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Weighted exercise chaps and method

Weighted exercise chaps and method description/claims

The present invention is related to exercise weights. More specifically, the present invention is related to adjustable exercise weights for the lower body.

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Exercise equipment is commonly used by the multitude of people who exercise. There exists an enormous collection of equipment for exercises. The present invention relates to exercise leg and thigh weights. More particularly to exercise thigh weights which include a belt and surround the thigh.

Richard G. Walsh Jr. from Boulder Colo. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,303,239 issued Dec. 1, 1981 titled “Thigh Weights” discloses thigh weight constructed of canvas or vinyl coated nylon which have sewn in pockets. The pockets contain tubes of canvas or vinyl coated nylon filled with metal shot or sand. The thigh weights are secured to a belt and held on the legs with straps made of webbing material such as nylon or cotton. The thigh weights slide along the belt section through a slotted holder. Buckles are used to slide thru and attach the straps to hook and loop fasteners.

Mark Cebo-Johnson from United Kingdom in U.S. Pat. No. 5,553,322 issued Sep. 10, 1996 titled “Weighted Exercise Garment” discloses a one piece flexible garment that covers the upper and lower portions of the user as part of a kit which includes arm and leg weights. Over different areas on the garment are pieces of loop fastener material. Solid flat metal bars of lead are sewn into weight pockets made of hook material such that the weight packs can be stuck to the loop material on the garment.

David E. Spletzer of Brooklyn in N.Y. U.S. Pat. No. 5,868,652 issued Feb. 9, 1999 titled “Exercise Thigh Weight System” and U.S. Pat. No. 6,039,677 Mar. 21, 2000 “Exercise Thigh Weight System” discloses thigh weights which consist of a belt connected to a strap or rod which goes down the thigh, which is connected first to an unweighted strap which goes around the top of the users thigh and then is connected to another strap which holds weight made of solid metal around the bottom of the thigh.

Adding weight to the lower body is difficult to do without creating problems for the user. The prior art has used bags filled with metal shot or sand held on with rigid straps. These weights sag and constantly change shape as the user moves, while the solid strapping systems blocks and interfears with the users muscle and body movement. The jarring movement of the weights is also dangerous to the users joints. Many designs use solid plates or rods which also bounce, push into the user, and block their movements. These products can be very dangerous to the wear especially in case of a fall. Other designs incorporate complete pants instead of rigid straps to hold the weights. These designs must be custom made to fit different sizes and they are very restrictive and cause the wearer to overheat quickly. For all of these reasons weighted pants have only had very limited use as an exercise and sports training tool until now.

The present invention offers improved comfort, ease of use, adjustability and compactness to the exerciser to make exercising more convenient and easier for the exerciser to achieve the desired training for a given muscle or muscle group. The present invention provides less movement of the weights, the ability to fit a wide range of sizes, does not block the movement or expansion of muscles, and allows for more air flow to the lower body to help keep the user cooler.

The object of the invention is a safe system for putting small to large amounts of weight on the lower body without restricting movement of the users body or airflow to the users' body.

The present invention pertains to a system for weighting the legs for exercise. The system comprises an adjustable weighting system. The system comprises a mechanism for comfortably holding the weighting system to the leg and body of the user. The system incorporates both rigid and stretchable fabrics to both secure the weights while still letting the user move.

The present invention pertains to a method for exercising. The method comprises the steps of inserting semi-solid weights into pockets, then there is the step of securing the belt section on the hips, adjusting the position on the legs with the adjustment mechanisms, next there is the step of pulling one or more flexible expansion straps around the user's leg to secure the chap to each leg of the user, next there is the step of moving the weighted legs.

The present invention pertains to a weighted chaps system. The system comprises a first adjustable belt section, which secures about a user's waist and can be weighted, a second chap section, which can be secured to a user's thigh, can be weighted and is attachable to the first section. The system also comprises a third section which is attachable to the second section and is secured to a user's lower leg and calf muscle area and can be weighted.

The present invention does not block air flow between the legs and allows complete natural range of motion for the users legs.

The present invention pertains to weighted belt and chap system which can be connected to external resistance through connection points on the belt and leg sections.

The present invention pertains to the use of semi-solid weights and a system to causes the weights to contour to the shape of the user's waist and legs. The system causes the weights not to move or bounce during exercise.

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