Knowing a little something about heavy bags is ideal if you want to conduct a safe yet effective heavy bag workout. Heavy bags are suited for various people. Therefore I am going to provide you with basic guidelines to help you to decide what heavy bag is right for you.
There are various brands of heavy bags, however when starting out, I’d recommend Everlast heavy bags every time due to the value for money and experience Everlast offers.
Selecting the ideal heavy bag, which is right for you can really alter the results of your workout. A heavy bag that is too heavy for you could cause serious injuries to your hands or wrists when you hit the heavy bag due to the force. On the other hand, purchasing a heavy bag that is too light; it could result in the heavy bag swinging far too much, which will slow your heavy bag workout down greatly. The most common size heavy bags can be anything between 40lbs to 150lbs. Women who just want a light workout will only need a bag between 40lbs to 70lbs. Bags weighing between 70lbs-100lbs are most ideal for men or woman weighing around 150- 170lbs who are using the heavy bag mainly for fitness but want to throw punches that have a bit a force behind them. If you’re 170lbs plus, or if you want to use your heavy bag for strength training or to increase the power of your punch you’d preferably want a heavy bag weighing 100lbs plus. Though, you should remember when using bags that are heavy you should always to remember to use boxing wraps to protect you hands and wrist from severe injury.
As for pricing, the weight of the heavy bag shouldn’t affect the price too much, particularly with Everlast heavy bags. The thing that influences the price most is the material. If you can afford it, I would recommend leather heavy bags every time, as they can withstand a lot of punishment and are a lot easier to maintain. In addition they offer your hands much more protection, which is always a big concern when I get people start on a heavy bag workout. If you want to start boxing or if you want to use a heavy bag for self-defence then I would also recommend a leather heavy bag because it is known to feel a lot more like an actual opponent.
