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A punching bag is necessary for any gym where martial arts or boxing is trained; however, many other gyms use this piece of equipment for aerobic workout and to help their clients relieve stress. Though they can be fun, these bags can also be serious fitness tools to change up a standard workout and work the muscles in different ways that will improve their overall fitness. Additionally, the manner in which these bags are used increases the heart rate and works the lungs. Finally, they help focus the mind on a single activity, which is a great release for stress and tunes the mind into the body's responses.
The standard bag is about three to four feet tall, a foot wide, and hangs from the ceiling using a chain. They are filled with some sturdy material that is both resistant and yielding, usually a type of grain or sand. In addition to the hanging bag, padded stands also provide the same service and are grounded with cement or water. They also come in mold forms, such as a human body, to increase punching accuracy and improve overall martial training. These products specifically may also include sensors to alert the user when a special target area is hit.
Speed bags are a less common tool in regular gyms but a standard tool in boxing gyms. These products are small wide bags that have a horizontal backboard, which the bag will bounce against. This requires the user to focus their strikes and work on speed and accuracy rather than straight strength.
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