Sometimes you’re unable to go to the gym, but still want to burn off some energy and stay in shape. Or perhaps 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 also train at home or outdoors in the woods. The perfect way to train at home with family or your training partner is pad work!
All you need is a pair of punching mitts and a pair of boxing gloves. This allows you to train at home with your father, mother, partner, brother or sister.
The benefits of pad work are:
- great fitness training
- ideal for clearing your head
- small investment
- takes up little space
Improving your fitness
There are countless ways to work on your fitness. After a good pad-work session, you’ll be completely exhausted.
By building up slowly and occasionally adding fast combinations, you create an interval workout. And this is really great for your fitness. By performing combinations quickly, with short rest periods in between, you build up excellent fitness.
You also use a lot of muscle groups. Your arms, shoulders, back and abdominal muscles, among others, are all engaged.
Ideal for clearing your head
Pad work is one of the best ways to release pent-up energy. Grab the pads and a pair of boxing gloves, and punch away all the stress of the day. It really works!
Small investment
For pad work, you only need a pair of pads and a pair of gloves. If you choose the cheapest models, you can be fully equipped for €100.
If you want to take it a little more seriously, with leather boxing gloves and better pads, you’ll spend more than €100. We’ll say 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 very little space.
They’re easy to store in a cupboard, and you can just as easily take the pads with you in the car for a workout on the beach or in the woods.
Which hand pads, arm pads or punching shields should I choose?
We have the right pads for every budget. We distinguish between home use and gym use. At the gym, pads are used intensively every day. If you train at home, you may only use the pads a few times a week.
The XPRT Hand Pads V4 Strikeforce are the ideal choice for people who want to train at home without spending too much. These pads are made of Skintex, a high-quality synthetic leather.
More professional versions of these proven pads have also recently become available: the XPRT Pro Focus Pads FP. They can be tightened more securely with a hook-and-loop fastening and feature a comfortable mesh finish for better ventilation.
If you’re willing to spend a little more, the King Revo pads are highly recommended. They’re slightly longer, and thanks to their curved design, they allow the trainer to absorb punches more effectively.
They don’t have a fastening, so you can put the pads on and take them off quickly. Are you looking for pads with an additional fastening? Then take a look at the Booster Extreme pads. They’re pleasantly thick and provide maximum protection.
If you’re a personal trainer or simply place great value on high-quality equipment, you’ll end up with Hayabusa and Twins. The Hayabusa hand pads PTS3 feel incredibly comfortable in the hand, are super lightweight and are a pleasure to train with.
The Twins Hand Pads are simply the best of the best. The price reflects that. This is truly a good and durable investment.
