Things To Consider When Choosing a Punching Bag For Martial Arts Practice

Martial arts as a form of workout is attracting a lot of interest in Singapore. Kickboxing gyms are sprouting everywhere. Whether you’re an enthusiast, just want to get more fit, or you simply want to unleash excess energy and stress after a day’s work, getting a punching bag for sale in Singapore is a great idea. Here is a bit of advice when choosing the right punching bag.

Decide on a type of punching bag

First of all, you want to decide what type of punching bag you want to buy. There are essentially three types of punching bags for you to choose from. Heavy bags are great for kicking and punching. As the name suggests, they can be quite heavy, weighing anywhere from 30kg to 60kg. You want to get a bag that suits your size. As a rule of thumb, some enthusiasts recommend taking your body weight and dividing into 2.

Meanwhile, free-standing bags stand on a sturdy base and are generally shorter. They are filled with sand or water, and just like heavy bags, they are suitable for strength and resistance training. They are just a bit more convenient because you can move them around.

Finally, speed bags are designed for those whose main goal for martial arts is for fitness. Speed bags do not offer much in terms of resistance but they can provide great aerobic exercise.

Where to buy?

Ideally, you want to get your punching bag in a Singapore sale or an online store that provides regular promotions, so you get the most bang for your buck. Choose an online seller that also has a physical store that you can visit and it would be great if it can offer a variety of options for punching bags so you don’t need to browse anywhere else. 

Build a Strong Upper Body with Chin-Up Bar in Singapore

Installing a chin-up bar in your home is just the beginning of your journey to having a strong upper body. But like all other fitness equipment, your chin-up bar will only do you good if you use it regularly. It can be difficult to do chin-ups—at least on your first few tries. Most people don't have the upper body strength to lift their own weight. Does this sound like you? Don’t worry—you will get better. As you practice, this exercise will become easier and the results will become more visible. So, how do you start building your upper body strength with chin-up workouts if you are a complete beginner?

1.    Strengthen Your Other Muscles First.

Learning how to do chin-ups is not as simple as it looks. If you cannot pull yourself up on the first try, then you might need to start by strengthening the muscles needed to do the job. Look for online workouts that target the back, posterior deltoids, and biceps.

Complete beginners should work on their grip and arms strength. Trainers recommend doing dumbbell holds and timed hangs before trying pull-ups. Aside from these, you can also do scrap-ups and prone bat wings.

2.    Try Assisted Chin-Ups.

Some trainers also use resistance bands to assist beginners in doing pull-ups. The bands are intended to help you pull yourself up. They will pull you up from your knees or feet, allowing you to feel lighter. As a beginner, you would probably start with a thick resistance band. Your band gets thinner and thinner as you progress gradually, until you can do chin-ups without assistance.

To successfully build your upper body strength, you need to invest in a proper chin-up bar. When buying one, always consider the material, the brand, as well as the shop where you are buying from.