Resistance-Training Apparatus Compatible with Gloves and Machines

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for resistance bands that enable the foot to serve as an anchor for the upper body. The disclosure enables the concurrent use of sparring gloves without restraining the use of hands or feet, allowing one to move about freely while still benefiting from the resistance bands. And the disclosure provides the option of being used interchangeably with exercise machines. Such methods, apparatuses, and systems are form fitting to the hand and feet and provide safe hand / foot support, so as to reduce the potential for injury regardless of increase in muscle activation and strengthening.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to exercise equipment and more specifically, to resistance-training apparatuses, systems, and corresponding methods that can be used as a standalone article or with sparring gloves and exercise machines.BACKGROUND[0002]Resistance bands are a common part of general fitness and strength training programs. They are lightweight, versatile, and easy to store and carry; allowing for convenient use in both the gym and the living room. Resistance bands add a challenge to exercises without putting the same sort of pressure on joints that standalone weights, like dumbbells and kettles, do. And they are great for targeting smaller stabilizing muscles that may often be overlooked.[0003]Although the types of resistance bands vary—continuous loop and straight bands, both either with or without handles / cuffs—the existing designs limit users' movements. For example, if a user desires to anchor the band to the ground to use for resistance...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a new training system for gloves and machines that adds resistance to a user's workout. This makes it harder for the user to keep their arms up while punching a bag or doing other resistance training. The system is adaptable for various fitness workouts and can be used at home or in the gym. Overall, this patent provides a unique and well-fitted hand hold and foot attachment for various fitness workouts.

Problems solved by technology

Resistance bands add a challenge to exercises without putting the same sort of pressure on joints that standalone weights, like dumbbells and kettles, do.

Although the types of resistance bands vary—continuous loop and straight bands, both either with or without handles / cuffs—the existing designs limit users' movements.

Similarly, bands connected to a belt apparatus, allowing for a mid-body anchor, limit the range of movement considerably and are often cumbersome to use.

Separately, existing handles are rudimentary in design.

Other handles may partially free up the use of one's hand but create unnatural tension points that can lead to injury.

With or without handles, existing bands do not allow one to use the bands with sparring gloves.

For example, current designs seriously hinder or altogether prevent athletes from using bands for upper-body resistance while also wearing boxing gloves or when exercising with a punching bag.

And of the few designs that allow for fastening to one's lower limbs, none allow the lower body to serve as an anchor-support to the upper body and all disassociate upper-body movement from lower-body movement.

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