Equipment You Need To Start Boxing At Home
Boxing isn't just a sport that has been done by the greats such as Evander Holyfield
, George Foreman, and Mike Tyson. Neither is it only done in Las Vegas at such places as Caesar's Palace.
The face of boxing is changing. Now it is possible for any average Joe to pick up those gloves and start punching the bag.
And you don't even have to aspire to be a heavyweight champion to start this tough but worthwhile sport. Now many people around are doing what is known as "boxing fitness".
This means you don't pump your fists to hit somebody at the other end, but to get your heart rate up and get you more in shape. You might think it defeats the whole point of the sport, but really it utilizes the core essence of it!
Punching for a workout can be a great way to reduce stress, build muscle, and get your heart rate up so that your heart can be healthier. Not to mention that the training you will do on the side to make you a better puncher will do wonders for your figure also!
So if you want to get started, all you need is your fists and a motivation to work, right? Well, unfortunately it is not that simple.
On the downside, boxing is a sport that requires a lot of equipment, just like hockey or football. This is to ensure that you are safe and that you are not putting your body through dangerous situations.
What are some of the pieces of equipment that you will need if you want to start boxing in your home or garage for purely the health benefits? Let's look at some of the major things that you will need to have if you want to start up:
Let's start with the equipment that you will need for your hands. After all, this is the part of your body that will do the most work, and as a result, be exposed to the most pain!
First, you will need hand wraps to put over your hands and wrists. These will go on even before you put on your gloves.
These are important for safety. They add increased protection to your sensitive fingers and knuckles along with the gloves that you will be wearing.
Next, you need to find the proper glove! There are many different types of gloves depending on what type of workout you want to get.
For fitness' sake, there are speed bag gloves or heavy bag gloves. If you plan on pumping your fists on that heavy bag that is dangling from the ceiling, then you will definitely want the heavy gloves to protect your hands.
If you want a faster workout that will get your heart rate up, you can choose the speed bag gloves. Whatever type of glove you end up choosing, make sure that they fit well and have enough padding so that they protect the precious parts of your hand.
With that in mind, you will need to get a speed bag or a heavy bag to use in your workout. You can get both or choose one that fits your style.
You can buy these at several different places. If you want to find a quality piece of hitting equipment, you could check out a local boxing store so that they can help you pick out the best one.
If you are just looking for a run-of-the-mill bag to get the job done, you could visit a local sporting goods store and pick the one that looks the best.
Here are a couple other pieces of equipment that you might want in your home: a mirror and a jump rope.
If you want to get the most out of your exercise and make sure you are executing proper punches, a mirror is essential. It enables you to look at your stance and punches to make sure you are boxing in the proper way.
A jump rope can be a great addition to a punching workout. A good jump rope workout can increase speed and agility, which will pay out while boxing.
by: Tom Selwick
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