Training with the punching bag: Box yourself fit!

For a long time, boxing didn't have the best reputation, but the image of tough guys punching each other in the nose is long outdated. So the training with the punching bag has become a trend in recent years and is even becoming more popular with women. This is not surprising, because boxing is more effective than almost any other sport: it is a fast, high-intensity workout that will have you sweating and burning lots of calories in no time. But if you don't want to get into the ring right away and compete with other boxers, you can also buy a punching bag and train at home with it.

For a boxing workout, you don't need expensive fitness equipment and you don't have to visit a gym. With the heavy bagas the punching bag also called, you can train quite comfortably train at home. A small corner for the punching bag can certainly be found in most apartments and houses. Boxing is a very good alternative to traditional sports like jogging, cycling or swimming. Buy a buy a punching bag you can buy from many manufacturers - such Functional Training Equipment from all4gym and other brands is also becoming more and more popular on fitnessmarkt.de.

Intensive whole body training

The training on a punching bag offers many advantages. It is not only an effective full-body workout that strengthens your muscles but also a great way to improve your self-defense skills.

At Heavy Bag Training your entire body musculature is addressed. Strengthened are the muscles in the upper body and in the arms and legs. The workout on the heavy bag trains endurancespeed, concentration, reaction, coordination and agility and lets the pounds fall like hardly any other sport. Already with half an hour Heavy Bag Training can burn between 300 and 400 calories!

Good preparation is everything!

Before you start with the Heavy Bag Training you should consider a few things for your own safety to avoid injuries.

Bandages on your hands

It is important that you protect your hands when training on the heavy bag or punching bag well protected. With a band you wrap your knuckles as well as your wrist. Be careful not to wrap the bandage too tightly, because it should only protect your hand and wrist and not interrupt the blood flow. Since there are many different bandages for boxers - depending on the size of your hands and style of boxing - you should consult a professional for advice on which one is best to use. If you are boxing for a long period of time without bandages on the punching bag can lead to serious damage to the hand.

Gloves

Finding the right boxing gloves is also an important part of your preparation. The weight of boxing gloves is measured in ounces (1 oz = 28.35 g). Beginners best choose lighter gloves (8 to 10 oz). The heavier gloves are used by more experienced boxers to prepare for the fight.

Shadow Boxing

It is advised that before the actual heavy bag training first start with shadow boxing to warm up well and get a feel for the punches.

Buy punching bag: Punching ball, punching ball or the classic punching bag?

When you buy a buy a punching bag it should be noted that there are different types. The best known heavy bag is probably the classic, oblong punching bagwhich hangs from the ceiling on a chain. It is usually made of leather or vinyl and filled inside with a special foam, textile scraps or granules.

Alternatively to the hanging heavy bag there is the punching bag also standing. To ensure the stability, the base is usually filled with water or sand. The punching bag standing is particularly suitable for improving individual punching and kicking techniques, which is why it is often used by kickboxers. And it has the advantage that you can do without drilling at home, which can be problematic especially in rented apartments.

There is also the punching ball as well as the boxing ball. Both of these are free moving and bounce back immediately when hit, as they have a special suspension. Since they swing back faster the harder you hit them, they train your reaction speed.

The boxing pear resembles a pear in shape, as its name suggests, and is often filled with corn. It is attached by a wall bracket, which also serves as a rebound plate. The punching ball is also called a speedball because it bounces back very quickly.

The punching ball, on the other hand, is a free-moving swinging ball that is mounted on a stand and is made of leather or plastic.

You would now like to try out the training yourself and buy a buy a punching bag? On fitnessmarkt.de you will find in the category Martial Arts and Boxing Equipment a selection of things you need for your Heavy Bag Training you need - including not only Punching bagsbut also other accessories for your boxing workout!

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Published on: 25 April 2017