As I was rummaging through my gym bag for my music and gloves this morning, I was bummed to find that I had forgotten to pack my workout gloves. Homer Simpson moment. DOH!
And I knew exactly where they were. Sitting on top of the washing machine in hopes of being washed, all stinky and sweaty. Yuck. At least that was my original intention post-fun-NYC-weekend-excursion. You know. Laundry. I did do laundry last night. Towels took priority. Not the gloves. LOL.
Anyway.
Back to the point.
I was unable to wear my gloves this morning which reminded me of why I use them.
I actually had a friend FB message me recently who asked if I use gloves.
For me it’s primarily to protect my hands. I’m a musician. I need my hands. Yes, it’s mainly just calluses and such, but I definitely feel a burn after not using them.
They also help me with grip and comfort. And depending on the glove, wrist support.
But today I realized there was another thing I felt it protected me from.
GERMS.
I felt waaaaaaay more “germy” without them.
I know, I know…
I’m sure it’s primarily psychological as my fingertips get all those germs, too. But it felt more germy. And that messed with my head. Gloves give me a little peace of mind.
So to glove or not to glove?
Not sure.
Some think they get a better grip without them.
There is definitely a badass-ness to calluses. You worked for those, dammit.
Totally up to you.
But for me?
I feel better with them on.
Make fun of me all you want…
Today’s “germy” back workout:
Do what makes you happy.
Even if it includes gloves.