MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FITNESS BELT

Abstract

A highly functional and portable exercise belt is described herein that can be used to help an exerciser perform pull-up exercises with a fully extended hanging body position for the exerciser. Additionally, the present invention relates to a device that affords body building and weightlifting practitioners lower torso and abdominal region support during weightlifting exercises so as to prevent damage to the kidneys and internal organs, and injury to the lower spinal region.

Claims

1. An assembly for assisting in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar, the assembly comprising: a multi-functional fitness belt comprising: a first end disposed opposite a second end, wherein the first end comprises a first attachment means, and wherein the second end comprising a second attachment means such that the first attachment means is affixed to the second attachment means to secure the multi-functional fitness belt on a waist of a user; and a middle portion disposed between the first end and the second end, wherein the middle portion comprises at least two rings; a first clip affixed to a first ring of the at least two rings; a second clip affixed to a second ring of the at least two rings; a first set of resistance bands affixed between the first clip and a first metal ring; a second set of resistance bands affixed between the second clip and a second metal ring; a first strap affixed through the first metal ring such that the first strap forms a first loop; and a second strap affixed through second metal ring such that the first strap forms a second loop, wherein a pull-up bar is received by the first loop and the second loop, and wherein a user is in a fully extended and hanging body position when engaging with the pull-up bar.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein a material comprising the multi-functional fitness belt is selected from the group consisting of: neoprene and leather.

3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein a diameter of each of the at least two rings is between 1 to 2 inches.

4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least two rings are located on a front of the user when the multi-functional fitness belt is secured on the waist of the user.

5. The assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the first strap and the second strap comprise a polyester material.

6. The assembly of claim 1, wherein a quantity of each of the first set of resistance bands and the second set of resistance bands is modifiable to adjust a resistance level.

7. The assembly of claim 1, wherein a material of each resistance band of the first set of resistance bands and the second set of resistance bands comprises latex.

8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the at least two rings comprise a first D-ring and a second D-ring.

9. The assembly of claim 1, wherein a quantity of the at least two rings is four.

10. A multi-functional fitness belt for use in powerlifting exercises, the multi-functional fitness belt comprising: a first end disposed opposite a second end, wherein the first end comprises a first attachment means, and wherein the second end comprising a second attachment means such that the first attachment means is affixed to the second attachment means to secure the multi-functional fitness belt on a waist of a user; and a middle portion disposed between the first end and the second end, wherein the middle portion comprises at least two rings.

11. The multi-functional fitness belt of claim 10, wherein a material comprising the multi-functional fitness belt is selected from the group consisting of: neoprene and leather.

12. The multi-functional fitness belt of claim 10, wherein a diameter of each of the at least two rings is between 1 to 2 inches.

13. The multi-functional fitness belt of claim 10, wherein the at least two rings are located on a back of the user when the multi-functional fitness belt is secured on the waist of the user.

14. The multi-functional fitness belt of claim 10, wherein each of the at least two rings comprise a first D-ring and a second D-ring.

15. The multi-functional fitness belt of claim 10, wherein a quantity of the at least two rings is four.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] FIG. 1 depicts a schematic diagram of a multi-functional fitness belt of an assembly for assisting an exerciser in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0028] FIG. 2 depicts another schematic diagram of a multi-functional fitness belt of an assembly for assisting an exerciser in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0029] FIG. 3 depicts another schematic diagram of a multi-functional fitness belt of an assembly for assisting an exerciser in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0030] FIG. 4 depicts a schematic diagram of a set of resistance bands, a clip, and a strap of an assembly for assisting an exerciser in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0031] FIG. 5 depicts a schematic diagram of a singular resistance band of an assembly for assisting an exerciser in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0032] FIG. 6 depicts a schematic diagram of various components of an assembly for assisting an exerciser in a pull-up exercise affixed on a pull-up bar, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0033] FIG. 7 depicts a schematic diagram of a user engaging with an assembly for assisting in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

[0034] FIG. 8 depicts a schematic diagram of a user engaging with a multi-functional fitness belt to engage in power-lifting exercises, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Identical elements in the various figures are identified with the same reference numerals. Reference will now be made in detail to each embodiment of the present invention. Such embodiments are provided by way of explanation of the present invention, which is not intended to be limited thereto. In fact, those of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate upon reading the present specification and viewing the present drawings that various modifications and variations can be made thereto.

[0036] The instant invention provides an assembly for assisting an exerciser or a user 128 in a pull-up exercise on a pull-up bar 126. The assembly 100 includes, at least, a multi-functional fitness belt 100, a first clip and a second clip 116A, 116B, a first set of resistance bands and a second set of resistance bands 110A, 110B, a first metal ring and a second metal ring 120A, 120B, and a first strap and a second strap 114A, 114B.

