If, like me, you don't think calluses are anything to brag about, you'll probably want some decent fitness gloves for your strength training sessions. I'm getting all my friends a pair for Christmas after discovering this year that you can get them with built-in wrist support (which was a game-changer for me, with my notoriously weak wrists).
When you get to a certain point in your fitness career, the handy knurling on barbells and dumbbells starts to chafe and you end up with lumps, bumps, and blisters on your palms. The next time you go to pick up a dumbbell, you may find sore spots on your hands prevent you from being able to enjoy your strength session and making steady progress. You could try lifting cheap weights without the knurling feature, but in my experience, they end up slipping all over the place in your sweaty hands.
The beautiful, simple, and inexpensive solution is gloves.
I favor this pair from ATERCEL, which are reduced by 44% for Cyber Monday, but I'll be getting several different types, depending on the friend I'm buying for.
Pair a set of these gloves with some of the best kettlebells and you're onto a winner.
Not sure what weight you should pick up for your strength training session? See our guide to the best Black Friday weights deals , with round-ups of kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells and more.
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Do your gut a favor with this dietitian's gut-friendly veggie-filled fried rice recipeKeep your tummy happy with this flavorful twist on a favorite
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I’m a personal trainer and these are some of my favourite exercises to build core and upper body strength at homeAll you need is a set of dumbbells for this kneeling workout
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Get better than Black Friday savings with up to 53% off these gym-quality dumbbells—they're now at their lowest-ever priceDeal Dumbbells are a convenient and easy way to get into weight training—and right now you can pick up a set at Amazon for less than half price
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There's a shoe for everyone in Hoka's December sale—I should know, I test them for a livingDeal Hoka shoes are so good they’ll make you forget about other brands
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Make the most of the last few hours of Cyber Monday with this 25% off deal on my favorite sports sandalsDeal Get a pair of Keen Hyperport H2s ready for summer next year
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I haven't seen a WaterRower discount since before the pandemic—but there's £200 off at Amazon for Cyber Monday right nowDeal If you're shopping in the UK for a bargain on a great rowing machine, I recommend this rare reduction on a WaterRower
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It's now or never—with $95 off, this Cyber Monday Apple AirPods Pro 2 deal will sell out fastDeal Apple's feature-packed in-ear headphones are at their lowest-ever price and a superb choice for running, cycling or any kind of exercise
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Hello Cyber Monday! Zappos just slashed the price of New Balance’s top trail shoe in halfDeal One of New Balance's most advanced trail running shoes, usually $200, is now down to $100
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I'm a fitness writer and this is hands down the best kettlebell deal I've seen in the Cyber Monday salesDeal Get a 20lb cast iron kettlebell for a little over $1 per lb of weight
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Want to get fit at home? This Wattbike exercise bike is a sure bet and it's reduced by $600 to its lowest-ever price for Black FridayDeal But hurry—this deal is set to end on December 2
