Cheap Boxing Equipment

Dealing with a broken heavy bag chain is never fun. It's really just a big hassle and a headache - and it's something that I know all too well about from experience. I'll be right in the middle of a great workout... and then snap! Chain broken, workout over.

Is there any way to prevent this from happening? And are there other alternatives you can consider?

Take a look at the following guide to learn how to deal with a broken heavy bag chain and prevent your chains from breaking. It will make things that much easier and you'll never have to worry about the annoyance ever again.

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The doorway pull up bar can be a boxer's best friend. There are a variety of exercises and workout routines that somebody training in boxing can use with a portable pull up bar or chin up bar. Some will focus primarily on building strength in the upper body and the back. Others will focus in on your core.

Either way, both of those areas are of extreme importance for training in boxing. Additionally, a doorway pull up bar comes with many other advantages for boxers and would be boxers. Take a look at some of these benefits and some sample exercises you can use with a portable chin up bar.

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Kettlebells are a fantastic tool for boxing strength training and they are one of the ideal solutions that you should consider using. Kettlebells can be used in a variety of different ways for training in boxing, including core strength training, stamina and endurance training, weight loss and much more.

Take a look at a few sample exercises that you can perform using kettlebells for boxing strength training. From there the options are truly endless, and you'll be able to create and customize your own routines easily.

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Many people think that you can't truly practice dirty boxing and infighting with your heavy bag exercises. The thinking is that you really need a sparring partner in order to hone this part of your game. To an extent this is going to be true, but the same can be said for any aspect of boxing. It's always learnt better, and more completely, once you master the basics and then try it out against somebody that's trying to stop it… or stop you.

Still, you can use some special boxing training drills on the heavy bag in order to help practice this portion of your game. It's something that shouldn't be ignored, because infighting is the nitty-gritty part of any fight where physical domination and mental strength really gets exerted from one man onto another. With the right skills that you can start learning from these heavy bag exercises you'll be the one coming out on top.

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There are many different heavy bag drills that you can add into your boxing training routine in order to improve your results. This one is a personal favorite of mine, and it will add some real intensity to your heavy bag workouts. It's certainly not for those who aren't up for a real challenge. So tighten up those laces and get ready to work, it's the 250 punch challenge heavy bag drill.

The concept behind my favorite of all heavy bag drills is easy… you're going to throw a minimum of 250 punches in one 3-minute round. It's going to push you extremely hard. There's only 180 seconds in three minutes, so you're working on overtime here. Here's an overview of how to get started and incorporate this into your heavy bag workouts.

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When getting started with a heavy bag training routine there are many different paths that you can head down. The most important thing though is to have a plan. When you workout with a set plan in terms of what you're going to do and how you're going to do it, then it's easy to drift out of focus and fail to achieve your goals. Therefore, developing and following a boxing training program will enable you to stay on track and make the most out of your workouts.

Take a look at this brief guide to help get you started with heavy bag training. It's a simple boxing training program that just requires you to stay throwing 4 punches or more every time you punch.

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Robert Guerrero is coming off of a dominant title winning effort over South Africa's Malcolm Klassen. The win makes him a two-division world champion, and one of the top rated super featherweight boxers on the planet. Known as The Ghost, Guerrero was anything but on Saturday night in Houston. He was consistently in Klassen's face, landing solid combinations and dictating the pace and distance of the action. I got the chance to speak with Robert about his performance and his future plans.

Congrats on the big win…Would you say this was the best performance of your career?

RG: So far, I'd have to say yea. I mean, we had a game plan, I executed it and I did a lot of stuff in there I usually don't do.

So have the doubters officially been silenced?

RG: Yea, officially I think the doubters have been shushed. But there's always somebody out there. So you keep on going and stay working hard. More... »

Rocky Juarez is preparing for his rematch against undefeated featherweight champion Chris John. The fight is scheduled for September 19, on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight. Juarez, 28 (20) – 4 – 1 is looking for a breakout win after coming up short against some of the biggest names in the sport over the last several years.

We're just about a month out from your rematch with Chris John, how's your training going?

RJ: Training is going great man. Basically I never stopped training after he cancelled the previous fight.

So you feel like you'll be in great condition by the time the fight rolls around…

RJ: Oh definitely, and I think everything happens for a reason. For whatever reason he wasn't able to fight the last fight. I'm not one to say because I don't know for sure, but it gave me that much more time to prepare myself for him. More... »

Former lightweight champion Juan " Baby Bull" Diaz, 34 (17) – 2, is finalizing his preparations to meet Paulie Malignaggi, a fight to be televised on HBO on August 22nd. Diaz will be back in Houston, fighting in his hometown for the third straight time. Prior to his first real fight in the junior welterweight division, I spoke to Diaz about his upcoming fight, his career and his future.

We're less than two weeks out from your fight against Paulie Malignaggi, how are you feeling right now?

JD: I'm feeling great. I had a great day of sparring today. I have three guys that came in from out of the state. I'm feeling great and I'm excited to be back here in Houston once again and trying to make it back to the top.

This is your first fight at junior welterweight, at least since you were a newly professional fighter. Were you having trouble making 135 or was this just a matter of taking the best fight that was out there right now?

JD: I wasn't having no problem making the 135 limit, but this was the best fight out there for me. I believe that Paul Malignaggi is not at all taking a step down. I definitely want to fight the best out there even though in my last fight I was not successful, I didn't want to take a tune up fight or a warm up fight. I told my managers, look, I'm young right now, I have all of the energy in the world, so I want to fight the best. More... »

If you're interested in boxing training at home then it's likely that you've already come across a wide sampling of articles, books and guides telling you what you need and what you have to spend money on. The truth of the matter is, there is a lot of great boxing equipment that can help you launch effective, creative and challenging boxing workouts.

However, not all of that equipment is really necessary. When you're on a budget, or when you're short on space, you can't simply buy every gadget or gizmo that's out there. That's why I've created this list of the most essential pieces of equipment you need for boxing training at home. None are going to break the bank, but all will help you get into great shape and hone your technical skills. More... »

Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero is getting ready to challenge IBF super featherweight champion Malcolm Klassen. Guerrero has gone up to Big Bear, California for an intense training camp leading up to the contest, which will be held in Houston on August 22^nd. The fight will be televised on HBO as the under card to the Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi fight.

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"Fast" Eddie Chambers is coming off a dominant performance against then undefeated heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko. The fight was a WBO heavyweight title eliminator, which means that Chambers is now the mandatory challenger for recognized world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. I spoke with Eddie about the fight and his future plans in the heavyweight division including his potential fight with Wlad Klitschko. More... »

A sauna sweat suit is an always present piece of boxing equipment if you've ever watched somebody in training for a fight or if you've ever been to a crowded gym. They can be a great addition to your lineup of equipment and workout gear, and can really kick up your training to another level.

Whether you're serious about getting into phenomenal shape, you're looking for a detox workout, you have to make weight or you're looking for a more difficult challenge, then a sauna sweat suit could be the tool you've been seeking. More... »

Looking for a great way to get in some boxing speed training at home? Then good news, you won't need very much to get you started. If you have both a speed bag and a double end bag, that's great. But even just having a speed bag you'll be able to improve your skills without any trouble at all.

There are actually a variety of different ways that you can incorporate boxing training techniques to improve your speed. Utilizing the different bags provides the best advantages because you'll be closely mimicking what you'll be doing during the fight and you'll be improving your coordination and your technical form as you train. More... »

You may have heard of the Boxing Bob for boxing training at home, but you may not be aware of what it actually is or the different benefits that it can provide. This piece of equipment is a great way to get the most out of your workouts while boxing training at home. More... »