CardioBlast Bag combines a lightweight technical outer shell with impact dispersing stuffing for the ultimate in dynamic cardio training.

The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully Everlast is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Punching bags category. Premium synthetic leather with reinforced webbing along with superior heavy bag construction provides durability and functionality. More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review. The first major decision to make is whether you want a free-standing or hanging bag. “I recommend hanging bags, but they're difficult to install and require a lot more space for permanent installation,” says trainer and boxer Taylor Rae Almonte, CPT, co-founder of anti-racist wellness program ACTIV-ISM. If you don’t have the space (or installation know-how), a freestanding bag can work—just find one that’s at least half your body weight to ensure it won't move around too much. Hatton Boxing stuffs its boxing bags with a unique type of filling to ensure they’re up to the task, and this one is no exception; hand-stitched and capable of withstanding your most powerful punch – over and over again.When comparing punch bags, consider the outer material. In general, punching bags are made from either leather or a synthetic material, such as vinyl or plastic. This will affect how much it costs, as well as its functionality. Standing at a height of 214cm, the sturdy Everlast stand is a great option for anyone looking for a good method of hanging a heavy bag. Unfortunately, the Everlast cannot accomodate a speed bag but if you are simply looking to workout with a standard hanging punching bag then this is an excellent option. It takes up a floor space of 126cm (w) x 175cm (l) and features two heavy duty feet that also have weight plate pegs for added stability. The Everlast heavy bag stand is 22kg in weight and we would suggest adding some extra weight plates to the pegs to provide your bag with the most stable base it can have. When compared to a free standing option, this looks and feels so much more stable and will allow you to workout at maximum intensity without having to worry about the whole thing toppling over.

The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Everlast. Boxing bags move and respond in different ways depending on their size and weight,' explains Richard ‘The Secret’ Williams, former Commonwealth and World IBO Boxing Champion, and instructor and co-founder of The Secret Boxing Gym. 'For developing speed and accuracy, opt for a lighter bag around 24 to 40 pounds. For building strength and power, a heavy bag is the best option.' The Max Strength boxing stand is another robust option and has the added benefit of being able to house a heavy bag and a speed bag and you can even buy just the stand or the full kit with both bags included. We opted for purely the stand as we already have bags to attach so we can’t speak for the quality of the bags, but the quality of the stand itself is right up there with the best.This fairly new offering from Gyronetics is a fantastic all-in-one solution if you don’t already own a heavy bag or speed ball as the E-Series Box Station can accommodate and comes with both supplied as standard. This makes this an extremely affordable option when you consider the individual costs of all of those elements – and the quality of each bag is excellent too. Of the 20 products, we discovered that 10 were more expensive and 8 were cheaper than Everlast Cardio Fitness Punch Bag.. Prices from Everlast Hit the bag as hard and fast as you can – with correct technique – for a short period and repeat over a short round, Williams suggests. This should be similar to a HIIT circuit – for example, every 10 seconds throw the fastest, most powerful 5/6 punch combination you can, interspersed with rest or moving around the bag as active recovery. When kitting out your home gym, the first thing you should consider is space, says Reven. 'Is there enough room to box safely and effectively without bringing your brand new 50-inch flatscreen TV crashing to the ground or even worse, injuring yourself?' he asks.