| If you are looking to lose weight, stay fit, or just | | | | Since boxing is primarily done with hands, another |
| have fun, boxing may be the perfect sport for | | | | big item that you need to consider is hand wraps. |
| you. However before starting any boxing | | | | Hand wraps are very inexpensive as they |
| program, a beginner must have the right | | | | typically cost less than $10. These are important |
| equipment. There are many types of equipment, | | | | for all types of boxing and especially sparring and |
| brands and choices out there when it comes to | | | | practicing on bags. They will protect your hands |
| boxing gear, so new boxers should get acquainted | | | | from burns and chaffing and support your wrists |
| with what boxing necessities they will need | | | | as well. Hand wraps are imperative, do not leave |
| beforehand. | | | | them out of your shopping. |
| To prevent injuries, new boxers need to start | | | | And now we come to boxing gloves in which the |
| out with the proper head gear. Head gear prices | | | | varieties are numerous. Gloves with lace ties are |
| typically range from $30-60, with more expensive | | | | for professionals. Whereas beginners may want |
| exceptions depending on quality and brand. They | | | | gloves with velcro straps, as they are good for |
| keep damage from head blows at a minimum by | | | | training and easy to put on. As far as size goes, |
| reducing cuts. Look for head gear that has | | | | gloves come in the standard small, medium, and |
| adequate padding. Beginners can use cheek | | | | large sizes. Men typically use large, women |
| protectors and face-savers, but those looking to | | | | medium, and children small. Adult gloves weigh |
| compete professionally aren't allowed to use | | | | anywhere between 10-20 ounces, but beginners |
| them. I would recommend something basic but | | | | may want to use something in the 12-16 ounce |
| high in quality like Everlast Durahide headgear. It | | | | range. Standard sparring gloves weigh 14-16 |
| costs about $35 which is great for beginners. | | | | ounces and are heavily padded. Professional |
| The next important piece of equipment that | | | | competition gloves are much lighter and weigh 10 |
| beginners need, and is often over looked is the | | | | ounces. |
| mouthpiece. Mouthpieces are deceiving because | | | | But boxing would not be complete without boxing |
| some can cost as little as $2. But since | | | | shoes. Made of lightweight leather, prices vary for |
| mouthpieces protect your lips, teeth, and gums | | | | boxing footwear just like sneakers. They come in |
| from damage, a more expensive custom fitted | | | | low tops and high tops, but the most important |
| piece is the best choice for beginners. These are | | | | thing is that they are breathable and they fit well. |
| pricey, but you can't put a price on quality | | | | Adidas is a very popular brand among boxing |
| protection. Order custom pieces online or in | | | | shoes, so I would suggest giving them a try. |
| specialty martial arts stores. They will fit your | | | | Just remember to try everything on and that |
| mouth perfectly and ensure that they will not fall | | | | perfect fit is essential when it comes to boxing |
| out when sparring. | | | | equipment. |