When we want to further improve our physical fitness or skills, punching bags can often help us achieve this goal, so let's take a look at some of them today!
1. Common classifications
For sports enthusiasts, suitable sandbags are a must, such as boxing sandbags and sports sandbags have their own characteristics, let's first talk about how boxing sandbags are usually classified.
1. Boxing sandbagMorphology
(1) Vertical sandbag
It is suitable for static strength training, mainly used to practice heavy punch combinations, heavy leg sweeps and heavy punch strikes, because the sandbag is fixed in one position and is inconvenient to move, so it is very suitable for practicing coherent blows, and you can practice punch and leg combinations.
(2) Hanging sandbag
Generally, it is divided into short hanging type and long hanging type. The short style has a strong sense of shaking and can only be swept in medium and high, which is not suitable for novices. The long style is closer to the characteristics of actual combat, and can sweep the legs and combine punches, which does not have the strong shaking sensation of the short hanging style, and is usually used to practice Muay Thai and fighting.
(3) Water sandbag
The properties of the water can protect the wrist and knuckles, and it is harder to hit than the traditional sandbag, and the force will be dispersed through the deformation and movement inside after being forced, and the hardness and feedback are very good, making it more suitable for heavy punches.
Sports sandbag form
Sports sandbags are generally used for wrists, such as wrists and ankles, so you can wear a sports sandbag to pressurize the exercise of this part, such as race walking, you can exercise the strength of your feet by tying them to the ankles.
(1) Split
The innovative segmentation design makes the filling not easy to accumulate, the weight is evenly distributed, and the weight of the foot will not be light and heavy during exercise, and the professional-grade weight is more breathable and convenient to increase or decrease the weight.
(2) Integrated horizontal
Horizontal filling design, the foot can be stretched at will for a long time, and when tightened, it fits the shape of the foot more closely without leaving gaps, which is more light and not bloated, and is easy to wear and more suitable for novices.
(3) Integrated longitudinal
The vertical design is the same as the direction of the foot, which is more comfortable and fits more comfortably than horizontally, does not loosen the tie, and effectively prevents the padding from running around.
Second, the purchase skills
1. Boxing sandbag
(1) Exterior material
Generally made of microfiber leather PU leather or canvas Oxford cloth, microfiber leather PU leather is more delicate, naked boxing will not rub hands, sweat stains are more convenient to clean, but not durable, and canvas Oxford cloth is relatively rough, but the sense of impact is more real, strong and durable, suitable for fighters with a certain foundation.
(2) Internal material
The interior is composed of multiple bile bags, which play a role in preventing the sedimentation of the filler and causing uneven hardness of the sandbags. The inside of the bile bag is usually filled with rags, plastic foam, etc. Crushed skin filling is the best, with high rebound, good hand feel, and strong hitting feeling.
(3) Style
The hardness of the hanging sandbag is relatively large, which is suitable for professional boxer training, and can practice movement and shaking, but it is more troublesome to install and requires hangers or punches. The vertical sandbag is light on the top and heavy on the bottom, can be moved and placed at will, and the hardness is also suitable for fighting enthusiasts and suitable for home use.
2. Sports sandbag
(1) Weight selection
Choose the right weight based on your personal strength and training goals, if you want to increase the strength or endurance of your leg muscles, choose a relatively heavy weight, or vice versa if you want to improve speed, agility, or aerobic exercise.
(2) Material style
For intimate products for fitness workouts, give preference to materials with good breathability and durability, such as high-quality canvas or nylon fabric. Consider models with adjustable straps or velcro, or openings and compartments to add or reduce loads.
(3) Fillers
It is generally divided into river sand and iron sand. It doesn't matter if the river sand is rainproof and moisture-proof, it doesn't matter if it is not air-dried in time, and it has no edges and corners, and it is relatively clean. Iron sand is heavy and pleasant to the touch, but it will inhale a lot of dust and sink when used for a long time, and it will produce odors when it is wet for a long time and untreated.
3. Key knowledge
1. Boxing sandbag
(1) Household precautions
The chassis of the upright sandbag is heavy and may wear down the floor, so a mat needs to be added. Household sandbags should also be careful not to be placed against the wall, as its noise and vibration can easily spread to the back of the wall.
(2) Installation skills
When installing a hanging sandbag, it is best to use a tripod or I-frame with chemical bolts to drive into the wall to make it stronger, while the one fixed with expansion screws will loosen and fall off after a period of time.
2. Sports sandbag
(1) Maintenance
It will be contaminated with dust and sweat after use, so it needs to be cleaned in time and checked regularly for damage, and it should be stored in a dry and ventilated place to avoid moisture and mold growth.
(2) Applicable population
It is suitable for people who want to strengthen their legs and improve their lower limb endurance, such as athletes, fitness enthusiasts, etc. However, if you have problems such as lower limb joint disease, muscle strain, or inflammation, you should use sand leggings under the guidance of a doctor or avoid using them.
(3) Effect of use
Improve the stability of personal center of gravity and exercise endurance, for ** or fitness people can achieve efficient fat burning, and can improve the phenomenon of some children tiptoe or foot valgus.
Conclusion
Sandbags are a good auxiliary product for daily exercise or professional training, through this article, do you have a preliminary knowledge understanding of these two types of sandbags and the ability to purchase goods?