Calluses? No thanks!
2.10.2018
Translation: machine translated
I'm a wimp, I know. And I can hear you already: Gloves for weight training? That's just stylish frills. But I say: calluses on your hands are the real stylish frills.
You don't wear gloves when strength training with kettlebells, barbells or dumbbells because you like it "rough". Do you want direct contact with the steel and are proud of your calloused hands? All well and good. The bottom line is that these calluses are probably nothing more than egocentric frills and calluses are not necessary. Personally, I prefer gloves. And for several reasons:
1. grip
Gloves provide a better grip. This is no longer the case with bare hands, which become damp from sweating during training
no longer exist. The risk of injury increases
.
2. hygiene
Gloves also fulfil a hygiene purpose. In the gym, the same dumbbells are lifted by hundreds of members. Before they are (hopefully) cleaned in the evening, countless germs have accumulated on them. With your own gloves, you are protected from direct contact.
Important: Training gloves should also be cleaned regularly. Pathogens accumulate relatively quickly. This can lead to an unpleasant odour and cause skin reactions in the long term. Models made of synthetic material can be machine washed without the risk of losing their functionality. Gloves made of leather should be cleaned carefully with a cloth and a mixture of water and glycerine.
3. Aesthetics
The most common reason for using gloves during training is to protect the skin. If dumbbell handles always
rub against the palms of the hands, this quickly leads to the formation of calluses. This prevents the areas on which the weight rests from hurting or even tearing during the next training session. From an aesthetic point of view, however, calluses are rather undesirable.
These fitness and weight training gloves from Tunturi have gel padding on the inside, which ensures better pressure distribution. The underside of the "Pro Gel" training gloves is made of genuine leather and gel padding, while the top is made of genuine leather and elastane.
The entire Tunturi fitness range at Galaxus
Patrick Bardelli
Senior Editor
Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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