Convertible single and dual exercise hand weights

Abstract

Disclosed is a convertible single and dual exercise hand weight that allows an exerciser who uses hand weights to work out with a unique weight device that can be used as either a single item in a dumbbell configuration to stress one hand and arm at a time, or to alter the configuration to the mode of two comparable weights to exercise both hands and arms simultaneously such as while walking or jogging/running. The latter mode has the advantage of providing balance on both sides of the body, compared to a single dumbbell or equivalent. A locking mechanism holds the two separate single-ended weights securely in the dumbbell mode.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to exercise hardware in the form of a pair of hand weights consisting of a handle with larger mass near one end, that are used for exercise and muscle building and that are easily convertible from dual single-ended hand weights, or Tee-Bells, into a single dumbbell with one larger disk-like mass at each end of its handle so the exerciser can change from exercising with one hand to using both, such as for symmetrical exercising.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Dumbbells and other basic exercise aids have been sold and used for a very long time. An uncountable number of Americans walk and jog for exercise or conditioning every day, and many of them are observed in gymnasiums, parks and along paths and roads with dumbbells or other kinds of hand-held weights. The most recent trends in related inventions have been to create ways to quickly, securely and easily change the total weight ...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The present invention is a Convertible Single and Dual Exercise Hand Weight which allows an exerciser to rapidly and easily change from exercising with one hand at a time with the DUMBBELL configuration, such as doing curls, to using the invention in the dual weight configuration to exercise with symmetrical weights in the form of Tee-Bells in each hand from one piece of equipment, whether at a gym, at home, in a park or anywhere else. This devi...

Problems solved by technology

The limitation of this patent is that it only addresses the dumbbell configuration and use for single-handed exercises, but not the ability to convert from a dumbbell to two single-ended hand weights for use exercise both hands and keeping the body stress symmetrical.

It is not suitable to changing weight away from the gym or garage, or sui...

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