GB2575421A

GB2575421A - Wearable resistance training apparatus

Info

Publication number: GB2575421A
Application number: GB1807431.0A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Edoman Roy
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-05-05
Filing date: 2018-05-05
Publication date: 2020-01-15
Also published as: GB201807431D0

Abstract

A wearable resistance apparatus comprising a harness and a pair of elastic cables 116 attached to the harness that allow a user to perform resistance training including boxing, punching and stretching exercise. The harness has a back-plate portion 102 having a pair of semi-flexible straps 106 attached that extend from the harness in a V-shaped formation towards the shoulders of the user. A second pair of flexible straps 110 are attached to the ends of the semi-flexible straps 106, whereby the flexible straps cross over each other prior to the distal ends of the flexible straps 110 being detachably attached to connection means 104 on the back-plate. The elastic cables are attached to the end 108 of the semi-flexible straps above the shoulders of the user via connectors 130 that may allow the tension of the cables to be adjusted; at the distal end the cable has handles 122 to allow the user to perform resistance training. Preferably the flexible straps are attached to the back-plate via a hook and loop arrangement.

Description

WEARABLE RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wearable exercise apparatus that can be worn on an upper body part of a user to perform resistance training of the arms and upper body parts of the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Resistance exercise equipment is a popular tool used for conditioning, strength training, muscle building, and the like. Various types of resistance exercise equipment are known, such as free weights, exercise machines, and resistance exercise bands or tubing. Various limitations exist with the prior art exercise devices. For example, many types of exercise equipment, such as free weights and most exercise machines, are not portable. With respect to exercise bands and tubing, they may need to be attached to a stationary object, such as a closed door or a heavy piece of furniture. This becomes a problem when, for example, the user wishes to perform resistance exercises in a location where such stationary objects are not readily found, such as outdoors. For the prior art devices that do not need to be attached to stationary objects, such as other types of bands or tubing, such prior art systems typically provide only one level of resistance. This is a disadvantage for a user who wishes to increase or decrease the level of resistance for the user's resistance exercises. For such users, it becomes necessary to acquire more than one set of resistance exercise bands or tubing.

[0003] Various types of resistance training equipment are widely employed in boxing and punching trainings. During boxing, the hand speed, punching power, and endurance are three vital qualities and a boxer can remain competitive only by practicing all the three things. There are several prior arts, which propose the use of various portable devices that can be worn by the user to improve one or more of these qualities.

Some of these devices are not adjustable to fit users of diverse body dimensions, and thus may be uncomfortable to wear and inefficient to use at extreme body sizes. The following prior arts are hereby incorporated by reference for their supportive teachings of the present invention.

[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 4,645,204 A issued to Isaac Berger discloses an exercising apparatus constituting an oblong housing having handles at opposite ends that are interconnected by a shock cord which extends through the housing, and is looped internally of the housing by passage back and forth between sheaves adjacent opposite ends of the housing, so that the length of the cord between the handles in idle condition of the apparatus is several times the distance between the handles in the latter's idle position. Hence a greater length of shock cord is available for stretching from idle condition than that would be available if the shock cord directly connected the handles without such looping. However, the above disclosed exercising apparatus is not adjustable and is difficult to carry and perform training for extended periods of time.

[0005] Other proposals to improve boxing performance do not include a resistive force that is nearly constant throughout a predetermined range of motion. To provide relatively constant resistance, the effective length of the elastic cords must be increased whereby the change in length of the elastic cord during exercise is small compared to the retracted or relaxed length of the elastic cord. The devices disclosed in U.S. Pub. No. US 20130324366 Al filed by Gary Pride proposes a wearable resistance exercise apparatus that has one or two pulleys. A cable is coupled to the pulleys. A pair of handles is located at the end of the cable and adapted to be gripped by a user. The pulley is supported or attached on a wearable support member and one or more exercise accessory is coupled to the wearable support member for providing an effective resistive training device to the user. However, the apparatus in the above cited prior art, would not allow the users to easily wear the apparatus and perform a variety of exercises including punching, stretching etc., comfortably for extended periods.

