Heavy Bag = Cardio?????

**BrysZ** · 12-01-2010, 02:57 AM

Okay I really need to get back on track with my cardio, but I HATE cardio so I was thinking of trying a heavy bag and working on that in my garage. What I am looking for is some feedback from guys who have used heavy bags before and whether or not it is effective for cardio...any other informtion would be great also...thanks

**bruary17** · 12-01-2010, 03:03 AM

I have a heavy bag in my basement that I use specfically for cardio. It changes it up from the horrable mundane treadmill and elliptical. It's fun 'cause you can practice diff combos and as long as you keep you heart rate up...it's good cardio.

**tbody66** · 12-01-2010, 07:47 AM

I would only recommend this if you use lower body as well.

I hate cardio too and when I seriously needed to start I joined a tae-kwon-do class, sparring sure got the cardio I was interested in, punching people in the chest and dodging kicks to the head is certainly more exciting than a tread mill.

**bruary17** · 12-01-2010, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by tbody66

I would only recommend this if you use lower body as well.

I hate cardio too and when I seriously needed to start I joined a tae-kwon-do class, sparring sure got the cardio I was interested in, punching people in the chest and dodging kicks to the head is certainly more exciting than a tread mill.

Yes! Or jiu jitsu.....awesome cardio and so much fun!

**rockinred** · 12-01-2010, 01:22 PM

If you go this route...I suggest you get a round timer. You can pick one up from most sports stores that sell boxing/mma gear. Set up for 9 rounds at 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest and go to work on it. Guaranteed you will have a great cardio workout in pain.

**Sicko** · 12-01-2010, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by BrysZ

Okay I really need to get back on track with my cardio, but I HATE cardio so I was thinking of trying a heavy bag and working on that in my garage. What I am looking for is some feedback from guys who have used heavy bags before and whether or not it is effective for cardio...any other informtion would be great also...thanks

Heavy bag is an insane form of cardio..Use burst training to keep heart rate up,especially if you can throw in kicks..Keep the jumprope next to the bag for alternation..I dont have heavy bag anymore but I sure miss it....