Cosidering on buying a heavy bag-as a workout but I will not be taking up boxing. How will this benefit me?

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Cosidering on buying a heavy bag-as a workout but I will not be taking up boxing. How will this benefit me?

Answer 1

very good for cardio, plus will def improve your jabs and punchs over time.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You will definitely improve your cardio tremendously over the long haul, and perhaps increase your upper-body power as a secondary benefit.  

But in MY PERSPECTIVE there are more potential risks to getting a heavy bag on your own then benefits.  Why?  1) You need to make sure you're using proper punching techniques at ALL TIMES because you could potentially hurt yourself (BADLY) -- especially if you're brand new to it.  Of course proper technique is LEARNED, and IS part of the training.  Also, part of your training is MAINTAINING proper technique and form EVEN when seriously fatigued and 'under fire' (if you were actually in a bout).  

2)  You need to protect your hands by using proper wraps and gloves when hitting the bag or see #1 (you could potentially hurt yourself BADLY -- like breaking your hands).  

Ultimately the decision is yours, but just make sure you're doing it safely and most of all YOU ARE HAVING FUN DOING IT!!!!!!   Good luck.

Answer 4

I absolutely recommend heavybag workouts, whether you want to take up boxing or not.  Hitting the heavybag is a great way to relieve stress and get a great cardio workout at the same time.  After a good few rounds on the bag, you will definitely feel stress relief and the increase in cardio will make you feel good.

I always tell youngsters, especially ones that I giving some boxing/workout tips, the benefits of hitting the heavybag.  One of my points is that I show them that bag and I say "This bag here.  It doesn't hold grudges.  It is not going to call the cops on you.  It is not going to get its friends after you.  It doesn't believe in gang warfare.  And it doesn't carry a gun.  You can hit it as much as you want and as hard as you want, until you are tired.  And tomorrow, it will still be here, ready for you again."  

That statement is not just true for young kids and teenagers looking for a positive outlet, but for everybody.  Men and Women, both older and younger, can benefit from this.