[0006] Another prior art US 9,387,354 Bl titled “Harness with upper body exerciser”, issued to Vincent Santoro discloses a portable upper body exerciser which is compatible with walking or using a treadmill and permits vigorous upper body exercise involving hands, arms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and neck of the user. The upper body exerciser is a harness that rests on the shoulders and/or mid back and waist of a person with a forward extension member presenting handgrips at the distal ends of a hand crank that can be rotated much as bicycle pedals are rotated by the feet. The hand crank is positionably movable and attachable anywhere along the outer surface of the forward extension member, for the convenience of the person using the portable upper body exerciser. However the above disclosed apparatus is difficult to be worn by people of different body sizes and shapes and are not comfortable to wear and perform exercise for extended periods. Moreover, the above apparatus is not suitable for effectively performing the resistance boxing or punching or stretching exercises, instead the apparatus employs a cranking mechanism that only provides movement exercises to the upper body exercise involving hands, arms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and neck of the user.

[0007] Another prior art US 5,518,481 A titled “Body supported exercise device” issued to Banchie A. Darkwah discloses a resilient stretching exercise device worn on the body of the user, in particular about the arms and shoulders. The device has four contiguous loops of resilient cord. The two inner loops pass around the back and through the arms of the user. The two outer loops terminate in handgrips whereby the user may exercise arms, shoulders and upper body while walking by pumping the arms against the resistance of the resilient cord. However, the above disclosed device, though easy to wear, is made from elastic straps and the whole device extends while performing the exercises. This may cause discomfort to the wearer and the device lacks proper back support during punching and boxing exercises. Moreover, the above device is not an ideal support device for performing the boxing or punching exercises as the elastic straps are not capable of effectively providing an elastic force, opposite to the arms of the user, while performing horizontal punching or boxing exercises. Further, the elastic straps of the device passing above the shoulders and under the armpits of the wearer tends to rub against the skin or cloth of the wearer while performing the exercises.

[0008] Yet another prior art EP 0352,696 Bl titled “Boxing exercise harness” issued to Michael A. Wehrell discloses a mobile arm, chest, and shoulder exercise apparatus to train and condition participants in sports demanding a high degree of arm speed, endurance, and power. The apparatus includes a harness that conforms to the user's upper back and sides and provides a path for elastic cords through a system of pulleys to a position adjacent the user's armpits, where handgrips are attached to the ends of the elastic cords. The users can grasp the handgrips and direct them away from the harness, transferring the resistive force of the elastic cords to the user's arms, thereby providing a relatively constant resistive force directed toward the armpits for strengthening the arms, chest, and shoulders of the user. The disclosed apparatus enables generation of a nearly constant force by directing one or more of the elastic cords to the rear of the apparatus, thereby allowing for the use of an increased length of cord. The apparatus can also be adjusted to fit the physical dimensions of the user, and the resistive force may be varied to fit the needs of the user. However, the above disclosed apparatus has some inherent disadvantages including limited movement of the hands of the user. Moreover the above disclosed apparatus cannot be used for resistance training of boxing and other punching exercises, which requires the arms of the users to be in a horizontal position when extended and the disclosed apparatus is not properly oriented to provide a resistance against the horizontal movement of the arms of the user while practicing punching exercises. In addition, the operating mechanism of the apparatus is somewhat complex and is cumbersome to transport.

