It's amazing how something really simple can enhance your weight training experience. People who weight train for health often don't think about using gloves. They believe that gloves are only for serious weight lifters - they're extra, unnecessary accessories for "casual" dumbbell users. But if you weight train a couple or three times a week, it's likely that your hands have a few calluses, or that you've had a weight-inducted blister or two near your joints. Or perhaps on a sweaty summer day you've had trouble firmly grasping a weight in your damp palm. These are small problems, but when you get rid of them, it's almost like creating a new experience out of a familiar routine. Those training gloves with their open finger holes protect your hands from calluses and blisters and improve your grip significantly. Use them for a while and you'll wonder how you ever went without them. The secret to buying training gloves is finding a pair that's not too bulky and is supple enough to be comfortable and allow total freedom of movement. They should also include a moisture-wicking fabric to keep the sweat off your palms. Training gloves are a valuable, yet inexpensive, addition to your strength training accessories. If you have a rough spot or two on your palms from your trips to the gym, they're a worthwhile purchase.