Boxing bags against stress: in New York, the "Public Punching Bags"
The Big Apple offers an innovative solution to combat stress. “Public Punching Bags” are installed in different parts of the city
New York City, with its rhythms and myriad daily stresses, offers its inhabitants an original solution to vent urban tensions. An idea singular and effective the one of the “Public Punching Bags” installed in different parts of the city, for the free use of citizens to combat stress.
New York City Design Week idea meets with great success
The initiative, conceived for New York City Design Week 2019 by the design studio “Dont Take This the Wrong Way,” has been an immediate success. Yellow punching bags, prominently displayed and strategically placed in places with high foot traffic, invite passersby to take a break from their routines and blow off steam “at their own risk” (as indicated on the bags themselves) by punching.
A panacea to combat stress
The idea behind the Public Punching Bags is to offer citizens an immediate and healthy way to get rid of stress accumulated during the day. Whether from anger, anxiety or frustration, a couple of minutes of boxing can help calm the mind, improve mood and increase a sense of well-being. In addition, boxing not only represents a valuable stress reliever, but also offers other physical and mental benefits. In fact, practicing that sport helps improve coordination, endurance and muscle tone. It olso increase self-confidence and the ability to concentrate.
An idea replicated in other cities?
The success of New York City’s “Public Punching Bags” prompted some administrations in other cities around the world to consider installing public punching bags. It is still too early to say whether “Public Punching Bags” will become a global phenomenon, but the idea of combining mental well-being and physical activity has the potential to win the favor of many citizens. this would be a great way ofseeking to combat stress and improve their quality of life.
Sources and Images
- https://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/mondo/nelle-strade-di-new-york-arrivano-le-punching-bag-per-prendere-a-pugni-lo-stress_3214332-201902a.shtml
- https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/stressed-this-design-studio-installed-public-punching-bags-on-new-york-streets-for-people-to-vent-out-anger/429435
- https://www.ilprimatonazionale.it/esteri/new-york-contro-stress-sacchi-boxe-strada-121334/
- Photo by Ivan Samkov: https://www.pexels.com/it-it/foto/catena-boxe-attrezzature-per-l-allenamento-sacco-da-boxe-4164521/