Badminton has come a long way since its early days of being a friendly backyard sport for housewives. Today, both men and women duke it out on the badminton court, smashing the shuttlecock at speeds of over 200 miles per hour, to take home the trophy. However, to play a game of badminton, one of the most important pieces of equipment is the net.

A punching bag is an excellent tool for increasing strength and stamina. You can pick up a punching bag for your gym to burn calories and develop core muscle groups at home. The first thing you should do when choosing a punching bag is to determine the right size.

You can find boxing glove sizes ranging from 8 to 20 ounces. Lighter gloves are suitable for practicing punches on a heavy bag, whereas heavier gloves are used almost exclusively for sparring and fighting.

A regulation basketball court measures 94 feet long and 50 feet wide.