Smartbell

Abstract

This disclosure relates generally to a light weight exercise apparatus includes a support including a portion of the lower arm of the user and a second part extending from the first part and having first and second portions. The center and holding portion further includes a grip portion attached to and extending across the width of the retaining portion to be gripped by the hand of the user. The invention is an exercise hand weight structure designed for extended-time type exercises having an elongate body member with a soft, resilient central hand portion, and a hand engaging member resiliently connected at each end of the body member, said hand engaging member extending outwardly transversely to the body member and then generally parallel thereto to pass around the back of the hand preferably between the knuckles and wrist of a user to hold the hand resiliently between the central hand portion of the body member and the hand engaging member. The invention on the top as described is focused on portability and use on the run where and when required.

Description

BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment. More particularly, this invention pertains to an adjustable barbell or dumbbell of improved, compact and light weight construction. This invention relates to hand weights and particularly to hand weights adapted for prolonged or extended use in exercises with the feature of being light and portable.[0002]The new invention is based on using the dumbbells at the uttermost convenience due to light weight, holding weights through lock pin and factor of portability.Description of the Related Art[0003]Dumbells have long been used for exercise purposes. in general, dumbbells forms heretofore available have been designed for use in arm, shoulder and chest development in a standing position. The dumbbells which have heretofore been available have been quite satisfactory for such purposes. Typical of such dumbbells are the conventional pair of rounded weights on opposite ends of a straight rod...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a portable light weight dumbbell that can be used at home, office, gym or on the travel. The dumbbells have a standard grip point and can be adjusted to hold different weights. They are designed to be easily carried and can be locked with a safety key. The invention also provides a hand weight that can be used at the gym or at home. The hand engaging means is attached to the hand portion and is padded over its length to conform to the shape of a user's hand. The light weight dumbbells are small enough to fit in a bag pack and can be easily carried. The invention is a pair of dumbbells to be used for the purpose of workout and they have a diameter of 2 inch at the outer side to get weights of different sizes fit as required. The patent text describes a new invention that allows for easy adjustment and holding of different weights, as well as a comfortable and adjustable hand engaging means.

Problems solved by technology

None of these devices, however is satisfactory for use in the correct performance of aerobic exercises in which hundreds or even thousands of repetitions of movement are involved as compared with the relatively few repetitions of conventional dumbbells.

Hand and leg weights serve this purpose well; however, the limiting factor in the use of conventional dumbbells is the gripping power of the hand which tends to fatigue more rapidly than the large muscle masses of the arms and legs.

During such exercise the anti-fugal force involved tends to cause the weight to be disengaged from the gripping hand, increases the exerciser's concern and effort and diminishes his freedom of motion.

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