Seat cover exercise device

The present invention relates to the field of exercise devices.

Sedentary lifestyles constitute a major health risk for Americans, who increasingly spend extended periods in seated positions with little or no opportunity for physical activity. The importance of physical activity to well being and longevity is well established by medical science. Individuals who get insufficient physical exercise suffer from mental and physical strain, fatigue, and general deconditioning.

To combat the risks of sedentary living, numerous exercise devices exist. However, most exercise devices require the user to be in a dedicated location, such as a gym. Few meet the needs of individuals who are unable to commit fixed space or time to physical exercise. Accordingly, there remains a need for exercise devices that provide stimulating physical activity to individuals who are seated for extended periods. Such devices should be portable, affordable and adaptable to standard seating arrangements. Moreover, such devices should provide effective and varied forms of exercise to individuals, without interfering with the individuals\' normal seated activities.

The present invention provides a portable exercise device, in the form of a seat cover that can be placed snugly around various types of seats. Attached and integrated into the seat cover are various resistance members, such as elastic bands, and exercise tools that permit individuals to perform a variety of exercises while seated.

In one embodiment, the portable exercise device includes a flexible seat cover, which is capable of conforming to a seat that has a horizontal seat portion and a vertical back portion. Also included is one or more resistance members, such as an elastic band. One end of the resistance member is attached to the seat cover and the other end of the resistance member is attached to a grip. When the exercise device is installed on a seat and a user is seated therein, the user may engage in resistance exercises by grasping the grip and extending the resistance member.

Variations in the resistance members\' points of attachment to the seat cover and the user\'s motions permit the user to exercise his or her arms, hands, trunk, abdomen and/or legs while seated. By providing for attachment of resistance members from the back or underside of the seat cover, the grips are made accessible at a variety of locations around the perimeter of the seat cover. A large number of exercises can be performed by using these variously positioned grips, as well as additional exercise tools that are attached to or included with the seat cover. The degree of resistance in the resistance members can be varied to suit the needs of the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1. is a front view of the seat cover exercise device (unattached to a seat) lying on a flat surface.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the seat cover exercise device (unattached to a seat) lying on a flat surface.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the seat cover exercise device installed on a seat.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the seat cover exercise device installed on a seat.

FIG. 5 is a close-up view of the upper aspect of the seat cover exercise device installed on a seat.

FIG. 6 is a close-up view of the lower aspect of the seat cover exercise device installed on a seat.

FIG. 7 is a close-up view of points of attachment for resistance members.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the seat cover exercise device installed on a seat.

FIG. 9 shows a user performing a triceps exercise with the seat cover exercise device.

FIG. 10 shows a user performing a pectoralis exercise with the seat cover exercise device.

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