Patent Publication Number: US-2017361151-A1

Title: Wearable resistive equipment

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/350,267, filed on Jun. 15, 2016, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to wearable resistive equipment and, more particularly, wearable resistive equipment that provides resistance for exercise, rehabilitation or casual, general use. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Exercise clothing may be widely available and often designed to provide various benefits to ordinary people and professional athletes alike. For example, exercise clothing may be designed to trigger the acceleration of blood flow, increase oxygen to the muscles, or even reduce the build-up of lactic acid. Exercise clothing can also be designed to draw moisture away from the body in order to keep a person cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Wearable resistive equipment designed with a built-in mechanism that provides endurance and strength training is, however, minimally available and is often restricted by the characteristics of the clothing material. Wearable resistive equipment with built-in mechanisms that may be currently available, may fail to properly follow the contours of the muscles of a user and therefore fail to provide enhanced or optimal resistance to enhance exercise or increase calorie burn, and decrease workouts or workout time. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present disclosure involves wearable resistive equipment that includes a pant member, a plurality of generally free-floating resistance bands within a plurality of channel systems that are generally contained wholly within the wearable resistive equipment. According to one example, the wearable resistive equipment includes a first end of the plurality of resistance bands that is coupled to a first end of the wearable resistive equipment and a second end of the plurality of resistance bands that is coupled to a second end of the wearable resistive equipment. Each of the resistance bands are substantially parallel to each other, do not intersect, may be generally aligned with the muscle patterns of a user, and comprise a predetermined level of resistance selected from a predefined range. The wearable resistive equipment comprising the plurality of resistive bands is substantially configured to a portion of a user so as to provide a targeted amount of resistance on the muscles of a user. The effect of the wearable resistive equipment may be when the user is not moving, or when the muscles contract, thereby allowing the user, by and through the plurality of resistance bands, to undergo enhanced muscle development, exercise, or rehabilitation, when used by a user. 
     According to an embodiment, the pant member includes a first pant leg, a second pant leg and a generally circular waist section, wherein the first and second pant legs are coupled together, and coupled to the waist section. The coupling of the legs may form a crotch area. The pant member may be configured to generally, substantially conform to a portion of a user. The pant member also includes a first resistance band channel system disposed generally adjacent to the first pant leg, a second resistance band channel system disposed generally adjacent to the second pant leg, and a plurality of resistance bands positioned within each of the first and second channel systems. 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure also include a method of exercise, which includes positioning a plurality of generally free-floating resistance bands within a plurality of channel systems in a portion of wearable resistive equipment. By coupling a first end of the plurality of resistance bands to a first end of the wearable resistive equipment, coupling a second end of the plurality of resistance bands to a second end of the wearable resistive equipment, and aligning generally the plurality of resistance bands within the wearable resistive equipment generally with the muscle patterns of a user, a user experiences enhanced resistance on their muscles while at rest or when the muscles contract and expand. This method allows a user to undergo enhanced exercise and/or rehabilitation. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DI WINGS 
       Example embodiments are illustrated in referenced figures of the drawing. It is intended that the embodiments and figures disclosed herein are to be considered illustrative rather than limiting. 
         FIG. 1A  is a front view of an embodiment of a wearable resistive equipment with built-in resistance bands, including clasping member to couple the wearable resistive equipment to an external apparatus, such as a shoe. 
         FIG. 1B  is a rear view of wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistive bands of  FIG. 1A . 
         FIG. 1C  is a side view of the wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistive bands of  FIG. 1A . 
         FIG. 2A  is a front view of another embodiment of a wearable resistive equipment with built-in resistance bands including resistive foot support. 
         FIG. 2B  is a back view of the wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistive bands of  FIG. 2A . 
         FIG. 2C  is a side view of the wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistance bands of  FIG. 2A . 
         FIG. 3A  is a front view of another embodiment of a wearable resistive equipment with built-in resistance bands including resistive lower, mid-portion support. 
         FIG. 3B  is a back view of the wearable resistive equipment with built-in resistance bands of  FIG. 3A . 
         FIG. 4A  is a front view of another embodiment of a wearable resistive equipment with built-in resistance bands that extend generally to the lower leg area of a user. 
         FIG. 4B  is a back view of the wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistive bands of  FIG. 4A . 
