Body vest gym

Abstract

An exercise system comprising an adjustable vest / harness comprising a plurality of straps which encompass a user's torso, shoulders, arms, neck, and legs. The straps further comprise adjustable clip snaps which allow the user to easily put on and take off the harness, as well as adjust the size of the harness to their personal comfort, and can be adapted for people of any body type, size, age, or handicap. Attached to the straps of the harness are a plurality of loops positioned at various locations on both the front and back for releasably attaching interchangeable resistance bands used in conjunction with various accessories such as handles, curling bars, floor plates, gloves, or head harness. The bands are easily interchangeable and adjustable, depending on the desired resistance, and allow the user to exercise all major muscle systems of the body and subsequently travel with or store the system in minimal space.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 355,371 filed on Feb. 16, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 180,944 filed on Jul. 13, 2005. The disclosures of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to exercise equipment. More particularly, this invention relates to portable exercise systems utilizing resilient resistance bands for exercising multiple muscle groups. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] It has been researched and well documented that personal health is a crucial factor in a person's day-to-day regime and, within the category of personal health, exercise has been determined to be a critical component. Unfortunately, in today's modern age, the average individual is working a longer work day / week, traveling more frequently (whether it be employment related or recreational...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a full body exercise device which is lightweight and easy to put on and take off.

[0010] It is another object of the present invention to provide an exercise device which provides for the quick exchange of various resistance bands.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise vest which allows the user to exercise all major muscle groups of the body.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, in today's modern age, the average individual is working a longer work day / week, traveling more frequently (whether it be employment related or recreational), and finding they have much less time for sports and / or leisure.

Many people, whether they are at home or on the road, find they are too tired to head off to the gym or do not have the initiative to seek out a workout facility.

Others complain that purchasing a home gym, workout system, treadmill, exercise bike, etc. is either too expensive, would occupy too much space in their home, or that such a system would be difficult to store or too burdensome to set up.

These devices are limited in design to only work the muscle groups of the arms and legs and do not provide for increased resistance and quick changeability of the resistance levels as the user strengthens.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,820,533 to Goldman utilizes a walking vest having a plurality of loops attached thereto through which elastic bands are strung for stretching with the arms, but is also limited to the muscle groups of the arms, and changing resistance bands is time consuming.

Unfortunately, the bands are not easily interchangeable and for the user to exercise their legs they must be wearing the specially designed shoes.

The limited number of exercises that can be performed by this and the above-mentioned prior art still leaves a vacancy in the field for a portable, easy-to-store exercise system which can be worn by and adjusted to each individual user and which provides for simple interchangeability of resistance bands, support for a wide range of full-body exercises, and a plurality of compatible accessories and which can be utilized in strength training and aerobic exercise, as well as physical therapeutic applications.

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