Glowing Gripad Testimonials Keep On Coming

People quite simply love their Gripad gloves.  And they don’t hesitate to show that admiration and affection as they write into Gripad’s website to offer their glowing recommendations for its readers.  This is our third go-round with writing about Gripad testimonials.  The stories keep coming in every month, new users adding their musings about why the Gripad weightlifting gloves offer the best value and bang for their buck.  So, without further adieu, here are three more stories from our happy customers about the eclectic Gripad weightlifting grip…

Patric Martin – For Patric, the Gripad gloves offer true protection during his workouts.  Like no other glove available, Gripad allows him to have a firm grip during the variety of exercises he performs.  Be it free weights, machines, or even pull-ups, the gloves are everything they were advertised to be.  Patric says that “…It does exactly what it is supposed to.”  When the time comes, he will be first in line to buy new gloves from Gripad. 

Paula M. – She is a National Level NPC Figure competitor and had been previously stuck using regular gloves that became too sweaty and never fit correctly on her hands.  With Gripad’s weightlifting gloves, Paula was able to kick her old gloves out the back door.  She uses her new Gripads everyday now and loves them.  “Thanks for the great product,” she says.

Linda S. – Linda loves her gloves so much she doesn’t even know where to begin.  She says she’s been using them so much that they have become a little “grungy.”  Fortunately, with Gripad weightlifting grips, you can wash them, unlike their leather counterparts.  All you have to do is place them in a mesh bag for the washing phase and then air dry them.  It’s that simple.  So Linda is right…  What’s not to love about these gloves? Why not try a pair today?

Best Natural Weightlifting Supplements

There are many different supplements out there…  From the untested to the outright illegal that can do more harm than good.  Let’s focus on three simple supplements that are natural, effective, and safe to use – And can help to build muscle and keep you healthy as you do so.

Creatine – Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates and which supplies much needed energy to muscles.  It can also be found in small doses in meats and fish.  What Creatine as a supplement does, it provides the user with a verified boost in performance for the short term weightlifting and provides faster muscle growth for the long term.  According to most medical experts, Creatine has little or no short term health risks associated with it.  Now, that’s not to say there are no possible long term effects, as they have not been adequately studied.  But for the most part, when taken in regular doses and to specific guidelines, Creatine can be a safe alternative to some of the other supplements out there.  A regimen of 20 to 25 grams per day is what’s called for in the loading phase, as you start in five gram increments.  The loading phase lasts for five to seven days and then the maintenance phase begins, with three to five grams per day for a set number of weeks.  For further safety concerns, go to the Mayo Clinic site to get all your Creatine questions answered.

Protein – Protein is one of the most effective natural weightlifting supplements available.  It can be found in foods such as beef, soy, cottage cheese, eggs, fish, milk, chicken breast, and tuna, as well as whey protein shakes popular with weightlifters.  Protein is essential to both the growth and repair of tissue and is a necessary component in building muscle.  To get enough protein in your day – in many cases – taking in a 30 to 50 gram protein shake immediately after a hard weightlifting session will be enough to foster proper muscle growth and synthesis.

Multivitamin – Weightlifters are usually too busy lifting and consuming the right amount of calories per day to stop and figure out how many vitamins and nutrients that are actually getting per day.  By taking a multivitamin, the pill can act as a sort of insurance policy to make sure the individual is actually getting each and every nutrient their body craves in order to live a healthy life and effectively build muscle mass, even after your workouts are done. 

Why Gripads are the Best Weightlifting Gloves for CrossFit Training

CrossFit training takes gymnastics, weightlifting, rope climbing, running, and all manner of sports, and combines them together into one all encompassing carve-your-body-out-of-stone regimen of an ever changing fitness routine hand crafted for each particular user.  To fully experience everything the CrossFit training program has to offer, adherents will need access to an Olympic weight set, gymnastic rings, plyometric boxes (or jump boxes), medicine balls, dumbbells, kettle bells, climbing rope, Concept II Rowers, and Gymnastics parallettes, which are similar to push-up bars or dip bars.

These workouts aren’t going to be your run of the mill gym exercises – The CrossFit program will be about as demanding as you have ever seen and has been known to test the will and endurance of some of the world’s most renowned athletes.  So – you ask yourself – how can you get the most out of this rigorous and taxing training without suffering injury or early defeat..?  And the answer:  Use the Gripad weightlifting glove to save your hands, your body, and your mind as you embark on maybe the toughest training you will ever endure…  Period.

You’re going to be sweating…  A lot.  There’s no getting around that.  And for a good portion of the workouts, you’re going to be lifting weights and other odd shaped extremely heavy objects.  With Gripads Neoprene layer of protection built into every workout glove, the sweat will be wicked away and your grip will stay perfect – Every time.  Your hands will stay dry and your grip won’t slip…  Ever. 

These types of weights, bars, and objects you’ll be dealing with may not be all that hand-friendly.  And by that, we mean, you may be facing blisters, calluses, and sore hands from the get-go – The type of activities in CrossFit training will all but assure you of that.  So you need some kind of glove to protect those hands of yours.  With Gripads weightlifting grips, there are no worries.  It’s not a big, bulky gym grip that is going to interfere with your workout.  It covers the palm of the hand and provides protection against wear and tear, while still giving you the grip you need to accomplish even the toughest of tasks. 

