Free standing punch bags

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:20:08 +0000

Dodging punches is one aspect of boxing that cannot be ignored and must be worked upon by every fighter in the business. Throwing punches whilst simultaneously slipping them is also a skill to be mastered if you want to compete at any reasonable level. For these reasons it is vital that you practice with a double end bag. This type of punching bag is the closest thing to a sparring partner you can find and although not a substitute, when it may be difficult to find an adequate sparring partner the double end bag is a great piece of training equipment.

Attached to both the floor and ceiling this type of punch bag will move as you hit it, making you dodge and move whilst throwing your blows. At first people find that they instinctively move away and blink as a blow is coming their way, which in turn affects the ability to fight effectively. However, these natural instincts can be overcome with time and where we would previously have found ourselves backing away training can instill a subconscious and intuitive reflex that allows us to keep our eyes fixed, tracking the punch and setting up your own as you watch the blow slip past.

Fitness levels will also be sharpened as it can take be somewhat tiring being constantly on the move, especially when throwing punches of your own. This is great practice, as when in the ring for the real deal you will be in a similar situation and if your fitness is lacking then you won’t get far.

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Golf Trolley for the 21st Century

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:54:08 +0000

The age of the electric golf trolley has finally arrived. For many years they were regarded as the equipment of choice for the older generation of club player. Any golfer under the age of fifty wouldn’t be seen dead on the course with his clubs loaded onto an electric trolley unless they had some medical condition that would excuse them from a 19th hole inquisition. Well how times have changed. Sales of golf trolleys are at an all time high in the UK and the electric variants are gaining popularity among golfers of all ages and genders. It is no longer seen as uncool, but regarded as an essential bit of golf kit to any golfer who aspires to have the edge over the competition. The reason for this has been notion that the golfer will normally falter in the latter stages of their round due to mental exhaustion brought about by the physical exertion caused by carrying their clubs and ancillary equipment in a bag strapped to their backs. Visit any Regional Pro Tournament and the number of Pro’s using electric trolleys will make up the majority of the field. The Pro’s are well aware that being in contention down the final stretch and losing out by a single shot may have been caused by a lack of concentration brought about by the mind and body not performing as a unit. A little bit of tiredness may be the difference in earning wages that day. The same applies to the club golfer. Even junior players have cottoned on, as it is not uncommon to see them on the course with their electric trolleys taking the strain. The UK golf season is year round these days and during the winter and spring months the amount of kit the average golfer is expected to have will inevitably add extra weight to their golf bag. Having to lug around a full set of clubs plus wet weather gear and you can see why golfers prefer not to carry these days. The leading manufactures of electric golf trolleys including Powakaddy, Motocaddy, Power House and Hillbilly produce various models to suit different terrains with prices starting from £190.00 .

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Free standing punch bags

Golf Trolley for the 21st Century