Essential boxing gear for your home gym

Want to set up a boxing home gym? With the boxing equipment from our range, that's a piece of cake. You've already taken the first step: doing your research. But now you're probably wondering where to start, what you need and why you'd set up a home gym in the first place. In this blog you'll read everything about boxing at home, from the benefits of a home gym to setting up the perfect training space in your own house.

What are the benefits of setting up a home gym?

Setting up a training space at home has several advantages:

• Train the way you want: because you choose your own equipment and boxing gear, your gym always suits the way you train.
• Train whenever you want: you never have to wait for a punch pad or mat to become free and you don't have to deal with a gym's opening hours.
• Train with your own music: boxing against a punch pad with Eye of The Tiger in the background, or prefer something more relaxing? You're in charge.
• Train in a space with your own atmosphere: you set up your home gym the way you like, with lighting, colours, mirrors and decoration that motivate you or bring you calm.
• Privacy during training: no dealing with the busyness of a gym. Nobody is watching you or waiting for you.
• Hygiene during training: you clean your own equipment and boxing gear as often as you like and see fit. No dealing with other people's sweat.
• Time saving: no travel time to the gym means more time to train!
  
  

Why your home gym doesn't necessarily have to replace the gym

We won't try to convince you that a home gym is better than boxing at a gym or sports club. At a sports club you get instruction and guidance from a professional trainer, which is something many people value. On top of that, for many people part of the fun of training at a club or gym is the social aspect. You meet people who love boxing just as much as you do. But for dedicated athletes or those who don't have the time (or motivation) to go to a gym every week, a home gym is a great addition. And if you actually prefer training alone? Then you can of course choose to train entirely at home.

How do you start setting up a gym for boxing at home?

Before you go out and blindly buy boxing gear and spend far more on your home gym than necessary, it's worth thinking about a few things:

Which space will you use as your home gym?

Which space you use matters. If you're setting up your boxing gym in a basement, for example, you can usually make more noise than in a utility room or garage. That affects what you can and can't do, especially if you often train early in the morning or late at night. The room you choose also determines how much literal space you have. Is the space small? Then you'll need to set priorities.

We recommend these spaces when setting up a home gym:

• The basement
• The garage
• The attic
• The guest room (not ideal if you want to train during quiet hours)
  
  

What are your fitness goals?

Those priorities aren't just based on the space you have, but also on your fitness goals. Think about:

• Losing weight: invest in the standard boxing equipment, such as a punching bag or boxing stand. These are perfect for training cardio and strength, which is great for weight loss. Fitness machines such as a treadmill, cross trainer or stair climber are also good. These machines aren't available from us, but our specialists are happy to help you think about which equipment suits your home gym.
• Getting stronger: boxing is the perfect sport for anyone who wants to work on their strength. Also invest in things like weights and ab wheels.
• Improving flexibility and balance: boxing is great for your balance and flexibility. Also opt for equipment such as a sturdy skipping rope or a set of resistance bands.
• Improving speed: the best way to do this is with a double end ball.
• Improving overall health: your health starts with enough exercise, but doesn't end there. Also think about nutrition and supplements you can take to improve your overall wellbeing.
  
  

What is your budget?

A home gym doesn't have to be expensive. Of course it's possible to buy an expensive stair climber, but prefer to keep your budget lower? Then you can also choose to start with a value set of boxing gear for home boxing. When you order one of these, you usually receive a punch pad, boxing gloves and hand pads, but a set that includes a skipping rope is also an option if balance is one of your goals. From this foundation you can later expand with more boxing gear or sports equipment.

What else should you consider when setting up a home gym?

Once you know which space you'll be working in and have your goals and budget sorted, you can start buying boxing gear and sports equipment. The design of your space is also incredibly important, because you want to be able to train comfortably. It's much more enjoyable to box in a space you find appealing.

What you need to do now depends partly on how you set up the space. Hopefully the step-by-step plan below gives you a good foundation:

Step 1: Paint the space

Dark colours like black and grey might seem cool, but in general it's more pleasant to exercise in a light space. Your training room doesn't need to be a work of art, but fresh white walls create a pleasant atmosphere.

Step 2: Make sure you have good lighting

Again, a bright space is more enjoyable to train in. An open space with plenty of natural daylight is ideal, but that limits the choice of rooms where you can set up your home gym. So make sure you have good lights with a white or blue glow for an energetic atmosphere.

Step 3: Ensure good ventilation

You might enjoy the heat, but a healthy training environment needs good ventilation. Fresh air gives sweat odours and moisture a way to escape and ensures your body temperature is properly regulated. Windows that can be opened are a bonus, but you can also consider an air purifier, fan or air conditioning system.

Step 4: Add extras that help you get the most out of your training

Don't underestimate the motivating effect of multitasking! Alongside boxing gear, extras are very important. Most people get more out of their training when they play music, so good speakers are a plus. You could also hang a TV so you can effortlessly put on your favourite films or series while training, or quickly watch an instructional video.

Step 5: Place the right boxing gear in the space

Finally, the actual equipment you put in your home gym is the most important thing. You'll find everything you need for a home boxing gym in our extensive range. Of course items like a punch pad or boxing dummy are important, but don't forget protection either: elbow guards, hand wraps or inner gloves are important if you want to box comfortably.

Order everything you need for your boxing gym from Rumble Store

Ready to purchase the sports equipment for your home gym? Order your favourite items today. You can pay securely with iDEAL, PayPal, credit card or Klarna. We aim to deliver your order as quickly as possible. For large products — such as punching bags — we'll contact you in advance to schedule delivery, so you don't have to haul a heavy parcel to the post office. Another bonus: orders of €100 or more come with a free gift.

Need some extra inspiration first?

Visit our store in Houten to browse all our products in person at your leisure. Need advice on setting up your gym? Our martial arts specialists are ready to help. Around our store you'll find several free parking spaces and there's also a place to lock up your bike.

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