Bedroom Boxing Bag
Everybody has got to get their exercise in one way or another. If it's not your job to keep fit, then it's very likely that you're just like the rest of us. We live pretty sedentary lifestyles.
You're sitting in the car as you drive to work, you're sitting at your desk, and you sit back and relax when you unwind at night.
If you're one of the lucky ones who have the time and willpower to go the gym everyday, then good for you. If not, maybe it's time for you to consider investing into a punching bag for your apartment and building a modest home gym.
It definitely doesn't have to be as equipped as an actual gym. That's going to cost you a lot of money. Not to mention that you probably don't have much space in your current living situation.
The three main things that you have to ask yourself before you start buying things off the internet for your apartment are:
- What type of training am I planning on doing?
- Will the bag be quiet enough for my apartment?
- Can I install the equipment that I need in my apartment and will it even fit?
The one piece of equipment that's very easy to install, doesn't cost a whole lot, and can help you with cardio and strengthening work outs is apunching bag.
Punching bags come in different weights and usually have an exterior covering of leather, faux leather or vinyl.
What you might not know about punching bags is that they have what they call an "internal bladder," which allows them to be filled with air or water. This is what makes them resilient against repeated striking.
Their construction is pretty straightforward. We'll get into what punching bag weights you should consider later on in this list.
For now, one of the things that you have to keep in mind when getting a punching bag for your apartment is that you're going to need some sort of mount for it. That is if you are looking for a heavy bag and not a free standing punching bag.
If you are looking for a hanging punching bag for your apartment keep in mind that working out with it is going to make a bit of noise. That's why choosing where to mount it is an important decision.
If, for example, you mount it on the ceiling, you need to ask yourself is this going to get me in trouble with my neighbors because of the vibrations. And your landlord is definitely not going to appreciate you boring holes into your ceiling.
That's one way you'll never get your rent deposit back. So now you've got to figure out how to hang a punching bag without drilling huge holes in your apartment. This is why we recommend a free standing punching bag for apartments and condos.
You might be asking yourself, is this really going to be worth the trouble? The answer is a resounding yes. That's because you don't have to test your handiness, nor do you have to wreck your apartment just to get a punching bag installed in your apartment.
Your best option is going to be a free standing punching bag. This type of setup is aimed more towards people who are not trying to train professionally. If you are trying to training professionally then we recommend a hanging punching bag. If you're a boxer or a mixed martial artist, you will already know this.
But if you're just looking to get a good cardio workout here and there a free standing bag will be your best choice.
Free standing punching bags are just that, they can stand on their own – making it easier for you to switch it up and move from place to place within your apartment.
This is also perfect if you want to stow your punching bag away to where it can't be seen. You don't want to be the oddball who has a sweaty punching bag in your living room while you're entertaining guests.
And we can tell you that your girlfriend isn't going to stand for having a punching bag as a permanent fixture in any of your living spaces let alone your apartment living room.
The best part about having a free standing punching bag is that you're not going to have to install anything. To set it up, all you have to do is fill your bag up with water or sand (if it didn't already come pre-filled), stand it up, and you can punch and kick away.
So if you think your small living space is what's keeping you from getting a solid punching bag work out, think again.
Free standing bags are also going to be on the lighter side, so that's less strain on your hands, feet, and knees.
If this starting to interest you now, let's get into our top picks for free standing punching bags for your apartment.
Best Freestanding Punching Bags for Apartments
1. Century Versys Fight Simulator
Best Bang For Your Buck - Editors Choice
- Larger striking surface compared to traditional punching bags
- Allows For Ground Grappling & Takedowns
- Best For MMA Fighters
- Comes pre-filled
- Heavy duty vinyl shell
- Has top handles
The Century Versys Fight Simulator is a pretty straightforward setup. There will be no drilling or mounting required.
It just comes with a base, which the bag will be propped on. The base is what really sets this piece of equipment apart from all the rest.
It's quite small, leaving you so much room for striking. A large striking surface is very important if you if practicing moves for combat training and, of course, it's going to be easier for beginners because it's a lot harder to miss.
If you get really into combat training or combat training is already your thing, you could take it off the stand and practice your ground and pound moves with it too.
It does move a little when you strike it, which is not entirely a bad thing. This can help you work on your speed and timing, just like with a small speed bag.
So if you want to build up your endurance and throw a bit of cardio in, the Century Versys Fight Simulator is a great piece of equipment for that.
