Padded and weighted exercise hoop

Abstract

A weighted and padded exercise hoop used for toning and weight loss comprising a circular weighed padded hoop having an inner semi-hard plastic like material forming a circular tube with a flowable liquid substance disposed within the inner hoop tube having affixed to it outer circumference an outer tube of soft padding material wrapped with a decorative tape or cover material.

Description

[0001]This application claims benefits of provisional application No. 61 / 137,568 filed on Jul. 15, 2008FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]The present invention relates to exercise apparatus for the toning and weight loss for individuals.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates in general to a weighted hoop device used for fitness and exercise. The invention also shares a history from the Hula Hoop toys that have existed since the 1950s that are used as toys.[0005]2. Description of the Prior Art[0006]The original Hula Hoop was initially introduced in the 1950s and has been widely used as a toy for boys and girls for many decades. The use of weighted hoops for exercise is a much newer phenomenon and has seen an increase in popularly over the last decade.[0007]The conventional toy Hula Hoop has a simple profile and construction and are made of hollow plastic pipe and have simple annular profiles having fixed diameters. Therefore, such annu...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]The present invention regarded as the weighted exercise hoop incorporates a new and unique feature comprising a foam cushion structure encasing the semi-hard tubing thus comprising an advanced weighted exercise hoop that will provide a soft cushioning effect to the exercising individual.

[0015]Said foam cushion structure encasing additionally having a decorative covering surrounding the soft foam rubber encasing wherein the decorative covering supports the attachment to the inner harder tubing and adds an aesthetic value to the invention.

[0018]It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved weighted and padded exercise hoop that can be used more easily and for longer periods of time while also having a better trimming and weight loss effect on the individual user.

Problems solved by technology

Therefore, such annular Hula Hoops are not sufficient in their functional effect when used for physical exercise.

All have proven unpopular.

These earlier liquid filled hoops were not successful as the water leaked out and the hoops did not function properly due to poor connecting means.

Another common complaint that has appeared for past users is the difficulty of working with weighted hoops because they rub against the skin in an abrasive manner and can cause sores to the body and can be uncomfortable to use.

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