EXERCISE RING FOR IMPROVING STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY OF A BODY PART
First Claim
1. An apparatus for exercising a user'"'"'s body part, comprising:
- a closed loop element configured to fit around a body part of a user, the closed loop element having an outer surface defining a guide track therein; and
a resistive band encompassing a portion of the guide track and also encompassing a source of resistance.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for exercising a body part from any angle with variable resistance while taking up minimal floor space. The apparatus improves the ability of athletes, including football players and wrestlers, to better prepare for contact from any angle while engaged in their sport. The apparatus includes a ring having a guide track therein. A first end of a resistive band may be received by and wrapped around the guide track while encompassing a source of resistance at another end. The source of resistance may be other gym equipment including a pulley. Alternatively, the guide track may be on an inner surface of a stationary outer ring configured to receive a bearing disposed on an outer surface of a rotatable inner ring. The inner ring may include an inflatable bladder disposed along its inside to provide a perfect fit.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for exercising a user'"'"'s body part, comprising:
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a closed loop element configured to fit around a body part of a user, the closed loop element having an outer surface defining a guide track therein; and a resistive band encompassing a portion of the guide track and also encompassing a source of resistance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for exercising a body part, comprising:
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a first inner ring configured to be worn around a body part of a user, the first inner ring having an outer surface and a bearing mounted to the outer surface; a second outer ring also configured to be worn around a body part of a user outside of the first inner ring, the second outer ring having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a guide track therein, the guide track configured to receive the bearing of the first inner ring; an attachment port connected to at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring; and a source of resistance attached to the attachment port. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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