5 Tips for Mounting a Heavy Punching Bag

1. Are you mounting your heavy bag on the ceiling or the wall?

Assuming that your home has been built with an average level of quality and materials. When mounting to any structure like your home... it is advisable to know what you are mounting to. Example steel or wood studs.

2. Is the structure finished with sheet rock, gypsum, 70's paneling or dry wall?

If yes, you will need a stud finder stat.

If no, you have an array of heavy bag hanger options that us folks with finished walls do not have.

3. Thoughts on single beam suspension.

I do not recommend suspending a heavy bag from a single stud, rafter or joist.

Reason: all of the structural stress is put on that single point. Vibration will take its toll on that single supporting member over time and could cause problems down the road. Not to mention the noise level from your roundhouse will have your family seeking shelter OUTDOORS.

4. Now that we agree on dual beam suspension...

You can safely hang a punching bag that weighs more than 40 pounds. lol

5. Setting the optimum heavy bag height to reduce noise and vibration.

You will be able to minimize the noise and vibration by setting your bag to the proper height. Here is a link that will take you to a power point slide that I put together. Follow the link to set the optimum height for your situation. P.S. don't laugh at my bedhead

http://nebula.wsimg.com/312804fcd039a31124f63ba231524179?AccessKeyId=0F057E8A7B925DB89905&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

I hope you found this helpful. I'd like to invite you to share a comment or experience with us.

Have a great day,

Dare 

Heavy Bag Training

Heavy Bag What?
I invented The Silencer Mount so that I could take full advantage of the full body workout that you can achieve from using a heavy bag to train. Now although it may seem like an advanced exercise, by starting slow and building yourself up, we can achieve phenomenal fitness results through a fun exercise routine designed around a heavy bag. I want to share with you some simple tips and exercises to remember when using a heavy bag.

There is evidence that use of a standing, or hanging bag to practice striking maneuvers was a tool designed in ancient history through military and combat training and was later adapted into sports and martial arts training. Heavy bag training has worked its way into the home gym, but in my experience led to damaged walls and ceilings, which motivated me to design The Silencer CeilingMount which provides better support for the hanging bag by distributing weight. I don’t have to hold back now, for fear of inheriting a wall patch job after my workout, I can take my exercise regime to the next level.

Welcome to The Silencer Mount - Health and Fitness Blog

Welcome The Silencer Blog - Where I share my health and fitness experience and can hopefully provide some benefit as you achieve your wellness goals.

You will find information here about - heavy bag training, suspension training, equipment mounting, exercises, technique, diet and more - I just have to get around to writing it.

Now everyone out there will tell you that the new, fit, you is going to require hardwork and determination, a sensible diet, and a consistent schedule, which is all true, but I want to provide you with a variety of information, that you can use as you build your health regiment, one that works for you.

Now with a hectic schedule, trying to balance work and family, let alone fitting health into the mix, it becomes difficult to keep up and we often neglect our health in our pursuit for a career and demands of our families.

Today's blog is about recognizing that there is time to take care of ourselves. As a father and husband, you can take it from me, balancing responsibility and commitment with my health is just one more thing you don't want to worry about. I'm going to tell you that you should worry about it, because without our health, whats a job, and without our health, what happens to the family. Balancing your wellness is a key part of work-life balance and an important way that we can motivate ourselves to stay healthy, mentally and physically.

The Silencer Heavy Bag Mount - Suspension Training Mount

The Silencer, Ceiling Mount is a premium quality mounting system for hanging heavy bags, punching bags and suspension trainers in your home gym. The free range of motion of our patented design drastically reduces noise, vibrations and wear and tear to your walls and ceilings.

The Silencer Ceiling Mount brings the training exercises of elite sports professionals and fitness aficionados right to your home while protecting your plaster and drywall. Combined with a thoughtful diet, suspension and heavy bag training can become a full body workout that helps you to achieve your health and fitness goals and The Silencer is the best mounting system for protecting your home.