensive phase. The counter underneath your Opponent's Stamina bar goes up by 1 each time you fully deplete their Stamina bar.

You might notice that your Opponent's Stamina bar does not always immediately deplete after a strike, but rather briefly after. This occurs during combos to help visualize how much total damage your combo did. A similar effect occurs whenever You as the Player take damage. Upon taking damage, the screen will flash red and your Stamina bar will partly fill with gray, and the darker part of the Stamina bar gets shorter. The gray part represents the part of your Stamina bar that you have lost, and the darker part of the Stamina bar represents the new maximum Stamina you can reach. You can refill your Stamina bar to the new maximum by not taking damage for a period of time.

Combo & Strike Diversity

Mixing up your Strikes and Combos will also have a large effect on how well you do throughout the round. Repetitively using the same Strikes and Combos will cause your Opponent to catch on to your tactics, and in turn will retaliate with moves of their own. Time spent dodging your Opponent’s moves means time lost that you would otherwise be able to use for Striking. So if you want to maximize your score, be sure to mix up your Strikes and Combos!

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Introducing the Skills Assessment

Nick Dawidowski — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:34:37 +0000

Introducing the Skills Assessment

See how high of a score you can get in the new Skills Assessment! The Skills Assessment is designed to take you through a standardized Mitts round that gives you a taste of each difficulty, while also gauging how well you perform!

Getting Started

To start a Skills Assessment, head to your profile page and tap the “Skills Assessment” button on the bottom of the page. This will put you into a Mitts round that will test some of the techniques you might have learned as you have worked out on the Nexersys.

Skills Assessments are also saved in your History, so you can go back and see how you did on a particular day.

During the Assessment

The round starts off with some Beginner moves and eventually ramps up to Advanced by the end of the round. The round covers both Straight and Rotational Strikes, as well as several combos that you should be familiar with.

During the round your Power, Speed, and Accuracy will be measured and graded based on how well you performed. The max possible score of 100 requires quick Reaction Speed, and 100% Power and Accuracy.

Defensive Moves can also be enabled for an extra challenge, or just to see how good at evading you really are!

Skills Assessment Summary

You will see a history of your past scores so you can see how you have progressed over time, as well as your best and average scores! You will also be given a letter grade on a scale of F to A+, so aim for those high marks! Suggestions are also given to let you know how you can improve next time, so you always know where you have room to improve!

While it can be fun to try and top your high score, we also suggest mixing in some other rounds in order to get the most out of your workout! Head to your profile and get started today!

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How to Train Like a Boxer

Elijah Watson — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:48:01 +0000

How to Train Like a Boxer

Properly trained boxers and other fighters are at the pinnacle of physical human ability. They’re not just strong: they’ve got endurance, agility, sharp mental acuity, and a dauntless spirit. Even if you’re not prepping to step in the ring, it’s worth looking at and imitating these athlete’s training to get the most out of your workouts.

Build Your Endurance

We’ve all watched the iconic moment in movie history, when Rocky runs up the stairs in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The workout didn’t start there, though. He had to run to get there too – part of his endurance training to be a better boxer. Not only do fighters need to be able to push themselves for a long time in the ring, but this endurance helps them to keep training and practicing longer too. We recommend starting your training regimen with cardio – to build your endurance for workouts to come.

Outside of long-distance running, sprints are a great way to train yourself to endure when you need a big burst of energy. You don’t need to do this every day, but a few 6 to 10 second sprints (with a minute rest) is a great starting point to improving your explosive endurance.

Boost Your Agility

Boxer’s don’t just need to be fast, they also need to be precise and agile. Fighters need it to dance around their opponents and find the perfect angle to strike, but those of us not looking to exchange blows can still find a use for agility in improving our natural balance or in friendly games of basketball or other sports. Training agility also tends to result in improved reaction times and reflexes.

If you’ve ever wondered why boxers are always jumping rope, this is why! It’s great for practicing footwork and always staying on their toes. You can give It a try too, and you’ll find jumping rope increases your agility and stamina both. Box jumps and agility ladders are another great option too, though you’ll need some more specialized equipment.

Increase Your Strength

Many boxing trainers used to skimp on the weight training, since they believed it made a fighter bulky and slow. While too many workouts at your maximum weight threshold can result in this, that doesn’t mean you should write off weight training entirely. Strength is still crucial in everyday life, and even boxers have started to incorporate a different kind of weight training into their regimens.

