Old Forum Let's talk lifting and wedding rings
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Steve W.
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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 artisans 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, plus it’s much heavier than titanium.
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 artisans 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, plus it’s much heavier than titanium.
Jason Ginsberg
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Thank you everyone so much, both for the advice, and for the well wishes. Sounds like the simplest solution is to buy something on the largeish side to account for swelling (like Ward, I do BJJ as well as lift) and take it off when training. I like the chain idea as well. Brian, I like what you say about putting it on every month, that's a really cool way to think about it.
My fiancee will definitely be supportive; she understands me and has always been tremendously encouraging of my lifting, martial arts, and music. An actual quote from her: "honey, stop washing those dishes, I'll finish them. You said you wanted to deadlift today; go downstairs and do that". She's been there to cheer me on for lots of PRs, her encouragement is the best "psych" I can get; I'm stronger for being with her.
The congratulations from everyone here really does mean a lot to me, I appreciate it and thank you all. Pavel especially for taking the time to wish me well; a strong marriage is the best thing I could ask for. I've been in other relationships, but never seriously thought about proposing before; a big part of why I did was because I knew our relationship was strong, and we could handle hard times, not just easy ones. I'll find a way to work the word "strong" or "strength" into the wedding vows!
My fiancee will definitely be supportive; she understands me and has always been tremendously encouraging of my lifting, martial arts, and music. An actual quote from her: "honey, stop washing those dishes, I'll finish them. You said you wanted to deadlift today; go downstairs and do that". She's been there to cheer me on for lots of PRs, her encouragement is the best "psych" I can get; I'm stronger for being with her.
The congratulations from everyone here really does mean a lot to me, I appreciate it and thank you all. Pavel especially for taking the time to wish me well; a strong marriage is the best thing I could ask for. I've been in other relationships, but never seriously thought about proposing before; a big part of why I did was because I knew our relationship was strong, and we could handle hard times, not just easy ones. I'll find a way to work the word "strong" or "strength" into the wedding vows!
bencrush
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Congrats Jason! I would just take the ring off every time before your workout. I have a tungsten carbide ring, and although I've been told it would not get scratched, I take it off before every workout anyway. No need to "test" that and then see a scratch on the wedding ring. Then have to explain it to my wife, lol.
Laura Nepodal
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Congratulations on your engagement, Jason! What an exciting time in your life. 
My husband has a ring made of gem ceramic, which is used in the making of space shuttles. It's both scratch and crush resistant, and looks pretty sweet, too: http://ceramicjewelry.com/gallery/gem-ceramic/fashion-rings/brushed-bl-pair . He takes it off while training, but he moves kettlebells around during his privates and classes and it hasn't scratched once in the almost 2 years he's had it.
That said, training with your ring off is certainly the safer option. Being as active as we tend to be in this community though, it's nice to have a ring that doesn't get torn up every time you move a weight around.
My husband has a ring made of gem ceramic, which is used in the making of space shuttles. It's both scratch and crush resistant, and looks pretty sweet, too: http://ceramicjewelry.com/gallery/gem-ceramic/fashion-rings/brushed-bl-pair . He takes it off while training, but he moves kettlebells around during his privates and classes and it hasn't scratched once in the almost 2 years he's had it.
That said, training with your ring off is certainly the safer option. Being as active as we tend to be in this community though, it's nice to have a ring that doesn't get torn up every time you move a weight around.
Steve W.
Level 8 Valued Member
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 artisans 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> .
Even though it is strong, light, and harder than traditional jewelry metals, titanium will still get scratched. I'm left handed so my wedding ring probably takes more a beating than most. I have two titanium wedding bands that I wear regularly (ONE wife though!). One started out as a polished finish, but has become more satin with wear, and the other started out as a brushed finish but has become semi-polished with wear. I don't stress over the scratches though; I just think of them as added character.
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 artisans 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> .
Even though it is strong, light, and harder than traditional jewelry metals, titanium will still get scratched. I'm left handed so my wedding ring probably takes more a beating than most. I have two titanium wedding bands that I wear regularly (ONE wife though!). One started out as a polished finish, but has become more satin with wear, and the other started out as a brushed finish but has become semi-polished with wear. I don't stress over the scratches though; I just think of them as added character.
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