Wearable Rotational Resistance Training System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current resistance training systems fail to effectively target rotational motions specific to sports like baseball, golf, and cricket, and lack a connection device to correct improper motions and enhance strength and power.
Innovation Solution
A connection and resistance training system with a central attachment device between the legs, providing rotational resistance and alignment attachments to force proper motion alignment, muscle memory development, and balanced movement by resisting improper techniques.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If resistance bands are used to strengthen muscle groups, then muscle strength is improved, but they only target specific muscle groups and fail to train rotational motion
Solution Approach 1:
The training system combines multiple functions into a single device: it provides linear resistance like traditional bands, rotational resistance for sport-specific motions, and alignment guidance through the connection device. This multi-functional approach allows one system to address both general muscle strengthening and sport-specific rotational training.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection device acts as an intermediary between the user's body and the resistance mechanism. It connects to the user at multiple points (waist, legs, arms) and transmits resistance forces in a controlled manner, enabling both linear and rotational training modes through the same fundamental mechanism.
2Manufacturing precision
If a connection device is added to provide rotational resistance and alignment, then proper motion alignment and muscle memory are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection device is divided into separate modular components that can be independently attached and adjusted. Each component (waist connection, leg connections, arm connections) functions independently but works together as a system, allowing for easier manufacturing, assembly, and customization while maintaining alignment precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to adjust resistance parameters and connection points to match different athletic disciplines and individual needs. By changing parameters such as connection locations, resistance levels, and attachment configurations, the same basic device structure can provide precise alignment guidance for various sports without requiring multiple specialized devices.
3Manufacturing precision
If the system provides resistance to counter improper motions, then motion correction is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically provides resistance feedback based on the user's motion without requiring external control or adjustment. The elastic connections and resistance mechanisms self-regulate to oppose improper motions and guide correct form, allowing the device to correct technique autonomously while remaining simple to operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection device provides immediate tactile feedback through resistance forces that oppose improper motions. This natural feedback loop helps users self-correct their technique in real-time without complex electronics or controls, maintaining ease of operation while achieving precise motion correction.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system ensures proper alignment and muscle engagement, increasing strength and power by resisting improper motions, allowing athletes to train consistent swinging or throwing techniques and address muscular imbalances, improving performance and muscle memory.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic band connected to each of the right and left upper leg straps and extending upwardly from the fastener
Implementation Method 2
the user can become grounded by force provided by tension in the alignment attachment, creating a feeling to the user as if gravity has increased
Data Source
AI summary
A wearable connection and resistance training system having a waist strap, and left and right upper leg straps and an attachment point device which serves as a connection piece configured to be held underneath a user's torso and between the user's legs to provide rotational resistance to improve and strengthen rotational abilities of a user. An alignment attachment piece and foot straps can also be attached to provide downward force/tension.