Punch that bag...

Don't be intimidated by the punching bag at the gym. It will undoubtedly become your best friend on a frustrating day. If you are lucky enough there should be multiple size gloves at your facility, but they are a must wear! And, here's a little tip, if your hands are dry, try to lotion them up in advance... otherwise, they may crack and bleed.

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There is no wrong or right way to hit the bag, just make sure you aren't hurting yourself. You can bob and weave like a boxer and make short, quick jabs. Or alternate between left and right hooks. You can punch a few times and then kick. You can punch ten times with the left and ten times with the right quickly, but with not as much force. And of course... you can just punch the hell out of it! Either way you choose, will make the workout more fun and help add some variety.

Happy punching!