Kickboxing Workouts

[princessbear]

I'm not sure where to post this - whether here or in the open discussion forum. I'm wondering what is the purpose of wearing gloves during kickboxing workouts? I did KPC for the 2nd time today and was wondering if I should have gloves when doing these workouts and, if so, what purpose do they serve?

Mary

 

[marianimal]

I never understood that either! I got some one pound gloves and I wear those for KPC and KickMax. Those do seem to tire out my arms a little bit more and I can at least rationalize wearing them. Regular gloves---no idea

 

[DeanaMax]

Wearing WEIGHTED gloves makes the workout much tougher.

I have a kickboxing bag - so I sometimes wear just regular gloves or boxing gloves to punch the bag during kickboxing workouts. I don't do it that often because if I do, it rips up my cuticles.

 

[jloewe]

I wouldn't wear them unless I was hitting something other than air. I have spoken to many KB instructors, and they all agree that weighted gloves put your joints at risk.

I tried weighted gloves once, and didn't make it through the workout, I felt discomfort in my shoulders and elbows.

If you do decide to use them, please do so cautiously!

 

[princessbear]

I wouldn't wear them unless I was hitting something other than air. I have spoken to many KB instructors, and they all agree that weighted gloves put your joints at risk.

I tried weighted gloves once, and didn't make it through the workout, I felt discomfort in my shoulders and elbows.

If you do decide to use them, please do so cautiously!

I guess I won't get them then - I just was wondering why they wear them and if I actually need them. Thanks for all your responses!

Mary

 

[fit_fairy]

I started wearing 1 pound weighted gloves for just part of KPC and Kenpo X and started having elbow pain. Stopped wearing the weighted gloves and the pain stopped. I think Jerry is right-not good for the joints.

On the other hand, it seems like I've heard someone say that wearing regular gloves helps with punching- keeps your wrists straight.

 

[princessbear]

On the other hand, it seems like I've heard someone say that wearing regular gloves helps with punching- keeps your wrists straight.

That was what I originally thought they were for - for the wrists. My hands/wrists look really funny in the mirror when I do some of the moves because my wrists aren't straight sometimes ... I look a little odd (thank god nobody is watching me - hehehehe).