The connected fitness boom of pandemic-era lockdowns is now behind us (hopefully), but Growl, a new startup, is still trying to pin a workout to the wall in your home. Think Tonal, except instead of resistance training, it’s a boxing-inspired heavy bag session.
The wall-mounted Growl is, according to the company, powered by AI and Unreal Engine and appears to have projectors that beam the image of a life-size bus onto the convex punching surface. The 3D motion tracking technology claims to collect information on form and technique and provide insights.
In addition to projection, the bag features an interactive coaching system to help motivate users. It also supposedly supports side-by-side training, which works great for training partners.
The Growl isn’t available yet, but pre-sales are likely to open in April 2025. It’s expected to be priced between $150 and $190 per month, putting it on the steep end of fitness devices, if it ever ships . And keep in mind that you’ll have to install this thing on a wall that can withstand hours of drilling.