With an exercise regimen this intense, you need the best weightlifting gloves around to protect you – And Gripad’s got you covered.  With your hands protected, you can focus on what’s important – Carving your body into stone, being physically and emotionally fit, and most important, being healthy. 

Weight Lifting Gloves – Why Use Them?

Going to the gym can be a taxing thing on your body.  From the free weights to the bench press, you have enough to worry about without blisters, calluses, sweat, and other issues taking you away from your workout.  Fortunately, with GRIPAD’s workout gloves, you won’t have to worry about a thing.  GRIPAD’s got you covered…

Cut down on blisters and calluses – With GRIPAD’s weightlifting gloves, the negative effects of your workout – hard calluses and blisters that can effectively cut short a workout – will no longer be an issue.  GRIPAD’s neoprene material within the gym grips will not only prevent the aforementioned calluses and blisters, but stop odor, heat, and sweat associated with other gloves.  As Marci Thompson puts it:  “I was the first to receive them (GRIPAD weight lifting gloves) here in Iraq Air Force base and I can tell you they were a hit.  After 105 pull-ups, and no blisters, my other gym mates were hooked.  I would expect orders from them soon.”  Marci had it right:  To cut down on workout related injury and general soreness, GRIPAD’s lifting grips – in both men’s and women’s sizes – are the key.

Better grip – Have you ever been working out – actually, in mid workout – hands sweaty, never able to get a tight and proper grip on the bar?  Fortunately, with GRIPAD’s neoprene material, sweaty hands are a thing of the past.  Neoprene keeps the hands dry as the glove provides a tight, non-slip grip on the free weights and bars.  Thus, with a firm grip, the workout and the muscle groups are your main focus – Not whether you are tearing up your hands or if the weight will slip, causing injury.

Reduce the pressure on your wrists – Pain in the wrists can be an unfortunate side effect of a workout, no matter the intensity level – It’s just the nature of the beast.  GRIPAD’s lifting gloves, with the padded section resting on the interior of your palm, will cut down and effectively lessen the strain on your hands – which will, in turn, lessen the pressure on your wrists – providing relief to both novices and gym rats alike.  In the end, the glove is a necessity – not just for bodybuilders and workout kings – but for people looking to maximize their workouts without wear and tear slowing them down.

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GRIPAD Recommends a Fitness Method!

Shin Ohtake’s unconventional, no-nonsense approach to fitness &  fat loss has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. His world-famous fitness program, MAX Workouts, has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people in over 100 countries - without requiring hours in the gym.

These training methods are great to be done with the GRIPAD Workout Grips!

“…..with my 20 years and thousands of hours of combined research, university study, and hands-on experience, I developed the MAX WORKOUTS 90-day fitness program. I created this proven system to help anyone get off the fitness plateau and accelerate their results with faster, more efficient workouts.

In all my years as a fitness trainer, I’ve put the MAX WORKOUTS program to the test on men and women with all different body types, from all walks of life. I’ve helped people who are overweight, recovering from injuries, and those trying to get past a fitness plateau. Whether you want to shed those extra pounds or take your fitness and performance to the next level, I sincerely hope to help you reach your goals.”

To Leaner & Fitter You!

Shin Ohtake
Author, MAX WORKOUTS
Strength Coach, Fitness & Fat Loss Expert

GRIPAD Reviewed by Your Happy Hearts!

4.14.2010

Gripad Review and Giveaway

Tired of weight gloves which make your hands sweaty, don’t have enough grip, or just aren’t that comfortable? I have a great suggestion for you. Try Gripads. They are an inventive twist to your regular workout glove providing your hands breathing space, extra movement and a strong grip. They are 100% Neoprene and come in a wide range of colors.

I was given the opportunity to try a pair. I love how the pad is squishy, if I can use that word, and have much more grip than the average weight glove. It takes a while for your fingers to get used to something wrapped around them and your pinky not being invited to the party. When you are in position to do a bench press, barbell curl, or pull-up they are very comfortable. One thing I didn’t care for was the awkwardness of moving from exercise to exercise. I didn’t know if I should slip them off and put them back on right before grabbing the weight, or just keeping them on for the duration of my workouts. But I did like them for doing pushups as I felt a little more grounded and stable. I have padded mats in my gym and felt stuck down to them and knew my hands were not coming out from under me.

They work very well with machines, but personally I found them to be difficult to maneuver with my Power Blocks. When choosing a dumbbell from the rack, I can see they would be much easier. But for a Power Block user, when changing your pins, they seem to get in the way.

I gave a pair to a workout friend to see what she thought. Monica had a much better experience with them than I did. She found them to be very comfortable and something she liked using. She agreed there would be no sweating with the gripads like in a normal glove as your hands are much more exposed. She also felt awkward at first with her pinking not being in a ring, but could see how it was beneficial to the way gripad was made to work. She enjoys them and will continue using them in her workouts.

If you would like a chance at trying this new style of glove for yourself, then here’s your chance to enter. YHH has three pairs to give away.

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