Weight gloves provide protection and decrease hand strain and muscle fatigue during weight lifting exercises. They can also be used by those with conditions such as carpal tunnel and arthritis. Made of heavy leather and elastic or spandex, they help prevent injuries and can be purchased for $15 to $65. It’s important to care for them properly.
Weight lifters often wear weight gloves to decrease hand strain and muscle fatigue during weight lifting exercises. Wearing weights gloves allows for additional “set” repetitions, while providing protection for the hands, fingers, wrists, and arms. Weight Gloves can also be used by guitarists, typists, material handlers, or anyone in a profession where conditions such as carpal tunnel and/or arthritis are prevalent.
These unique tools generally do not require fingers and are made of a heavy leather material that encircles the palms. The rest of the glove is made of elastic or spandex to fit comfortably around the hand. Most gloves use velcro or shoe laces to tie at the top of the hand or wrist, while some fit comfortably with spandex material that contours to the shape of the hand.
Weight gloves help decrease the appearance of palm blisters, calluses, soreness, and most importantly, serious injuries. Those who are already experiencing pain due to injuries or conditions such as tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, bursitis, or arthritis find great relief in weight-bearing gloves. For example, tendonitis is experienced when a tendon becomes inflamed from too much movement or exercise. Tendonitis can be cured with rest, ice, physical therapy, and weight-bearing gloves that stabilize the tendons and take pressure off the joint. They work in a similar way for conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel, and bursitis.
Weight gloves can be purchased at most sporting goods stores. They range in cost from $15 to $65. If one is involved in a serious exercise or weight lifting program, it is commonly recommended to purchase new weight gloves every three months to prevent tears and possible injury.
Like most exercise equipment, it’s important to care for your weight gloves and keep them free of moisture and dirt. After a sweaty workout, gloves should be stored in an area where they can dry quickly. Weight gloves can generally be washed in warm water with a mild detergent and hung out of direct sunlight to dry.
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