[0009] Thus, the present invention recognizes that it would be advantageous to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus that is easy and comfortable to wear and perform the resistance training exercises such as boxing. Moreover, the needed apparatus would allow the users of any size and shape to comfortably wear the apparatus on their upper body to perform the exercises. In addition, the needed apparatus would allow the users to practice perfect punches horizontally and at any direction without causing discomfort to the skin or the body parts of the user. Further the needed apparatus would provide proper back support to the user and enable the users to wear the apparatus for continuous and stretched training periods. The needed apparatus would be simple and easy to maintain and would take less space to store and transport, whenever desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [00010] The present invention relates to a wearable resistance training apparatus for assisting users to perform resistance training of the upper body, especially the arms of the user. The wearable resistance training apparatus includes a back plate portion designed to place on a back portion of the user. The back plate portion is provided with a pair of connecting means attached to a pair of sides of the back plate portion. The wearable resistance training apparatus further includes a pair of semi-flexible straps attached to the back plate portion forming a V-shape, with a pair of top ends of the semiflexible straps reaching the shoulder portion of the user. The pair of semi-flexible straps attached to the back plate portion is curved to fit onto the back of the user. The present wearable resistance training apparatus further includes a pair of flexible straps, each having a first end configured to attach to the pair of top ends of the semi-flexible straps and a second end configured to removably attach to the pair of connecting means provided on either sides of the back plate portion. The pair of flexible straps attached to the top ends of the semi-flexible straps and to the connecting means provided on either sides of the back plate portion forms an X-shape at a front portion of the body of the user. A pair of elastic cables having a first end a second end is connected to the top ends of the semi-flexible straps. The first ends of each of the pair of elastic cables are attached to the top ends of the semi-flexible straps and the second ends of the elastic cables are attached to a pair of handles. The handles attached to the second ends of each of the elastic cables allows the users to hold and effectively perform resistance training such as stretching, boxing and punching exercises by wearing the wearable resistance training apparatus.

[00011] A method for using the present wearable resistance training apparatus for performing resistance-training exercises includes the steps of providing the wearable resistance training apparatus having the pair of flexible straps, pair of semi-flexible straps and the pair of elastic cables attached with handles, all attached to the back plate portion forming an X-shape at the front body portion and a V-shape at the rear body portion when worn by the user. At first, the users can wear the wearable resistance training apparatus over the shoulders of the user with the pair of flexible straps forming the X-shape facing the front portion of the user. Now, the pair of handles attached to the elastic cables hang from the top end of the semi-flexible straps at the shoulder level of the user. The users can hold the pair of handles attached to the pair of semi-flexible straps using the pair of elastic cables. The length of the pair of elastic cables is less than a full length of stretched arms of the user to assist the user to perform resistance training such as boxing, punching, stretching etc. Now the users can perform a variety of resistance training including boxing and other punching activities by moving the hands of the user against the elastic force of the pair of elastic cables. This provides maximum effectiveness to the user while performing exercises such as boxing, punching, stretching etc. The users can also change the size of the wearable resistance training apparatus before taking part in the resistance training by adjusting a length of the pair of flexible straps releasably engaged with the connecting means provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion. This is achieved by releasing the fastening means provided at the second ends of the flexible straps to change the length of the flexible straps to fit with the body shape or size of the user. The present arrangement of the pair of flexible straps and the semi-flexible straps allows the users to perform the resistance training without hurting or causing discomfort to the skin or body of the user. Moreover, the use of cushioning materials, which are both comfortable and odour free, with the flexible straps, semi-flexible straps and on the back plate portion provides additional comfort to the user and enables them to perform the resistance training for extended periods of time.

[00012] Other main features of the present wearable resistance training apparatus are discussed below. The present invention is designed to fulfill the below and other additional features as detailed in the following claims section and detailed description section of the invention.

[00013] A primary feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus for performing resistance training of the arms of the user.

[00014] Another feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus for performing a variety of resistance training including boxing, stretching, punching etc.

[00015] Yet another feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus that can be easily worn by the users of any shape and size to effectively perform the variety of resistance training exercises.

[00016] Another feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus having flexible, elastic, comfortable straps or harness that can be worn by the user for extended periods of time while performing the resistive training exercises such as boxing, punching, stretching etc.

[00017] A fifth feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus having a pair of handles that enables the users to comfortably hold barehanded and by wearing the gloves to perform the resistive training exercises such as boxing, punching, stretching etc.

