Boxing Gloves
All you need to know:
Leather gloves are recommended. Leather may cost a little extra, but
will last longer, and provide better support. For fitness classes, this
might not an issue, but for boxing training, it is more important.
What type is better Velcro strap, or Lace up?
The classic style boxing gloves that you always see in prizefights
are tied on with laces. Just like lacing up your shoes, laces will provide
a nice snug fit.
The advantage to buying a pair of boxing gloves with Velcro straps is
that you can easily put on the gloves, and remove them yourself. If
you have ever tried to lace a pair of gloves when nobody is around,
it is almost impossible. For your average person and general training
purposes, gloves with Velcro straps are very acceptable.
Does the size and the weight of the glove matter?
Boxing gloves come in small, medium, and large sizes. The average man
will need a large size. The average women is medium. This can vary between
manufactures, but pretty standard.
Boxing gloves weights range from 10-20 ounces. In a professional boxing
match, the fighters usually wear 10oz gloves.
For training purposes, most gloves weigh 12oz, 14oz, and 16 oz. The
heavier the glove, the more protection it offers.
When buying a pair of boxing gloves, don't just buy the cheapest pair
that most sports stores carry in stock. Maybe they only cost £15
and look great, but are nothing more than a novelty item. Manufacturers
of fitness equipment often produce gloves that are tailored for aerobics,
this type of glove has elastic wrist support’s and is totally
unsuitable for boxing.
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