Adjustable Weighted Exercise Pants

Abstract

The present disclosure pertains generally to exercise clothing, and more specifically, to weighted exercise pants. A weighted exercise pants system is disclosed employing weighted leg panels joined by a stretch fabric central expansion section. The weight pocket systems employ a plurality of weight sleeves capable of removably receiving one or more weights. The weighted exercise pants of the present disclosure can be used for strengthening muscles in a manner specific to the way the muscles are used in a particular sport, for other types of exercise, or for strength development, speed training, over-speed training and plyometric training.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of Use[0004]The present disclosure pertains generally to exercise clothing, and more specifically, to weighted exercise pants.[0005]2. Background Technology[0006]The use of weighted pants is extremely effective for strength development, speed training, over-speed training and plyometric training. Benefits of the use of weighted pants include strengthening muscles in a manner specific to the way the muscles are used in a particular sport. See, e.g., M. Yessis, “Using Weighted Pants”, tennistrainer.com. Additionally, the use of weighted pants is an effective tool to supplement various leg strength exercises, such as steep hill sprints, stadium stair runs, dragging / pushing weight sleds, and sand workouts. See, e.g., the article by D. Galt, “Dynamic Leg Strength” posted Dec. 11, 2008 on the Under Armour ...

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Benefits of technology

[0046]In yet another embodiment, the adjustable weight exercise pants uses a different weight pocket system. In this embodiment, the padded weight pocket system comprises a padded right side weights pocket fixably attached to the right leg panel above the right leg panel bottom end, and a padded left side weights pocket fixably attac...

Problems solved by technology

The pouches, and their respective slits are located on the inside of the vest so that when the vest is being worn, the weights cannot easily be adjusted.

Disadvantages of the weighted vest systems include that they can place strain on the wearer's neck and back, might be difficult to use for a wearer who has a weak or injured upper body, or might not be useable by an athlete recovering from a surgery that requires no use of the upper body during the healing process.

Similar weight systems are available from GoFit.net for use around the wearer's ankles, however, ankle weights can place strain on the wearer's knees.

Metal bars can be extremely dangerous if one falls and they move around during exercise.

Metal bars also block one's movement and cannot be used comfortably for floor exercises.

Shot and sand bags although less dangerous move around and bulge out causing localized high pressure areas which can chafe and bruise, and are also not suitable for floor exercises.

According to Ironwear Fitness, other weighted pants designs cause your legs to sweat and overheat.

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