[00018] Another feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus that would improve the stamina, muscle strength, punching speed and the punching power of the users by providing a controlled motion of the arms during the exercise.

[00019] Another feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus that would allow the users to adjust the resistive force from the elastic bands to increase the effectiveness of the resistive training.

[00020] Another feature of the invention is to provide a wearable resistance training apparatus that is lightweight, folded and stored in a compact storage space and easy to handle and transport.

[00021] These together with other features of the invention, along with the various features of novelty, which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention. In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [00022] To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof that are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. Elements in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale in order to enhance their clarity and improve understanding of these various elements and embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, elements that are known to be common and well understood to those in the industry are not depicted in order to provide a clear view of the various embodiments of the invention, thus the drawings are generalized in form in the interest of clarity and conciseness. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing in which:

[00023] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the wearable resistance training apparatus, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[00024] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the wearable resistance training apparatus, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[00025] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a number of sequential steps for using the present wearable resistance training apparatus for performing resistance-training exercises, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [00026] In the following discussion that addresses a number of embodiments and applications of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The embodiments of the present disclosure described below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may appreciate and understand the principles and practices of the present disclosure.

[00027] Various inventive features are described below that can each be used independently of one another or in combination with other features. However, any single inventive feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or only address one of the problems discussed above. Further, one or more of the problems discussed above may not be fully addressed by any of the features described below. The following embodiments and the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and form part of this disclosure, illustrate one or more embodiment of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the invention are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the invention can be employed and the subject invention is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

[00028] This section summarizes some aspects of the present disclosure and briefly introduces some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions in this section as well as in the abstract or the title of this description may be made to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and the title. Such simplifications or omissions are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure nor imply any limitations.

[00029] The present invention relates to a wearable resistance training apparatus that employs resistance bands for providing resistance to the users while performing a variety of exercises. The use of the wearable resistance training apparatus having the resistance bands provides effective training sessions to the users. Moreover the present wearable resistance training apparatus is a lightweight, comfortable to wear arrangement that is convenient for both professionals and armatures to perform the variety of exercises, such as, but not limited to, boxing, stretching exercises, punching exercises etc. The present wearable resistance training apparatus is designed to be worn on the upper body of the users to perform exercises to the different upper body parts of the user. The resistance bands associated with the present wearable resistance training apparatus are employed for the conditioning, strength training, and muscle building of different upper body parts of the user. Moreover, the users such as professional boxers can improve the punching speed, punching ability and punching power by wearing the present wearable resistance training apparatus on their upper body during practice sessions.

[00030] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the present wearable resistance training apparatus 100, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The wearable resistance training apparatus 100 includes a back plate portion 102 having a pair of connecting means 104 attached to a pair of sides of the back plate portion 102. The back plate portion 102 is configured or designed to place on a back portion of the user. In an embodiment of the present invention, the back plate portion 102 is provided with a slightly curved shape to enable comfortable placement of the back plate portion

102 on the back portion of the user. The present wearable resistance training apparatus 100 further includes a pair of semi-flexible straps 106 attached to the back plate portion 102 forming a V-shape. Each of the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 attached to the back plate portion 102, forming the V-shape, extends towards a pair of shoulders of the user. In an embodiment of the present invention, the pair of semiflexible straps 106 attached to the back plate portion 102 is curved to fit onto the back of the user and the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 reaches the shoulders of the user. The present wearable resistance training apparatus 100 further includes a pair of flexible straps 110, each having a first end 112 configured to attach to the pair of top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106 and a second end 114 configured to removably attach to the pair of connecting means 104 provided on either sides of the back plate portion 102. The pair of flexible straps 110 attached to the top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106 and to the connecting means 104 provided on either sides of the back plate portion 102 forms an X-shape at a front portion of the body of the user. A pair of elastic cables 116 having a first end 118 a second end 120 are connected to the top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106, as shown in FIG. 1. The first ends 118 of each of the pair of elastic cables 116 are attached to the top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106 and the second ends 120 of the elastic cables 116 are attached to a pair of handles 122. The pair of elastic cables 116 are fixed to the pair of top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 using a pair of resistance band connectors 130. In some instances, the resistance band connectors 130 are manually adjustable to adjust the tension in the pair of elastic cables 116 connecting the handles 122, during exercise. The handles 122 attached to the second ends 120 of each of the elastic cables allows the users to hold and perform resistance training such as stretching, boxing and punching exercises.

