By: Victory Voice Media

In boxing, equipment innovation is sometimes the difference between victory and setback. Although generally considered a protective device, the glove plays a principal role in training and performance. The usual problem that boxers encounter is shoulder fatigue, particularly in training with heavier gloves. Traditional 24oz gloves are designed for building strength and stamina but may come with immense drawbacks: bulky, unwieldy, and not well-suited for long periods of use; these gloves sacrifice technique and comfort.

Recognizing these challenges, Hit N Move set out to design a glove that would solve this long-standing problem, thus devising a unique, functional 24oz boxing glove.

The Problem with Traditional 24oz Gloves

The added weight in 24oz gloves has been used for years in training, enabling boxers to build up their strength and endurance. However, their bulky design has created many problems, as most 24oz gloves are unwieldy and far from ergonomic (most resemble the size of a small melon). With all the excess bulk comes improper punching technique and discomfort during long sessions, therefore setting up an increased risk of injury.

Besides that, most of the weight in traditional gloves is placed unergonomically, making them unrealistic to use for longer periods of time. Instead of augmenting training performance, those gloves detract from it. Boxers need a glove that provides the conditioning benefits of added weight without sacrificing comfort, control, and form.

Understanding these problems, Ozhan Akcakaya, founder and CEO of Hit N Move, realized a major breakthrough needed to be made in glove design. Coming from a pharmaceutical background, especially in orthopedics, Ozhan found a solution that allowed boxers to wear heavier gloves without traditional models’ disadvantages.

Together with his wife, Alaina Akcakaya, who works as the VP of Public Relations for Hit N Move, he set out on a journey to change the game in the boxing glove industry. This was the birth of the company’s unique 24oz glove, designed to give all the benefits of added weight but with the same type of comfort as lighter gloves due to its ergonomic design.

What Makes Hit N Move’s 24oz Gloves Different?

The largest innovation is the even distribution of the weight. Conventional 24oz gloves are notorious for the awkward bulk and overall poor balance in their weight, whereas Hit N Move’s gloves distribute the weight throughout the glove. That eliminates all feeling of carrying unnecessary bulk while punching, thus allowing for smooth, natural movement.

The gloves were also designed to capture the ergonomic benefits of a 16oz glove. By reducing the overall bulk and improving the fit, Hit N Move has made sure that boxers can train with gloves and not sacrifice proper form. For boxers, this translates to an increase in the ability to train harder, longer, and stronger in their technique while retaining form. Benefits: Strength Gains, Endurance, and Cardiovascular

There are many benefits that come with training in Hit N Move’s 24oz gloves. The extra 1.5 pounds in each glove serves as a form of resistance training for the shoulder muscles. As time progresses, the muscles’ endurance develops, enabling boxers to keep up peak performance over longer intervals.

Heavier gloves also activate both the larger shoulder muscles and the smaller stabilizers, ultimately enhancing shoulder strength overall. This minimizes the risk of any form of injury by ensuring that the muscles are in good condition to handle the repetitive stress of boxing.

Besides muscle endurance and strength, the gloves from Hit N Move may potentially bring about cardiovascular benefits. The extra weight requires more energy expenditure, hence increasing the cardiovascular system’s workload. In this respect, boxers who have undergone training using such gloves may develop increased stamina and endurance to push through exhausting sensations during intensive training sessions.

Conclusion: The Future of Boxing Training

With more and more boxers donning Hit N Move’s innovative 24oz gloves, the future of boxing training only continues to get brighter. Boxers can now achieve new heights in their performances, as they can train longer and safer, but above all, more effectively. These gloves are not just a means of resistance training but a breakthrough in boxing equipment that advances the art and science of the sport.

Hit N Move’s 24oz functional glove is more than an innovation – it’s a solution, a solution for boxers who want to push their limits, build endurance, and confidently train, knowing full well they have excellent equipment. With Hit N Move leading from the front, the future of boxing gear has never looked brighter.

Published by: Nelly Chavez