Guides
Buying guides, training tips and kit care for boxing, MMA and fitness, from the RDX Sports Switzerland team.
Kids' boxing gloves: choosing the right weight, size and model
Weight in oz, fit, wrist support, padding and care: our pointers for choosing your child's boxing gloves and first kit.
Knee wraps vs knee sleeves: which suits your training?
Knee wraps and knee sleeves do different jobs: wraps give firm support on heavy sets, while sleeves provide warmth and light compression for the whole session. A comparison and tips...
Boxing Mouthguards: Comfort, Protection and Fit
Why a mouthguard belongs in your kit from your first sparring session, how to choose and mould a boil-and-bite model, and how to make it last.
Weightlifting belts: when and how to wear one
A weightlifting belt helps you keep your trunk stable under heavy loads, as long as it sits in the right place and you know when to put it on. How...
Boxing Headgear: How to Choose the Right Model
Open-face, with cheek protection or with a face cage: the differences, the key criteria and how to find the right size of boxing headgear.
Shin Guards: How to Choose the Right Protection
Padding, fit, instep cover, approval: what to look for in shin guards for kickboxing, Muay Thai or MMA, and how to find the right size.
Hand Wraps or Inner Gloves: How to Choose
Cotton wraps, elasticated wraps or padded inner gloves: compare the options by training style, hand size and how much time you want to spend getting ready.
Freestanding or hanging punch bag: which one suits you?
Freestanding or hanging punch bag: fitting, space, noise, stability and training level. The criteria that help you choose the right bag for a flat, a cellar or a gym.
Sauna suits: water loss or fat loss?
A sauna suit makes you sweat more, but what you lose is water rather than fat. Here is what the suit genuinely offers and how to use it without taking...