Resistance Training Device and Method of Use

• US 20120220436A1
• Filed: 02/24/2012
• Published: 08/30/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Procore Sports, LLC
• Original Assignee: Procore Sports, LLC
• Inventors: Zoltak, Matthew Seyler
• Granted Patent: US 9,056,218 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/129
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2069/0006 for pitching
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4013 to the ankle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4043 Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2209/10 with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2244/106 Karate
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0205 Abdomen
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03508 For a single arm or leg, A63B21/0726 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0355 A single apparatus used for either upper or lower limbs, i.e. with a set of support elements driven either by the upper or the lower limb or limbs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0405 involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously A63B23/0476 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/047 Walking and pulling or pushing a load for exercising the player ability for rugby or American football A63B69/34
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1209 Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 5/22 Foot obstacles for skipping , e.g. horizontally-rotating obstacles
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/002 for football American-football dummies A63B69/34
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/14 Teaching frames for swimming ; Swimming boards

Abstract

The present invention relates to an exercise training device and methods of use. The exercise training device comprises a harness that is worn on the exterior of the foot or shoe of a user, and an elastic resistance cord that releasably attaches to the harness, such that the connection between the elastic resistance cord and harness is positioned at the heel of the user. The exercise training device is used to improve the strength and balance of a user. For example, use of the device improves the throwing motion of a baseball pitcher.

Claims

1. An exercise training device, comprising:

an elastic resistance cord having a first end and a second end; and

a harness;

wherein the harness is releasably attached to the first end of the elastic resistance cord and is wearable on the exterior of the foot or footwear of a user, such that the connection of the elastic resistance cord to the harness is positioned at the heel of the user; and

wherein the second end of the elastic resistance cord is anchored to an anchoring object separate from the user.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the second end of the elastic resistance cord includes a handle and the anchoring object is a person holding the handle.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the harness comprises at least one attachment point at the heel of the user, wherein the at least one attachment point is the site for the releasable attachment of the first end of the elastic resistance cord.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the at least one attachment point is a D ring

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the harness is constructed of at least one selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyester, and leather.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the elastic resistance cord comprises latex tubing.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the elastic resistance cord comprises a fabric sleeve encasing at least a portion of the elastic resistance cord.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the harness comprises straps secured to the exterior of the shoe or foot of the user with a hook and loop fastener.

9. A method of improving the throwing strength and motion of a user comprising the steps of

releasably attaching a first end of at least one elastic resistance cord to a harness, wherein the harness is wearable on the exterior of the foot or footwear of a user, such that the connection of the at least one elastic resistance cord to the harness is positioned at the heel of the user;

anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord at a distance from the user such that extension of the at least one elastic resistance cord provides resistance; and

performing at least one throwing exercise through the resistance of the at least one elastic resistance cord.

10. The method of claim 9, further comprising the steps of:

releasably attaching a first end of at least one additional elastic resistance cord to a second harness, wherein the second harness is wearable on the exterior of the foot or footwear of a user, such that the connection of the at least one additional elastic resistance cord to the second harness is positioned the second heel of the user; and

anchoring a second end of the at least one additional elastic resistance cord at a distance from the user such that extension of the at least one additional elastic resistance cord provides resistance.

11. The method of claim 9, further comprising the steps of:

removing the at least one elastic resistance cord from the harness; and

performing at least one throwing exercise without the resistance of the at least one elastic resistance cord.

12. The method of claim 9, wherein anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord comprises the anchoring of the second end to a sturdy stationary object.

13. The method or claim 9, wherein anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord comprises the holding of the second end by a second user.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the second user moves during the throwing exercise thereby moving the point of resistance during the exercise.

15. A method of improving the lower body strength of a user comprising the steps of:

releasably attaching a first end of at least one elastic resistance cord to a harness, wherein the harness is wearable on the exterior of the foot or footwear of a user, such that the connection of the at least one elastic resistance cord to the harness is positioned at the heel of the user;

anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord at a distance from the user such that extension of the at least one elastic resistance cord provides resistance; and

performing at least one lower body strength exercise through the resistance of the at least one elastic resistance cord.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord comprises the anchoring of the second end to a sturdy object.

17. A method of improving the core strength of a user comprising the steps of:

releasably attaching a first end of at least one elastic resistance cord to a harness, wherein the harness is wearable on the exterior of the foot or footwear of a user, such that the connection of the at least one elastic resistance cord to the harness is positioned at the heel of the user;

anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord at a distance from the user such that extension of the at least one elastic resistance cord provides resistance; and

performing at least one core strength exercise through the resistance of the at least one elastic resistance cord.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord comprises the anchoring of the second end to a sturdy object.

19. A method of improving the speed of a user comprising the steps of

releasably attaching a first end of at least one elastic resistance cord to a harness, wherein the harness is wearable on the exterior of the foot or footwear of a user, such that the connection of the at least one elastic resistance cord to the harness is positioned at the heel of the user;

anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord at a distance from the user such that extension of the at least one elastic resistance cord provides resistance; and

performing at least one speed exercise through the resistance of the at least one elastic resistance cord.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein anchoring a second end of the at least one elastic resistance cord comprises the anchoring of the second end to a sturdy object.