Weighted Gloves

SydneyH · 03-07-05, 07:09 AM

Is anybody here using weighted gloves for their kickboxing videos or Tae Bo? Wondering if they are worth the purchase?

SpiritYogi · 03-07-05, 08:40 AM

Yes, yes, yes!!!

I don't wear them while doing TaeBo (movements are too fast to wear them, IMO), but I wear them for all my other kickboxing workouts and they really increase the intensity.

Peggy T · 03-07-05, 09:49 AM

I had them and sent them back. They made my hands sweat something awaful - they were SO hot!!! I think I'll just go back to holding the 1 pounds hand weights.

EllieE · 03-07-05, 10:51 AM

I think the gloves look pretty cool, but I couldn't justify paying for weighted gloves, so I bought 1 and 1.5 pound walking weights at target for $4. They are small, soft (like holding beanbag stuff), fit in the palm of your hand (and I have small hands), and have a strap that velcros around the back of your hand. I love them!

Plus, if you want to increase your weights by increments, but don't have platemates (couldn't justify those, either), you can strap them backwards around your hand so the weight is on the back, and suddenly your 15 pound weights are 16 or 16.5 lbs.

Oh yeah, and just the extra pound adds a lot of intensity to your kickboxing workouts. I haven't even used the 1.5 lb weights yet.

Braves888 · 03-07-05, 11:20 AM

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so I bought 1 and 1.5 pound walking weights at target for $4. They are small, soft (like holding beanbag stuff), fit in the palm of your hand (and I have small hands), and have a strap that velcros around the back of your hand.

This is an excellent idea. Thanks! I also didn't want to spring for weighted gloves so I've been holding the little bar weights that are added to ankle weights (they also fit in the palm of your hand, and don't interfere with the fist you make for punching) but they're metal and get really sweaty after time. A soft weight with the velcro option sounds perfect!

Kristy

fanofladyvols · 03-07-05, 11:29 AM

I have some 1# gloves I bought at Kmart pretty cheap and I love them! Definitely increase the intensity!

Linda

new2me · 03-07-05, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by EllieE

I think the gloves look pretty cool, but I couldn't justify paying for weighted gloves, so I bought 1 and 1.5 pound walking weights at target for $4. They are small, soft (like holding beanbag stuff), fit in the palm of your hand (and I have small hands), and have a strap that velcros around the back of your hand. I love them!

I LOVE these!!! I also bought the two pairs and have used them for several things, including walking, rebounding and kickboxing. They fit snuggly enough that I can actually open my hands while doing some things and they won't fall off (and I don't have to grip them tighlty either)

EllieE · 03-07-05, 02:30 PM

Donna,

You use walking weights for WALKING!!??!! You're so crazy!

But I agree, they are my favorite fitness toy(s) right now.

new2me · 03-07-05, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EllieE

You use walking weights for WALKING!!??!! You're so crazy!

Yep, you know me...wild and crazy, lol!

suegy3 · 03-07-05, 07:11 PM

It's funny that you're asking this because I just ordered a pair today! I did a few searches and knew that I needed something to up the intensity a bit. Holding small weights 1lb weights is just not an option for me. I can't be bothered! I have the money so why not spend it on myself!

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03-07-05, 07:09 AM
SydneyH Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gardner, MA	Weighted Gloves *Is anybody here using weighted gloves for their kickboxing videos or Tae Bo? Wondering if they are worth the purchase?*

03-07-05, 08:40 AM
SpiritYogi Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spiritual Bliss	Yes, yes, yes!!! I don't wear them while doing TaeBo (movements are too fast to wear them, IMO), but I wear them for all my other kickboxing workouts and they really increase the intensity.

03-07-05, 09:49 AM
Peggy T VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia	I had them and sent them back. They made my hands sweat something awaful - they were SO hot!!! I think I'll just go back to holding the 1 pounds hand weights. __________________ Peg If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

03-07-05, 10:51 AM
EllieE Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kansas City, MO	I think the gloves look pretty cool, but I couldn't justify paying for weighted gloves, so I bought 1 and 1.5 pound walking weights at target for $4. They are small, soft (like holding beanbag stuff), fit in the palm of your hand (and I have small hands), and have a strap that velcros around the back of your hand. I love them! Plus, if you want to increase your weights by increments, but don't have platemates (couldn't justify those, either), you can strap them backwards around your hand so the weight is on the back, and suddenly your 15 pound weights are 16 or 16.5 lbs. Oh yeah, and just the extra pound adds a lot of intensity to your kickboxing workouts. I haven't even used the 1.5 lb weights yet. __________________ Ellie E If you can't be a good example, you'll just have to be a horrible warning.

03-07-05, 11:29 AM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	I have some 1# gloves I bought at Kmart pretty cheap and I love them! Definitely increase the intensity! Linda __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

03-07-05, 02:30 PM
EllieE Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kansas City, MO	Donna, You use walking weights for WALKING!!??!! You're so crazy! But I agree, they are my favorite fitness toy(s) right now. __________________ Ellie E If you can't be a good example, you'll just have to be a horrible warning.

03-07-05, 07:11 PM
suegy3 Join Date: Feb 2005	It's funny that you're asking this because I just ordered a pair today! I did a few searches and knew that I needed something to up the intensity a bit. Holding small weights 1lb weights is just not an option for me. I can't be bothered! I have the money so why not spend it on myself!