Essentially, you’ll want to shoot for maximizing repetitions instead of maximizing weight. Curls, squats, bench press, and more are all perfectly valid options. Choose a weight that will allow you to perform anywhere from 6 to 12 reps in each set. This will build your strength without drastically increasing muscle mass, allowing you to stay quick and flexible.

Simulate a Fight with Bag Work

Once you’re ready to put everything together, the closest thing to a fight you can do without a sparring partner is a heavy bag workout. Many programs recommend three minute sessions broken up by one minute rest periods, just like a real boxing match. Even if you don’t know any fancy combos, even throwing basic strikes can help you put all of your training to use in a full body workout.

However, be sure to act like you’re in a fight! Don’t follow the actors on TV who wail on a bag as hard as they can without moving around. If that was a real fight, their opponent would be running circles around them. Act like the bag can hit back – move around, bob and weave, and even throw in some blocking. This way, you’re not just training your body, but also your mind.

Put Everything Together with Nexersys

Not sure where to start, or looking for some extra guidance? You may want to consider Nexersys! The N3 Elite is the personal boxing trainer for your home, starting at the beginner level to teach fundamental techniques and strikes. Plus, you’ll find other rounds that focus on your endurance, core strength, and agility for the complete workout experience. Start earning your hard body and sharp mind today!

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Understanding N3 Movement Tracking

Elijah Watson — Thu, 28 May 2020 20:54:46 +0000

Understanding N3 Movement Tracking

Nexersys N3 movement tracking is enabled by a combination of the camera installed on our tablets and custom software designed to track user movements by analyzing the image produced by the camera, then tracking movement in the image itself, rather than tracking body movement individually.

Implementation

Movement tracking is used in only in the Mitts and Sparring rounds to complete defensive moves. Defensive moves can be performed without the movement tracker; however, those moves will not be scored. Defensive moves that use movement tracking include slips, steps, and bobs, all of which provide an on-screen prompt that demonstrates the general movement to take.

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Get in the Ring with N3 Multiplayer!

Elijah Watson — Thu, 28 May 2020 20:44:25 +0000

Get in the Ring with N3 Multiplayer!

Face off against your friends in a fast and fun striking game made to get you moving, and your competitive juices flowing. Multiplayer mode is designed for local play amongst friends and family. The scoring system is designed to be specific and accurate to encourage competition.

Settings Screen

Up to 10 players can choose to compete in either our Mitts or Sparring Rounds.

Rounds can last between 1-10 minutes, with a max of 15 rounds. When the first round ends, the next player will start their round. This continues until all rounds have been completed by all players. The winner is selected after the last round is completed.

Choose between Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced difficulty. The set difficulty will be the difficulty used for all rounds and players.

Players can also enter their name and fighting stance for a more personalized experience.

Mitts Round

Mitts puts the player against a virtual avatar where the goal is to hit all the targets quickly and accurately, while maintaining power. When playing with defensive moves enabled, the player will also have to evade strikes made by the trainer.

Score is based on the player’s Accuracy, Pace, Power, Reaction Time, and Defensive Moves performed.

Accuracy is calculated by the number of correct strikes you make over the course of the round.
Pace is calculated by the total number of strikes you made divided by the number of correct strikes that were possible for the round.
Power represents how hard the targets are hit, with the optimal power being 100%. Overpowered or underpowered strikes are scored for less.
Reaction Time represents how quickly a target is struck. Striking the targets too soon or too late will result in a lower score.
Successfully completing Defensive Moves results in a higher score.

Sparring Round

Sparring is a freestyle mode where the player faces off against a virtual avatar. The player can use any moves they like, while performing combos and evading strikes.

Score is based on the player’s Accuracy, Pace, Power, Reaction Time, Combos, Strike Location, and Defensive Moves performed.

Accuracy is calculated by the number of correct strikes you make over the course of the round.
Pace is calculated by the total number of strikes you made divided by the number of correct strikes that were possible for the round.
Power represents how hard the targets are hit, with the optimal power being 100%. Overpowered or underpowered strikes are scored for less.
Reaction Time represents how quickly a target is struck. Striking the targets too soon or too late will result in a lower score.
Double, Triple, and Quad Combos can all be performed for a high score multiplier. A higher combo will result in a higher multiplier.
Strike Location is represented by the coloring of different areas on the virtual avatar. Striking the same location multiple times will result in that area gradually turning red. Red areas are scored lower than other areas, so distribute strikes evenly among areas for a better score.
Successfully completing Defensive Moves results in a higher score.