         FIG. 4C  is a side view of the wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistance bands of  FIG. 4A . 
         FIG. 5A  is a front view of another embodiment of a wearable resistive equipment with built-in resistance bands that extend generally to the upper leg area of a user. 
         FIG. 5B  is a back view of the wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistive bands of  FIG. 5A . 
         FIG. 5C  is a side view of the wearable resistive equipment with build-in resistance bands of  FIG. 5A . 
         FIG. 6  describes a method of exercising. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Aspects of the present disclosure involve a wearable resistive equipment that integrates endurance and strength training capabilities into the wearable resistive equipment such that a user may experience an increased level of resistance when wearing the wearable resistive equipment. The present disclosure discloses a wearable resistive equipment that may include a pant member, a plurality of generally free-floating resistance bands within a plurality of channel systems that are contained wholly within the wearable resistive equipment. The wearable resistive equipment may include a first end of the plurality of resistance bands that is secured to a first end of the wearable resistive equipment and a second end of the plurality of resistance bands that is secured to a second end of the wearable resistive equipment. Each of the resistance bands are substantially parallel to each other, do not intersect, generally aligned with the muscle patterns of a user, and comprise a predetermined level of resistance selected from a predefined range. The wearable resistive equipment comprising the plurality of resistive bands is substantially configured to a portion of a user so as to provide a targeted amount of resistance on the muscles of a user after the muscles contract, thereby allowing the user, by and through the plurality of resistance bands, to undergo enhanced muscle development when worn or used by a user. 
     In an embodiment the pant member may include a pant member comprising a first pant leg, a second pant leg and a generally annular waist section, wherein the first and second pant legs are coupled together via the waist section that extends down to a crotch area. The pant member may be configured to generally, or substantially conform to a portion of a user. The pant member also includes a first resistance band channel system disposed on the first pant leg, a second resistance band channel system disposed on the second pant leg, and a plurality of resistance bands positioned within each of the first and second channel systems. 
       FIGS. 1A-1C  depict an embodiment of an apparatus that offers resistive training without the need for external equipment. Specifically,  FIG. 1A  is a front view of a first embodiment of a wearable resistive equipment  100  with a plurality of generally free-floating resistance bands  104  within a plurality of channel systems  102  that are contained generally wholly within the wearable resistive equipment  100 .  FIGS. 1B and 1C  provide the back and side views of the wearable resistive equipment  100 . As seen in  FIG. 1B , the wearable resistive equipment  100  includes a pant member  126  with resistance bands  104  disposed generally vertically in each pant leg. In other embodiments, the resistance bands  104  may be disposed horizontally, or in other configurations, in each pant leg to align generally with the contours and/or directions of the muscles of a user. 
     In one embodiment, a front of each leg of the pant member  126  includes two resistance bands  104 , one in each channel system  102 , spaced apart from each other and generally extending parallel with each other as they extend between a first end of the pant member  130 , which is located generally adjacent to a first end of the resistance bands  140  and the waist area  112  of the pant member  126 , that extends generally downwardly to a crotch area  150 , and a second end of the pant member  132 , which is located generally adjacent to the second end of the resistance bands  142  of the first  134  and second legs  136  of the pant member  126 . In this embodiment, one resistance band  104  is provided in each of the channel systems  102  on the pant member  126 . In other embodiments, more than one resistance band  104  may be provided in each of the channel systems  102  on the pant member  126 , or some channel systems  102  may have resistance bands  104  and others may not. 
     As seen in  FIGS. 1B and 1C , a back of each leg of the pant member  126  may include two resistance bands  104  spaced apart from each other and generally extending parallel with each other as they extend between the first end of the pant member  130 . The first end of the pant member  130  is located generally adjacent to the first end of the resistance bands  140  and the waist section  112  of the pant member  126 . A second end of the pant member  132  is located generally adjacent to the second end of the resistance bands  142 , which is coupled generally adjacent to the first  134  and second legs  136  of the pant member  126 . In this embodiment, one resistance band  104  is provided in each of the channel systems  102  adjacent to the pant member  126 . In other embodiments, more than one resistance band  104  may be provided in each of the channel systems  102  adjacent to the pant member  126 . 