[00031] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the wearable resistance training apparatus 100, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The front view of the wearable resistance training apparatus 100 shows the shape of the pair of handles 122 attached to the top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106 using the elastic cables 116. The handles 122 attached to the second ends 120 of the elastic cables 116 include a hand covering portion 124 and a holding rod 126 attached to the covering portion 124 as shown in FIG. 2. In a certain embodiment, the second ends 120 of the elastic cables 116 are firmly attached to the hand covering portion 124. In some other instances, the second ends 120 of the elastic cables 116 are removably attached to the hand covering portion 124 using removable attachment means, such as but not limited to pins, clamps and other mechanical attachment means strong enough to hold the elastic cables 116 and the hand covering portion 124 together during resistance training exercises. In certain embodiment, the handles 122 include a holding rod 126, which can have a desired shape such as a cylindrical or rectangular shape that is comfortable to hold. The ends of the holding rod 126 are attached to the opposite ends of the hand covering portion 124 as in FIG. 2. The hand covering portion 124 and the holding rod 126 allows the users to pass their hands through the opening made on the inverted U-shaped hand covering portion 124 and hold the holding rod 126 for performing the punching or boxing exercises. In certain embodiment, the hand covering portion 124 is made from semi-flexible materials made from materials such as, but not limited to, rubber, plastic or a mixture of rubber, plastic and other fabric materials. In some other instances, the hand covering portion 124 includes special cushioning materials to provide comfort to the hands of the user while performing the punching or boxing exercises by wearing the present wearable resistance training apparatus 100. In some other instances, the holding rod 126 is also covered with a rubber material to provide grip to the hands of the user while performing the resistance exercises such as boxing and punching. In a yet another embodiment, the holding rod 126 and the attached hand covering portion 124 allows the users to practice or perform the resistance training by wearing the gloves onto the hands of the user.

[00032] A method of use of the present wearable resistance training apparatus 100 for performing resistance-training exercises, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, is discussed below. The users can wear the present wearable resistance training apparatus 100 by easily passing the bottom opening of the wearable resistance training apparatus 100 through the head and the upper body part of the user. The wearable resistance training apparatus 100 rests on the shoulders of the user and the users can adjust the width or size of the wearable resistance training apparatus 100 by adjusting the length of the pair of flexible straps 110 attached to the back plate portion 102 through the connecting means 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the back plate portion 102 is formed into a substantially triangular shape having the pair of connecting means 104 attached to a pair of sides or the bottom corners of the back plate portion 102. In certain embodiment, the connecting means 104 used is a hook arrangement attached to the sides or the bottom comers of the back plate portion 102. The top corner of the substantially triangular shaped back plate portion 102 connects a pair of ends of the semi-flexible straps 106 to form a V-shape with a curvature suitable to fit on to the back of the upper body of the user. Here the pair of top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106, forming the V-shape, extends towards the pair of shoulders of the user. However, other shapes of the back plate portion 102 can also be used for comfortably attaching to the back of the user and to connect with the semi-flexible straps 106 and the pair of flexible straps 110. In certain embodiment, the back plate portion 102, the semi-flexible straps 106 and the pair of flexible straps 110 includes proper cushioning means around areas coming in contact with the skin of the user to provide comfort to other users while wearing and performing the resistance training.

