Wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance

A wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance adjustment controls includes a strap having a first fastener on a first end and a second mating fastener on a second end, wherein the strap is configured to removably secure around a user's waist. A housing connected to the strap, which includes a pair of internal spools each operably connected to a spring-loaded resistance mechanism. A cable is affixed at one end to each internal spool. The cables extend outwardly from opposing sides of the housing through a pair of cable openings. A handle is connected to an opposing end of each cable. A pair of resistance adjustment controls disposed on the housing are operably connected to each spring-loaded resistance mechanism. The user can wear the waist strap and grasp the handles to perform arm exercises. The resistance adjustment controls allow the user to independently adjust the resistance of each cable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a wearable exercise device. More specifically, the present invention provides a wearable exercise device that can be worn around the waist of the user, which includes a pair of cables each having independently adjustable resistance.

It is important for individuals to exercise to maintain their overall physical fitness and health. Resistance-based exercises can help to build and maintain muscle mass throughout the body. Some individuals use free weights to apply resistance while exercising. One drawback to this is that individuals must have multiple dumbbells or the like that have different weights. It can be expensive to obtain the different weights and difficult to transport them. Another option is to utilize elastic resistance bands. However, the same problem occurs where individuals must have multiple resistance bands if they want to have different options for the resistance being applied during exercise. Further, such bands are difficult to transport and cannot easily be utilized while the individual is in motion. Due to time constraints, some individuals forgo cardio exercises to do resistance-based exercises, and vice versa, while it is important to focus on all aspects of fitness. In order to address these concerns, the present invention provides a wearable exercise device that can be utilized in any position or location, while the user is sitting or standing, and can further be adjusted for providing different levels of resistance with the same device.

Some devices have been disclosed in the known art that relate to wearable exercise devices. These include devices that have been patented and devices that have been disclosed in published patent applications. However, the devices in the known art include several drawbacks. For example, the wearable devices in the known art typically only include a single resistance level. For those that are adjustable, it is not possible to adjust the resistance of multiple cables or similar devices to different levels. The lack of individual adjustment limits the overall useability of the devices in the known art. In light of the devices disclosed in the known art, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in structural and functional elements from the known art. It is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to wearable exercise devices, particularly with regard to the above-described need for a wearable exercise device that has independently adjustable resistance cancels. In this regard the present invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance cables wherein the same can be utilized for exercising while seated, standing, walking, or while not moving, in a way that allows the user to adjust the resistance of each individual cable. In general, wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance includes a strap having a first fastener on a first end and a second mating fastener on a second end, wherein the strap is configured to removably secure around a user's waist. A housing connected to the strap, which includes a pair of internal spools each operably connected to a spring-loaded resistance mechanism. A cable is affixed at one end to each internal spool. The cables extend outwardly from opposing sides of the housing through a pair of cable openings. A handle is connected to an opposing end of each cable. A pair of resistance adjustment controls disposed on the housing are operably connected to each spring-loaded resistance mechanism. The user can wear the waist strap and grasp the handles to perform arm exercises. The resistance adjustment controls allow the user to independently adjust the resistance of each cable.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, a preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for exercising in any desired position with multiple cables that can be independently adjusted for a completely customizable workout.

Referring now toFIG.1, there is shown a perspective view of an embodiment of the wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance. The device10generally includes a strap11that is configured to removably secure around the user's waist. The strap11can have a fixed length or be adjustable in length via a slide adjuster or any other suitable adjustment mechanism. In the shown embodiment, the strap11includes a slide buckle13on a first end and a slide buckle receiver12on an opposing second end. In other embodiments, other types of fasteners may be utilized, including but not limited to hook and loop material, snaps, clips, and the like.

A housing15is connected to the strap11, which includes the internal resistance and cable attachment components of the device10. In the shown embodiment, the housing15is connected to the strap11via a fixed fabric connection14between the strap11and housing15on opposing ends of the housing15. In other embodiments, the housing15may be adjustably secured to the strap11, such that the user can adjust the position of the housing15along a length of the strap11. The housing15houses a pair of internal spools each operably connected to a spring-loaded resistance mechanism. A cable20is affixed at one end to each internal spool. Each cable and extends outwardly from opposing sides of the housing through a pair of cable openings16,17. The perimeters of the cable openings16,17may be rigid in order to prevent them from collapsing around the cables20.

A handle23is connected to an opposing end of each cable20. In the shown embodiment, each handle23includes a grip rotatably coupled to a handle strap22. The rotatable grip allows for enhanced range of motion when gripping the handle23. A handle ring is connected to the handle strap22, which is utilized to secure the handle23to a handle connector21that is removably secured to the free end of each cable20. The handle connector21is configured to removably secure the handle ring to each cable20. In this way, the user can attach handles having different configurations for comfort or for different types of exercises if desired. A pair of resistance adjustment controls18,19disposed on the housing allow the user to adjust the resistance of each cable20. Each resistance adjustment control18,19is operably connected, and configured to adjust the resistance of, each spring-loaded resistance mechanism.

Referring now toFIG.2, there is shown a front elevation view of the housing component from an embodiment of the wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance. In the shown embodiment, each resistance adjustment control18,19comprises a rotatable dial disposed on a front facing side of the housing. There may be indicia disposed around the dials which indicate to the user the currently selected level of resistance. The indicia can indicate specific weights, or can be numerical increments that represent the different levels of resistance. Independent dials allows the user to adjust the resistance of each cable independently, offering greater customization.

Referring now toFIG.3, there is shown a perspective view of an embodiment of the wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance in use. In operation, the user30can secure the strap11around their waist. The user30can then set the resistance adjustment controls18,19to a desired resistance, grasp the handles23, and press or pull the cables20outwardly from the housing. Each spring-loaded resistance mechanism is configured to bias its attached cable20to a retracted position, thereby applying a resistance to each cable20. The cables20may be elastic or inelastic according to user preference. While the user30is shown in a standing position, the present invention can be utilized in any suitable position. For example, the user may perform exercises while wearing the strap11in a seated position. The user may also walk, jog, or run while wearing the device, allowing them to perform resistance exercises with the hands and arms while also performing aerobic exercises.

Referring now toFIG.4, there is shown a block diagram of the components from an embodiment of the wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance. The handle23and cable20are affixed to the cable spool40that is positioned within the housing. The cable spool40can include an integral spring-loaded resistance mechanism, such as a spring-rewind mechanism, for example. The cable spool40can also be mechanically coupled to a separated spring-loaded resistance mechanism. The resistance adjustment dial18is operably connected to one of the spring loaded resistance mechanisms41. Rotating the resistance adjustment dial18in one direction reduces resistance as the cable20is pulled out of the housing, while rotating the resistance adjustment dial18in an opposite direction increases resistance as the cable20is pulled out of the housing. The user can thus independently adjust the resistance of each cable20, allowing not only for different resistance values in a single device, but also different adjustments for each arm. In this way, the user can customize the resistance applied to each arm without the need to remove the device from its waist attachment.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.