Body vest gym

Abstract

An exercise system comprising an adjustable vest / harness worn by a user comprising a plurality of straps which encompass the user's torso, shoulders and legs. The straps further comprise adjustable clip snaps which allow the user to easily put on and take off the harness, as well as adjust the size of the harness to their personal comfort, and can be adapted for people of any body type, size, age or handicap. Attached to the straps of the harness are a plurality of loops positioned at various locations on both the front and back for releasably attaching interchangeable resistance bands used in conjunction with various accessories such as handles, curling bars or floor plates. The bands are easily interchangeable and adjustable depending on the desired resistance, and allow the user to exercise all major muscle systems of the body, and subsequently travel with or store the system in minimal space.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to exercise equipment. More particularly, this invention relates to portable exercise systems, utilizing resilient resistance bands for exercising multiple muscle groups. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It has been well documented, studied, and recorded that personal health is a crucial factor in a person's day to day regime and within the category of personal health; exercise has been determined to be a critical component. Unfortunately, in today's modern age the average individual is working a longer work day / week, traveling more frequently whether it be employment related or recreational, and finding they have much less time for sports and / or leisure. It is often the case that time dedicated to the important activity of exercising suffers, or is omitted all together. Many people, whether they are home or on the road, find they are too tired to head off to the gym, or don't have initiative to seek out a work-out facili...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a full body exercise device which is light weight, and easy to put on and take off.

[0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide a exercise device which provides for the quick exchange of various resistance bands.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise vest which allows the user to exercise all major muscle groups of the body.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, in today's modern age the average individual is working a longer work day / week, traveling more frequently whether it be employment related or recreational, and finding they have much less time for sports and / or leisure.

Many people, whether they are home or on the road, find they are too tired to head off to the gym, or don't have initiative to seek out a work-out facility.

Others complain that purchasing a home gym, work-out system, treadmill, exercise bike, etc. is too expensive, would occupy too much space in their home, or such systems are often difficult to store, or too burdensome set up.

These devises are limited in design, to only work the muscle groups of the arms and legs, and does not provide for increased resistance and quick changeability of the resistance levels as the user strengthens.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,820,533 to Goldman utilizes a walking vest having a plurality of loops attached thereto through which elastic bands are strung through for stretching with the arms, but is also limited to the muscle groups of the arms, and changing resistance bands is time consuming.

Unfortunately the bands are not easily interchangeable, and for the user to exercise their legs, the user must be wearing the specially designed shoes.

Furthermore, the limited number of exercises that can be performed by this and the above mentioned prior art still leaves a vacancy in the field for a portable, easy to store exercise system worn by and adjusted to each individual user, which provides for simple interchangeability of resistance bands, support for a wide range of full-body exercises, and a plurality of compatible accessories, which can be utilized in strength training, aerobic exercise, and even physical therapeutics applications.

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