Method and apparatus for exercising

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-17
HERN JAMES L
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Walking provides a great way to build leg muscles, but minimally improves arm / shoulder muscle tone.
Doing such tones certain lifting muscles, but there are many other muscles of the arms and shoulders that minimally benefit from carrying / lifting weights.
This device is capable of toning additional arm / shoulder muscles, but this device does not provide for concurrent exercise of both arms, will not allow comfortable exercise of certain muscles in a downward or outward pushing direction and is not intended for use while performing other exercise such as walking.

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[0025]Referring to FIG. 5, a rear view of a device of the present invention being worn by a user is shown. In this embodiment, the back strap 16 is in the form of a single strap 16 that forms a “Y”22 with a bottom end and two top ends, the top ends passing through or over the two shoulder cushions 20. Various back configurations are anticipated, all of which are included here within. In this embodiment, a tightening mechanism 24 is provided to adjust the length of the bottom end of the back strap 16 to conform to various user heights.

second embodiment

[0026]Referring to FIG. 6, a rear view of a device of the present invention being worn by a user is shown. In this embodiment, the back strap is in the form of two parallel straps 32 that connect to each other by a horizontal strap 30. The ends of the two straps 32 continue through or over the two cushions 20. Various back configurations are anticipated, all of which are included here within.

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[0027]Referring to FIG. 7, a rear view of a device of the present invention being worn by a user is shown. In this embodiment, the back strap is in the form of two crossed straps 42 that connect to each other at a bonding point 40. The ends of the two straps 42 continue through the two shoulder cushions 20. The straps are affixed to the belt 14 in ways known in the industry including, but not limited to, stitching directly to the belt 14 or looping around the belt 14 and stitching back upon itself.

[0028]Referring to FIG. 8, a perspective view of the first embodiment of a device of the present invention is shown. The device includes a belt 14 and a belt fastener 15. In this embodiment, the belt fastener is hook and loop material 15 although in other embodiments other types of belt fasteners such as buckles, button / eyes and the like are anticipated. In this embodiment, one strap 16 is attached to the belt 14, although in other embodiments two or more straps are anticipated as previous...

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Abstract

An application for an exercise device includes a belt member adapted to be worn around a mid-section of a user and at least one back strap, a first end of each back strap connected to a rear section of the belt member. Two resilient members are provided, a first end of each resilient member is affixed to a distal end of the back straps and two handles are attached to a distal end of each resilient member. The two handles are configured to accommodate a hand of the user while the user, wearing the exercise device, alternately or concurrently pushes against the force of the resilient members.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to the field of exercising and more particularly to an apparatus for exercising.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Physical fitness has always been important and, recently, become a subject of increased focus due to a growing population of obesity. Many are taking up exercise by joining a gym or spa and utilizing the equipment and support structure provided by such. Many exercise by walking, running, jogging or biking, perhaps outdoors. Walking is a very popular form of exercise since it achieves many valuable objectives with minimal stress on bones and joints. For example, walking burns calories; builds leg muscles; achieves a proper heart rate; and helps one's mental state. Walking provides a great way to build leg muscles, but minimally improves arm / shoulder muscle tone. This minimal improvement comes from arm motion during walking.[0003]Some individuals carry small hand weights to amplify the benefits of arm motion during walking,...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/02
CPCA63B21/0004A63B21/023A63B21/0442A63B21/1449A63B21/1411A63B21/1419A63B21/0552A63B21/4005A63B21/4009A63B21/4025
InventorHERN, JAMES L.
OwnerHERN JAMES L