Lose weight and get a great cardio workout with a punching bag

You don’t have to go for a run or use the treadmill. In today’s day and age, there are interesting ways that you can choose from to stay healthy and fit. You may think that the punching bag is a valuable training tool for boxers but it is a dynamic tool that you can use for a great cardio workout to lose weight.

Benefits
Striking a punching bag uses a lot of muscles, elevates your heart rate and burns a lot of calories. In addition to giving you an impactful cardio workout, it can help build strength and definition in your chest and arms. Depending on your weight, a punching a bag can help you burn up to 400 calories in just 30 minutes says Ganesh Sapkal, fitness expert Gold’s Gym India. At the same time, the resistance you encounter from the bag can help tone the muscles of your entire body and improve the overall lean muscle mass. If you cannot resort to other milder forms of workout and dieting you should definitely get a punching bag at home. Also, try kickboxing to get toned. 

Boxing can also be a brilliant way to get rid of all the anger, frustration and stress with the punches involve in the activity.

Tips
Before you start training with a punching bag, you need to know how to use it properly. Always hit the bag with your wrists so that the back of your hand is in a straight line with the top of your wrist. Do not bend your wrists while punching as it can damage your tendons. To continuously and rhythmically hit the bag you must balance your weight on the front of your feet. Breathe properly as you hit the bag to ensure that you get a great cardio workout. Also, ensure that you wear a hand wrap or a glove before you use a punching bag. You can increase the intensity of your workout by incorporating additional movement like footwork. If you find yourself sore after an intense workout, get a foam roller at home to massage your body.

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