While many fighters train with a punching bag, it's not really a fair fight – after all, the bag can't punch back. Stryk's new RXT-1 training robot, however, does exactly that. The device was invented ...

Boxing has surged in popularity in recent years as a mainstream fitness activity, with many gym chains and health clubs offering classes and equipment for those interested in taking up the sport.

Aware of its high-intensity nature and heavy emphasis on conditioning, boxing is a type of exercise that, until four weeks ago, I felt fortunate I’d been able to swerve in my seven years as a health ...