Cooling Wrist Wraps are a great way to support the wrists while performing weight training exercises.
There are several types of wrist wraps to choose from, depending on your needs. Some are made from cotton while others use velcro.
1. Relieves Pain
Cooling Wrist Wraps provide more pain relief than ice and they work faster than over-the-counter painkillers. This is because the active compression promotes blood flow to the injured area. This improves the healing process and keeps you away from re-injury.
It's the perfect tool for relieving wrist aches and swelling caused by carpal tunnel, arthritis, repetitive strain injuries, sprains, or any other injury. It also helps prevent heat exhaustion by providing safe and constant cooling on major pulse points. These cool wraps work great as a stand alone personal cooling wrap or in combination with our other Polar-Products coolers to maximize your personal cooling.
2. Increases Blood Circulation
Cooling Wrist Wraps are a great way to keep your wrists cool while you’re working out or playing a game. They are also great for preventing heat exhaustion in hot weather conditions.
The compression of the wraps improves blood circulation to the wrists. This helps to stimulate muscle tone and increase flexibility. It also helps to relieve pain by reducing swelling and bruising.
While the wraps may be the most impressive product, you might not need them at all if you’re already doing a lot of work in the gym. The wrist is a crucial part of most workouts, so using it to increase strength or flexibility will likely be the most effective use of your time and energy. That said, if you do need to wear them, make sure they’re the right fit for your wrists.
3. Stimulates Muscle Tone
Cooling Wrist Wraps help stimulate muscle tone by enhancing circulation and the absorption of moisture in the skin. This allows the body to maintain a normal temperature, which helps prevent heat stress and fatigue during strenuous activity.
When lifting heavy weights, the muscles in your wrist are subjected to a lot of pressure. They are particularly stressed during movements like HSPU’s, ring dips and high volume Olympic lifts.
Wearing wrist wraps during these exercises can protect the smaller stabilizing muscles from fatiguing faster, allowing them to grow stronger while you focus on racking up more reps with a heavier barbell or kettlebell. This can improve your strength performance, and ultimately your results in the gym. The best wrist wraps are the ones that provide the right amount of support and mobility.
4. Increases Flexibility
You want a wrist wrap that provides a Goldilocks-esque balance of stability and flexibility to support the joint without immobilizing it. The elasticity of the material is another important factor to consider, since more elasticity means more mobility.
Especially for Olympic lifts like the snatch and clean & jerk, you'll need a wrist wrap that offers a strong blend of durability and flexibility so you don't get stuck in one position or hurt yourself.
5. Reduces Inflammation
Cooling Wrist Wraps reduce inflammation because they bring oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the injured wrist. This increased blood flow promotes active healing and keeps the injury from worsening.
Cold therapy is a tried-and-true method for pain relief, but it can be dangerous when used incorrectly. It should be applied firmly to the affected area, but not so tight that it cuts off circulation.
Cooling wrist wraps are a great way to relieve inflammation without the use of drugs or alcohol. In addition, they work faster than painkillers so you can get back to your normal routine quicker. You can also add an ice bath or cold massage to your routine to further reduce inflammation and increase your recovery time. For best results, combine ice and compression with rest.