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Jason Ginsberg

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So, I'll be getting married this October, and we're starting to shop for wedding rings. Now, I wear rings sometimes in my day to day life, but I always take them off to train, as my rings would not survive repeated contact with barbells, kettle bells, pull-up bars, etc. It seems a lot of people leave theirs on 24/7 though. What do you good people, who train with the same implements I do, like to to?

If you leave it on, any thoughts about material that can stand up to the abuse? I was leaning towards a titanium ring, just because I like the look and feel of the metal, but I don't know if this is optimal or not. What do people recommend? On, off? And if you leave it on, what are good guidelines for choosing a ring that won't get totally deformed and/or scratched up by the iron?
 
I just recently got married and had the same dilema in mind. So I went the titanium rought because it was lighter and I figured the same, that there was a better resistance to scratching. Well I was wrong it does scratch and ontop of that hurts alot and pinches your skin especially the heavier you go. My suggestion is to just take it off, ive tried on various occasions and always ended up taking it off anyway.

Joe Dymnioski
 
Congratulations Jason!

I always take my wedding ring off to train. I do find that it gets in the way, can pinch, etc.

For me, it is important to have a consistent storage spot to put my ring when I train, so that I don't forget it and it doesn't get lost.

I like titanium because it is attractive, light, strong, and relatively inexpensive. Two vendors I can recommend for great work and service are Bruce Boone <a title="Boone Rings" href="http://boonerings.com">www.boonerings.com</a> and Wes Waddell <a title="Titanium Concepts" href="http://titaniumconcepts.com">www.titaniumconcepts.com</a> .

The only ring material that might not get scratched up by contact with lifting implements is tungsten carbide, but I mainly take my ring off for reasons of comfort, not to avoid damaging the ring.
 
My wife is very understanding. I'd been married for a number of years when I started training both kettlebells and jiu jitsu. The bell was scratching the ring so I tried taking it off but I sprained the ring finger - or had it sprained for me when I was grip fighting - and the ring wouldn't go back on. I've lost weight and discovered that hard training at leat twice a week is the best stress medicine available so wife is ok with it sitting in a drawer.
 
Congratulations Jason!

I always take my wedding ring off to train. I do find that it gets in the way, can pinch, etc.

For me, it is important to have a consistent storage spot to put my ring when I train, so that I don't forget it and it doesn't get lost.

I like titanium because it is attractive, light, strong, and relatively inexpensive. Two vendors I can recommend for great work and service are Bruce Boone <a title="Boone Rings" href="http://boonerings.com">www.boonerings.com</a> and Wes Waddell <a title="Titanium Concepts" href="http://titaniumconcepts.com">www.titaniumconcepts.com</a> .

The only ring material that might not get scratched up by contact with lifting implements is tungsten carbide, but I mainly take my ring off for reasons of comfort, not to avoid damaging the ring.
 
Congratulations Jason!

(I hope this post shows up, but isn't a duplicate. I tried to post it earlier, but it didn't show up when I hit "submit," then gave me an error message for a duplicate post when I tried again.)

I always take my wedding ring off to train. I do find that it gets in the way, can pinch, etc.

For me, it is important to have a consistent storage spot to put my ring when I train, so that I don't forget it and it doesn't get lost.

I like titanium because it is attractive, light, strong, and relatively inexpensive. Two vendors I can recommend for great work and service are Bruce Boone <a title="Boone Rings" href="http://boonerings.com">www.boonerings.com</a> and Wes Waddell <a title="Titanium Concepts" href="http://titaniumconcepts.com">www.titaniumconcepts.com</a> .

The only ring material that might not get scratched up by contact with lifting implements is tungsten carbide, but I mainly take my ring off for reasons of comfort, not to avoid damaging the ring.
 
I have tungsten and it does not get scratched.  It does the scratching.  I still take it off because I think it affects my grip.
 
Aaron is right, the grip is affected, so better to train ring off. So annoyed to have to take it off and on, forgot so many, that I have tattoos instead of rings. Congratulations !

 
 
Congratulations on your wedding Jason and Joe.

If you don't feel like parting with your ring for that time being,  slide a chain through and wear it around the neck. It will look cool too. An image only when training.  Besides, you don't want to wear it on the finger when training, you'll hurt your finger and training's off for a week,  and destroy the ring too.
 
