Weighted Exercise Chaps and Method

Abstract

An exercise device and method for the lower body. The device includes a belt and weighted chaps system which hold one or more individual weight inserts. The device includes removable section: a thigh section connected to the belt section and the option of a calf section connected to the thigh section. The device includes pockets on the weighted chaps and belts to adjust the position of weight, and flexible solid weight inserts that are held between a non stretch support and a stretch pocket layer secured against the leg which and conform to the contours of the leg, the weights are preferably made of dense material suspended in a flexible matrix. The method includes positioning and storing weights, the connection to external resistance, and exercise to increase muscle strength, stamina, jump height, bone density, circulation, and to treat nervous system disorders.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is related to exercise weights. More specifically, the present invention is related to adjustable exercise weights for the lower body.CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]Not ApplicableFEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING, TABLE, OR CD[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]Exercise equipment is commonly used by the multitude of people who exercise. There exists an enormous collection of equipment for exercises. The present invention relates to exercise leg and thigh weights. More particularly to exercise thigh weights which include a belt and surround the thigh.[0006]Richard G. Walsh Jr. from Boulder Colo. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,303,239 issued Dec. 1, 1981 titled “Thigh Weights” discloses thigh weight constructed of canvas or vinyl coated nylon which have sewn in pockets. The pockets contain tubes of canvas or vinyl coated nylon filled with metal shot or...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The object of the invention is a safe system for putting small to large amounts of weight on the lower body without restricting movement of the users body or airflow to the users' body.

[0015]The present invention does not block air flow between the legs and allows complete natural range of motion for the users legs.

[0018]The present invention pertains to an exercise apparatus. The apparatus comprises a weight. The apparatus comprises a holder for a weight. The holder has a pocket which holds the weight. Preferably the pocket has a stretch slot through which the weight is placed into or removed from the pocket. The pocket is secured against the user's waist and legs. The pocket includes stretch material and the pocket has a smooth outer surface with no protrusions or flaps or zippers to press into the user's tissue. The use of rigid and stretch layers allows the system to support the weight but still allows the system to bend and move with the user.

[0022]The present invention solves all the problems of the prior art and provides the user with a system which holds the weights securely, does not cause tissue damage, provide for good air flow, a wide range of sizes, easy adjustability, and is safe to wear.

Problems solved by technology

Adding weight to the lower body is difficult to do without creating problems for the user.

The jarring movement of the weights is also dangerous to the users joints.

These products can be very dangerous to the wear especially in case of a fall.

These designs must be custom made to fit different sizes and they are very restrictive and cause the wearer to overheat quickly.

For all of these reasons weighted pants have only had very limited use as an exercise and sports training tool until now.

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