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Generally, good headgear will have both a strap on the back of the head and a pouch to keep your chin seated correctly behind the protective padding.\n-Open vs Closed Face - This refers to headgear that leaves the front of the face exposed vs headgear that keeps part of the face protected, usually with a foam bar spanning across the nose. Both are good, I tend to prefer open headgear because it's easier to breathe but if you know you have a nose that is prone to breaking or if you plan on doing full-force sparring, close-faced is best.\n-Adequate Padding - This is extremely important. Boxing headgear is supposed to be bulky because it’s there to absorb impact. You want a good, thick layer of padding at least ½ inch thick at the thinnest area.\n-Not Too Firm, Not Too Soft - You want the headgear to feel firm but with some give. If it's too soft, it won’t be able to absorb and slow impact effectively. If it's too hard, it won’t be able to dissipate the force and will instead allow kinetic force to transfer to your head. ","What should you look for when buying boxing headgear?",{"_uid":1106,"answer":1107,"question":1108,"component":670},"3ab2c158-fe3d-40a2-bf9f-e0d779dede93","Three of our picks for the best headgear on the market currently are:\n-Venum Challenger 2.0\nThis is a great middle-of-the-road headgear, with robust cheek pads and a thick forehead bar, it offers a good compromise between true open-faced or close-faced headgear. This is actually the headgear I wear when sparring, the only issue I’ve ever had is that the inner lining can catch your hair a bit if you keep it longer.\n\n-Winning Full Face Headgear\nWinning is one of the best boxing vendors on the market, and they have delivered here again. Sporting a full padded crossbar on both the nose and the forehead as well as full chin protection, if you’re looking for headgear to wear while full-force sparring, it doesn’t get better than this. Just be aware, Winning is never cheap.\n\n-Title Classic Face Protector 2.0\nTitle is a household name in the boxing world, producing quality goods at prices up and coming boxers can afford. This model is a classic closed-face headgear that offers adequate protection for sparring or contact drills, the only issue I’ve ever had is that the padding above the ear on these models can sometimes be just a little thin, but seeing as that is usually a no go zone in matches anyway, it shouldn’t be a problem as long as everyone is playing by the rules.\n\nThere are tons of small vendors and custom producers I didn’t cover here but these are great easily attainable models, but you should also always be on the lookout for something that matches your style and your body when it comes to something as vital as head protection.","What are some of the best boxing headgear on the market?",{"name":30,"created_at":31,"published_at":32,"updated_at":33,"id":34,"uuid":35,"content":1110,"slug":30,"full_slug":54,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":1122,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":58,"first_published_at":59,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1123,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":37,"name":38,"category":1111,"component":39,"meta_info":1119,"block_image":1120,"cover_image":1121,"internal_notes":7},{"name":19,"created_at":20,"published_at":21,"updated_at":22,"id":23,"uuid":24,"content":1112,"slug":19,"full_slug":132,"sort_by_date":48,"position":133,"tag_list":1117,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":136,"first_published_at":137,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1118,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":26,"name":27,"topics":1113,"component":118,"meta_info":1114,"meta_title":123,"block_image":1115,"cover_image":1116,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":131},[35,69,97],{"_uid":120,"title":121,"plugin":43,"description":122},{"id":125,"alt":126,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":126,"filename":127,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":129,"alt":126,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":126,"filename":130,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":41,"title":42,"plugin":43,"description":44},{"id":46,"alt":47,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":47,"filename":49,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":52,"alt":47,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":47,"filename":53,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"efb09565-d096-488b-8f7f-7e80e6045b1d",{"type":722,"content":1126},[1127,1131,1136,1140,1180,1185,1189,1194,1213,1217,1222,1237,1241,1246,1261,1265,1277,1282,1297],{"type":725,"content":1128},[1129],{"text":1130,"type":729},"Boxing Headgear is a vital piece of equipment for anyone who wants to train safely, especially when involving contact drills. 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This life force encompasses the opposing yet complementary elements of yin and yang, which must remain in balance with one another to achieve the optimal flow of chi.\n\nFeng shui seeks to balance these forces by enhancing your immediate environment. This involves decluttering and mindfully utilizing shapes and colors that evoke the five elements of earth, water, fire, wood, and metal. Using the feng shui philosophy in a space is thought to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being.","What is feng shui?",{"_uid":1342,"answer":1343,"question":1344,"component":670},"2862a8bc-3885-407b-9458-fb0797a6b318","While the impact of feng shui cannot be measured because of its link to the spiritual belief of chi energy, there is ample research that proves our environment directly impacts our psychological well-being. 