An improved exercise system includes a base portion and a vertical support extending upward from the base portion. A two-sided striking pad is rotatably attached to the vertical support such that the striking pad may rotate about the vertical support in a horizontal plane. The striking pad may be raised or lowered in order to accommodate users of different heights and to provide different workout routines. A locking means may also be provided for preventing rotation of the striking pad about the vertical support and thereby providing a stationary target. A workout routine card and card holder may be integrated into the exercise system for providing information and goals for a particular exercise routine. The exercise system may also be provided with a timing mechanism for providing time input during the exercise routine.
