Having the appropriate equipment for any sport is one of the first steps to training for it. Training equipment such as boxing gloves is essential to protecting your body and preparing you to exhibit your best performance. Finding the right size boxing training gloves is imperative: One size does not fit all. Remembering some key points when you go to purchase your gloves can help you to make the right choice.
Step 1
Choose gloves that weigh 18 to 20 oz. per glove, which is the ideal weight for training purposes for most people. However, if you are a woman who is new to boxing or someone with smaller hands, start with a 12 oz. glove until you feel comfortable with a heavier size.
Step 2
Try on many gloves, even those labeled differently. While manufacturers might identify their 18 and 20 oz. gloves as small, medium and large, the size labels won't necessarily be the same from one manufacturer to the next. The glove should feel fitted but not tight. New gloves might feel a bit snug at first, but as the leather is conditioned and becomes more conformed to your hand, they will loosen up. Starting with gloves that are loose will cause trouble, since they only get looser over time. Loose gloves do not protect your hands and can make you more susceptible to injury. In addition, the glove should allow room for hand wraps, which are needed to help protect your hands.
Step 3
Choose a glove that is padded in the front for training. You will need to read the product description or ask a salesperson about this. For example, some gloves are padded on the back of the hand. These are designed for fighting because they pose a greater risk to your opponent should you land a punch. Training gloves are padded in the front to enable better handling during training.
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