If you’re preparing to start a serious weight lifting regimen for the first time, one common dilemma is whether or not to use weight lifting gloves. The answer depends on who you are and what your intentions are.
Any time you’re beginning lifting iron or even coated weights, your skin is going to have to get adjusted because it will get roughed up. Weights are going to shift and move in your hand and if you have soft skin, prepare for a transitional period where you experience some pain/irritation/swelling with your hands.
For women, I recommend wearing weight lifting gloves …read more

If weightlifting is part of your fitness routine, you certainly need to have a great pair of fitness gloves. And right now, we are giving you the opportunity to win a pair. These high performance gloves from Valeo will give you the grip and comfort that you need.
We are giving away a pair of Valeo Ocelot Wrist Wrap Lifting Gloves to five readers. To enter the contest, just leave a comment here on this post and let us know something about your fitness routine. Your comment will automatically enter you into the contest, which ends June 15, 2009 at 11:59pm …read more