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The hands of a gymnast are very susceptible to blisters, rips and cracks, usually due to hands that are too soft or too calloused. A gymnasts’ hands need that perfect balance of being tough, without being rough, to avoid these common injuries.
Having a good hand care routine in place can help prevent painful injuries. Take a look at our favourite tips to help you take care of your hands and minimize blisters, rips and cracks.
Use handcream and salve daily
Get a hand cream or salve that you like - and use it on a daily basis. We recommend Woring Hands Cream and SandBar Salve, both of them great for keeping hands
Reposted with permission of US Glove BLOG (www.usglove.com)
Myth #1: Wrist Supports Weaken Wrists
This is the most harmful myth surrounding wrist supports, mostly because so many people believe it! There is no evidence that suggests wrist supports make wrists weak. In fact, the evidence is quite the contrary.
Wrist supports, such as Tiger Paws, Panda Paws, Reisport wrist supports, Gymnastic