Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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gelson2002
gelson2002
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Joined: 2002/01/14
United Kingdom
2002/02/12, 10:18 AM
what is your primary and secondary muscle used when punching a punch bag!

rpacheco
rpacheco
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United States
2002/02/12, 10:24 AM
Primary muscles worked are usually your torso/abs and shoulders...if you do it correctly! Secondary muscles would be biceps/triceps. Bag work is a very good form of cardio exercise!
Philia2
Philia2
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France
2002/02/14, 02:48 AM
Primary muscles are the chest and triceps and NOT the back (that's why you need to work your back more).
rpacheco
rpacheco
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United States
2002/02/14, 06:56 PM
You can also be more aggressive and develop a kicking routine.
spanishgirl
spanishgirl
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Joined: 2001/06/06
United States
2002/02/14, 09:30 PM
Yup...and if you've ever tried an intense kickboxing class...you know it's a heck of a workout....!!! One of my favs...

sg
Philia2
Philia2
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2002/02/15, 02:47 AM
Yes, but one is soooooo calm afterwards! lol It's just like in my gym after the peeps have been into the sauna and steam room for quite a while: sooooooo calm they suddenly all are!!!!
gelson2002
gelson2002
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United Kingdom
2002/02/15, 08:11 AM
cheers