I take my wedding ring off every time I train whether its Karate or Kettlebells or barbells. If that ring gets caught/pinched with a barbell and you are trapped you might lose a finger. Better to not even have to worry about it.

 

 
 
Congrats on getting married to the both of you!

 

I worked as a lumberjack the first years of our marriage and trained alot so my wedding ring was on only during special occasions. Since I took up nailbending I tried it on and it didn't fit so had to have it enlarged! Now a days I keep it on most time keeps the women from flocking(...) ,but off during training.
 
Congratulations. I lead a lifestyle that is hard on both wedding rings and callouses and have found the best solution for me is wearing my ring as a necklace. Not for the ceremony, though-that would be awkward...
 
Tungsten carbide or ceramic carbide rings will take a beating without getting scratched. the TC rings are HEAVY  and are indestructible ( almost as hard as diamond). The CC rings are lighter but can get scratched.I have a CC ring I have beat the hell out of  it for 5 years now and it looks like the day I bought it.

That being said just take it off or wear it on a chain.
 
Congrats.  I love being married.  Probably the highlight of my life. I wish you two the best.

I have a stainless steel wedding ring, but I remove it for working out.  My wife takes her's off as well.  When my mother-in-law heard about this she was mortified.  Guess hers has been on for 32+ years.  Perhaps my wife and I are more practical minded.

Plus if I forget to put my ring on after a hard workout, my wife will grab it and slide it onto my finger.  I do the same for her.  Some people only put a ring on their spouse's finger once.  We do it once or twice a month.  It's always nice.
 
Congratulations Jason!

I always take my wedding ring off to train. I do find that it gets in the way, can pinch, etc.

For me, it is important to have a consistent storage spot to put my ring when I train, so that I don't forget it and it doesn't get lost.

I like titanium because it is attractive, light, strong, and relatively inexpensive. Two vendors I can recommend for great work and service are Bruce Boone <a title="Boone Rings" href="http://boonerings.com">www.boonerings.com</a> and Wes Waddell <a title="Titanium Concepts" href="http://titaniumconcepts.com">www.titaniumconcepts.com</a> .

The only ring material that won't get scratched up by contact with lifting implements is tungsten carbide, but I mainly take my ring off for reasons of comfort, not to avoid damaging the ring. And tungsten carbide will scratch the finish on barbells or kettlebells.
 
Congratulations Jason!

I always take my wedding ring off to train. I do find that it gets in the way, can pinch, etc.

For me, it is important to have a consistent storage spot to put my ring when I train, so that I don't forget it and it doesn't get lost.

I like titanium because it is attractive, light, strong, and relatively inexpensive. Two vendors I can recommend for great work and service are Bruce Boone <a title="Boone Rings" href="http://boonerings.com">www.boonerings.com</a> and Wes Waddell <a title="Titanium Concepts" href="http://titaniumconcepts.com">www.titaniumconcepts.com</a> .

The only ring material won’t get scratched up by contact with lifting implements is tungsten carbide, but I mainly take my ring off for reasons of comfort, not to avoid damaging the ring. And tungsten carbide will scratch up barbells and kettlebells.

 
 
Congratulations Jason!

I always take my wedding ring off to train. I do find that it gets in the way, can pinch, etc.

For me, it is important to have a consistent storage spot to put my ring when I train, so that I don't forget it and it doesn't get lost.

I like titanium because it is attractive, light, strong, and relatively inexpensive. Two vendors I can recommend for great work and service are Bruce Boone <a title="Boone Rings" href="http://boonerings.com">www.boonerings.com</a> and Wes Waddell <a title="Titanium Concepts" href="http://titaniumconcepts.com">www.titaniumconcepts.com</a> .

The only ring material won’t get scratched up by contact with lifting implements is tungsten carbide, but I mainly take my ring off for reasons of comfort, not to avoid damaging the ring. And tungsten carbide will scratch up barbells and kettlebells.
 
Congrats!

I take mine off when I lift weight/do dishes/have shower.

If you are not a martial artist who train without a grove, you can consider tattoo a ring (outside only) on.
 
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