Thread: D.I.Y training equipment

Hey everyone. this mite be a daft a question but i will ask anyway. Im wanting to get some training aids eg bags, pads, mits and guards....that sort of thing. problem is i can't afford them. is it possible to make your own equipment?
If it is possible, what could be made at home and how would I do it?
thanks for any advice
mike

There was a thread around here for DIY training equipment, not sure where it is, maybe one of the members know.

Also, check out rosstraining.com.

http://www.uk-mma.co.uk/weightliftin...ning-gear.html

thanks for this mandirigma. i didn't expect there to be so many things that i could make myself.
i'm just starting out tho (or trying to atleast) so what would be the best things to start with, the most important?

We had a load of discussions about home made gear on here, hence getting that thread together as a ref point. As for what you need to start with it all depends on what you want from training, I started with a home made punchbag and grapple dummy I think. Resistance band station using bungee cords is also a great idea and very useful as is a home made med ball and sand bad.
Best thing to do is sort out a training program and work out what gear you need from there, I really enjoyed making my own kit and it did save a packet.