     The resistance bands  104  may be positioned within a channel system  102  (shown in dashed lines) designed to generally house or enclose the resistance bands  104  therein. In this way, the resistance bands  104  are generally-free floating within the channel system  102 , thereby allowing the resistance bands  104  to stretch (i.e. provide resistance) within the channel system  102 , and not be exposed on an outside of the pant member  126 . Additionally, as the resistance bands  104  stretch, the resistance bands  104  follow the contours of the body of a user and do not otherwise obstruct or block the user from performing certain movements. This configuration enhances the comfort, safety, and usability of the wearable resistive equipment  100  for a user. 
     To create the band channel  102 , fabric slightly wider than the range of widths of the resistance bands  104  can be stitched to the pant member  126  on two parallel sides to provide an area between the stitches that fits the resistance bands  104  therein. The resistance bands  104  can extend the length of the channel system  102  and can be secured or generally coupled at both a first end of the pant member  130 , which is located generally adjacent to the first end of the resistance bands  140  and the waist section  112  of the pant member  126 , and a second end of the pant member  132 , which is located generally adjacent to the second end of the resistance bands  142  and the first  134  and second legs  136  of the pant member  126 . The resistance bands  104 , located generally inside the channel systems  102 , can be secured to the wearable resistive equipment  100  by way of stitching, sonic welding, buttons, zippers, snaps, clasps, Velcro, or by other methods and configurations suitable for this use. 
     The channel system  102  can be made to provide sufficient room within the channel system  102  such that the resistance bands  104  are able to move and stretch as needed to provide a desired tensile strength. In other words, the resistance bands  104  can be free-floating in the channel systems  102  so that the resistance bands  104  are able to stretch freely between the first and second ends of the channel systems  102 . That is, the resistance bands  104  are not restricted or constrained by being attached to the fabric of the pant member  126  along the entire length of the channel systems  102 , except for at the first and second ends of the channel systems  102 . The channel systems  102  may appear generally hunched when the wearable resistive equipment  100  is not in use. This allows channel systems  102  to expand when in use to accommodate the stretching of the resistance bands  104 . 
     The resistance bands  104  fit within the channel systems  102  with adequate spacing such that the location of the resistance bands  104  remain in general alignment with the pant member  126 , and so as to align with the contours of the leg and muscles of a user. The location of channel systems  102  on each leg  134  and  136  of the pant member  126  may play a role in strength training and/or endurance training, as the location of the channel systems  102  and corresponding resistance bands  104  can target specific muscles groups. For example, in  FIG. 1A , the resistance bands  104  are placed in alignment with the frontal muscle groups extending from a front hip end  114   a  to a front ankle end  116   a . This placement can correspond to the quadriceps and tibialis anterior muscle groups, among others, which can be impacted by the location of the resistance bands  104  in accordance with  FIG. 1A . Similarly,  FIG. 1B  illustrates the resistance bands  104  which are placed about the posterior muscles groups extending from the back hip end  114   b  to the back ankle end  116   b  and impacting the hamstring, gluteus, and calf muscles among others. 
     The front hip end  114   a  and back hip end  114   b  provide an adjoining point for the resistance bands  104  to be secured to the pant member  126 . At the front and back hip ends,  114   a  and  114   b , the resistance bands  104  can be permanently, selectively, or removably coupled to the wearable resistive equipment  100 . In some instances, the resistance bands  104  may be removably coupled to the wearable resistive equipment  100  via buttons, zippers, clasps, snaps, Velcro, or by other methods and systems. In other instances, the resistance bands  104  may be permanently secured into the wearable resistive equipment  100  via stitching, sonic welding, or by other methods or systems. In one example, the coupling of the resistance band  104  to the pant member  126  can be at the hip area  114   a  and  114   b  with the pant member  126  extending to the waist area  112 . In some embodiments, the exercise pant  126  may have a high-rise design, where the resistance bands  104  are designed to extend up generally past the hips  114   a  and  114   b  towards the abdomen and lower back areas of a user. 
     The front and back ankle ends  116   a  and  116   b  may be configured to be locations were the resistance bands  104  can loosely extend out from the band channel  102  for attachment to an external apparatus, such as a shoe. For the attachment of the resistance bands  104  to an external apparatus, the resistance bands  104  can be configured to include clasping members or hooks  108  that affix to an apparatus such as a shoe  122  and  124 . For example, the hooks  108  can attach to shoe laces  122  and/or loops  124  for foot and speed resistive training, and other training. Further, although the use of hooks  108  are described herein, other attachment units can be used including, but not limited to, clasps, latches, clips, fish hooks, lobster clasps, S hooks, or by other methods or systems. 
