STOP RIPPING YOUR BLISTERS WHEN YOU ARE GRIPPING WITH WOD & DONE

It wasn’t long after Eva began the sport of gymnastics that we were told to expect blisters. It’s just supposed to come with the territory. But why? Do blisters somehow prove your level of grit? Are they to be shown off on the gym floor like a badge of honour? If my gymnast blisters more than your gymnast

HOW TO CHOOSE CORRECT SIZE METAL BAR LOOPS

We are often asked questions about the sizing of our metal bar loops. Unfortunately, there is no straight forward answer to these questions, as the correct sizing of metal bar loops depends on numerous factors:

• Circumference of the athlete’s wrist
• The amount of padding used under the loops (gloves, wrist bands or perhaps both)
• If using at home – diameter of bar (as home bars are often produced in various diameters by different manufacturers)

It is crucial to choose the correct size of metal bar loops. Too big or too small loops can lead to serious injury, including broken bones.

From previous experience (of serving thousands of gymnasts) below is an estimation of loop sizes for different ages of gymnasts (male and female). This estimation works when using Gymnastic Planet loops and Superior (long wrist section) metal bar gloves.

6-8 YRS - loops sizes: 25.5cm – 26.5cm