Another feature that we like is that it has two handles at the top that you can hold onto when you want to work on your knee moves. This feature is not very common when it comes to punching bags in general.
This bag also comes pre-filled, which is really great because, unless you're really picky, who wants to go through the hassle of filling up a punching bag themselves?
The whole thing can be messy, dealing with that amount of sand or water.
The Century Versys Fight Simulator's base weighs roughly around 110 lbs. So you know that's heavy enough to withstand repeated and heavy striking and it's light enough to be lugged around.
You can switch up locations and stow it away when you're not using it.
The outer covering is made out of vinyl, so it's going to be very easy to wipe down. It looks really cool and it'll fit any home gym.
If you just want a very versatile free standing punching bag, you can't go wrong with this one.
Pros
- Very versatile
- Perfect for combat training
- Cardio and endurance training
- No installation required
- Offers Excellent Bang for Buck
Cons
- Not as Good as the Wavemaster XXL when it comes to competitive strong kicks (it likes to move a bit when struck hard)
2. Century Wavemaster XXL
Highest Rated - Most Popular
- Highest Rated Bag among consumers
- Largest Striking Surface
- Does not Tip or Move when Hit
- Built to Last Forever
- Excellent Value
The Century Wavemaster XXL is one of the best free standing bags that money can buy.
This is the punching bag that I personally use and have had for almost 6 years now, and let me tell you, this thing is freaking tough. I have kept it outdoors and in my garage for most of it's life and it still takes the abuse that I put it through almost daily!
The Wavemaster XXL is my personal favorite free standing punching bag so I will try to keep my bias out of this review. But from my personal experience if you are wanting to find a punching bag that is going to last you a long dang time this is the best choice.
It not only has one of the largest striking surfaces of any punching bag out there but it is also built with extremely tough material making it one of the best bags for outdoors.
Just take a look at all of the positive reviews that this punching bag has accumulated since it came to market.
This is one of the only free standing bags that I can kick as hard as I want and it does not tip over what so over. The bag barely moves even at full force striking.
If you are in the market for a punching bag for your apartment and do not need a bag that will allow you to practice ground work and grappling then this is going to be the best option for you.
The only reason why this bag is not #1 is because you can not grapple with it.
3. Century BOB Punching Bag
Body Opponent Bag
- Realistic design
- 7 height settings (adjustable)
This is a mannequin-shaped free standing punching bag. It's an accurate replica a man's torso, made out of rubber – which sounds like a good idea if you've got anger management issues or you want to practice your striking precision.
The Century BOB is used by martial artists, so someone who just wants to casually train and work out is going to get a lot of us out of the BOB.
It's found in a lot of gyms all over the country because of its excellent quality. In fact, Conor McGregor himself trains with a BOB. If it's good enough for him, then it's going to be good enough for a casual user.
What's great about the BOB is that its height is adjustable, so you can set it to whoever is using the bag. Consider getting this if you're going to be sharing this bag with other users or you're a bit on the shorter or taller side.
Naturally, since this a free standing punching bag, it's not going to take up a lot of space and there's no setup required. It doesn't have to be mounted anywhere, so no drilling holes.
Because of the weighted base, you can pretty much use it anywhere in your apartment.
A lot of fighters use traditional heavy bags to instill muscle memory. But unless you're an experienced fighter, that's pretty much just guesswork.
With the BOB, since it's a replica of a human torso, you can easily target specific areas of the body to strike. This will up your accuracy of your hits, particularly to the head and chest – both of which are very vulnerable.
The BOB hardly moves when you strike it, which is both a good and a bad thing.
It's good because you won't need to have anyone hold it for you. It's not so great because you can't really practice distancing.
But perhaps the best part about the BOB is that you don't have to mount in anywhere other than its base. The whole thing is about 122.5 kilograms, so you know it's not going to go anywhere.
It doesn't come prefilled, so you're going to have to do it yourself – either with sand or water, whichever you prefer.
And if you do want to relocate it, you're going to have do some rolling. This is not something that's easily lifted.
Pros
- Perfect for accuracy training
- Customizable height
- Removable dummy
What If I Want a Hanging Punching Bag For My Apartment?
Another option you can go for is a hanging punching bag with a stand. Of course, hanging punching bags have the tendency to swing, which can be beneficial to your training. Why?
If you intend to work out using a punching bag for combat training, this'll make it easier for you to practice your movements. A real life opponent isn't going to stay still, right?