     Although the wearable resistive equipment  100  is described herein to include resistance bands  104  that terminate at the front  116   a  and back  116   b  ankle ends for attachment to an external apparatus, many other band  104  configurations are possible. For example,  FIGS. 2A   2 C depict another embodiment of the wearable resistive equipment  200  with resistance bands  204 . In  FIGS. 2A-2C  wearable resistive equipment  200  is illustrated with resistance bands  204  that are configured to extend beyond the ankle ends  116   a  and  116   b  and loop around  203  a lower extremity (e.g. under the foot  206  in this embodiment). In this embodiment, instead of the bands  104  being coupled to the shoes of a user via hooks  108  as in the embodiment of  FIG. 1 , the resistance bands  204  extend under the foot of a user. 
       FIGS. 2A-2C  provide an illustration of an embodiment of the pant member with resistance bands  204  disposed on the leg of the pant member  205 . The resistance bands  204  are placed to generally correspond with the front and back muscle groups of the lower body. Accordingly, the quadriceps, and tibialis anterior muscle groups, as well as the hamstring and calf muscles groups, among others, will be affected by the location and operation of the resistance bands  204  in accordance with the embodiment of  FIGS. 2A-2C . 
     In  FIG. 2C , which shows an underfoot view of a right foot of a user wearing the pant member  205 , the pant material and the resistance bands  204  loop around  203  under the foot  206  to define an open-toe extension  208 . The open-toe extension  208  of the pant member  205  enables the resistance bands  204  to extend from the front hip end  114   a  to the back hip end  114   b , where the resistance bands  204  can be affixed to the pant member  205 . The resistance bands  204  may remain disposed in a free-floating manner within the channel system  202  to allow for better tensile strength. 
     Still referencing  FIG. 2A-2C , the resistance bands  204  can be configured to provide support starting generally at the hip area  114   a  and  114   b  and generally around to the gluteus maximus muscles within a pant member  205  with a high-rise design. The pant member  205  includes a first end of the plurality of resistance bands  230  that is located generally adjacent to a first end of the pant member  240 , which is also generally adjacent to the hip area  114   a  and  114   b , and a second end of the plurality of resistance bands  232  that is located generally adjacent to a second end of the pant member  242 , which is also generally adjacent to the foot  206  area of a user. Each of the resistance bands  204  is generally aligned with the muscle patterns of a user, and each of the resistance bands  204  comprises a predetermined level of resistance selected from a predefined range. The wearable resistive equipment  200  comprising one or more resistive bands  204 , is substantially configured to a portion of a user so as to provide a targeted amount of resistance on the muscles of a user during rest or after the muscles contract, thereby allowing the user, by and through the plurality of resistance bands  204 , to undergo enhanced muscle development when used or worn by a user. 
     Moving on to another embodiment of the wearable resistive equipment  300 , reference is made to  FIGS. 3A-3B . As seen in the figures, the various elements of the wearable resistive equipment  300  are similar to that of the embodiment in  FIGS. 2A-2C , however, resistive bands  304  extend beyond the hip ends  112   a ,  112   b  to generally the abdomen area of a user. Resistive bands  304  may still reside within the channel system  302  in order to provide free-floating stretch and/or expansion within the channel systems  302 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 3A and 3B , the resistance bands  304  can extend inferiorly or towards the foot from the front abdomen area  360   a  and the back abdomen area  360   b  to provide abdominal and gluteus resistive support. Therefore, the resistive bands  304  can continue down the lower body and loop around  308  the bottom foot similar to the second embodiment shown in  FIGS. 2A-2C . In some instances, the resistance bands  304  may be disposed about the side of the top pant leg  340 , around the knee area  342  and over the front of the lower leg  344 . Resistance bands  304  with such placement, for example, can impact the quadriceps and calf muscles, among others, while avoiding contact resistance on the knees. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 3A and 3B , the wearable resistive equipment  300  can further be configured to include a mesh material  306  to provide added ventilation to provide heat dissipation during athletic training, and when the wearable resistive equipment  300  is on a user. The wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  400 ,  500  may also be configured to include the mesh material  306  for various portions of the wearable resistive equipment. 
