CENTURY HEAVY BAG
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About the Century Bag
It is made of a vinyl shell. It is fiber filled. The chains are sewn to the web straps. This makes it a very secure bag for hanging. We have 3 sizes. I recommend you go with the heaviest you can, unless it is for a child and I'd get a 40 lb bag. The Century heavy bag comes in 40 lb, 70 lb and 100 lb sizes. Shipping The
Century heavy bag ships fast. This item ships from Oklahoma, UPS. It
will arrive in 2-5 business days. We ship no later than 48 hours, but
often ship the same day!
WHY TRAIN WITH THE CENTURY HEAVY BAG?
Why? Just look at that power above...That is why!The heavy bag has been a popular piece of training equipment for so long, it is legendary in the sport of boxing and MMA. Why? Because...it works! Professionals
as well as amateurs use the bag to get in shape as well as to practice
techniques. With minimal time invested, amazing results are apparent
right away and the harder and more often you train, the more visible the
results. Full Body Workout Though the heavy bag is a
simple piece of equipment, consisting of a stuffed leather or vinyl
bag, it is great for a full-body workout, defining specific muscles,
sharpening self defense skills, building punching power, improving
techniques and increasing stamina and strength.
CardioOne really important advantage of a heavy bag training is the cardio benefits it provides. Cardio is one of the most important factors in a fight. Take
Nick Diaz'
fight with Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi at Pride 33. Diaz
attributes that and many other wins to his great cardio fitness. Just
a few minutes training on the bag provides an awesome aerobic workout.
You can gradually increase your training time to gain even more cardio
strength. The original purpose the heavy bag was designed for ways
to enhance punching power. The bag provides the perfect opportunity to
practice punching techniques with great force, something that cannot be
done with a partner. Various punches work various muscles.
Straight punches, like the right cross and jab, work on the shoulders
and chest while hooks and uppercuts develop the back and arms. Technique Along
with developing punching power, another original intent of the
invention of the bag was for improving boxing technique. There are
specific strategies to develop specific techniques. These target
exercises can be done in a more relaxed manner knowing the bag, unlike
an opponent, will not hit back. Being relaxed and in the correct stance
will make your punches sharper and more powerful. Coordination Improving
coordination is yet another attribute to a heavy bag workout. Circling
the bag and throwing combination punches is one way to work on
coordination. Transferring weight from one foot to another,
keeping on your toes and throwing target punches are other ways to
develop coordination as well as stability, posture and a certain amount
of grace.
Self DefenseSome train on the heavy bag solely for self defense purposes. Not
only does the bag offer a great object to get technique down on, it can
be manipulated to move around which can be mimic a person coming at
you. The bag can be swung to simulate a moving target or even
bob and weave it so you can set up punches. Just getting used to
hitting an object helps prepare you for a possible real life situation. It
goes without saying that the bag is ideal for getting in shape. You
will see speedy results. It's great for getting rid of body fat and
detailing muscles. Are you stressed? Last but not
least, working out with the heavy bag is a wonderful de-stresser.
Whether you just release extra energy by punching or take out a specific
frustration on the bag, you will feel better after doing so. Imagine, all these uses for one bag! You are good to go so it makes for a very inexpensive workout with tons of benefits. For some boxing tips,
damage control
has a video on line that you can view for free. You need to scroll down near the bottom of the page...Train hard and win!
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