As the bag swings, you can train your body coordination, which in turn helps you develop your offensive skills.
When the bag swings back towards you, this also lets you practice your defense skills by blocking and stepping away.
This is the perfect alternative to having an actual sparring partner.
This is going to need a bit more space than a free standing punching bag, though. It needs room to swing. Otherwise, it defeats the purpose of having a hanging punching bag.
Best Heavy Bags For Apartments
Here are our top picks:
1. Everlast Dual Station Heavy Bag
Stand Value Bundle
- 2-in-1 equipment
- Adjustable heights
The Everlast Station Heavy Bag Stand Value Bundle is two pieces of equipment all rolled into one. You get a heavy hanging bag and a speed bag, both of which you can use for various work outs.
On one side, you can hang a 100-lb. heavy bag where you can train your endurance. On the other, you have a speed bag where you can train your speed.
All the components can be bought separately if you prefer to have just the heavy bag, but we recommend that you get the whole bundle for the variety.
You'll appreciate that decision in the long run, trust us. It'll save you a lot more money that buying each of the two things separately and you won't get bored with your work outs as quickly because you'll be able to switch it up constantly.
The stand is made out of hollow metal tubes, which are sturdy enough to support a 100-lb. heavy bag and, at the same time, light enough to be relocated by yourself.
The base where you would hang the heavy bag has thee pegs. This is where you can stack weight plates to keep the stand in place as you strike the bag.
Without doing this, the stand is just going to slide or topple over.
As per Everlast's instructions, you each peg should hold up to 75 pounds. Unfortunately, the weight plates are not included in the bundle, which is kind of annoying.
The heavy bag comes pre-filled, which is great. Older models used to have a canvas outer covering. But the models that are available now are manufactured with a synthetic leather outer covering instead, making it easier to clean.
The chain that you'll be using to hoist the heavy bag is very sturdy. This is also how you're going to be raising and lowering the bag, depending on your height.
The speed bag setup is really not the best, but we appreciate that it's there nonetheless. At the very least, the height is adjustable – which is a common characteristic of high quality speed bag platforms.
The speed bag itself doesn't come inflated, which is fine. You could inflate it with an air pump or blow it up yourself if you have the patience. The exterior is made out of the same synthetic leather that the heavy bag is made out of too.
The stand, naturally, has feet – which are covered with rubber attachments to keep the stand from damaging your floor.
Everlast seemed to have made this bundle with a single user in mind, so setting it up by yourself is definitely doable. But of course it would be easier to have a bit of help.
They also provide all the necessary tools that you need to assemble it.
As for the build quality of all the materials, we can't really complain much. The metal tubes that make up the stand could do with a bit more sturdiness, in our opinion, but it seems to hold up fine even after a considerable amount of use.
On the other hand, the heavy bag is amazing and you'd be hard pressed to find another of better quality at this price. It can withstand just about anything.
The speed bag is also very durable. What we don't like is the swivel, which you can always purchase separately, so it's not really a deal breaker.
The platform is also not the best. If you want a better speed bag experience, we recommend that you swap the existing one with a hardwood platform. Those seem to perform the best.
When you buy this platform, it's absolutely necessary to buy weight plates for it. Failing to do that is going to cause a lot of noise and damage.
When you set it properly, you can expect to have a pretty sweet setup in your home gym. You can practice throwing punches, kicks, knee moves and elbow strikes.
That's cardio, strength, endurance, speed and coordination training all with one piece of equipment. That's a pretty amazing deal.
Pros
- Pre-filled heavy bag
- Easy to set up
- Cost efficient
- Space efficient
- Durable
Cons
- Not the Best Speed Bag Platform
- Not The Best Speed Bag Swivel
2. Everlast single station heavy bag kit
With 100lb Heavy Bag
- Powder coated heavy duty steel tubing with 3 weight plate pegs
- All-inclusive kit
- Well-balanced design
Everlast's Nevatear heavy bag can't be beat just judging by its durability and size. Its unique design makes for a heavy bag that can withstand years' worth of striking without looking worn.
This is possible because of the premium synthetic leather covering that is reinforced with a synthetic webbing.
Another common issue that you'll encounter with heavy bags is that the straps that attach it to its hanging chain tend to wear out pretty easily. You won't have a choice but to keep replacing them over and over again.
But with this kit, the straps are made out of reinforced nylon. And we all know that nylon is an extremely strong synthetic fiber – strong enough to replace metal bearings.
