i got a question

Discussion in 'Gear & Equipment Discussion' started by shawnsays, Nov 30, 2005.

  1. shawnsays Orange Belt

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2005
    Messages:
    279
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    on the muddy banks of the whishka
    i live in a apartment and i can't afford a gym membership so i have converted my bedroom in to my gym over the years i have got my hands on all your basic equipment(bench,speedbag,heavy bag, ect..) and my question is can i muffle my speebag sounds or my room on a next to nothing buget
     
  2. Zaphod Orange Belt

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2003
    Messages:
    458
    Likes Received:
    0
    The short answer is no. Speed bags are loud and you just have to deal with it. All I can tell you is to try and schedule your workout when your neighbors won't be around to hear it
     
  3. Foxx_MMA Green Belt

    Joined:
    May 7, 2005
    Messages:
    992
    Likes Received:
    0
    As long as it isnt vibrations coming thru the wall you can do what people do with home studios and line all the walls and ceiling with those foam figure type things those absorb sound dont know about cost
     
  4. shawnsays Orange Belt

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2005
    Messages:
    279
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    on the muddy banks of the whishka
    i heard somthing about egg catons on the wall anyone heard that
     
  5. PhenøM MMA Gear Aficionado

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2004
    Messages:
    1,560
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    The Rock, Maryland
    You are thinking of trying to sound proof a room, not stop sound from getting out.

    Dude you could try Large Foam pads connected to the wall. Foam helps sponge in noise, not a whole lot of a little.
     
  6. mozfonky We oughta be fightin' a bottle of Geritol.

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2003
    Messages:
    19,434
    Likes Received:
    5,484
    Location:
    x
    forget it man, speedbags drive other people nuts. I stopped hitting it years ago because I got tired of the mma guys complaining. It's an irritating sound, plus I think some of them are just jealous cuz they can't make the thing sing.
     
  7. Foxx_MMA Green Belt

    Joined:
    May 7, 2005
    Messages:
    992
    Likes Received:
    0
  8. waterfall Blue Belt

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2004
    Messages:
    537
    Likes Received:
    0
    Because the speed bag is wall mounted it will be very hard to muffle the noise.
     
  9. DMcKayBJJ Blue Belt

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2005
    Messages:
    602
    Likes Received:
    0
    yeah speedbags are basically impossible to make quiet, especially if you're using it right
     
  10. Gsoares2*** Banned Banned

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2005
    Messages:
    3,319
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    smear concrete on all your walls.. and concrete the floors. If the thing isnt masonry, and doesnt totally collapse.. Your good.
     

Share This Page

X
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.