Bidirectional, neutral bias toning garment
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1. A bidirectional, neutral bias toning garment, comprising:
- a first attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a first region of a human body;
a second attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a second region of a human body which is movable throughout an angular range with respect to the first region;
a resistance element between the first and second attachment structures;
wherein the resistance element imparts bidirectional resistance in response to movement between the first and second regions of a human body, throughout a range of motion, but imparts no directional bias in the absence of motion between the first and second regions of the human body; and
wherein the resistance to movement is maintained within a range between a minimum of at least about 0.5 foot pounds and a maximum which is less than about 3 times the minimum.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with detachable, interchangeable resistance elements. The garment provides resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer'"'"'s normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.
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1. A bidirectional, neutral bias toning garment, comprising:
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a first attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a first region of a human body; a second attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a second region of a human body which is movable throughout an angular range with respect to the first region; a resistance element between the first and second attachment structures; wherein the resistance element imparts bidirectional resistance in response to movement between the first and second regions of a human body, throughout a range of motion, but imparts no directional bias in the absence of motion between the first and second regions of the human body; and wherein the resistance to movement is maintained within a range between a minimum of at least about 0.5 foot pounds and a maximum which is less than about 3 times the minimum. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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