Why hitting the bag is the best cardio for your mma practice

In this video coach Zahabi talks about the benefits of hitting the bag. He explains why it’s one of the best cardio exercises for your mma practice!

[warchild]

i love doing bagwork. i usually hit the bag for 15 minutes. every 3 minutes, i will do a set of push ups and squats then go back to hitting the bag. great combat supplementary cardio.

[matthiasrohkostkanal]

I can confirm everything you said. The best training for me is lifting weights / calistenics, running in the woods and hitting the bag 3 or 4 times a week. Im now 45 years of age and quiet fit. I trained martial arts as a young men for quiet some time. It was kind of "streetfighting" back in the 90s. We mixed all together. Boxing, Kickboxing, Wing Tsun, wrestling, judo, escrima. lol Was fun. Now I live in a small village and even hitting the bag a few times a week keeps me sharp and increases my self defens skills compared to just doing weight lifting and running.
Greetings to Canada!

[bashlivingstonstampededojo]

Shadow boxing is another exercise great for cardio the heavey bag and shadow boxing definitely wear me out

[Al.S.]

Coach where is the post fight analysis for Khabib vs Dustin ❓

[janiron]

I agree that bagwork is really good, but in terms of developing cardio, i think running is the most effective. You might be able to say "i had a hard session on the heavy bag" but how hard was it really? When you're running, you've got the exact pace and stuff.
I feel like a ton of people just search for ways to avoid running, since they hate it. I mean it's their choice and running surely can be taxing on your joints, but it's damn effective.

[willieleehendersonlll]

I agree, bagwork is the best. I also love riding my bike and rollerblading for cardio

[rizkiprimanugraha]

Thanks coach Firaz for proper knowledge on improving cardio. Much respect from Indonesia.

[teamgitusome]

3:03 firas so excited about these concepts and sharing them that hes just mashing up expressions hahahah love it coach!!

[stemstudentph]

Theres always great ideas and insights in youtube if you know where to look. Thanks to the man who invented this stuff.

[thprodctions]

Trail running helps reduce impact and it's definitely more interesting then running on the tread. Some nice trails around Mont Royal!

[Cinnamonnutmegshow]

Great info. You were one of my first fb friends many years back and I appreciate that you took the time to connect with a humble fan. Osu!

[harageilucid]

Its not low-impact when *I* work the bag!

[JasonMichaelBernardo]

Bas Rutten Audio Workouts!!!! Best ever!!!! (Twist the body!!!!)

[christineseldon]

Good vid and very true. I have been hitting the bag 10x3 mins rounds 3 times a week for over 30 years now.

[CrazeeFy]

What about sexual intercourse with weights on my ankles? ?

[aquilatempestate]

Yes, especially if you add some drum and bass! Plus you're conditioning your shins, elbows etc.

[Tech-WonDo]

I really agree with you Coach Faris, wise coaching tip 👍

[fbshamrock]

I know Firas knows his shit. However I'm not sure hitting the bag is low impact. The stress over the shoulders is really big to be honest. It's a great cardio workout though.

[Maxstrikingandfitness]

Love bag work really changed my life when it came to fight didn’t even realize how I was improving my skill set in my cardio when I start sparring again I was doing very very well

[younghater]

Boxer here. Here’s a workout I do.
Jump rope 10- 15 minutes
3 minute rounds, 30 seconds rest
Shadow box and drills on slip line or head ball x 6 rounds
Heavy Bags (wrecking ball bag and normal bag) x6 rounds
Bag Conditioning
15 sec moderate pace, 15 sec speed, 15 sec pace, 15 sec power = 1 minute
3 minutes = 1 round.. take one minute break after round, repeat 2-3 rounds
Defense x 3 rounds
Double bag and/ or mitts x3 rounds
Cool down and stretch

Other workout is lifting or calisthenics with conditioning
Air bike, sprints, swimming, rowing, or long distance