Working out with a punching bag can be a great way to change things up if your feeling a little bored with your workouts, or better yet just a added training regimen to your weekly workout schedule. I love my punching bag, a gift from my kids =) Hang one up in your garage or spare room, and it gives you another workout option or addition. A great way to de-stress yourself after a hard work day.
Stress Management Benefits of Heavy Bag Training
Evolution has wired our brains and our bodies for survival. At the first detection of danger, the "fight or flight response" kicks in. A host of physiological changes occur intended to prepare us to fight aggressively or run like the wind.
Using a punching bag is a great way to work your entire body. Working your arms, shoulders, back, chest, stomach and your leg muscles. This training helps build your coordination, speed, power, timing and balance. Straight punches, such as the right cross and jab, will help develop power through the shoulders and chest, while uppercuts and hooks will utilize the back and arms to a greater extent.
Using to improve aerobic fitness...ie Fat Burning Workout
Professional will normally sustain high intensity punching and moving for 3 min. rounds. I personally like to do 5 min rounds with a 60 second rest before repeating. Fewer rest periods provide a greater workout overall. Work toward 3-5 min. intervals with 60 second rest periods for a 20-30 min. workout. The ability to do this must be developed over time, no rushing this type of training. It can literally kick your butt!
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