In our experience, textiles - usually scraps of fabric - are the best filling for punching bags. They have sufficient volume without being too heavy. In addition, fabric scraps do not compact as much over time as other materials (e.g. rubber granules or sand), which would eventually cause you to hit a hard wall. We have developed a sophisticated combination of recycled textile remnants and a gravel core for our punching bags - for the best ratio of weight and shock absorption.

Hanging punching bags from the ceiling: which ceilings are suitable?

Old building ceilings: A little more complicated, but usually feasible:

Old buildings often have ceilings made of wooden beams with floorboards on top and a layer of plaster or plasterboard.

Under no circumstances should you simply drill into the cladding, but look for the supporting wooden beam.

"My personal tip:
If you don't want to hide your punching bag in the basement, but want to integrate it into your home as a stylish element, a high-quality leather punching bag is my first choice. Not a bulky PVC monster, but an elegant piece of training equipment that motivates you to train regularly."