Okay, so I’ve been getting into boxing lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. First off, I had no clue what I was doing. I just knew I wanted to punch something, and maybe get in better shape while I was at it. But then came the big question: what size boxing gloves should I get?
I started by just searching around, you know, the usual stuff. Turns out, there’s a whole science to this glove thing. Who knew? There are like a million different types and sizes. There’s something called “bag gloves” that are just for hitting the heavy bag. Sounds simple enough, right?
Wrong! I quickly found out that even picking bag gloves isn’t that easy. They say your weight plays a big role in what size you should get. So, I hopped on the scale – hadn’t done that in a while – and jotted down the number. Then I dug around online, which can be a total mess, and found that boxing gloves are measured in ounces, of all things. It’s like a secret code or something.
After that, I learned that you gotta measure your hand. Not just any old way, though. You have to wrap a tape measure around the widest part of your knuckles, but not your thumb. I did that, feeling like I was in some kind of spy movie, and wrote down that number too.
Then I found that you need to look at size charts. I found a few and tried to match my measurements to the right size. I mean, I felt like a complete noob, but I think I figured it out. Most of the charts use your weight and hand size. But I found out that some gloves are just one size fits all, especially the ones just for the bags.
- First, I figured out my weight.
- Then, I measured my hand like a pro.
- After that, I spent hours looking at size charts.
- Finally, I made my choice.
So, after all that, I finally picked out some gloves. It was way more work than I expected, but hey, now I’m ready to hit the gym and start punching things like I know what I’m doing.
Honestly, I didn’t know a thing about boxing when I started. It was a lot of trial and error, and figuring things out as I went. I’m still learning, but it’s been fun. Getting the right gloves was a big step, and I feel a lot better about hitting the gym now. I wouldn’t say I’m good at boxing yet, but at least I feel like I have the right equipment. It’s a start, right?
In Conclusion
This whole glove thing was way more complicated than I thought it would be. But, I got through it, and now I can finally start my boxing journey for real. Wish me luck!
