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Dynamic variable weight exercise device and method

Dynamic variable weight exercise device and method description/claims

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e) of provisional Application Ser. No. 60/877,122 entitled “Variable Weight Inertial Dampened Exercise Loop Device and Method” filed Dec. 26, 2006 which is incorporated by reference herein.

1. Field of the Invention

This present invention relates to dynamic variable weight (DVW) exercise device and method of use. More specifically, to a continuous body, such as a closed loops, containing at least a flowable particulate to provide forces to exercise with.

2. Background Art

Tai Chi is a system of controlled movements which when properly executed is believed by practitioners to develop the internal life energy or “Chi” of the practitioners. Tai Chi is suitable for all age groups, is non-jarring and can build stamina and strength. Tai Chi movements derive from a concept of “yin” and “yang” which roughly means opposing forces, smooth fluid controlled movements are a hallmark of Tai Chi Learning the controlled Tai Chi movements is accomplished through repetitive practice.

Benefits of Tai Chi are said to include greater muscle tone, balance and energy. Tai Chi also provides aerobic exercise, strengthening and muscle development.

Moving with or against the inertia of an element, opponent or device, is a practice to develop balance and core strength. In Tai Chi, the activity is also known as “Push Hands”. Hand held free weights, linear sticks, or other weighted devices have fixed weight do not vary in response to movement of the user. Linear bars and with falling weighted interior parts have ends that limit the weight movement.

It is therefore a desideratum to have an exercise method and device which encourages at least dynamic variable weight (DVW) exercise.

The term “dynamic” as used in “dynamic variable weight (DVW)” means “subject to continuous change, activity, or progress”.

The phrase “dynamic variable weight (DVM)” means “a movable mass (weight) subject to continuous change, activity, or progress”.

The phrase “flowable particulate media (FM)” means an aggregate of particles each particle having mass and the particles capable of moving together as a group in which the movement together promotes friction, impacts, collisions, destructive and/or constructive interferences between the particles which affects the group movement of the particles.

A hand held continuous channel device having dynamic variable weight (DVW) center of weight.

A hand held continuous channel device having DVW via the movement of weighted flowable particulate media.

A hand held continuous channel device having DVW via the movement of weighted flowable particulate media in response to the movement of the device.

A method of exercise including at least the steps of hand grasping a continuous channel device containing a DVW flowable particulate media, releasing the device in mid-air while imparting rotation and then catching the device.

A method of exercise including at least the steps of hand grasping a continuous channel device containing a DVW flowable particulate media, releasing the device in mid-air while imparting rotation, catching (regrasping) the device and holding the device allowing the flowable particulate media to flow in the continuous channel thereby altering the apparent center of weight of the device.

A method of exercise including at least the steps of hand grasping a continuous channel device containing a DVW flowable particulate media, releasing the device in mid-air while imparting rotation, catching (regrasping) the device and holding the device allowing the flowable particulate media to flow in the continuous channel whereby the rotation repositioned the DVW flowable particulate media within.

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