Can anybody suggest a punching ball (the kind they have in the gyms)

[Argo]

The problem is that I need something that's easy to set up in the garage. Can somebody recommend one?

 

[Red Dawn]

Just get a Speed Bag or a Heavy Bag, both will give you good workouts

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Just get a Speed Bag or a Heavy Bag, both will give you good workouts

Are those easy to set up? Most of the speed bags I see on ebay are the double-ended variety which will be a pain to setup up.

 

[lokiju]

Just to to Sports Authority, they should have what you're looking for.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Just get a Speed Bag or a Heavy Bag, both will give you good workouts

Are those easy to set up? Most of the speed bags I see on ebay are the double-ended variety which will be a pain to setup up.

I think I know what you are talking about and those aren't Speed Bags which are also known as Punching Bags. You must be talking about those Leather Balls that have an elastic tie/cord in the top and the bottom. I've never installed one so I wouldn't know. I do know they are difficult to use. I've been able to get real good with Speed Bags but I could never get the hang of the type of equipment you are talking about. I usually end up punching the air and getting hit in the face with the ball:laugh: You definately need skills for that thing.

 

[KingPhil]

The cheapest and most effective punching bag would be a little brother if you have one

Have fun!

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: KingPhil
The cheapest and most effective punching bag would be a little brother if you have one

Have fun!

He's a couple of thousand miles away.

 

[venk]

You could always use your girlfriends/wifes boobs!




oh wait, this is ATOT




You could always use your own boobs!

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: venk
You could always use your girlfriends/wifes boobs!




oh wait, this is ATOT




You could always use your own boobs!

bad idea *ouchie*

i second the speedbag suggestion. i have one attached to the ceiling. get some gloves on and go to town on it. great upper body and cardio workout, and great for taking out frustration.

 

[Argo]

Ok went to Sports Authority and they only had the bag with a little hook on top, assuming you already have the support structure (which I don't). I wonder if a local mall would have something like that.