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Whether or not you are open to the spiritual foundations of the practice, the benefits of applying this methodology are firmly grounded in science.",{"type":725,"content":1371},[1372,1374,1381],{"text":1373,"type":729},"Our external environment impacts our internal well-being. The atmosphere or space we inhabit influences our mental, physical, and emotional health, both consciously and subconsciously. Feng shui aims to create harmony in our environment through the intentional use of color, decoration, and organization. Boxers can find feng shui immensely beneficial to training because there is such mindfulness in the fighting arts. 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Not everyone has the space needed for an at-home set of weights, and even fewer people are going to have access to weights when they are on-the-go. 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The accessibility factor alone helps you seamlessly integrate training into your schedule, reaping the full rewards of a fighter’s approach to living well.\n\nFitness trends come and go, but boxing endures. Dedicated boxers and kickboxers incorporate health-conscious decisions in all aspects of their lives, exuding resilience, strength, and self-awareness. Boxing training brings out the fighter within, helping you become the best version of yourself in all that you do.\n\nThough I’m not prepping to step into the ring, I strive to nurture my physical and mental health every day. Joining an online boxing program and having a punching bagmade it easy to pursue that goal. It even surprised me with a few unexpected perks.","How can a punching bag transform your body, mind, and lifestyle?",{"_uid":2728,"answer":2729,"question":2730,"component":670},"d577338a-777e-4c41-bdab-310b7c5b9a53","There is no doubt that shadowboxing is an essential aspect of boxing training, but having a punching bag takes your workouts to another level. Using a heavy bag makes even a quick session more effective by increasing the intensity.\n\nBoxing and kickboxing workouts on a bag provide the perfect combination of cardio with strength training to tone and condition your entire body. Adding the resistance of a heavy bag helps to build muscle. It even trains your balance and coordination, leading to a stronger fighting stance and more power with every strike.\n\nI can feel the difference after just one workout, and I could see the difference in my muscle tone even after a few weeks.","1. 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Having a heavy bag has added variety to my workouts, and even opened up a new, fun realm of creative customization for truly unique bag drills.\n\nMost importantly, it allows me to personalize my boxing training. This means I can plan my own roadwork, shadowboxing, weight training, and bag drills however I like. I would often opt out of my scheduled boxing class times if I just went on a challenging hike to avoid burnout. With my own bag, I can choose when I want to up the intensity with a full-body bag workout, and when I want to scale back my cardio with bodyweight exercises or some relaxing yoga.\n\nWith scheduled classes, I was at the mercy of whatever the instructor had planned that day. In group settings, trainers can’t meet everyone’s needs at their individual fitness level. Having my own punching bag has given me the flexibility that I was lacking with structured in-person boxing classes, giving me control over my whole fitness regimen.","3. 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You can prep and plan your meals around your workout schedule, maximizing your body’s ability to use that fuel effectively.\n\nWhen I was rushing from work to a boxing class, I could never schedule my pre-workout snacks for maximum efficiency. The result was a less than stellar workout that left me feeling drained rather than energized. Now I can plan everything out in advance, which includes making fresh smoothies packed with protein – a delicious, nourishing treat I could only rarely enjoy until I started hitting the bag at home.\n\nThose small healthy choices start to accumulate. Establishing a better meal routine around your workouts will shift your everyday eating habits towards a healthy boxer’s diet. Before you know it, your fridge is filled with goodies that pack a nutritious punch.","5. 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Showing my family firsthand how cool it is to annihilate that heavy bag motivated everyone to get gloved up within a week – and gave us all something fun to banter competitively about!","9. Brought My Family Together",{"_uid":2764,"answer":2765,"question":2766,"component":670},"a50de50c-17f0-46d4-ad08-3d28df6edc19","Boxing has been a cornerstone of my fitness routine for years but having a punching bag at home made training part of my lifestyle. There is so much more to boxing than beating up the bag, and the best way to discover the full range of benefits is to try it yourself on your own schedule.\n\nFightCamp’s at-home boxing and kickboxing program is ideal for all levels – from beginner to advanced. The team of professional trainers bring expert insight, motivation, and fun to every workout. 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