Box yourself fit: the effective whole-body workout for at home

Boxing or fitness boxing is an intense, demanding sport. The body is challenged in a variety of ways and top coordinative, mental and physical performances are achieved. Boxing is also an extremely inexpensive way to keep fit at home. You usually need a punching bag and boxing gloves to start training. Here you can find out what to look out for and how to start boxing training safely and effectively.

Before you can start boxing training, there are various safety rules that need to be observed. For example, you cannot just box wildly on the punching bag until your hands are protected. Putting on boxing bandages is the best way to protect your hands from injury. Make sure that the bandages are applied correctly. Another important factor is the right boxing gloves. If you train with a punching bag, then boxing gloves are the right choice. The reduced padding gives you an authentic boxing feel and gives you more confidence. Keep in mind that boxing gloves are unsuitable for use with people (sparring partners), as the padding is too low to protect yourself sufficiently from injury. It is also important to wear boxing bandages under the punching bag gloves - these provide stability and reduce the risk of injury.  

The punching bag - the sturdy opponent in martial arts

The punching bag is a challenging opponent for your boxing training at home. The classic boxing bag comes in different weight classes and is made of various materials, such as real leather, artificial leather or plastic. It is often attached to a wall or ceiling mount. An alternative are stand-up punching bags that stand on the floor and are filled with water or sand. They are ideal for those who cannot hang a punching bag. If you don't have the option of hanging a bag from the ceiling, you can also use a boxing trainer, such as a punching ball, a boxing station or a training dummy (e.g. Brucee Lee Slamman Stand Punching Bag Reaction Trainer) for the workout instead. With this, you are guaranteed to have the optimal partner for your workout at home.

Boxing at home - relieve stress and train the whole body

Boxing in the comfort of your own home is a great way to relieve the harsh stresses of everyday life, as well as being one of the most effective cardio and strength training methods for an optimal total body workout. And with the right workout accessories around boxing, the workout becomes even more fun.

Boxing: These are the most important basics

If you have no experience with boxing, you should approach the workout slowly. Here are the most important points that beginners in particular should bear in mind when it comes to proper boxing training.

1. Warm up properly! The best way is with full-body exercises. These get the circulation going and all muscle groups in the body are warmed up.
2. Correctly executed punches.
3. When boxing, the whole body is used. 
4. Slow start, with simple, light punches.
5. Keep your guard up! Hands always stay up and close to the body.
6. Don't forget to breathe!