Sunday 3 July, 2005
Dragon apparel
I've recently had a couple of queries about the gym clothes and accessories, so instead of writing several emails, I thought I'd blog this list.
Here is what I use in the gym and why:
Lifitng gloves: I use Harbringer Training Grip with wrist wraps. Lots of people say that gloves are for sissies. I say screw 'em. I need padding for my palms and support for my wrists. These cost a fortune, but they are worth every penny. Just because they last such a long time you end up saving money in the long run. These gloves fit, well, like a glove (a rare trait in weightlifting gloves I've found), they have excellent protective padding, and perfect wrist support, so you don't have to buy separate wrist supports. Only minus side is that you have to re-adjust them when you want to train your forearms.
Water bottle: Nike makes the best water bottles I know of. They don't spill water, can take a beating, and hold plenty of liquid. I fully understand those who do not want to give Nike their money -I'll try to find a more ethical choice myself.
Gym Bag: Under Armor. Separate compartment for shoes and water bottle, tons of space, internal bag for a towel, perfect size and shape, and the bag looks awesomely cool as well. Perfect 10.
Gym shirt: Under Armor. Brilliant fit, durable, looks cool, does not have an intrusive logo, absorbs sweat, and keeps the body cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Check out their excellent website. Just be careful -you might end up spending waaaaaaaaaay too much money. I'm gonna get my training pants from here as well in the future.
Weightlifting belt: Harbringer foam core. Has splendid support for back, and is practically eternal. What more can you ask? Check out their website. Though it is difficult to navigate, their products are of high quality.
Lifting straps: I use Gold's Gym cotton straps, though I am not picky. I just avoid leather ones as they stretch and can snap when using heavy weights, causing injuries.
I've included a picture of my latest acquisitions, namely the Under Armor shirt and Harbringer gloves.
Instead of a muscular hunk, a pencil-necked geek, i.e. Yours Truly is used as a fashion model in the picture. Apologies to our readers.
WOOOF! Looks good to me. And now you´ve made me miss my amazon-arms. Must. Resist. Temptation. Must stay away from weights, no no no. Just say NO.
# 2 - Dragon (on July 4, 2005 01:23 AM):
Thanks JMB! You are beautiful with or without your amazon arms.
...but still today a salesgirl in a shop thought I was a woman. I am getting used to it now, being called "miss". Oh well, I swear that one day I will be big enough so the average Joe does not mistake me for a girl anymore.
*goes and adds weight to the squat rack*
# 3 - Chu (on July 4, 2005 05:00 AM):
You for a girl? Are they insane? Or utterly blind?
I really don't get it :).
# 4 - Dragon (on July 4, 2005 07:51 AM):
To be absolutely honest, I sometimes think it is down to the fact that many shop staff get a bit panicky when they hear a foreign accent, and get confused in their words while trying to be extra-polite.
I did give her a very ugle glare though. Of well, at least it was not in the gym -I'd be crushed.
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