Boxing/heavy bags
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Question
I am shopping for a heavy bag for my husband and myself, for some strength training and cardio...what lb bag would you suggest? I am 5ft 7in 145 lbs, and my husband is 6ft 180 lbs.
HI Jane,
I believe you would do well with a 70-80lb bag, but you also need to consider where and how you will hang it, as well as what material you want to use. First, if you hang it, (not a floor mounted bag) make sure the wall and hanging brackets can take that much weight. As for the type of material, many people really like the soft filled foam core bags http://www.ringside.com/DETAIL.ASPX?ID=25259
and the water filled bags http://www.ringside.com/detail.aspx?ID=25873
they are more forgiving on the wrists, elbows and shoulders.
If you are not an experienced boxer or punch-hardened trainer, go with the softer filled bags to make it more forgiving on your untrained hands and wrists.
Good luck with your bag choice and training.
sincerely,
Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible
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Alan Kahn
Expertise
I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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