Reebok Gripmaster

The Reebok Gripmaster sounded like it should be some kind of chunky piece of body building equipment to me, so imagine my surprise when two small pads complete with finger loops arrived.

Surprised, yet intrigued, the Gripmasters, feeling strangely like wet suit material, were slung in my gym bag and away we went.

Gripmasters are supposed to be the new fitness glove, but I have to say I would never wear a fitness glove, so would they actually be of any use to your average exercising Joe (i.e. me)?

Actually, yes.

Superior grip is the benefit they are being advertised with, but it was more the superior comfort when using resistance/weight machines that I enjoyed. Usually I find my hands get sore from gripping the metal and often abrasive bars on this type of exercise equipment, but using the Gripmasters solved this.

So although they do provide great grip to stop your hand slipping off, they also give you the comfort to keep holding on and doing that little bit more.

I also loved that they are so quick to slip on and off. Plus they are small enough to just pop in my pocket when not being used.

Wearing gloves I’d feel a wally, wearing Gripmasters I feel comfortable and confident. Verdict, I love ‘em.