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Easy HIIT Workouts at Home

Elijah Watson — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:00:48 +0000

Easy HIIT Workouts at Home

Looking to spice up your workout routine? You may want to give HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, a try. HIIT is more about a modality than a specified workout, so you there’s a wide range of possibilities when choosing your exercises. For some you may need equipment, but there are plenty you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Why HIIT?

While words like “high” and “intense” may seem intimidating, we can’t recommend enough that you give HIIT a try. While there’s nothing wrong with going out for a light jog, it doesn’t work your body in the same way. HIIT is characterized by periods of intense efforts, followed by short rest periods, before sweating it out again. This ends up burning more calories than traditional workouts in the bursts of activity. More than that, it even continues to burn calories post-workout via the afterburn effect. Check out the exercises below and get excited about working out again!

An important note – many experts recommend capping your HIIT workouts at 30 minutes, with substantial rest periods. For example, in a 30 minute workout, a typical breakdown would be to do three sessions of 5 minutes, broken up by an equal time of rest in between. A 1:1 activity to rest ratio gives your body enough time to recover before the next big push. You could even push for one minute and then take one minute off, It’s just a matter of finding the rhythm that works best for you while keeping a safe ratio. Keep in mind, if you’re new to HIIT, there’s nothing wrong with starting at a 1:2 or even 1:3 ratio instead.

Intense Variations on Classics

You’re probably familiar with traditional exercises, like push-ups, crunches, and maybe even burpees. Switching to a HIIT workout can be as easy as putting a new twist on some of these old classics.

Like pushing your limits with push ups? Try a plyo push up instead, where you use a burst of energy to raise your hands off the floor on the way up. If that sounds too hard, there are plenty of other push up variations to try, too.
Are crunches your go-to? Try Russian twists instead. Get into sit up position, put your hands at your chest, and start twisting from side to side to work your core. Flutter kicks are another option here, too.
Starting to find burpees easy? Try some single-leg burpees instead, where you hop back and push yourself up with only one leg at a time.
Want to add some oomph to your squats? Try some squat thrusts, where you hop back into a planking position when you reach the bottom of the squatting motion.
Are you a big fan of jumping jacks? Try some star jumps instead. Start with your arms and legs straight, and then jump up and make a star with your limbs!

Repurpose Your Usual Workouts

Since HIIT is more about pushing yourself harder than traditional workouts, a totally valid option is to restructure your usual workouts. If you’re a runner, try sprinting for a short distance before cooling down with a walk, and then repeat. You may not get as far before tiring out, but you’ll be working harder along the way. The same principle can apply to ellipticals, spin bikes, or whatever your favorite exercise machine is. Instead of a slow grind, just alternate between pushing yourself and taking a quick rest.

Get Striking with Nexersys

Of course, some machines are just designed for HIIT workouts. Nexersys, the personal boxing trainer for your home, is one such machine. Each Nexersys round is designed to keep you working hard through focused strike training, before giving you a quick break between rounds to recover. Nexersys also helps you build your self-confidence through striking, and improves your hand eye coordination and mental acuity through the same. If you’re looking for the ultimate HIIT workout at home, it’s hard to beat the N3 Elite!

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The Top 3 Nexersys TV Appearances

Elijah Watson — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:23:22 +0000

The Top 3 Nexersys TV Appearances

Nexersys has been making great strides lately with our recent partnership with Microsoft PlayFab, but we’ve been a consistent player in the home fitness industry for much longer. The personal boxing trainer for your home has been around long enough to make its share of appearances on hit TV shows, from kid-friendly comedies to high-stakes sales pitches. Nexersys is a natural fit on these shows due to its eye-catching appearance and innovative workout modality. Check out the appearances below to see next level fitness in action!

Shark Tank

In January 2014, XFit CEO Terry Jones and Olympic boxer Marlen Esparza showcased the Nexersys to the Sharks. They were impressed by the innovative boxing software and the intensity of the HIIT workouts, with Mark Cuban even taking a round in the virtual ring! The Sharks loved the Nexersys, and with the fitness industry ever-growing, deemed the product a winner.

