LEG TUCK EXERCISE TRAINING AND RESISTANCE DEVICE

Abstract

A leg tuck exercise training and resistance device that can be mounted to stabilized objects to allow a user to improve muscle strength and coordination over time when performing a leg tuck exercise is disclosed.

Claims

1. A leg tuck exercise training and resistance device comprising: a stabilizing handle having a suspension member, a strap, and at least one buckle; a plurality of resistance bands each comprising a proximal end and a distal end whereby a ring buckle is located on the proximal end and a ring buckle is located on the distal end; a waist belt having at least two intermediate straps and a plurality of securing rings that are fixedly connected to the waist belt; a right thigh belt having a plurality of securing rings that are fixedly connected to the right thigh belt; a left thigh belt having a plurality of securing rings that are fixedly connected to the left thigh belt; and a plurality of spring-loaded metal loop shackles.

2. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby the proximal end of the at least two intermediate straps are fixedly connected to the waist belt and extend downward.

3. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby the distal end of the at least two intermediate straps comprise a female member of a joining device.

4. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby the right thigh belt has a male member of a joining device that is configured to couple to one of the at least two intermediate straps of the west belt.

5. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby the left thigh belt has a male member of a joining device that is configured to couple to one of the at least two intermediate straps of the west belt.

6. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one of the plurality of elastic resistance bands are configured to removably couple to the buckle of the stabilizing handle on the proximal end and at least one securing ring of the waist belt on the distal end.

7. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 6 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to the buckle of the stabilizing handle on the proximal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

8. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 6 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to at least one securing ring of the waist belt on the distal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

9. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one of the plurality of elastic resistance bands are configured to removably couple to the buckle of the stabilizing handle on the proximal end and at least one securing ring of the right thigh belt on the distal end.

10. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 9 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to the buckle of the stabilizing handle on the proximal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

11. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 9 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to at least one securing ring of the right thigh belt on the distal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

12. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one of the plurality of elastic resistance bands are configured to removably couple to the buckle of the stabilizing handle on the proximal end and at least one securing ring of the left thigh belt on the distal end.

13. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 12 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to the buckle of the stabilizing handle on the proximal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

14. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 12 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to at least one securing ring of the left thigh belt on the distal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

15. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one of the plurality of elastic resistance bands are configured to removably couple to the securing ring of the waist belt on the proximal end and at least one securing ring of the right thigh belt on the distal end.

16. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 15 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to the to the securing ring of the waist belt on the proximal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

17. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 15 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to at least one securing ring of the right thigh belt on the distal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

18. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one of the plurality of elastic resistance bands are configured to removably couple to the securing ring of the waist belt on the proximal end and at least one securing ring of the left thigh belt on the distal end.

19. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 18 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to the to the securing ring of the waist belt on the proximal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

20. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 18 whereby the at least one elastic resistance band is coupled to at least one securing ring of the left thigh belt on the distal end by means of a removable spring-loaded metal loop shackle.

21. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one elastic resistance band has maximum resistance.

22. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one elastic resistance band has moderate resistance.

23. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby at least one elastic resistance band has limited resistance.

24. The leg tuck exercise training and resistance device of claim 1 whereby the suspension member of the stabilizing handle is configured to removably affix to a cylindrical bar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 2A shows a front view of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 2B shows a front view of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention

[0025] FIG. 3 shows an illustrative view of alternative configurations of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0026] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in use in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective leg tuck exercise resistance device and method of using the same.

[0028] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0029] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “an embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0030] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0031] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term “comprise” and variations of the term, such as “comprising”, “comprises” and “comprised” are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0032] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0033] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive a leg tuck exercise resistance device 100 comprising a waist belt 101, at least one elastic resistance band 102, a stabilizing suspension member 103, at least one carabiner 104, and a leg strap for the right 105a and left 105b legs.

[0034] With respect to FIG. 2A, a front view of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention may be perceived. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive that the stabilizing suspension member 103 comprises a strap 201 and a buckle 202 allowing for a carabiner 104 to removably attach to the stabilizing suspension member 103. A viewer may also perceive that each elastic resistance band 102, 208a, 208b comprises of a buckle on the proximal end 209 and the distal end 210 of each elastic resistance band 102, 208a, 208b. A viewer may also perceive that the buckle on the proximal end 209 and the distal end 210 of central elastic resistance band 102 may be removably coupled to the carabiner 104 of the stabilizing suspension member 103 as well as the carabiner 203 of the waist belt 101. The point of connection between the carabiner 203 coupled to the distal end 210 of the central elastic resistance band 102 and the waist belt 101 is through at least one loop 204 that is fixedly connected to the waist belt 101.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the right thigh belt 105a and the left thigh belt 105b may be coupled to the distal end of an elastic resistance band 208a, 208b to at least one loop 207 of the right thigh belt 105a and the left thigh belt 105b. As seen in further detail in FIG. 3, the waist belt 101 may be removably coupled to the right thigh belt 105a and the left thigh belt 105b through a male-female buckle system and a strap 206a, 206b.

[0036] With respect to FIG. 2B, a front view of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive that a user may couple a right thigh elastic resistance band 212a and a left thigh elastic resistance band 212b to at least one loop 204 of the waist belt 101 by and through a plurality of carabiners 213a, 213b.

[0037] Moving attention to FIG. 3 an illustrative view of alternative configurations of a leg tuck exercise training and resistance device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. A viewer may perceive that the present invention may be utilized in a variety of configurations while using elastic resistance bands of maximum resistance 303 moderate resistance 304 and limited resistance 305. By way of non-limited example, and as shown further in FIG. 4, the resistance bands of maximum resistance 303 moderate resistance 304 and limited resistance 305 may be coupled to the right thigh belt 105a and the left thigh belt 105b and the waist belt 101 or the stabilizing suspension member 103 by and through connections between the plurality of carabiners, the proximal and distal ends of the elastic resistance bands, and the loops located on the waist belt 101 and the right thigh belt 105a and the left thigh belt 105b.

[0038] In some embodiments, the waist belt 101 may be removably coupled to the right thigh belt 105a and the left thigh belt 105b through a strap 206a, 206b whereby the proximal end 303a, 303b of the strap 206a, 206b is fixedly connected to the waist belt 101 and the distal end 301a, 301b of the strap 206a, 206b comprises a female buckle member 304. The corresponding male buckle member 302 is fixedly connected to the right thigh belt 105a and the left thigh belt 105b.

[0039] As may be generally perceived in FIG. 4, and by way of non-limited example, a user may employ the present invention by using a combination of the thigh belts and two elastic resistance bands extending from the thigh belts to the stabilizing suspension member for limited resistance. The illustrative view 401 depicts how a user may employ the limited resistance band 305. The illustrative view 402 depicts how a user may employ the moderate resistance band 304. The illustrative view 403 depicts how a user may employ the maximum resistance band 303.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0040] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0041] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0042] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means” for performing a specified function or “step” for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. § 112.

[0043] While the present invention generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.