[0037] As shown in at least FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, the multi-functional fitness belt 100 includes a first end 102 disposed opposite a second end 104. The first end 102 of the multi-functional fitness belt 100 comprises a first attachment means. The second end 104 of the multi-functional fitness belt 100 includes a second attachment means such that the first attachment means is affixed to the second attachment means to secure the multi-functional fitness belt 100 on a waist of the exerciser or the user 128. A non-exhaustive list of each of the first attachment means and the second attachment means include: Velcro, snaps, male and female fasteners, hooks, clamps, a knot, securing ties, loops, clasps, etc.

[0038] The multi-functional fitness belt 100 also includes a middle portion 106 disposed between the first end 102 and the second end 104. The middle portion 106 of the multi-functional fitness belt 100 comprises at least two rings 108, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3. It should be appreciated that the at least two rings 108 are provided on the multi-functional fitness belt 100 at different angles to provide additional exercise options to the user 128.

[0039] In some examples, each of the at least two rings 108 comprise a first D-ring and a second D-ring. In preferred examples, a quantity of the at least two rings 108 is four, as shown in FIG. 1. A diameter of each ring of the at least two rings 108 is between 1 to 2 inches. A material of the multi-functional fitness belt is neoprene and/or leather, among other materials not explicitly described herein.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, each of the first set of resistance bands and the second set of resistance bands 110A, 110B include a plurality of resistance bands 112. It should be appreciated that the quantity of the plurality of resistance bands 112 is not limited to any particular quantity. Further, in some examples and as shown in at least FIG. 5, the plurality of resistance bands 112 may be located between fasteners 118. The fasteners 118 may be of any type known to those having ordinary skill in the art. In some examples, the fasteners 118 may be affixed, at one end, to a clip 116 (as shown in FIG. 4), which is then affixed to a ring of the at least two rings 108 on the multi-functional fitness belt 100. On the other end, the fasteners 118 may be affixed to a metal ring 120. A strap 114 may be received through the metal ring 120 such that the strap 114 forms a first loop. The loop may be secured together by any means known to those having ordinary skill in the art.

[0041] The pull-up bar 126 or another support object 122 of FIG. 6 is received by the loop such that the user 128 is in a fully extended and hanging body position when engaging with the pull-up bar 126 or the other support object 122. It should be appreciated that in some examples, the other support object 122 is affixed to a beam or a rafter 124, as shown in FIG. 6. It should be appreciated that the at least two rings 108 are located on a front of the user 128 when the multi-functional fitness belt 100 is secured on the waist of the user 128 such that the user 128 is in a fully extended and hanging body position when doing the pull-up exercise, as shown in FIG. 7.

[0042] In some examples, a material of the multi-functional fitness belt 100 is neoprene or leather. Additionally, the at least two rings 108 are located on a front of the user 128 when the multi-functional fitness belt 100 is secured on the waist of the user 128. In some examples, the strap 114 may comprise a polyester material. However, the material of the strap 114 is not limited to such and may comprise one or more other materials.

[0043] In preferred examples, a material of each resistance band 112 of the first set of resistance bands 110A and the second set of resistance bands 110B comprises latex. However, it should be appreciated that the material of each resistance band 112 of the first set of resistance bands 110A and the second set of resistance bands 110B may comprise another material not explicitly listed herein.

[0044] Additionally, in examples, each band of the plurality of resistance bands 112 has a resistance force between 30 pounds to 60 pounds. Moreover, a quantity of each of the first set of resistance bands 110A and the second set of resistance bands 110B is modifiable to adjust a resistance level. For example, use of a greater number of bands (e.g., more than 5 bands) in each of the first set of resistance bands 110A and the second set of resistance bands 110B provides greater support and assistance to the user 128. Reducing the quantity of the bands (e.g., less than 5 bands) in each of the first set of resistance bands 110A and the second set of resistance bands 110B makes the exercise more difficult for the user 128 to perform.

[0045] In other implementations, the multi-functional fitness belt 100 may be used alone for powerlifting exercises while engaging with a powerlifting bar 132 alone or the powerlifting bar 132 with weights 130. In this example and as shown in FIG. 8, the at least two rings 108 are located on a back of the user 128 when the multi-functional fitness belt 100 is secured on the waist of the user 128. Use of the multi-functional fitness belt 100 protects the users 128 lower back from injuries by providing lower back and stomach support.

[0046] The descriptions of the various embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration, but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others or ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0047] When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the embodiments thereof, the articles “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. Similarly, the adjective “another,” when used to introduce an element, is intended to mean one or more elements. The terms “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive such that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.

[0048] Although this invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be understood that the present disclosure has been made only by way of illustration and that numerous changes in the details of construction and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention.