Your Body and Gloves as One

I want to take some time and share information about the best CrossFit gloves to my fellow CrossFitters and gym junkies. We all know how painful blisters are, I guess every CrossFitter has gotten a blister or two in his / her hands. And we all know how those nasty blisters get in the way of our intense WODs, this alone entails that CrossFit gloves should be a CrossFitter’s main tool next to his / her body.

I remember the time when I was hesitant to spend extra cash for a pair of CrossFit gloves, until one day the blisters just got so bad.

I had to ask my box buddies on which they thought was the best CrossFit glove among the CrossFit brands. Jeff my buddy suggested me getting a pair of StrongerRx CrossFit gloves which he personally used ever since he started CrossFitting.  I was really hesitant and thought that any regular glove would do, so I went out and got a pair of cheap blue rubber gloves. The quality was obviously

not top notch but it was easy on

the wallet.

After just a few weeks of WODs the gloves started to tear apart, and the blisters came back. I realized that I would end up spending more if I continue to get cheap stuff, so I decided to get the best CrossFit gloves and went online to order a pair of StrongerRx CrossFit gloves from strongerrx.com. I got my order after a week and can’t wait to try it out in a WOD. As soon as I put them on I could already feel the difference, it felt like these CrossFit gloves were specially made for my hands. When I started working out and lifting the CrossFit gloves were as comfortable as can be. It was like lifting with my bare hands minus the pain.

After almost a year my CrossFit gloves from StrongerRx look just as they were when I first got them. The quality and durability were amazing. CrossFit is as intense as it gets when it comes to fitness, and as CrossFitters I believe that we need a pair of CrossFit gloves that could handle the intensity of CrossFit. No more did blisters hinder my performance, I can now face each challenge without the fear of hurting my hands.

Another wonder about the StrongerRx gloves would be the traction. We know that the metal bars are difficult to grip at times, with the SRX CrossFit gloves my grip never slips and my hands stay just where I want them to be. The weight we deal with is no laughing matter as one wrong grip or slip may lead to a bad injury. 

I personally value my StrongerRx CrossFit gloves as part of my body. I never go to the local box without a pair.  And with this blog I hope to help out my fellow CrossFitters  with a solution to fight those bad blisters.

Wise Spending on Apparel

When it comes to choosing the right apparel for Crossfit, there are some important factors to consider. For working out it is always important to consider comfort, but another thing that we need to keep in mind before going gaga over shopping on online stores is the value for money.

Crossfit shirts are one important apparels that you need for your workout. In choosing the right shirt to wear, your eyes will definitely brighten up because of the wide options that you would find online. There is a wide variety of designs available that will suit your preference. Crossfit shirts are now being created in different colors and designs, from earth to vibrant, wild colors – these shirts are ready to get your attention. Some of the online stores that I have seen has put some unique tough to their apparel, some uses very catchy statements that will motivate you while you workout and will make you more confident when you put them on. Some of the famous motivational quotes and statement that you can find online were transformed from being used in photos for social networking sites to the shirt that you will wear on your WOD tomorrow. For women, tank tops are also available in some stores as most of the working ladies in Crossfit prefer wearing tank tops than shirts.

However, these apparels are not always affordable. Some promises good quality. They might tell you that it would take a long time before their products wear off. This is where the value for money gets in the picture.

For someone who performs some really intense workouts everyday, it is necessary to get the right pieces of apparel for them. It’s no different for CrossFitters, it actually is even more important, for crossfitters do perform intense and hardcore exercises every single time. A cheaply made piece would get ripped easily and that would mean buying a new one. Who would want to spend some bucks in a piece of shirt that is intended for hardcore use if it wouldn’t even last for one week, right?

StrongerRx offers crossfit shirts that are very affordable and in superb quality. You can go for simple pieces in dark colors or take any of their new designs. There’s this very unique one that says “This is my hand stand push-up shirt” written upside-down which will require you to do a hand stand push up to show your peers that it is effectively motivating you with the statement and of course for you to properly use it on what it was basically made for.

So remember, be wise in choosing the right apparel. We should always take advantage of the promos and discounts that are being offered by some stores to get some good pieces that will last long.

Why Even bother?

With a pair of tattered shorts and a loose worn out shirt, you could already go out to the nearest box and start WoDing.  Nowadays, no one really cares about how they look like when it comes to working out, may it be CrossFit or any other sport for that matter. Does what you wear really matter at all?  In the world of CrossFit, hell yeah it does!

   CrossFit is known to be one of those sports that demand a whole lot from every area of our body. Yes, it’s definitely one of those killer sports out there, no doubt about that, and with the kind of demand CrossFit entails, we surely will be challenged and pushed to our physical limits. Any kind of supplement that would help create a better WoDing experience, hence a more efficient one, is recommended to and by any CrossFitter. This is where proper CrossFit gear comes into the picture. 

Any CrossFitter would know the feeling of having to perform a couple reps of kipping pull ups and ending up with calluses or even worse, wounded hands. Just imagine having to do another set with a pair of bloody hands. In this case, appropriate attire would mean having to do kips with a good set of sturdy gloves. 

In a different scenario, people may think that working out with a loose shirt, or with a pair of baggy gym shorts would be just about enough to get the best out of each WoD. This is a common misconception. True, WoDing with the simplest apparel seems harmless and to some, more realistic as it means not having to spend extra money for clothes. Although, if you want to get the most out of each lift, out of each set, and out of each WoD, it is always much better to shed off a couple of bucks and grab the right CrossFit gear – think of it as an investment.  To answer the question – what will appropriate CrossFit attire such as CF shirts or a good pair of CF shorts do for me?  Most shirts as well as shorts for CrossFit are designed to be lightweight as to make movement easier. Moreover, such CF apparel are made of breathable fabric which does not get clogged up due to sweat, unlike your everyday pair of cotton shorts. Lastly, shirts and shorts designed specifically for CrossFit are assured to be durable, which could endure intense movements of the body. There’s a reason why such kinds of gear exists.

CrossFit is a tough sport, that’s a given. For a sport so tough, we need to step our game a level up so we do not only survive the sport, but to as well excel in it. Having the right CrossFit gear is the first step.

CrossFit shirts – a part of our CrossFit artillery?

One of the most common problems of people who work out is the after-workout, all the more in the sport called Crossfit. The usual scenario is that -- there you are, all sweaty from an intense workout, tired from an intense WoD, preferring to rest first before hitting the showers. If one would just workout with his usual cotton shirt, tendency is for him to just end up with sweat drying off that very wet workout shirt -- a shirt that has accumulated all the sweat from numbers of lifts, presses, pull-ups and push-ups, etc. After this happens, if one’s immune system is not that strong, you are now faced with a big possibility of catching a common cold, or even worse.

This scenario happens because of our common misguided belief that owning a couple of CrossFit shirts is unnecessary. “Is it even different from the usual shirts I wear?” Some people could even question that way. The answer to that is a resounding YES. Well, aside from the fact that it looks better if a person does a WOD in a shirt specifically made for the sport of CrossFit -- that it would, psychologically, make people see him or her as a true or a legitimate CrossFitter and say “Hey look, he really went out of his way to purchase a shirt for CrossFitting” -- a factor that could lead to an improved self-confidence in working out.

Another benefit of using CrossFit shirts when Woding is the added comfort and flexibility it provides. The usual shirt might just be too loose or too tight. Finding a cotton shirt that perfectly hugs your body is hard to find. If this is the case, truly, the quality of workout would be affected -- something that no CrossFitter would opt to experience. With the intensity level of the WODs, one would surely benefit from added comfort and flexibility.

Lastly, the problem that was mentioned is about how a usual shirt would usually just suck-up all the sweat from your body. It just knows that you will sweat indeed! The material does not absorb as much sweat as how the cotton shirts do.

When one experiences wearing  shirts like such and how it affects self-confidence, quality of workout, and comfort, going back to the closet with the usual cotton shirts would never be an option ever again.

 If one would realize the worth of having to shed some extra cash for a shirt that really knows what you do and aware of your body’s needs, and, well -- if one is really serious of what he does, this should be one of the top priorities.

Benefits of CrossFit in my CrossFit Life.

What is CrossFit? If you ask Greg Glassman he would anwer that CrossFit is constantly varied high intensity functional movement. If you ask me what CrossFit is, I’d answer that CrossFit is my savior. My name is Tony I go to North Dakota State University and I Crossfit. I ended the previous chapter of my CrossFit tale here with my Crossfit Gloves and here is how my story continues.

During the first two weeks of WoD-ing, I’ve learned what CrossFit really has to offer. I do wake up sore in the morning like the next CrossFitter but I’ve been growing stronger and healthier really really FAST! It was a painful and rewarding love-hate relationship. During my stay in the box, I’ve been pushed to my physical limits on each WoD, and I was trained by CrossFit to be prepared for any physical challenge that is presented to me. And since CrossFit pushes you beyond your limits in mere minutes it’s the clear choice for university students like me or very busy people to keep in top shape. My SRX Crossfit gloves helped me get through most of my intense workouts. I was able to do more reps in pull-ups because of the grip it provides me. There really are some exercises that are easier to accomplish if you use Crossfit gloves. It gives you the right support just when you need it the most.

Well apart from the physical benefits of CrossFit and WoD-ing which speaks for itself, my team has instilled core values which are a necessity to achieve any WoD and succeed in life. CrossFit has taught me to discipline – from burgers, chips, and junk food to a strict “Paleo” diet. I’ve also learned perseverance – without this you won’t be able to survive and endure any WoD in CrossFit. The team also taught me humility and respect – to never underestimate any WoD despite how much you’ve grown. And lastly CrossFit has taught me confidence – this is one of the values I hold dearest since I used to be a low self esteem type of guy, everyone inspired and motivated me to take on any WoD or challenge, constantly moving forward and being better and stronger than who I was the day before.

After months of WoD-ing people from the university started paying attention to me, people who knew me saw the change and didn’t recognize me. Because of CrossFit my life has flipped to the good side. Everything was just brighter; I gained a new family, became healthier, and lost a LOT of unnecessary pounds. My life is not what it used to be. Thanks to CrossFit. My name is Tony and six months ago I was an average joe who was peasantly plump and now I am AWESOME inside and out because I let CrossFit into my life.