TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag vs concept 2 skierg

This is a comparison between the TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag and concept 2 skierg including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the Concept 2 skiErg

The Concept 2 SkiErg comes in at $770. In this article you will learn more about the product itself, its Pros and cons and alternatives you might want to consider. This article has originally been published in the overview "Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue".

Overview of the concept 2 skiErg

The concept 2 skierg is a machine which simulates cross country skiing. The concept 2 rower flywheel has been adapted to keep the athlete in an upright position. This way of going about solves several challenges.

The design of the skierg uses a lot less space than bikes, treadmills, and rowers. Mounted to a wall it takes almost no floor space which makes it a great option for home gyms with limited space. Based on the nature of the movement it can also be used by athletes who have disabilities or rehab from injuries. You can still get a great workout in while seated with the skierg. The skierg has the following specifications:

Assembled in the us
Color black
Weight 46 LB
Length 52”
Width 24”
Height 85”

The concept 2 Skierg is great value for money, especially if you want to mainly focus on your upper body.

Pros of the Cncept 2 skiErg

The pros of the concept 2 ski erg are:

size
Can be used by people with disabilities
Price

The size of the concept 2 skierg is one of its main benefits. Mounted to a wall it takes up no floor space in your gym whatsoever. This is especially good if you want to fit a big rack into a small space and still be able to do cardio.

The concept 2 skierg is one of the few options for endurance training on the market which I know that suits people who can not stand or walk because of their wheels. The only other option I would know is the hand driven ellipticals which are bigger and provide less bang for the buck.

The price is also very attractive to many other cardio options. From the rogue website, it is one of the lowest priced options available.

Cons of the concept 2 skiErg

The cons of the concept 2 skierg are

Specificity
Not a real full body workout

Not many people compete in skiing, at least compared to running which is applicable to almost any team sports. Therefore the skierg will not provide a specific movement relevant to the sport your athletes and clients do, except you live in Norway or Switzerland. This means you will also have to provide another machine apart from the skierg.

Even though the marketing claims it is a full body workout I would doubt that you get the same amount of a response from the skierg than a rower or a fan bike. The legs are just too stationary and passive for that. Still a hard workout.

Alternatives to the Concept 2 skiErg

Alternatives to the Skierg are

Rogue Echo bike
TrueForm runner
Concept 2 rower

The Rogue echo bike will probably give you the better full body workout at roughly the same price. You will need minimally more floor space. This is a great option if you want to burn maximum calories per minute per square foot.

The TrueForm runner would be the best option in the market today to simulate real conditions on a treadmill as close as possible. This also comes at a hefty price tag. Based on the reviews I have seen it is worth every penny.

The concept two rower would be the solid option for a full body workout for every age group. I think this one of the best options for home use if you have the space for the entire family. The only downside is that you would have to free up quite some space to fit it into most homes.

Summary for the Concept 2 SkiErg

The concept 2 skierg is a great machine which fits in any corner. With this, you can train hard and burn your calories. The only downside is that you will mainly focus on your upper body while the legs stay stationary.

Overview and review of the TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag

This is an overview of the TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.

Overview of the TITAN Muay Thai heavy boxing bag

The TITAN Muay Thai heavy boxing bag is a long boxing bag that allows for all kinds of punches and kicks to be thrown at it. The biggest advantage of this bag is that you can practice high kicks, low kicks and body punches on the same bag because of its length. The full specifications of this punch bag are:

- Protects effectively against your strikes so you can hone your offense

- Shock absorbent material helps minimize unnecessary strain

- Practice shielding against all eight Muay Thai limb strikes

- Material is durable and strong, keeping your bag stable

- Overall height: 72-in

- Diameter: 14-in

- Bag weight: 90 lbs.

Solid bag for beginners that can be bought in bulk for a gym.

Pros of the TITAN Muay Thai heavy boxing bag

The pros of the TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag are:

Price
Length
Simple design

One of the best things about this bag is its price. If you take your bags to a lot of abuse by beginners, this is the bag to get. It does everything for a cheap price and will last.

The length of this bag makes it possible to use it for all kinds of strikes and kicks. This is a complete bag that can be used to hone your entire arsenal of kicks and punches to the max.

Besides, the design is pared back and simply leather with a logo on it. This makes it nice to look and fit in many gym environments without being too loud in color.

Cons of the TITAN Muay Thai heavy boxing bag

The cons of the TITAN Muay Thai heavy bag are:

Big bag
No hit markers
Not body shaped

This is a very big bag which is hard to move by yourself. If you want to change your gym setup around often this might not be the best bag to get as you have to unhook it and haul it somewhere else like a dead body. Because of the length of this bag, it is also hard to carry on your shoulder to move it around.

Some other bags of this length have specific hit areas marked on them to make the training easier. Some people think that these are helpful, others do not. This is a matter of taste and training styles, but this bag has no markers.

Some trainers and athletes like punching bags which are shaped like real humans torsos to train to throw a punch. This is a classic cylindric design and nothing too fancy.

Alternatives to the TITAN Muay Thai heavy boxing bag

Alternatives to the TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag are:

The TITAN power strike punching bag is a good alternative if you want to move your bag around a lot. Based on the shape and size of this bag it is easier to unhook and place somewhere else compared to the Muay Thai bag. The disadvantage of this bag is that it is not very long, so you can not practice low kicks and body punches.

The TITAN 88 lb boxing bag is a classic boxing bag that you find in a gym all over the world. If you want a classic bag that works for all boxing workouts then this is the place to go.

The Pivoting reflex trainer is the boxing bag that punches back. The rotating arm comes back at you to train your blocking and ducking skills.

The freestanding RDX punching bag is an option when you do not want to drill anything into the wall or the ceiling. This self-standing punching bag can be weighted down with water or sand and is held in place with suction cups. Not great to be used outdoors, but good in a gym with groups of beginners where you want to be able to move things around fast.

The RDX Heavy punching bag comes in different sets for beginners that cover all you need. You can get this with gloves, a wall-mount, and a skipping rope. Spending around $150 will get you covered for a starter kit to get going home.

The RDX filled face is an option to get some variety into your training. Not necessarily the first choice for a bag, but definitely a strong contender as a second bag.

Conclusion for the TITAN Muay Thai heavy boxing bag

The TITAN Muay Thai boxing back is a great pick to get a bag for everything in one go at a reasonable price. There is not a lot you can do wring for so much bag for so little money.