[00033] In certain embodiment, the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 forming the Vshape, extending towards the pair of shoulders of the user, and configured to fit onto the back portion of the user and the pair of flexible straps 110 attached to the semi-flexible straps 106 and the back plate portion 102 are made from similar materials. In some other embodiment, both the semi-flexible straps 106 and the flexible straps 110 are made from similar materials offering similar flexibility, strength and comfort to the user wearing the wearable resistance training apparatus 100. In certain embodiment, the back plate portion 102, the semi-flexible straps 106 and the flexible straps 110 are made from rubber mix materials configured to comfortably fit to the shape of the back portion, shoulder portion and the front portion of the body of the user.

[00034] The pair of top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 forming the V-shape is configured to attach with the pair of flexible straps 110 and the pair of elastic cables 116. In a preferred embodiment, the pair of top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106 forming the V-shape, positions on the pair of shoulders of the user to enable comfortable and easy movement of the elastic cables 116, which are attached to the top ends 108, during resistance training of the user. In certain embodiment, the first ends

112 of the pair of flexible straps 110 are configured to permanently attach to the pair of top ends 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106 forming the V-shape. The first ends 112 of the pair of flexible straps 110 and the first ends 118 of the pair of elastic cables 116 are attached to the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 above the shoulder portion of the user. The handle 122 attached to each of the second ends 120 of the elastic cables 116 are made up of strong durable materials such as plastic. The pair of elastic cables 116 are fixed to the pair of top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 using a pair of resistance band connectors 130. In some instances, the resistance band connectors 130 are manually adjustable to adjust the tension in the pair of elastic cables 116, each connecting a handle 122, during exercise. The interior of each of the handles 122 are provided with cushioning or padding using comfortable materials such as, but not limited to, 3D air mesh fabric or other type of cushioning materials to provide comfort to the user while exercising. In some other instances, the first ends 112 of the pair of flexible straps 110 and the first ends 118 pair of elastic cables 116 are removably attached to the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 above the shoulder portion of the user using the resistance band connectors 130. In a yet another embodiment, either the first ends 112 of the pair of flexible straps 110 or the first ends 118 of the pair of elastic cables 116 is removably attached to the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 using the resistance band connectors 130. In all the above embodiments, the first ends 112 of the pair of flexible straps 110 and the first ends 118 of the pair of elastic cables 116 are strongly attached to the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 using the resistance band connectors 130 to withstand the force or pull exerted by the user while performing the resistance training such as boxing, punching etc. The elastic cables 116 are made of strong elastic materials capable of providing adequate resistance to the user while performing exercises. In some instances, the elastic cables 116 are made of materials such as elastic rubber at the outer part and polyester thread at the inner part or a latex thread is used as the elastic cable 116.

[00035] The second ends 114 of the pair of flexible straps 110 are configured to removably attach to the connecting means 104 provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion 102 forming an X-shape at the front portion of the body of the user. The connecting means 104 provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion 102 is selected from a group consisting of a hook, mechanical loop, a mechanical locking arrangement, etc. Further the second ends 114 of each of the pair of flexible straps 110 are provided with a fastening means 128 to removably engage with the connecting means 104 provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion 102. The fastening means 128 can be selected from a group consisting of Velcro, adhesives, clips, locking pins and other locking arrangements. The pair of elastic cables 116 connecting the pair of handles 122 to the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 is stretchable in many directions, such as vertical, horizontal or at any angles, to allow the users to perform resistance training of the upper body part including the arms of the user. In addition, the pair of handles 122 elastically attached to the top ends 108 of the pair of semi-flexible straps 106 allows the users to perform resistance training including boxing and other punching activities. Further, according to an alternate embodiment, a length of the pair of flexible straps 110 engaged with the connecting means 104 of the back plate portion 102 is variable to fit with a variety of body shapes and size of the users. The users can simply adjust the fastening means 128 provided at the second ends 114 of the flexible straps 110 to change the length of the flexible straps 110 to fit with the body shape or size of the user. Moreover, in some of the embodiment, the flexible straps 110 and the semi-flexible straps 106 are made from rubber mixture materials and are capable of expanding or retracting based on the variety of body shapes and size of the users. In some instances, the flexible straps 110 are made from polyester webbing or other elastic band with a comfortable outer covering. In some other instances, the semi-flexible straps 106 are made from slightly elastic materials or a combination of plastic materials with exterior cushioning. In certain instances, the flexible straps 110 are made from extra thick flexible plastic with foam and/or polyester with exterior foam material. Thus the present wearable resistance training apparatus 100 provides a comfortable and perfect fit to the body of the user while performing the resistance training exercises such as boxing.

