If you're serious about taking your training to the next level, purchasing a boxing bag to have at your house is a fantastic idea.Of course, you can always find a nearby gym and go there, but having your very own boxing bag to use whenever you want is hard to beat.
The question becomes, what type of boxing bag is right for you? The answer to this is dependant on the type of boxing training you are wanting to do. Some of the most common types of boxing bags are the speed bag, the heavy bag, and the double-end boxing bag.
To really improve the power in your boxing, you should choose the heavy bag. The heavy bag is generally made of either leather or vinyl and is hung from a heavy bag stand or a ceiling or wall mounted hanger.
Both the vinyl heavy bag and leather heavy bag have their positive's and negatives. The vinyl heavy bag is generally much more affordable than the leather, but it is also less durable. The leather bag is always going to be more expensive, but it's durability make it a great choice for the serious boxer as it will last for a very long time.
There is no shortage in the different weights of heavy bags with heavy bags ranging from heavy bags topping out at around 150 lb all the way down to junior targeted heavy bags weighing around 25 lb and can come pre-filled with sand or fiber or filled upon getting your heavy bag at home.
The speed bag is a small tear drop shaped bag that is designed to hone your speed, reflexes, rhythm, and aim. The boxing speed bag hangs from a platform that allows it to bounce back and forth rapidly during training. To become adept at the speed bag takes a good bit of practice and patience while you develop the proper timing and speed, but once you get the rhythm down you can quickly improve your speed and timing which will have a dramatic impact on your next fight.
The double end bag can come in both heavy bag size and closer to speed bag size. The double end bag is attached at both the top and the bottom by strands. The wide range of motion and movements help to increase your aim, timing, and focus during a fight.
