How to get a good punching bag

There are endless benefits to boxing. It’s one of the best types of cardio exercise, but what really makes the difference when compared to other sports and kinds of workout is that it doesn’t force you to break the bank.

Sure, when you’re just starting out, you might have to join a studio just to make sure that you’re capable of making all the right moves in order to avoid injuring yourself and so that you can make the most of your exercise routine. However, there are loads of YouTube channels about boxing, and you can learn everything by yourself if you pay enough attention.

You can also install a heavy bag in your basement. If you’ve been wondering what the most important features of a punching bag can be, you’ll find them listed below.

The right weight

It’s not that difficult to get tricked into believing that the heavier the bag is, the better will your boxing workout be. Actually, that’s not true. The bag needs to have a weight that matches that of your own body. If you weigh 150 lbs, for instance, what you need is an 80 lbs bag. Anything with lower weight will feel like it swings freely.

It goes without saying that heavier bags offer more resistance, but if you’re a complete beginner, you need to start with something that can increase your own resistance. Stick with well-known brands like Title, Century, and Everlast to make sure that you have no issues with the equipment you’ve bought.

Fillings

The next thing you ought to worry about is what you are going to fill the bag with. Some can be filled with cloth, cotton, and a lot of other fabrics and materials. There are bags that you can buy and that come prefilled.

Water punching bags might also make a good choice for you, and that’s because you won’t have to spend a lot of time trying to tell whether you need to take care of your bag maintenance. On top of that, you won’t have to spend a lot of money on supplies all of the time.

Decide on how you are going to install the equipment

There are two main ways of setting up a heavy bag. You can either hang it from the ceiling provided that the place you live in permits you to do such a thing. Some landlords might have various things to say about you drilling holes through the ceiling or through the walls.

You can also get a dedicated stand, in which case you might not have to bother that much with the whole installation process. There’s always the option of getting a self-standing heavy bag or a BOB one, in which case you don’t have to do anything more than having it filled, and you’re ready to box.

Protect your hands

You should use wrappers and gloves each time you set about using your punching bag. Cheap gloves can disintegrate in as little as several weeks while those made of real leather can cost a pretty penny, but they will last you for one to two years.