     Further, like many exercise pants, the wearable resistive equipment  300  can also be equipped with one or more pockets  310  for storage of belongings. The pocket  310  may be located on the front, back, or side of the exercise pant  304 . In addition, the pocket  310  may be open-ended, or closable via buttons, Velcro, snaps, clasps, zippers, or other methods or systems. Pocket  310  or other storage configurations can also be included in wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  400 , or  500  of the embodiments, as illustrated in  FIGS. 1B-1C, 2B-2C, 4B-4C, and 5B-5C . 
     Further, the wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300  can be designed to be a short or calf-length (e.g. capri) pant. For example, as shown in  FIGS. 4A-4C , the wearable resistive equipment  400  includes resistance bands  404  that terminate at the front  440  and back areas  442  of the lower legs  407  of a user. The resistance bands  404  and the channel systems  402  are configured in a similar way to those described in  FIGS. 2A-2C , except that the resistance bands  404  and channel systems  402  terminate at the front  440  and back areas  442  of the lower legs  407  of a user. The pant member  405  also includes a loop around  403  that extends beyond the ankle ends  116   a ,  116   b  in order to loop around  403  a lower extremity (e.g. under the foot  406 ). 
       FIGS. 4A-4C  provide an illustration of the pant member  405  with resistance bands  404  disposed on the leg of the pant member  405 . Similar to the resistance bands  204  in  FIGS. 2A-2C , resistance bands  404  are generally configured to generally correspond with the front  440  and back  442  muscle groups of the lower body of a user. Accordingly, the quadriceps, and tibialis anterior muscle groups as well as the hamstring and calf muscles groups, among others, will be affected by the location of the resistance bands  404  in accordance with the embodiment of  FIGS. 4A-4C . 
     In  FIG. 4C , which describes a bottom view of an underfoot embodiment of a foot  408  of a user wearing the pant member  405 , the resistance bands  404  terminate generally adjacent to the front  440  and back  442  areas of the lower leg  407  of the user, and wherein the pant member  405  loops around  403  under the foot  406  to define an open-toe extension  408 . The resistance bands  404  may remain disposed in a free-floating manner within the channel system  402  to allow for better tensile strength among other advantages. 
     Still referencing  FIGS. 4A-4C , the resistance bands  404  can be configured to provide support starting generally at the hip area  114   a  and  114   b  and generally around to the gluteus maximus muscles within a pant member  405  with a high-rise design. In addition, and as seen in  FIG. 2C , the resistance bands  404  terminate at the front  440  and back areas  442  of the lower legs  407  of a user and the pant member  405  continues under the foot  406 . In other embodiments, the pant member may not continue under the foot  406 . 
       FIGS. 5A-5C  provide an illustration of the short member  505  with resistance bands  504  disposed on the upper leg  507  of the short member  505 . Resistance bands  504  may be configured to correspond with the front  509  and back  511  muscle groups of the upper legs  507  of the user. 
     The wearable resistive equipment  500  of the embodiments in  FIGS. 5A-5C , may include resistance bands  504  that couple at the front  509  and back  511  areas of the upper legs  507  of a user. The resistance bands  504  and the channel systems  502  are configured in a similar way to those described in  FIGS. 2A-2C , except that the resistance bands  504  and channel systems  502  terminate or couple to the wearable resistive equipment  500  at the front  509  and back  511  areas of the upper legs  507  of a user. A front  509  of each leg of the short member  505  includes two resistance bands  504 , one in each channel system  502 , spaced apart from each other and generally extending parallel with each other as they extend between a first end of the short member  530 , which is located generally adjacent to a first end of the resistance bands  540  and the waist area  112  of the short member  505 , that extends generally downwardly to a crotch area  550 , and a second end of the short member  532 , which is located generally adjacent to the second end of the resistance bands  542  of the first  534  and second legs  536  of the short member  505 . The resistance bands  504  may remain disposed in a free-floating manner within the channel system  502  to allow for better tensile strength among other advantages. 
