Your first day of training boxing is a special day - the start of a beautiful journey that will bring you so much more than you can imagine. That’s why it’s nice to be well prepared, to be able to enjoy all parts of boxing training from the jump. While the necessity for some gear depends on your goals and level of training, other equipment is essential even for beginners. We believe that with these 5, you are well equipped to enter any gym.
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Gloves
The most obvious and exciting part of the boxing equipment is the boxing gloves. You can use the many guides that we have shared with you to find out which boxing gloves are the right ones for you - definitely make sure you get this one right. There are huge quality differences when it comes to boxing gloves, and you shouldn’t choose low-quality gloves simply because you are a beginner. Because the quality of your gloves is not only important to make sure you don’t injure yourself, but it will also make a huge difference whether you continue to enjoy training or not. So, the most obvious one is also the most important one.
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Handwraps
In boxing, we always use handwraps. For complete beginners this might not be as obvious, but we don’t even think about using a pair of gloves without properly wrapping our hands first. And here, it is also important to make the right choice. While there are a lot of gimmick gadgets that promise to make handwrapping easier, the classic self-wrapped bandages are still the best in order to protect your knuckles and wrists. Hit N Move’s wraps have the classic length of Mexican handwraps (180inch or 4.5m). This allows you to correctly wrap your hands in order to protect both fingers and knuckles but also the wrist. Every gym and country has their own way of wrapping, make sure you find one that feels safe and comfortable for yourself.
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Jump rope
Whether for warm-ups or for conditioning, a simple tool that we often take for granted as boxers. Daily plyometrics that don’t need any big equipment, you just rock up with your rope and work on the most important foundation as a boxer - your feet and conditioning.
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Mouth guard
Even for light sparring drills, it’s good to wear a mouth guard. They are inexpensive, and will save you from walking home looking like a pirate. Health and protection are always the highest priority, especially when entering the sport.
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Headgear
If you are looking to spar properly, you will need a headgear to protect yourself from blunt trauma and cuts. While classic headgear models can feel bulky and claustrophobic not only - but especially - for beginners, Hit N Move’s headgear models are unique and barely noticeable once the round has started. They are the lightest models on the market that offer better or comparable protection. Additionally, they allow you to keep your full vision, which makes for a calm and confident start into the beautiful world of boxing sparring. There’s many reasons the Hit N Move Face Saver headgear is referred to as the best nose bar headgear in the world, as it offers full protection without obstructing vision. While extremely popular with professional fighters, it’s a brilliant piece of protective equipment for beginners as well.
