Hand weights for kickboxing?

[Pedmom]

Does anyone know where I can buy handweights that are 1 or 2 pounds each? I've looked at so many stores and can only find un-weighted boxing type gloves! Thanks!

 

[lindadrobinson]

I ordered my hand weights/grips from Fitness1st.com

Here is the link to the page. They sell 1, 2 and 3 lb hand grips.

http://www.fitness1st.com/kickboxing.html

Hope this helps.

Linda

 

[Pedmom]

Thanks Linda! I just found some 1 pound ones, too. Now the question is what size to buy? I'm a fairly advanced exerciser. Maybe I'll go with the 2 pound ones to start with.?

 

[lindadrobinson]

I started with 2lbs because I am quite advanced, but I had to take them off half way through the workout because of the weight. I went on and got the 1 lbs, and it suits me just fine after throwing your punches around, it gets the job done.

 

[Spinin28]

I know exactly what you mean, I have been thinking of the same exact thing. I have been thinking about ordering one of these sets of weighted gloves from Fitness1st.com, here is the link.
Good luck.

http://www.fitness1st.com/kickboxing.html

Denise

;-)

 

[kathryn]

I've found some at a Reebok factory outlet store. I've also ordered some on the internet (I searched for "weighted gloves" or maybe even Ironwear gloves, because I love the way they fit and feel (the ironwear "softiron" gloves. I've tried other types and they were either too hard and irritating--Walmart gloves--or too "shifty"--sand-filled gloves).

Definitely start with 1#, and don't use them through the entire workout at first. And don't use them until you are sure you are doing the punches with no lock-out and great form, as the extra weight will exacerbate any problems you might develop from less-than-perfect form.