Do you need to wear gloves to the gym? – GOOD SHAPE

You’ve certainly seen people wearing gloves at the gym you go to. Some say that the object helps to prevent the appearance of calluses or even thickening of the skin in the region. Others claim that protection hinders the execution of some movements. After all, which is better?

DO GLOVES PREVENT CALLS?

According to Fernanda Chauvin, specialist in dermatocosmetics and CEO of Ellementti Dermocosméticos, the bar is the great villain of the texture of our hands, and the way we hold it also makes all the difference. The bad news? “There is nothing, not even gloves, that will completely prevent the appearance of calluses, because the exercise causes friction and wear and tear in the region”, explains the professional.

That is, although the accessory can help a little, if you train hard, calluses may appear at some point. “This fabric works as a protection for the skin, making it easier to adjust the position of the hands. Even so, the wear and tear still remains.”

In addition, some physical education professionals do not recommend the use of gloves, since they can interfere with the execution of the exercises or cause the held object to slip, causing accidents.

“Using chalk, lime or magnesium on your hands is also an alternative that softens the creation of calluses, facilitating the correct grip and preventing the bar from slipping and the need to position it closer to the fingers.”, advises the expert.

CONCLUSION

Well, you can see that the object is not miraculous, right? But if you don’t give up your gloves at the gym, just take some precautions:

Buy a version with non-slip fabric; Pay even more attention to the movement being carried out (or ask the staff for help); Sanitize the accessory properly and frequently.

“Also, use a cream with an intense and instantaneous moisturizing action on your hands after training”, says Fernanda Chauvin. She recommends actives such as Jeju water, rich in trace elements and with antioxidant, detoxifying and calming actions; or aloe vera, which has regenerating properties and acts by stimulating collagen synthesis and repairing the skin barrier.