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Are Plyometrics Good for Boxing?

Are Plyometrics Good for Boxing?

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Categories: Boxing Equipment, Home Gym
December 16, 2022
We at Sporteq know that for a boxer at any level, plyometrics are an excellent supplementary exercise to help increase your stamina, strength and coordination, three key elements that need to develop to be proficient at boxing. In this article we will be answering the question, are plyometrics good for boxing? But first, let us explain a bit about boxing and plyometrics. Boxing Boxing is a contact sport in which athletes fight each other via punching, which scores points that are then tallied by judges at the end of the allocated rounds, or they can win via KO (Knockout). Even though the nature of boxing is technique driven, physically demanding and dangerous (if there are no professionals there to coordinate) you don’t need to have an opponent if you want to practice your technique or get on the path to start improving your general health through boxing. Boxing can be considered an aerobic sport, meaning you...
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Save Monthly Gym Costs with Budget Home Gym

Cost of Living Crisis: Save Monthly Gym Costs with Budget Home Gym

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Categories: Boxing Equipment, Home Gym, Punchbags, Weights, Yoga
November 22, 2022
The UK is bracing for a tough Christmas during the current cost of living crisis. Millions of people are cutting back on their spending when it comes to their disposable income. With rising costs of essentials such as fuel, electricity and gas, many gym-goers are facing the difficult decision of having to terminate their gym memberships, as they can no longer afford the monthly fees. According to the London newspaper City A.M., almost 1 in 5 Brits can no longer afford fitness services and products. Many gyms, leisure centres and fitness studios are having to hike their membership fees and room hire prices, to cover their increased energy costs. During these unprecedented times, having to choose between paying the bills and enjoying a healthy lifestyle, is a stark reality for many. So, what is the solution to combating expensive gym membership fees? The answer is to invest in your health in the long term, with one-time...
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How to Wash Boxing Gloves

How to Wash Boxing Gloves

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Categories: Boxing Equipment
November 18, 2022
At Sporteq, we encourage the participation of anyone when it comes to sport or exercise, whether it’s boxing, MMA, weight lighting and everything in between. Alongside making sure everyone exercises and practices sports safely, we also endeavour to make sure cleanliness is just as important. Sometimes you can be so engrossed in your training that you may forget to clean your equipment. It happens! That is why in this blog, we will be discussing how to wash boxing gloves correctly. What are boxing gloves and why do they need cleaning? Boxing gloves are the signature piece of boxing equipment recognisable to anyone, whether they engage in the sport or not. Boxing gloves serve to soften the blows on an opponent and mitigate hand and wrist damage to the user, through the thick padding of the gloves. Improper or no use of boxing gloves can cause serious and permanent damage to both the user and the recipient. Boxing...
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Which Are the Best Boxing Gloves for Beginners

Which Are the Best Boxing Gloves for Beginners

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Categories: Boxing Equipment
November 15, 2022
At Sporteq, we strongly believe in the value of taking care of your health in many forms, we have found that boxing can be a great introduction to exercise for people at any age or level. Starting a new sport can be intimidating. That’s why in this article, we will be showing you which are the best boxing gloves for beginners. Sadly, as of 2022, less than half of children aged 5-16 are actually engaged in daily physical activity for at least an hour. As of 2021, approximately 4.97 million respondents in the age group of 25-34 in England were physically active with at least moderate intensity for more than 150 minutes a week. These statistics tell us that there are still a lot of people who don’t exercise regularly. We know there may be physical reasons why they can’t engage in exercise, which we understand. But we also are aware that sometimes...
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Best Equipment Used In Boxing

Best Equipment Used In Boxing

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Categories: Boxing Equipment
November 15, 2022
Are you looking to take the first step in your fitness journey? Or do you want to try your hand at something different? Whatever your reason, boxing is a highly accessible, healthy and fun activity that provides physical and mental benefits for anyone who participates, at any level. At Sporteq, we are happy to be a prominent provider of boxing equipment. That is why in this article, we will be telling you about the best equipment used in boxing. What kind of equipment do you need for boxing, and why? Boxing – What is it? Boxing is a contact sport in which athletes fight each other through punching. They aim to score points that are then tallied by judges at the end of the allocated rounds, or they can win via KO (knockout). Even though the nature of boxing is technique driven, physically demanding and dangerous (if there are no professionals there to coordinate) you...
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What Is a Bob Punching Bag?

What Is a BOB Punching Bag?

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Categories: Boxing Equipment
September 29, 2022
A Body Opponent Bag (BOB), also known as a boxing dummy, is intended to act as a lifelike partner for a variety of training purposes. The human appearance and high-density EVA bonded torso, make the BOB punching bag closely comparable to a live opponent, making it the next best thing. The outer layer materials, vinyl and tough rubber, both contribute to the overall density of the BOB. All our BOBs come with a base that can be filled with sand or water, to make them heavier. After filling a BOB punching bag with sand or water, you can land strike after strike. In addition to grappling, choking and boxing, the BOB can be used for martial arts and self-defence exercises. Our BOB is ideal for high-intensity training, or for simply mapping out where your strikes, uppercuts or punches are going to land. Increased practice on a BOB, will help develop accuracy and consistency...
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