| With such a wide variety of punch bags available on | | | | will provide sufficient weight to oppose some of your |
| the market, it is sometimes difficult to decide which | | | | best shots. If you are a particularly hard hitter, you are |
| type would be best for you. Punch bags can vary | | | | going to need something a bit more substantial and |
| greatly in weight, height, quality and many other factors. | | | | you should go for a bag in the region of 100lbs. |
| One of the most popular types is the 'Heavy punch | | | | Due to the fact that your punching bag is likely to take |
| bag'. This can be used from Boxing (pugilism) to kick | | | | a lot of punishment, you need one that will wear well. |
| boxing, martial arts, general fitness and more. This | | | | A company called 'Everlast' who are big in the punch |
| article focuses in more detail on the heavy punch bag, | | | | bag business use a propriety covering for their bags |
| its features, uses and benefits. | | | | called 'Nevatear'. This is a durable, mildew resistant |
| One of the major benefits of a heavy punch bag is its | | | | outer skin that is easy to wipe clean. |
| ability to remain stable under sustained punches and | | | | Another essential thing to consider is where you are |
| kicks. The last thing you want when giving a punch bag | | | | going to mount your punch bag. A 100lb punch bag will |
| your best shot is for it to swing too far out of the way | | | | need a VERY secure fitting either from the ceiling or |
| or become unstable and start spinning wildly. This | | | | from the wall. You need to ensure that the bag has |
| becomes more important the more you train as your | | | | room to swing in all directions and to make sure that it |
| power, accuracy and skill will improve. A lot of people | | | | will not hit the wall or other people around you. An |
| have to migrate from lighter punch bags for just this | | | | alternative to a wall or ceiling mounting is to use a |
| reason. Lighter punch bags will often deflect too much | | | | proprietary stand which will enable you to use your |
| and can throw you off your stride. If you are trying to | | | | punch bag on a floor mounted stand. |
| practice set pieces, punching flurries, uppercuts, jabs | | | | So, if you have a desire to get fit, work off stress, get |
| and kicks you need your opponent to remain as stable | | | | a fantastic cardiovascular workout and become a |
| as possible. | | | | super lean fighting machine then you need to seriously |
| Heavy punching bags come in different weights. | | | | consider getting yourself a heavy weight punching bag. |
| Deciding which weight is best for you will depend on | | | | A typical 40lb bag will cost as little as $100 whilst a |
| your size and level of skill. If you are a hard hitter, you | | | | 100lb bag may cost in excess of $100. A sound |
| will be well advised to aim for a 60lb to 70lb bag. This | | | | investment for such a great piece of equipment! |