Unfortunately, the Sharks declined to invest at the end of the day due to concerns about the balance sheet. But the Nexersys team took their advice to heart, and we’ve become totally debt-free in the following years. Not only that, but our sales have continued to rise with the upward trajectory of the industry, all while keeping customer support our top priority.

NCIS

If you were watching NCIS in 2012, you may have caught a glimpse of the Nexersys. Stars like Daniela Ruah and LL Cool J took to the pads on-screen, demonstrating the power of boxing workouts. You could tell these actors were working hard in their scenes just to keep up with the trainers!

Nexersys was there to keep cast members in shape, and the move to appearing on the show itself was a natural transition. The contrasting black and red make for an eye-catching design, and it’s no wonder other shows like Disney’s ‘Kickin’ It’ and ‘The Doctors’ chose to feature the boxing trainer as well.

The Biggest Loser

We’re proud to be featured in season 16 of The Biggest Loser, playing a big role in helping the contestants move towards a healthier lifestyle. Boxing is a great way to lose weight because it’s fun and engaging – you’ll always want to come back for more! To continue our support, the three finalists all received a free unit to add to their home gym. We hope the varied workouts are an encouraging addition to their fitness regimen. We’ll let the testimonials we received the finalists after the show speak for themselves!

“Talk about a blessing! The finalists of The Biggest Loser received a brand new Nexersys boxing machine for our homes to continue our journey in health and wellness. I have learned to love boxing while at the Ranch and this new machine will me continue on my journey! They actually gave us the exact model that was in our gym at the Ranch. Thank you so much Nexersys for blessing me with such an awesome machine. I love it!!!!”

-Sonya Jones

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Introducing the Nexersys App!

Elijah Watson — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:30:52 +0000

Introducing the Nexersys App!

We’re proud to announce a new tool in your fitness journey: the Nexersys app! Now there’s a whole new way to take your fitness to the next level, and it’s available for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. We’re committed to constantly improving our user’s experience, so the app comes with numerous features previously exclusive to the Nexersys unit itself. Plus, there’s one big, new feature that’s sure to enhance your Nexersys experience.

Share Your Workouts

For the first time ever, you can share the results of your Nexersys rounds! Just finished a tough workout, or topped your best high score? As long as you have the app, you can brag on your favorite social platform with a few quick taps. The app will auto-populate your workout results into a post for you, making it effortless to inspire your friends with your latest rounds in the virtual ring.

View Your History

Now you can carry your Nexersys history with you on the go. Can’t remember your power scores on your last round, or want to track how your accuracy has improved over the course of your workouts? You no longer need to have a Nexersys unit nearby to do so. Now you can update your fitness log from anywhere, and get inspired to get back to your unit and beat your last scores.

Receive Messages

Hearing the latest news from Nexersys just got easier. You’ll be notified every time there’s an update to the Nexersys software, with an overview of the new features to look forward to in your next workout. We’ll also ping you if you’ve been away from your machine for a while, to encourage you to get back to your fitness routine.

Preview Mitts and Sparring

Want to see what the higher difficulty levels are like without feeling pressured to perform? In the Nexersys app, you’re able to preview Mitts or Sparring rounds at any level. You can see what the trainer will prompt – the types of throws, frequency, as well as any defensive moves (if you have them enabled). Or you could even follow along if you have a boxing setup somewhere else.

Manage Your Profile

Before you could access your profile from any Nexersys unit – now you can add your phone to your list! Simply login to your profile and any changes you make to your settings will carry over to your next Nexersys workout.

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Why You Should Be Doing HIIT

Elijah Watson — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:22:34 +0000

Why You Should Be Doing HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training

Have you ever wondered how you could get more out of your workouts? A lot of the exercises you’re probably familiar with are steady state workouts, which means you’re using a consistent amount of effort throughout. Running on a treadmill or putting a few miles on an elliptical are a few common examples. However, there’s another type of workout you could be doing. High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, alternates between periods of intense activity and a short recovery period. At Nexersys, we’re firm believers of the benefits of HIIT, and work the style into all of our N3s and Cross Body Trainers. Here are a few reasons why:

HIIT Burns More Fat

There a few factors that contribute to HIIT burning more fat than steady state workouts. The most natural reason is that you’re putting more effort into less time. In a steady state exercise, you’re running 20 minutes straight at a consistent pace. But with HIIT, you’re pushing yourself to 100% of your effort for numerous short bursts until you’re unable to continue. Try it for yourself, and you’ll find HIIT takes more effort. Another big reason is called the ‘afterburn’ effect. Essentially, your metabolism stays elevated for hours after pushing yourself with HIIT, burning fat even when you’ve finished working out.

