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Some thoughts- Posted by Ari [Email]  (#2847) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Ari) on Tue, 30 Nov 2004 05:41:57
In Reply to: Wayyy OT - boxing/workout bag, MJM  [Profile/Gallery]
, Mon, 29 Nov 2004 17:42:03
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First, I'd start with a cheap bag. If it turns out that walloping the bag isn't as much fun as it seems, you aren't out very much money. (Don't ask me how I know this). If it turns out to be great, then you can go out and buy a more expensive bag, because you know you'll use it. Secondly, after using one for a while, you'll have a better idea of what you want. And even a cheap bag will last for quite a while.
I don't know how much work your wife has done with a bag, but if she hasn't used one much, they don't work quite the way you think. In the movies, you always see the trainer holding the bag while the Champ pounds away. And the winces on the trainer's face aren't for show. The trainer is still getting the shock of the punch, if somewhat dissipated. And it's as boring as hell. If you just have a hanging bag without someone to hold it, after just a few shots, and even fewer kicks, and it'll be swinging around like mad. Your wife will find herself chasing it around the room. Really ruins the workout, and can hurt you if you hit the back as it swings back at you. The option is either to sign you up to hold it (not fun, again, don't ask me how I know), or to have a tether at the bottom. Now that's two holes.
The other option is a floor-mount bag, because they won't run away on you. The downside is that it had better be heavy, because otherwise it'll get knocked over, and that's no fun. Just be aware that a floor mount bag is pretty much going to stay where you put it - don't assume that you'll put it away when you're done - it's HEAVY - that's the idea.
I would stick with a floor-mount bag if your wife will be doing her work-outs solo, or you don't feel like being a once-removed punching bag. And even if you put a hanging bag into a joist, all the force of the punches and kicks end up being transferred to the ceiling joist. If it's just a typical ceiling, after time you'll see cracks in the ceiling drywall. The only luck I've had is tying it to the exposed main beam in my basement.
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, Mon, 29 Nov 2004 17:42:03, Tue, 30 Nov 2004 05:41:57 <-- Viewing This Message, Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:04:37
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