How Much Is a Good Boxing Bag?

Boxing is one of the most physically demanding sports there is but boxing isn’t only for the serious professionals, many amateurs turn to boxing training as a hobby because of the many benefits boxing brings. If this is you and you’re just starting out or maybe you’re looking to upgrade your old equipment, then you’ll need a good boxing bag.

Well, you’re in the right place because in this post we’re going to talk about what a good boxing bag is, what to look out for when buying boxing equipment as well as other helpful information about boxing in general. At  Max Pro Boxing we stock some of the best boxing bags there are as well as other boxing equipment and we’re here to help you on your boxing journey, whatever your goal may be.

Benefits of boxing

Taking part in regular boxing is a great exercise for the whole body. You don’t need to be at the top of your fitness level before starting boxing but you do need to have a certain level of stamina and agility to get started with the basics.

You may be under the impression that boxing only works your upper body but this is a myth as you use your entire body to generate force and power behind each strike. When you’re doing boxing training, you’ll be working on each muscle group in your body, which in turn burns lots of calories and strengthen your muscles. If you’re looking to burn fat, tone up or improve your strength and power then boxing is the sport for you.

Not only are there physical benefits but there are numerous mental health benefits of boxing too. Boxing helps to relieve stress, you can switch off from the outside world and boxing stimulates endorphin production. During COVID 19 we saw a surge in people exercising from home and with our boxing equipment, anyone can start boxing without needing to leave the house, to start working on now only their physical health but their mental health too.

Boxing Equipment

It’s more than just knowing what boxers wear to train properly, you’ll need boxing equipment too, which will enable you to train like a boxer at home and you can even teach yourself boxing at home, without the need of funding expensive trainers or going to a gym. Training at home is a great starting point for any budding boxer, no matter your goals.

So what do you need to start boxing?

• Gloves and hand wraps– as soon as you begin with punching bags or punching pads, you’ll need to get yourself a decent pair of boxing gloves and hand wraps to protect your hands.
• Focus pads– these are great for small spaces. They’re small, handheld, durable cushioned pads worn by a partner who moves with the person boxing to help them improve different aspects of their boxing technique. So, to use these pads, you need a partner and can’t be used on your own at home.
• Punching bags- these are one of the best options for boxers who want to box at home. They allow you to practise many boxing skills and engage in cardiovascular exercise, without needing anybody else.

You can choose between free-standing punch bags where there’s no need to attach them to a wall or hanging punch bags. Punching bags are great equipment to box at home because you can use them on your own and they’re easy to use, even for beginners.

Punch bags

Using heavy punching bags will predominantly work out your arms, shoulders, back and abdominal muscles, however, as you manoeuvre around the bag, you’re also engaging your legs and glutes. Even more, the proper punching technique requires you to shift your weight from your back foot, through your body and into your hand which engages your whole body with each punch.

Not only are punching bags great for stamina and all round endurance training but they’re great for working on your precision, agility, footwork and power behind your strikes. You’ll need some space in your home to fit it in, but they’re also great for the garden if you invest in a free-standing one.

How to choose a punching bag

You’ll want to invest in a good quality punching bag, for the right price. In this section, we will give you advice on choosing the best bag for your needs including the price you’ll expect to pay. It’s difficult to give an exact price of how much you’ll pay for a good boxing bag as they come priced at anything from £50 right up to £200, but here are some of our best punch bags and how much they’ll cost you.

4FT 6Pcs Face Uppercut Heavy Duty Punchbag

Offering the ultimate upper-body workout, this uppercut bag heavy duty, gloves, jump ropes, hand wraps and fixing bracket will help you train like a pro. The robust punchbag can be securely hung using the steel bracket which is included. You can also personalise your workout by filling the bag to your desired weight.

Measuring 4 ft and with the option to fill up to 23kg, this bag is ideal for improving your stamina, coordination and strength. Use the supplied boxing gloves and you’re good to get. This set is great if you want a full package to get you started at home and this will set you back at a very reasonable £75 for the lot.

Maxx Height Adjustable Boxing Target Punchbag

This Maxx Reflex height-adjustable freestanding target with a rotating bar is suitable for children and also teenagers that want to build physical strength and willpower. If your child is looking to take up boxing and do it in the comfort of their own home, or maybe they’re already a boxer and want to get in some extra practice, this is the boxing bag for you.

With high-strength springs, it can bounce back and forth many times securely and it can rebound 360 degrees. The base is made of high-grade materials, which are durable, and stable and you can add water or sand to it for use. It has 6 suction cups in the base that make the boxing ball more reliable when hit. The boxing ball is solid and durable and the whole product will cost you just £49.99, making it a great starter boxing bag.

Black 6ft 6pcs Punch Bag Set

This durable product includes a punching bag set 6FT, a secure hanging chain and impact-resistant gloves so that you can start training as soon as you receive this set. The punching bag is made from the finest artificial leather (Rexion) and boasts a secure fastening zip top so that the filled weights can be modified for a range of dynamic workout sessions. Supported by robust hanging chains, the set is also easy to install in any gym or home training space.

For other boxing equipment, have a look at our long-lasting boxing pads and browse our website for any other boxing-related equipment that will help you to train at home or in the gym.

Maxx Pro Boxing

For over 7 years, Maxx Pro Boxing has been supplying originally manufactured boxing equipment to thousands of boxing enthusiasts, including punching bags, punching gloves, focus pads, and much more. We take great pride in manufacturing professionally graded boxing equipment, have the quality you can trust, and keep coming back to us time and time again.

To conclude, our punch bags are good quality and affordable, ranging from around £50-£89.00 on average and many of our punch bags even come as a set so you have everything you need to get started straight away, even from the comfort of your own home.