HIIT Takes Less Time

We touched on this in the previous section, but to put in plainly, HIIT takes less time to get similar or better results as steady state workouts. It may seem like cheating, but you can cram a 15-minute HIIT workout into your schedule and get the same benefits of a steady state workout at least twice as long. Just because you don’t have the time to head to the gym doesn’t mean you don’t have the time for a quick HIIT workout that will leave you feeling better and ready to take on the day.

HIIT is Exciting and Builds Confidence

A big reason people give up on their fitness resolutions is boredom – sitting on an elliptical for half an hour isn’t exactly exciting. Enter HIIT, which features varied exercises that pump up your adrenaline from the effort. You’ll mix in lunges, squats, burpees, and tons of other exercises that keep you on your toes (figuratively, not literally). The already-shorter time will fly by as you push yourself to your limits.

Where to be Careful with HIIT

While HIIT is ideal for pushing yourself to your limits, there are some instances when doing so isn’t ideal. A balanced fitness regimen contains both HIIT and steady state exercises, which bring different benefits. Here are a few things to watch out for in your new HIIT routines:

While HIIT is great for burning fat and building muscle, steady state workouts are generally better for your heart and overall aerobic health.
High Intensity Interval Training is appropriately intense. Exclusively doing HIIT can wear down your body without giving it proper time to recover. Mix in time for steady state workouts to give your body a break, and definitely don’t do HIIT workouts if you’re trying to recover from an injury.
HIIT stimulates your nervous system more, almost putting your body into a fight-or-flight situation. While this can be great for pushing yourself to your limits, prolonged HIIT exclusivity can create these anxiety-like symptoms long after a workout is done. For relieving stress, it’s hard to beat traditional steady state exercises.

These areas to watch may sound scary, but don’t feel discouraged! It’s also been proven that an exercise routine with only steady state has its own drawbacks too – like weight loss plateaus and overuse injuries. As stated earlier, a truly healthy fitness regimen consists of a mixture of HIIT and steady state workouts. If you don’t do any High Intensity Interval Training, try adding it in to spice up your fitness routine. If you’re all in on the HIIT craze, be sure to not push yourself too far!

It’s Easy to Add HIIT to Your Schedule

Looking for a way to add HIIT workouts to your day? The N3 Elite is ideal for slotting fun and effective exercises into even the busiest schedule. The Nexersys mixes HIIT with boxing, another modality proven to reduce stress and improve self-confidence. Best of all, there’s no experience required! You’ll be guided through your rounds to get the most out of every workout while you train your technique.

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Nexersys is Changing the Game in Fitness with Microsoft PlayFab and Azure Kinect

Elijah Watson — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:12:22 +0000

Nexersys is Changing the Game in Fitness with Microsoft PlayFab and Azure Kinect

Nexersys is raising the bar again in user engagement for interactive fitness. Earlier this year Nexersys migrated onto the Microsoft PlayFab platform and now is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to integrate the Azure Kinect camera and software into the N3 Elite, Commercial & Pro products in 2020.

With over 1 billion gaming users served to date, Microsoft’s PlayFab platform is ideal for Nexersys to deliver fun gaming style workouts and has opened a new array of opportunities for User Experience. PlayFab features which Nexersys will use include LiveOps, player segmentation, leaderboards, special in-game events, and in-game currency. Users will gain access to immersive experiences including the ability to create group workouts and opportunity to compete in peer to peer or tournament events.

The Azure Kinect system, which includes an advanced camera driven by Microsoft’s AI & Intelligent content team, will provide enhanced natural and intuitive user feedback. The system will collect and analyze skeletal movements and cardio data and enable Nexersys to provide real time dynamic progressive programs and coaching on user form and functional movement, that will rival feedback provided by personal trainers.

With the support of Microsoft and its PlayFab platform and Azure Kinect systems, Nexersys is changing the game in interactive fitness. Want your chance to invest in this exciting and disruptive company? Explore the crowdfunding opportunity listed for a limited time on the MicroVentures website.

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