When comparing punch bags, consider the outer material. In general, punching bags are made from either leather or a synthetic material, such as vinyl or plastic. This will affect how much it costs, as well as its functionality.

Punching bags do not usually take up a huge amount of space but having a fixed bag that is attached to the ceiling or wall is either unsightly or not practical for home use in many cases. Free standing punching bags do have their place but for anyone who wants a true heavy bag and/or speed bag experience then some sort of hanging bag is usually a better option. Punching bag stands offer the best of both worlds as you can use one or more bags that are designed to be hung and you can put them away or move them in to a more convenient location after your workout. Choosing The Best Punching Bag Stand For You Standing at a height of 214cm, the sturdy Everlast stand is a great option for anyone looking for a good method of hanging a heavy bag. Unfortunately, the Everlast cannot accomodate a speed bag but if you are simply looking to workout with a standard hanging punching bag then this is an excellent option. It takes up a floor space of 126cm (w) x 175cm (l) and features two heavy duty feet that also have weight plate pegs for added stability. The Everlast heavy bag stand is 22kg in weight and we would suggest adding some extra weight plates to the pegs to provide your bag with the most stable base it can have. When compared to a free standing option, this looks and feels so much more stable and will allow you to workout at maximum intensity without having to worry about the whole thing toppling over. Consider how much movement you plan on using in your workouts. If you need a lot of space to move around the bag then choosing a boxing stand with a wider base is going to be more beneficial than one that has less room for manoeuvres.

Hatton Boxing stuffs its boxing bags with a unique type of filling to ensure they’re up to the task, and this one is no exception; hand-stitched and capable of withstanding your most powerful punch – over and over again. The Max Strength boxing stand is another robust option and has the added benefit of being able to house a heavy bag and a speed bag and you can even buy just the stand or the full kit with both bags included. We opted for purely the stand as we already have bags to attach so we can’t speak for the quality of the bags, but the quality of the stand itself is right up there with the best. As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it.

The stand itself stands at 224cm (h) x 163cm (w) x 115cm (l) and so although it’s not the smallest of those we tested – it is one of the sturdiest and provides the ultimate all in one setup for anyone who does not want to drill and hang from the ceiling or walls.Of course, that requires finding the right bag for you and your at-home sweat sitch. After all, there are *so* many types of bags out there, from hanging bags to free-standing bags—and a whole slew of materials and fills to choose from. Everstrike technology is a woven, textured lightweight synthetic material engineered for maximum durability. Next up is material. Read through the product description for Everlast Cardio Fitness Punch Bag. to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material. The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully Everlast is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Punching bags category.

More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review. Try hitting the bag continuously for as long as possible, says Williams. 'Think about approaching endurance training on the bag in the same way as you would a steady state run – steadily,' he says. To up the intensity, take a step towards the bag but maintain the same distance – so you’re hitting the bag at an angle, 'thus effectively increasing the weight. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to maintain this level of intensity for a full round, but build both the duration and angle each time.' If your goal is… power Finding exercise you enjoy is about more than bicep gains and washboard abs. Your brain needs a workout too. After a stressful day at work, a one-on-one with the bag can be an effective way to blow off some steam and boost your focus. 'There is a huge mental aspect to the sport that a lot of people miss when discussing the benefits, whether for fun or competition,' says Reven.

Gyronetics E-Series Box Station

Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Punching bags category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget. Overall, the Everlast is well made, very sturdy (especially when you add your weight plates to the pegs) and looks great with a decent bag attached. It’s a shame it doesn’t have a speed bag attachment but as a pure heavy bag stand it does the job perfectly and won’t break the bank. This is a well made stand that has the versatility of being able to use two types of punching bags and is reasonably priced. CardioBlast Bag combines a lightweight technical outer shell with impact dispersing stuffing for the ultimate in dynamic cardio training. This fairly new offering from Gyronetics is a fantastic all-in-one solution if you don’t already own a heavy bag or speed ball as the E-Series Box Station can accommodate and comes with both supplied as standard. This makes this an extremely affordable option when you consider the individual costs of all of those elements – and the quality of each bag is excellent too.