Monday, March 28, 2011

It's Important to Buy the Right Boxing Equipment

By Clare Slack


Durable, high quality boxing equipment is essential in protecting you and your opponent during training and in a competitive fight. There is a vast range available from Punch bags and stands, body protectors and shields to boxing gloves and hand wraps. Whether you train at home or at the gym you will need a wide range of boxing equipment and supplies to suit your boxing needs.

Boxing is the oldest of all contact sports, and professional boxing has existed for several hundred years. Although some people believe boxing is brutal, training provides more than a few benefits. For instance, an exercise workout called "Boxercise" combines aerobics with an assortment of boxing moves like sidestepping, punching, ducking, kicking and blocking. This type of workout can enhance timing, balance and hand-eye coordination.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become popular in recent years. The same is true for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Boxing is an important part of both those fighting sports.

Every boxer needs high quality, leather boxing gloves. Make sure yours feature good padding that is shock absorbent. High quality boxing gloves are more durable and will give your hands superior protection. Fight gloves eventually conform to the shape of your fist and give you maximum comfort, support and grip. Although training gloves are similar, they are used for training, not actual boxing matches. Training gloves are classified by weight, and the heavier versions will give you more protection than lighter types. Bag gloves, on the other hand, are designed for use with a heavy bag. They also come in a wide variety.

There are different gloves for heavy bags and speed bags. They have good wrist support and good hand padding and are flatter than fight gloves as well as being heavy in order to prepare you for keeping your arms up in the ring.

You will also require a certain amount of safety equipment such as mouth guards, body protectors, cups and headgear. Mouth guards protect the teeth and tongue and higher quality ones prevent shock to the brain from jarring of the jaw. Different styles are available for you to choose from in every item you require. Headgear provides padding on four sides for durability and shock absorbency. You can choose from open or full face protection in a range of sizes, materials and colours. Additionally they can provide ear protection with air-release ear channels that relieve excess air pressure.

When training at home, there is a choice of bags on the market devised for different types of workout. For example, there are heavy bags which are designed to take the most rigorous of attacks. Double end bags, which are made out of leather, and are designed for rebound and quick hand action. These come in six, seven and nine inch diameters. Speedballs are small and lightweight and recoil abundantly from each impact.

You'll be able to find boxing gloves and all the other boxing equipment you might want at myboxingshop.com. The selection of boxing equipment is tremendous, and features all your favourite brands, such as Lonsdale, Adidas, York, Reebok, T-Sport and more.




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