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Brookstone

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I'm looking to get into some boxing as part of my cardio/fitness routine. Just something I can do at home.
Looked into heavy bag stands but not sure that would be good as you dont have freedom to move your feet around the bag. Also not very big on hanging bag from ceiling of garage, as I'd like to move it inside to the basement in the winter and garage/backyard in the summer.

Anyone have experince with the standing punching bags such as this?
http://www.boxingdepot.com/tr-bg-20.html

They have it at walmart from Everlast, for just under $200. Looking for some feedback and or other suggestions
 
For the price it is not a bad deal at all. I prefer the hanging bag, but the floor models work almost as well.

Please, for the love of god, learn how to tape your wrists properly, use gloves, and learn how to throw a proper punch. It is VERY easy to sprain a wrist with a heavy bag.
 
If all you're looking for is cardio, then it'll do fine. Those bags are too soft for anyone training for full-contact, though. Try to fill the bottom with sand, so that it doesn't wobble as much.
 
Standing punching bags will NOT hold up to power punching (if you have any kind of power at all). Like Dreamblade said, they're perfectly fine for cardio, but if you want to lay into the bag at all, you'll want a 100lb or heavier (hanging) heavy bag.
 
Those Bags are terrible....

In my opinion save your money....
There is too much give to those bags...No resistance at all....
You might as well punch air....

As for a workout....
Just shadowbox with handweights instead of getting the bag...

I do recommend you get a real bag if you're gonna get a Pucnhing Bag...

Avoid Everlast...
Seems like almost everything Everlast makes is crap....

If you do get it....You might want to fill it with water.....If you fill it with sand it will be a bitch to move (and obviously it is easier to empty with water than sand)....
 
I did not find the bottom weighted bags terrible, but I agree there is far too much give when hitting the top of the bag. Assuming the OP is just looking to add it to a fitness regiment, I see nothing wrong with one. They are definitely easier on the wrists and hands than a 'real' heavy bag, and that in itself is a bonus, as is the fact that it can be easily moved, unlike a hanging bag.
 
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