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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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... »

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... »

Another piece of equipment that you should be utilizing for your boxing and your overall fitness is the weighted training vest. Weighted training vests allow you to build explosive strength while really honing in on your core muscles and the stabilizing muscles in your back and abdominals. You'll build speed and power, and you'll do so without having to spend additional time weightlifting or bulking up with too much muscle. More... »

The round timer is one of the most overlooked pieces of boxing equipment that many people don't need they realize. Simply put, owning an automated round timer can make your life amazingly more simple. It will also make your workouts amazingly more effective, consistent and precise. Round timers are cheap and easy to setup, and are must-have additions to your boxing equipment collection. More... »

There are many differences between different types of boxing gloves. Different boxing gloves are designed for assorted reasons and varying uses. There is no one "correct" way to make a boxing glove, so professional gloves only need to fall into regulated weight restrictions in order to be legal. This leaves a lot of room for gloves from different manufacturers to behave differently, and some gloves have taken on certain reputations as a result. More... »

Fighters in training often struggle with the best ways to build muscle for boxing. Strength exercises for boxing have to be different than strength exercises for other athletes. In boxing, a fighter's flexibility and lean muscle mass are extremely important, whereas you don't want to just pack on tons of extra muscle.

One of the best strength training exercises for boxing is the pull up, and it's close cousin, the chin up. Both of these are body weight exercises, meaning you aren't relying on extra weights or machines, you are building strength through working out with your own body weight. This applies great to boxing, and will help you add tons of functional strength to use in the ring, without bulking you up too much or slowing you down. More... »

A speed bag is one of the most classic symbols of a boxer in training, and learning to use a speed bag can be a slow and frustrating process. I've known great athletes who have been stumped by the simple but daunting task of training with a speed bag. It doesn't have to be that way though, you just need to learn the basic principles of using one.

Training with a speed bag definitely comes with a learning curve. So one of the most important things right from the beginning is to accept that you aren't going to appear like Sugar Ray Leonard in your first training session. But if you take some time, you'll be making that sweet speed bag music (the intense drumming rhythm of you striking the bag and the bag bouncing off its support) in no time. More... »

Your tools for the day

If you've never done it before, trying to wrap your hands for boxing training can be a little overwhelming. But yet, watching any experienced boxer or trainer do it and you will see it's second nature, they almost don't even pay attention. In truth, there's no magic, better than everything else way of wrapping your hands for boxing. Every trainer out there will swear his way is the best. (Some professional boxers with histories of hand injuries even seek out hand wrapping gurus who do things in just the right way to protect their hands better, or at least make them feel that way).

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Meet your maker: the medicine ball

So you want to be a better boxer? You're looking for boxing training tips, right? That means hours upon hours of working on the fundamentals and honing the craft and art of boxing. Shadow boxing in front of the mirror for technique and strategy. Working on the heavy bag to actually practice hitting and adding power, while putting your techniques into motion. Hitting the mitts to have real, moving targets. Sparring to work on your defense, your conditioning and putting it all together.

On and on you go, those are all boxing exercises. You are improving your boxing, through boxing. Pretty simple. But there's more to it than that if you really want to be a better boxer. I wouldn't be doling out very useful boxing training tips if all I said was, go and box some more! More... »