     Alternative wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  designs may be contemplated that may include alternate placement of the resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  that extend to a low, mid, and high-rise waist area  112   a  and  112   b . Additionally, or alternatively, the wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  can be configured to provide resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  that only extend to a portion of the body and/or can have varying resistance band  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  placement. The wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  can target one muscle group such as the calf muscles, hamstrings, and/or quadriceps, or others. As another example, the wearable resistive equipment can target the entire lower body such that one or a group of resistive bands are disposed through-out the pant member. In certain embodiments, the wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  may include resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  that are natural rubber. In certain embodiments, the wearable resistive equipment may include resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  that are about 30 millimeters in width. In certain embodiments, the band channels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502  are about 42 inches or about 1067 millimeters in length. 
     Further, the wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  can be configured for various tensile strengths. In an embodiment, various versions of the wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  may exist with each version supporting a different tensile strength. Furthermore, each version of the pant or short member can include different tensile strengths. In some embodiments, the tensile strengths can vary between 10-100 pounds. The thickness of the resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  may be one manner of varying the tensile strength, which can range from 0.6 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters. Thicker resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  may be used for greater tensile strength. In certain instances, the resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  may be configured to be removable from within the channel systems  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502  such that bands of different tensile strength can be interchanged in the resistive system. Also, in certain instances, multiple resistance bands  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504  can be enclosed in one channel systems  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 . 
     Still further, the wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  may include exterior seams that are over-lock seams. Still in some embodiments, the exterior seams of the wearable resistive equipment  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500  may include seams such as, but not limited to, flat-felled seams, whipstitch seams, topstitch seams, lock-stitch seams, chain-stitch seams, etc. 
     Although various representative embodiments of this invention have been described above with a certain degree of particularity, those skilled in the art could make numerous alterations to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventive subject matter set forth in the specification. For example, one skilled in the art could use the embodiments described in  FIGS. 1A-1C, 2A-2C, 3A-3C, 4A-4C and 5A-5C , to configure a shirt member, with long or short sleeves, a cycling or wrestling singlet, a wearable resistive equipment that covers the abdominal area of a user, or a wearable resistive equipment the covers the entire body of a user. These designs could contain a plurality of similar resistance bands that are generally free-floating within a plurality of similar channel systems that are contained wholly within the wearable resistive equipment. The resistance bands in these designs can be disposed vertically, horizontally, or in other designs, to align generally with the contours of the muscles of a user. The resistance bands in these designs could comprise a similar channel system to those described in  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502  to house or enclose the resistance bands therein. In this way, the resistance bands in these designs are generally free-floating within the channel system, thereby allowing the resistance bands to stretch (i.e. provide resistance) within the channel system and not be exposed on an outside of the wearable resistive equipment. 
     The present disclosure also discloses a method of exercise  600 , which includes positioning a plurality of generally free-floating resistance bands within a plurality of channel systems in a portion of a wearable resistive equipment  602 . By securing and/or coupling a first end of the plurality of resistance bands to a first end of the wearable resistive equipment  604 , securing and/or coupling a second end of the plurality of resistance bands to a second end of the wearable resistive equipment  606 , and aligning generally the plurality of resistance bands within the wearable resistive equipment generally with the muscle patterns of a user  608 , a user can experience enhanced resistance on his or her leg muscles while the muscles contract  610  or are at rest. This method allows a user to undergo enhanced exercise, enhanced calorie burn, and/or reduce the time of exercise. 
     The plurality of resistance bands may be substantially configured to a particular user, in part using characteristics of a user, such as waist size, inseam, height, weight, among other characteristics. Using these characteristics, the bands may be generally aligned with the muscles in the legs of a user. A first end and a second end of the plurality of resistance bands runs substantially parallel to the muscles in the legs of a user, thereby providing an enhanced amount of resistance, at least in part via the targeted resistance bands, on the leg muscles of a user while the leg muscles of a user contract or are at rest. The method of exercise, by and through the wearable resistive equipment, enhances the effects of exercise and/or rehabilitation of a user. 
     All directional references (e.g. top, bottom, front, back) are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader&#39;s understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and do not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the invention unless specifically set forth in the claims. Joinder references (e.g. attached, coupled, connected, and the like) are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between a connection of elements and relative movement between elements. As such, joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other. 
     In methodologies directly or indirectly set forth herein, various steps and operations are described in one possible order of operation, but those skilled in the art will recognize that steps and operations may be rearranged, replaced, or eliminated without necessarily departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not limiting. Changes in detail or structure may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.