The Gloves Are Off: FITBENCH Powers Faster Boxing Training With Launch of FITBAG®

FITBENCH, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of FITBAG™, a gloveless boxing bag created to replace traditional boxing bags on the gym floor and in group training environments.

From day one, FITBENCH has been built around one core principle: eliminate wasted time. No clutter. No unnecessary transitions. No pauses that kill heart rate or disrupt momentum. The original FITBENCH system was designed to keep everything within arm’s reach so coaches didn’t need to reset rooms and members didn’t need to roam the floor.

While boxing-style training remains one of the most powerful and engaging modalities in fitness, traditional heavy bag setups often work against high-performance programming. Gloves must be distributed. Wraps adjusted. Velcro fastened. Members fumble to get them on. Coaches wait. Transitions stall. Heart rates drop.

In busy commercial gyms, gloves are frequently reused before they fully dry. Sweat absorbs into the lining. Moisture becomes trapped and odours linger. Even with sprays and wipe-down protocols, gloves are rarely sanitised thoroughly between users. Members know dozens of hands have been inside them and that awareness can quietly create hesitation.

For operators, shared gloves become a recurring operational burden. They must be stocked in multiple sizes, rotated, deodorised, dried, stored and regularly replaced. They consume staff time, generate hygiene complaints and create hidden ongoing costs. What should be a high-energy, engagement-driving feature can become a management headache.

Designed for high-traffic commercial use and available in two sizes, FITBAG features a durable gloveless striking surface with multi-density foam construction and a washable cover that can be easily replaced. There are no shared gloves, no sanitation stations and no transition delays. Members can move seamlessly from strength to conditioning to striking in seconds.

In a properly programmed circuit, a user can flow from dumbbell push presses to rotational slams to boxing intervals without interruption.

“FITBAG came directly out of conversations with gym owners and coaches,” explains Tyler Danen, Founder of FITBENCH. “Everyone sees the same problems with boxing gloves – cost, hygiene, storage, class delays but they’ve been accepted as ‘just part of boxing.’

“We’ve never believed inefficiency should be accepted. FITBENCH started with the idea of protecting flow, keeping workouts tight, fast and relentless. Traditional glove systems interrupt that. They slow transitions, create friction and introduce hygiene concerns that don’t align with how modern gyms operate.

“And let’s be honest, commercial gloves absorb sweat, trap moisture and rarely dry properly. Even with sprays and wipes, you’re still putting your hands into someone else’s sweat chamber. FITBAG eliminates that entire layer. No gloves. No waiting. Just punch and go.”

From a commercial standpoint, FITBAG reduces ongoing operating costs associated with glove purchasing, cleaning consumables and replacement cycles. Cleaning protocols align with the same wipe-down standards already used across functional equipment, simplifying staff responsibilities.

Available in two sizes and with customisable branded skins, FITBAG is built to integrate seamlessly into modern training environments. It is suitable for open gym floors, functional training areas and group training studios where efficiency and ease of use are critical.

FITBAG also complements the FITBENCH training system by adding accessible boxing-based cardio and power work to functional spaces without increasing equipment clutter. Together, FITBENCH and FITBAG support fast-moving workouts, minimal equipment handling and scalable programming for individuals and groups.

FITBAG will be unveiled at HFA in San Diego and available to pre-order at the show. For more information, visit fitbench.com.