You might be looking at the Jerome Le Banner record and wishing that was you. Maybe you’ve set yourself a goal to achieve the same things as he has in his life, whether it’s the same long list of accomplishments or his hefty bank balance. To be successful in mixed martial arts (MMA), you need to […]
In general, you should use a heavy bag that is approximately half your body weight. However, if a brand offers three different weights—say 75, 100, and 125 pounds, most people usually choose the middle choice. The man punching bag provides enough resistance to give a decent workout as long as it doesn’t swing or wobble significantly with […]
The reason why boxing is often referred to as a ‘sweet science’ is that it is about far more than just having power in your hands. Throughout history we have often seen faster fighters have greater levels of success than those with bombs in their gloves. For this reason it makes sense when boxing to […]
Are you fond of boxing? Being an amateur boxer means investing plenty of time and effort in improving your punching power, speed, accuracy, and hand-eye coordination. Apart from visiting the gym, having a punching bag at home would undoubtedly boost your performance and strength in no time. Considering the extensive choice of such equipment in the […]
When you think of full body, intense workouts, maybe boxing is not the first thing that comes to mind. But, did you know that boxing is one of the most complete forms of exercise out there today? Combining both high impact cardio, and major muscle building, this sport is actually one of the very best […]
What is the best sport, which requires no complicated equipment and still gets an intense workout in and makes you work for it? Mixed martial arts is a great high intensity contact sport, which is a combination of other intense and intricate fighting disciplines that are easily under the guidance of a trainer, or even at […]
Muay Thai is different from most martial arts as it focuses on sparring and is competitive. It’s not a sport full of theory or “pretend” fights – it’s about developing your fighting skills and your timing and is a great way to get fit and compete. The other reason Muay Thai stands out is because you […]
The late-90s fitness universe was popularly defined by the booming popularity of Billy Blank’s Tae Bo fitness program that incorporated kickboxing with energetic, heart-pumping dance moves. Years later and in his 60s, Billy Blanks is still at it, and it’s easy to see why fitness junkies continue to eat kickboxing up.Where Did Kickboxing Originate?Kickboxing stems […]
We’re not going to waste time today telling you why you need a punch bag.The benefits of training with a heavy bag are tried and tested. You’ll get an exceptional workout while drilling a range of different moves.From speed and agility through to strength and endurance, a vigorous session on the punch bag is hard […]
The jury is out on speed bags.While there is a body of opinion questioning their worth, for many there’s still nothing like hammering away at that distinctive small bag.Today, we’ll show you how to use a speed bag even if you’ve never attempted to use one before.What Is a Speed Bag?These small, air-filled bags are […]