Sometimes you're unable to go to the gym, but you still want to burn off some energy and stay in shape. Or you simply want to do some extra training on the various aspects involved in almost every martial art: fitness, speed, sharpness, technique and strength.
You can easily train at home or outdoors in the woods. The best way to train at home with family or your training buddy is with pad training!
All you need is a pair of hand pads and a pair of boxing gloves. This way you can train at home with your father, mother, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, brother or sister!
The benefits of pad training are:
- good fitness training
- Ideal for clearing your head for a while
- small investment
- takes up little space
Improving fitness/condition
There are countless ways to work on your fitness. A good pad training session will leave you completely exhausted afterwards.
By gradually building up the intensity and incorporating some fast combinations, you create an interval training. And this is really great for your fitness. So, by going fast with combinations and short rest periods, you build up a really good fitness level.
You also use many muscle groups. This includes your arms, shoulders, back, and abdominal muscles.
Ideal for clearing your head for a while
Pads training is the best way to really let off steam and release your aggression. Of course, you'd rather go for a nice walk, sit on a terrace, and do other fun things. Unfortunately, that's not allowed right now. So grab the pads and some boxing gloves and punch out all that pent-up anger. This really works, trust me ;)
Small investment
For a pad training session, you only need a pair of pads and a pair of gloves. If you opt for the cheapest models, you can be ready for under €100!
If you want to do it properly, with leather boxing gloves and better pads, you'll be spending over €100. For a good option, take a look at the XPRT Pad Training Set. We'll tell you more about which pads we recommend later.
Takes up little space.
Unlike large fitness equipment, a pair of pads and a pair of boxing gloves take up little space.
Easy to store in a cupboard, and once the crisis is over, you can simply take the pads with you in the car for a workout on the beach or in the woods.
Which hand pads, arm pads, or impact pads should I get?
We have the right pads for every budget! We differentiate between home use and gym use. In gyms, pads are used intensively every day. If you train at home, you'll probably only use the pads a few times a week.
The XPRT Punching Mitts V4 Strikeforce are the ideal choice for those who want to train at home without spending too much. These pads are made of skintex, a high-quality synthetic leather.
Recently, more professional versions of these proven pads have also been released: the XPRT Pro Focus Punching Mitts FP. These can be tightened more securely with a Velcro closure and have a fine mesh finish for better ventilation.
If you're willing to spend a little more, the King Revo pads are highly recommended. They are slightly longer, and the curve allows you to better absorb impacts as a trainer.
There's no clasp, so you can quickly put the pads on and take them off. If you're looking for pads with an extra clasp, take a look at the Booster Extreme Punching Mitts. They're really nice and thick and provide maximum protection!
If you're a personal trainer or simply value high-quality equipment, then Hayabusa and Twins are the brands for you. The Hayabusa PTS3 hand pads feel incredibly comfortable in the hand, are super lightweight, and are great for training with.
The Twins Punching Mitts ... well... simply the best of the best. The price reflects that. This is a truly good and worthwhile investment.