Once you have decided that learning how to box is a personal goal of yours then

you should start looking at investing in Boxing Equipment for the home that will help you achieve this goal.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED TO START BOXING?
Boxing Hand Wraps
Provide wrist protection and gives knuckles a first layer of padding
Boxing Gloves


Provide the ultimate padding for safety for you to learn to hit like a

pro
Punching Bag
Hitting an object that simulates the human body allows you to take out

the day’s stressors (without hurting your buddy!)
WHAT TYPE OF BOXING GLOVES SHOULD I GET?
Heavy Bag Gloves (non molded thumb):
Pros - Light, small, easy to carry around
Cons - No thumb protection, less protection
Boxing Training Gloves (molded thumb)
Pros - Full protection, cheap, large variety of styles
Cons - Cheaper quality don’t last, large to carry around
Competition Boxing Gloves (molded thumb)
Pros - Best protection, best quality, best materials used in production
Cons - Expensive, not needed for regular workouts on bag, large to carry

around
MMA (or Mixed Martial Arts) is more popular now than ever, with the stars of the

sport occasionally crossing into both other sports and mainstream media.
Unlike sports like Boxing or Kickboxing, MMA requires you to train all aspects of

fighting, from exhilarating striking on your feet, to the more nuanced grappling on

the ground. This means that there’s a little more

MMA Equipment needed to make

sure you’re safe. We’re here to walk you through all of the equipment you might

need.
Because MMA incorporates striking, with knees and elbows also allowed, it’s

crucial that anyone training has the correct protection, to ensure that they avoid

injury and get the most out of their training. The level you train at will affect how

much equipment you need, however there are some items which are an absolute

necessity.
MMA Gloves are

one of the most important items of training equipment for Mixed Martial Arts. The

gloves are what protect both your hands from getting damaged and your opponent or

sparring partner from getting injured, so it’s important to get these right.
Unlike Boxers, MMA fighters use a small light weight glove which offers a little

less protection, but allows you to use the hands for grappling as well. The open palm

and fingerless make means that the right areas are protected without them feeling too

bulky. While they may not look like much, the amount of protection compared to a bare

fist is a big difference.
Harder strikes like elbows and knees are often not used in sparring at a beginner

level because of the dangerous nature of the hard bones and how easy it is to

accidentally hurt your sparring partner. For anyone looking to incorporate elbows

into their sparring it’s a good idea to use protection to keep your training partner

safe. Elbow and knee Boxing Pads and Gear are both similar in design

and consist of a padded layer over the joint to reduce the impact of the blow.
One of the most physically-demanding workouts going, boxing is tough to beat as a

fitness all-rounder, requiring stamina, balance, coordination, aerobic endurance and

muscle strength in equal measure. Going blow-for-blow with a dead weight might sound

easy, but bag work – that is, drills on a punching bag – is as demanding mentally

and physically draining as a round in the ring.



Punching Bags might not be able to punch back, but they can still cause some

damage. So before you start swinging, cover your mitts. “Having boxed for 10 years I

would definitely not recommend anyone to hit a punch bag using bare knuckles,” Reven

continues. “Being able to hit the bag correctly and safely is paramount. Using hand

wraps and gloves allows you to hit the bag with power while avoiding serious injury

to the wrists, forearms and shoulders.”
With so many punching bag options available, where should the aspiring home boxer

begin? Heavier bags will allow for greater strength benefits, Reven explains, helping

you develop powerful shots, while uppercut punching bags, being much smaller and

lighter, are ideal for working on combination punches (and, as the name suggests, a

more accurate uppercut).
Over the past few years, sportswear has become increasingly more popular. With

professional athletes endorsing and using top brands, almost everywhere you look

someone is wearing a form of Sports

Wears. More recently, it has become ‘trendy’ to wear sports brands as a

fashion statement. Often seeing people strolling around the city in their branded

fitness gear.
Specific Sportswear
Your everyday clothing such as cotton t-shirts, fashion tracksuit bottoms and

hoodies are all designed to look good, be comfortable, and to keep you warm. They’re

not designed for high-intensity activities such as cycling, running, or gym workouts.
We’ve all been in the situation where we’ve worn an everyday t-shirt for

exercise. Very quickly it becomes soaked through and weighs you down, causing

unnecessary distractions and harder work for you!
Technically, a gym bag is designed for transporting necessities to and from a

fitness center, studio or gym. Today, however, gym bags are used for so much more.

They can double as an airline carry-on bag, overnight bag, backpack hiking, or

anywhere else active people go with items to carry. By investing in pieces that we

really love and have affection for, we are bringing attention and excitement to our

workouts themselves.
The Gyms Bags of the old days

are no longer. The diverse offerings of bags have become elevated and excitable –

they aren’t just for the gym anymore. Prior to making a purchase, consider the

possible uses and frequency of need. Decide whether the bag will fit in with your

lifestyle and what you are looking for. Determine how important a designer label may

be, fabric, colors textures, and the potential for extreme wear and tear.