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 formed by an outer ring and an inner ring configured to completely encircle the user'"'"'s body part, the closed loop element having an outer surface defining a guide track therein, wherein the closed loop element remains secured around the user'"'"'s body part without requiring the user to hold the closed loop element in place;
anda car having an attachment port for connection to a source of resistance, the car configured to fit within the guide track and to move along the guide track, wherein the car includes two or more completely separable pieces and is configured to open up and completely separate into the two or more separable pieces for loading and unloading about the guide track.
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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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12 Claims
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1. An apparatus for exercising a user'"'"'s body part, comprising:
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a closed loop element formed by an outer ring and an inner ring configured to completely encircle the user'"'"'s body part, the closed loop element having an outer surface defining a guide track therein, wherein the closed loop element remains secured around the user'"'"'s body part without requiring the user to hold the closed loop element in place; and a car having an attachment port for connection to a source of resistance, the car configured to fit within the guide track and to move along the guide track, wherein the car includes two or more completely separable pieces and is configured to open up and completely separate into the two or more separable pieces for loading and unloading about the guide track. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus for exercising a body part of a user, comprising:
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a first inner ring configured to be worn around the body part of the user, the first inner ring having an outer surface, wherein an inner surface of the first inner ring is configured to be in direct contact with the body part of the user; a second outer ring also configured to be worn around the body part of the user outside of the first inner ring, the second outer ring having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a guide track therein; and a car having an attachment port for connection to a source of resistance, the car configured to fit within the guide track and to move along the guide track, wherein the car includes two or more completely separable pieces and is configured to open up and completely separate into the two or more separable pieces for loading and unloading about the guide track. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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