As for comfort, this heavy bag bears well against the shock from your strikes. Filed with sanitized synthetic materials, you can go HAM on this bag without risking injury.
The kit comes with bag gloves and hand wraps, so you're pretty much all set up and good to go.
Pros
- Extremely durable
- Comes with a Nevatear heavy bag with reinforced webbing
- Comes with bag gloves with padded palm grip and cotton hand wraps
Cons
- A bit more expensive than other heavy bags
3. RDX Punching Bag Kit
Cheapest Apartment Punching Bag
- Zip opening
- So many extras
If you're looking for a complete starter kit (and we're talking complete here), look no further. Using the RDX Punching Bag Kit is the perfect way to jumpstart your fitness journey as a total novice.
It comes with everything you're going to need – a bracket, gauges, hooks, hand wraps, chains, swivel, jump rope, d-shackle, fittings, hand gripper, punching bag straps, boxing gloves, the heavy bag, and even a keyring.
This is a great way to get your cardio in and to practice your combat techniques.
RDX's hook with this line of bags is their shock absorbent quality. They're filled with shredded textiles, so they're not going to much train on your wrists, knuckles and knees.
We've found that the filling does tend to sink to the bottom over an extended period of use, which can be easily remedied by shifting the filling back or replacing it.
At 28 kg, the bag sways quite a bit. That can be useful if you're practicing your coordination.
If you choose this kit, you have to be okay with drilling a couple of holes into your wall. RDX recommends that you mount it on a brick wall. Alternatively, you can hang up on rafters using anchors, provided that they're strong enough to support it.
All in all this, this is the kit that will get you the most value out of your money. You get everything that you need at a very reasonable price and you can expect that these materials will last you a while.
Pros
- Perfect for beginners
- Great value for money
- Durable, high quality materials
Cons
- Filling tends to sink to the bottom of the bag over time
The Most Quiet Punching Bag For Your Apartment
1. Quiet Punch Portable Punching Bag
Best Doorway Punching Bag For Apartments
- Has a phone holder
- Comes with an app with video workouts to follow
If you're on the go a lot or you really just don't have enough space for a free standing punching bag or one that hangs on a stand, then this is a great option for you.
The Quiet Punch is so portable that you can take it with you on your travels. Aesthetically, it's very simple and it can fit most doorways.
The standard width of doorways in most apartments and hotel rooms is around 28 to 36 inches. You'll be able to mount your Quiet Punch pretty easily.
So if you're looking for a small punching bag for your apartment, or need a doorway punching bag than this is going to be your best option.
Setting it up is very easy. It comes with detailed instructions and even videos if you don't feel like reading. To mount the bag, you'll be using tension rods and a knob to keep them fastened in place. Absolutely no tools required.
Once you get used to it, it won't even take you a minute to set this up.
The bag has been designed with a light workout in mind, so you're not going to be able to practice your combat moves much and really do endurance training. It's only about 4 pounds.
This is more suited for casual users who just want to do a bit of cardio without hitting the gym. Inside the bag is a soft composite foam, which absorbs a lot of the impact from your knuckles.
It's so soft that you won't need boxing gloves, which is normally necessary if you're using a more traditional heavy bag that's made of harder materials.
But this soft material doesn't mean that it doesn't provide enough resistance to actual feel the burn of your workout. It's just enough to get your heart rate up, without doing any long term damage to your knuckles and shoulders.
We appreciate that it comes with an app. With it, you can track your progress and follow along with a lot of work outs using the Quiet Punch.
It even comes with a phone clip, so you won't have to prop your phone up against anything.
And since you have to mount it on a door frame, you can easily choose the height that you set it to. So virtually anyone can use it – from kids to adults.
The one thing that we don't like about the Quiet Punch is kind of unreasonable, given that it's a pretty limited setup.
But because the bag is fixed to a position, your movements are going to be very limited to that position. Naturally, you won't get the same kind of range of movement that you would with a traditional hanging bag, but nothing beats this kind of portability.
All in all, this is a great tool for beginners and for more experienced boxers who are looking to perfect their moves anywhere they go.
Pros
- Very portable
- Best doorway punching bag for any small space or apartment
- Doesn't make a lot of noise
- Extremely easy to set up
- Made of soft composite foam that's easy on the hands
Best Punching Bags for Apartments – The Verdict
Source: https://smartmma.com/best-punching-bag-apartment/
