Ergonomic total body developer

Abstract

Utilizing the principles of physics (mass and leverage) and body mechanics, the intent and design of the Ergonomic Body Developer (EBD) is to harness the effects of torque at a given distance from a fixed pivotal point. Other systems require a force (mass) to be applied at the most distal point of the levering appendage (typically the extremities). The EBD is designed to distribute said force equally over the entire levering appendages concurrently with the variability of the masses to gradually condition the body to greater exertion and stamina, reducing or eliminating collateral damage due to overzealous miscalculations. It is designed to target specific muscles or muscle groups and to eliminate the necessity of specialized equipment. The EBD utilizes natural, body motions in such a manner that each activity becomes an exercise. The key is the vast variability of the masses and their interchangable positionings on the body.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable. REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The Ergonomic Total Body Developer (heretofore EBD) addresses the state of overall body development and fitness. Since the dawn of the Industrial Age, machines have replaced the physical exertion which contributed to body strength and weight control in an effort to make life simpler and easier. Gone are the days of walking, splitting logs, and scrubbing laundry. The lack of this type of exercise has contributed to the statistical increase of excess body weight. [0005] In an effort to combat this problem there has been an increase in fitness gyms, spas, exercise equipment, and diet fads, clubs, programs, and pills. Each catagory requires time and / or exercise as a supplement to their specif...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] The EBD suit is constructed as a form fitting body suit to which are attached solid removable weights. These weights extend over the entire body surface area. Their purpose is to increase resistance to body motions and to increase the mass to be effectively moved by the muscles. As a consequence, each movement actuated during the course of normal daily activities becomes an exercise. This eliminates time as a premium.

[0013] The weights are solid lead masses and / or alloys of different masses which allow a greater variation in the weight applied to the body. The solid construction of the weights eliminates the uncomfortable bulking of sand or beaded type weights. It also permits the EBD suit to be worn comfortably under normal daily wear.

[0014] The variation of metal and / or alloys of different densities and masses permits the variation of the amount of mass applied at different positions on the body; over the entire body surface. In this way, the applied weight is more evenly distributed on the body.

[0015] This eliminates the Midieval mace effect. The ability to attach and remove the individual weights permits the targeting of various muscles and / or muscle groups. It also allows the gradual acclaimation of the ligaments and tendons to the added resistance, thus eliminating the pains associated with the heavier fixed bracelet type weights, since it is hard to avoid overexertion without being able to vary the applied mass.

[0016] The individual weights, being composed of lead and / or alloys of high density can be stored in a small space consisting of less than one cubic foot, virtually eliminating the necessity of storage space.

[0017] This system, by utilizing small weights; and having the capacity to vary the total weight by ounces instead of pounds; and by being able to be comfortably worn under normal daily wear; is extremely portable, and eliminates the excuse of procrastination and / or inaction as an excuse to not increase daily exercise. It also eliminates the necessity of allotting a given amount of time for exercise.

Problems solved by technology

The lack of this type of exercise has contributed to the statistical increase of excess body weight.

These bracelets are bulky, can be situated in only one place at the extremities, do not vary in weight, and are uncomfortable when the sand or beaded filling shifts and collects in the bottom of their respective pockets.

Considering body physics, this places an excessive strain on the supporting ligaments and tendons because of the phenomena of torque.

In addition to the phenomena of torque, there is the effect of inertia; accelleration, and deceleration of the added mass on the tendons and ligaments of the unaccustomed appendages during the initial phases of training which causes pain at the points of origin and insertion of the muscles.

In many instances, storage of specialized equipment is a burden on available space.

Free weights and specilized equipment are not readily portable.

The bracelet type weights are not conducive to normal daily wear and must therefore be worn during free or allotted exercise time.

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