If you don’t have the space (or installation know-how), a freestanding bag can work-just find one that’s at least half your body weight to ensure it won't move around too much.
#Kickboxing workout with punching bag install#
“I recommend hanging bags, but they're difficult to install and require a lot more space for permanent installation,” says trainer and boxer Taylor Rae Almonte, CPT, co-founder of anti-racist wellness program ACTIV-ISM. The first major decision to make is whether you want a free-standing or hanging bag.
After all, there are *so* many types of bags out there, from hanging bags to free-standing bags-and a whole slew of materials and fills to choose from. Of course, that requires finding the right bag for you and your at-home sweat sitch. “Once you add a bag into the mix, you’ll tweak your technique and bag position, and, in the process, get better at boxing.” And while shadow boxing (think hitting the air) is an effective way to learn the technique, upgrading your home gym set-up with a punching bag is guaranteed to pack more power into your punches. Sounds like the ultimate stress-reliever, TBH. “You’re using your entire body to create momentum, speed, power and, in turn, burning so many calories while gaining strength.
“It’s so much more than just punching,” says Semoura Villa, CPT, trainer at Rumble Boxing. If you’re looking for a full-body workout that combines strength, cardio, and agility, consider kickboxing.