Wearable and detachable exercise accessory

Abstract

A highly portable exercise device utilizing resistance bands is provided. The exercise device includes two ends, each end with a gripping component and latching mechanism. The latching mechanism comprising two magnets, wherein each magnet is secured to opposing ends of the device. A user can thereby hold one end of the exercise device in one hand and secure the other end of the device in either the other hand or against a surface. The user can move his or her body to create tension in the exercise device allowing the user to perform a plurality of different exercises by applying a force to intended muscles.

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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE TO ANY PRIORITY APPLICATIONS[0001]Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claim is identified in the Application Data Sheet as filed with the present application are hereby incorporated by reference under 37 CFR 1.57.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONSField of the Inventions[0002]The present inventions are directed to exercise devices. For example, resistance band exercise devices that can be worn by a user when not in use and that can be used for a plurality of exercises by a user using only the user's body and / or a nearby surface.Description of the Related Art[0003]It has been customary to perform strength training in several ways, such as by using (1) machines, (2) free weights (for example, dumbbells), or (3) body weight. Each method has advantages and disadvantages that can encourage a combination of exercises to achieve a desired result.[0004]With strength training, motivation and convenience are factors that influence the frequenc...

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[0008]Exercise methods can be based on (1) machines, (2) free weights (for example, dumbbells), and / or (3) body weight. Each method has advantages and disadvantages that can encourage a combination of exercises to achieve a desired result. For example, machines are considered to be easy to learn and use, can isolate muscle groups more efficiently due to maintaining a stable posture while using the machines, and can allow for training with heavier weights without assistance. However, machines do not train complete human movement patterns and neglect smaller stabilizing muscles around joints, which can run the risk of chronic injury and poor posture. Free weights, for example, allow training functional movements such as movements typically done in daily activities allow a full range of motion, place greater demand on stabilizing muscles than machines. However, free weights take some skill to learn proper techniques, run the risk of injury if done improperly, and require the use of a spotter to list heavy weights in some circumstances. Body weight, for example, is the most convenient way to exercise as no equipment is needed, and similar to free weights, training can mimic movements typically done in daily activities and allow a full range of motion by primarily using natural body weight.

[0009]The manner in which exercises are made more difficult is the chief difference between training with weights and with one's own body weight. A person can simply add more weights to a bar to increase the difficulty of a bench press. Also, a person can increase the repetitions, but after a certain point body weight resistance produces more of an endurance exercise than a muscle-building one. A person can increase the range of motion by doing such moves as dive-bomber push-ups, and a person can increase distance traveled, as in clapping and jumping push-ups. A person can perform pushups one-handed, forcing the entire load onto one arm. A person can even learn planche push-ups, where the person's entire bodyweight is supported by hands and legs that are held horizontally above the ground.

[0010]An aspect of at least one of the inventions disclosed herein includes the realization that training with a wearable and easily portable hand-held resistance device provides the convenience of always being available, benefits of weight training, benefits of body weight training, and can be used in a confined space. The device can provide a user the opportunity to work out more frequently with less set up time and with the exercises taking up less physical space.

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However, machines do not train complete human movement patterns and neglect smaller stabilizing muscles around joints, which can run the risk of chronic injury and poor posture.

However, free weights take some skill to learn proper techniques, run the risk of injury if done improperly, and require the use of a spotter to list heavy weights in some circumstances.

A person can simply add more weights to a bar to increase the difficulty of a bench press.

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