[00036] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a number of sequential steps for using the present wearable resistance training apparatus 100 for performing resistance-training exercises, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The method includes the steps of providing the wearable resistance training apparatus 100 as shown in block 200. The wearable resistance training apparatus 100 is provided with the pair of flexible straps 110, pair of semi-flexible straps 106 and pair of elastic cables 116 attached with handles 122, all attached to the back late portion 102 forming an X-shape at the front body portion and a V-shape at the rear body portion when worn by the user. The users can wear the wearable resistance training apparatus 100 over the shoulders of the user with the pair of flexible straps 110 forming the X-shape facing the front portion of the user, as shown in block 202. Now, the pair of handles 122 attached to the elastic cables 116 hang from the top end 108 of the semi-flexible straps 106 at the shoulder level of the user. The users can hold the pair of handles 122 attached to the pair of semiflexible straps 106 using the pair of elastic cables 116, as shown in block 204. In a preferred embedment, the length of the pair of elastic cables 116 is less than a full length of stretched arms of the user to assist the user to perform resistance training such as boxing, punching, stretching etc. Now, as in block 206, the users can perform a variety of resistance training including boxing and other punching activities by moving the hands of the user against the elastic force of the pair of elastic cables 116. This provides maximum effectiveness to the user while performing exercises such as boxing, punching, stretching etc. In certain embodiment, the users can change the size of the wearable resistance training apparatus 100 before taking part in the resistance training by adjusting a length of the pair of flexible straps 110 releasably engaged with the connecting means 104 provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion 102. This is achieved by releasing the fastening means 128 provided at the second ends 114 of the flexible straps 110 to change the length of the flexible straps 110 to fit with the body shape or size of the user. The present arrangement of the pair of flexible straps 110 and the semi-flexible straps 106 allows the users to perform the resistance training without hurting or causing discomfort to the skin or body of the user. Moreover, the use of cushioning materials, which are both comfortable and odour free, with the flexible straps 110, semi-flexible straps 106 and on the back plate portion 102 provides additional comfort to the user and enables them to perform the resistance training for extended periods of time.

[00037] Several other modifications to the present wearable resistance training apparatus 100 can be made without departing from the scope of the claims of the present disclosure. However all such modifications are covered under the present disclosure for the wearable resistance training apparatus 100. Such an example includes the placement of multiple elastic cables 116 to increase the elastic resistance force offered to the users while performing the resistance training.

[00038] Further, it should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.

[00039] The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been presented for the purpose of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. It is intended that the scope of the present invention not be limited by this detailed description, but by the claims and the equivalents to the claims appended hereto.

Claims

WE CLAIM

1. A wearable resistance training apparatus comprising:

a) a back plate portion having a plurality of connecting means configured to be placed on a back portion of a user;

b) a pair of semi-flexible straps attached to the back plate portion forming a V-shape having a pair of top ends extending towards a pair of shoulders of the user;

c) a pair of flexible straps, each having a first end configured to attach to the pair of top ends of the semi-flexible straps and a second end configured to removably attach to the pair of connecting means provided on the back plate portion forming an X-shape at a front portion of the user;

d) a pair of elastic cables having a first end a second end, the first ends of each of the pair of elastic cables are attached to the pair of top ends of the semi-flexible straps;

e) a pair of handles attached to the second end of each of the pair of elastic cables;

characterized in that the wearable resistance training apparatus is worn by the user on an upper body part and can hold each of the handles to perform resistance training of the upper body part of the user.

2. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the back plate portion is formed into a substantially triangular shape having the pair of connecting means attached to a pair of sides of the back plate portion, wherein the pair of semi-flexible straps is attached to a top of the back plate portion forming the V-shape having the pair of top ends extending towards the pair of shoulders of the user.

3. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pair of semiflexible straps forming the V-shape, extending towards the pair of shoulders of the user, is configured to fit onto the back portion of the user.

4. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the back plate portion is made from a semi-flexible material capable of comfortably attaching to the back portion of the user.

5. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pair of top ends of the pair of semi-flexible straps forming the V-shape is configured to attach with the pair of flexible straps and the pair of elastic cables, wherein the pair of top ends of the semi-flexible straps forming the V-shape, positions on a pair of shoulders of the user.

6. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first ends of the pair of flexible straps are configured to attach to the pair of top ends of the semi-flexible straps forming the V-shape.

7. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second ends of the pair of flexible straps are configured to removably attach to the connecting means provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion forming an X-shape at the front portion of the user.

8. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the connecting means provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion is selected from a group consisting of a hook and mechanical locking arrangement.

9. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second ends of the pair of flexible straps are provided with at least one fastening means to removably engage with the connecting means provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion, wherein the fastening means is selected from a group consisting of Velcro, adhesives and other locking arrangements.

10. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pair of handles is adapted to be gripped by the user wearing a glove on each hand.

11. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pair of elastic cables are fixed to the pair of top ends of the pair of semi-flexible straps using a pair of resistance band connectors.

12. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pair of elastic cables connecting the pair of handles to the pair of top ends of the pair of semi-flexible straps is stretchable in a plurality of directions to allow the users to perform resistance training of the upper body part including the hands of the user.

13. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pair of handles elastically attached to the to the pair of top ends of the pair of semi-flexible straps allows the users to perform resistance training including boxing and other punching activities.

14. The wearable resistance training apparatus of claim 1 wherein a length of the pair of flexible straps engaged with the connecting means of the back plate portion is variable to fit with a plurality of body shapes of the users, wherein adjusting the fastening means removably engaged with the connecting means of the back plate portion varies the length of the flexible straps.

15. A method of performing at least one resistance physical training utilizing a wearable resistance training apparatus, the method includes the steps of:

a. providing the wearable resistance training apparatus having:

i. a back plate portion having a plurality of connecting means configured to be placed on a back portion of a user;

ii. a pair of semi-flexible straps attached to the back plate portion forming a V-shape having a pair of ends extending towards a pair of shoulders of the user;

iii. a pair of flexible straps, each having a first end configured to attach to the pair of ends of the semi-flexible straps and a second end configured to removably attach to the connecting means provided on a pair of sides of the back plate portion forming an X-shape at a front portion of the user;

iv. a pair of elastic cables having a first end a second end, the first ends of each of the pair of elastic cables are attached to the pair of top ends of the semi-flexible straps; and

v. a pair of handles, attached to the second end of each of the pair of elastic cables, adapted to be gripped by the user;

b. wearing the wearable resistance training apparatus over the shoulders of the user with the pair of flexible straps forming the X-shape facing the front portion of the user;

c. holding the pair of handles attached to the pair of semi-flexible straps using the pair of elastic cables; and

d. performing a plurality of resistance training including boxing and other punching activities.

16. The method of claim 15 wherein a length of the pair of elastic cables is less than a full length of stretched arms of the user.

17. The method of claim 15 wherein the pair of flexible straps is provided with at least one fastening means at the second ends to releasably engage with the connecting means provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion.

18. The method of claim 15 wherein a size of the wearable resistance training apparatus is varied by adjusting a length of the pair of flexible straps releasably engaged with the connecting means provided on the pair of sides of the back plate portion, wherein the length of the pair of flexible straps is manually adjusted by releasing the fastening means and securing at a desired length by re-engaging the fastening means provided at the second ends of the pair of flexible straps to the connecting means.