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Golf exercise apparatus

Golf exercise apparatus description/claims

This application is closely related to and claims benefit from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/866,647 filed Nov. 21, 2006.

The present invention relates, in general, to a golf exercise apparatus game, and, more particularly, the present invention relates to a weighted swing stick for use by a golfer to improve flexibility, strength, balance and swing speed.

Golf is probably one of the most popular sports for the general public since it can be played by the young and also senior members. It is a very enjoyable outdoor activity, but, as is the case in most sports the participant must adequately prepare for the effort exerted on the body. Too many golfers approach the first tee without having even taking one swing. The first bit of movement done by many golfers is a practice swing on the first tee as he/she addresses the ball in preparation to begin his/her round. Unfortunately this is why many golfers end up taking a mulligan on the first hole. They just are not loosened up and flexible.

An improper or non-existent warm up can leave a golfer sore or even injured. In addition, stiffness in the golf swing restricts movement, accuracy and hitting distance. Novice golfers can find that they need to practice appropriate grip, alignment and swing movements in order to improve their game. While weighted clubs exist, they do not necessarily accommodate user differences and can feature unconventional grip designs and require the user to align the golf club head for use.

Thus, it would be advantageous if there were an exercise club that has a design similar to that of an actual golf club.

The present invention provides an apparatus for use as an exercise tool for at least one of golfers, tennis players, racket ball players and baseball players for increasing flexibility, balance and strength. The apparatus comprises an elongated tubular member having a predetermined length, a predetermined weight, and is formed of a first predetermined material, such predetermined weight being at least twice as heavy as a conventional standard golf club. A grip member is disposed on each end of the elongated tubular member.

It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide a weighted exercise tool that will increase flexibility, balance, strength of all golf specific muscles.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a weighted exercise tool that has an elongated tubular member with a grip disposed on both ends of the tubular member.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a weighted exercise tool that is easy to use.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a weighted exercise tool that can be made with different weights so as to be applicable for users that have different strength, ages and sex.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a weighted exercise tool that has an elongated tubular member that can be made in different lengths.

In addition to the various objects and advantages of the invention which have been described in some specific detail above it should be noted that various other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those persons who are skilled in the relevant art from the following more detailed description, particularly when such description is taken in conjunction with the appended claims.

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