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- the present invention relates generally to the field of athletic training equipment, and more particularly to a training device that provides for the improvement of strength, endurance, agility and coordination.
- Training sleds provide a single resistance point for a person to improve the performance and output for his or her legs, and do not provide the means for isolated exercising of the muscles of each individual leg. Furthermore, many existing training devices, such as training sleds, attach by a harness to a person's torso, thereby requiring use of muscles other than leg muscles in order to use the training device.
- a device constructed according to the principles of the present invention addresses these deficiencies.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 depict top plan views of an embodiment of a training device in accordance with principles of the present invention
- FIG. 3 depicts a side elevation view of the embodiment of a training device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 4-6 are photographs of the embodiment of a training device of FIGS. 1-3 .
- FIGS. 7-9 depict an alternate embodiment of a training device
- FIGS. 10-11 depict components of the embodiment of a training device of FIGS. 7-9 ;
- FIGS. 12-13 are photographs of the embodiment of a training device of FIGS. 7-9 .
- FIGS. 14-17 depict the embodiment of a training device of FIG. 1 in use by a person.
- An embodiment of a training device 100 comprises a sack 101 , one or more weights 102 , a sack strap 103 , a tether 104 , and a leg strap 105 .
- the sack strap 103 is, or may be, attached or connected to the sack 101 .
- the tether 104 is, or may be, attached or connected to the sack strap 103 and the leg strap 105 .
- the sack 101 comprises a flap 106 that may be folded over an opening 107 in the sack 101 that extends longitudinally along the opening 107 from the front 108 of the sack to the rear 109 of the sack, for receiving weights 102 to be inserted inside of the sack 101 .
- the weights 102 are inserted into the sack 101 through the opening 107 and secured within the sack 101 by folding the flap 106 over the opening 107 .
- One fastening strip 110 a is disposed longitudinally along the flap 106 and the other fastening strip 110 b is disposed longitudinally and substantially parallel to the opening 107 on the side of the opening 107 that is opposite to the side along which the flap 106 is disposed.
- the sack 101 is primarily made of nylon or similar woven, flexible and durable material. In other embodiments, the sack 101 is primarily made of material that does not have all of the aforementioned characteristics, and may have other characteristics. As examples, the sack 101 may be primarily made of a non-woven, flexible and durable material (examples are vinyl, leather and neoprene) or of a non-woven, rigid and durable material.
- the sack 101 is made partially or entirely of a rubberized polyester mesh, such as ToughTek Mesh manufactured by Harrison Technologies, Inc.
- FIGS. 7-13 depict a training device 100 made almost entirely of such rubberized polyester mesh 120 .
- An advantage of using a sack 101 that is at least partially made of a rubberized polyester mesh is that the mesh provides a desirable amount of friction or resistance against the ground when a training device 100 is pulled by a user along the ground.
- the resistance thus provided by the rubberized polyester mesh helps in keeping the velocity of the sack 101 relatively constant when pulled along the ground by reducing the degree to which the jerky and inconsistent force of the user's leg, caused by his or her stride while walking or running, is transmitted to the sack 101 through the connecting leg strap 105 , tether 104 and sack strap 103 .
- a portion of the sack 101 that makes contact with the ground during use of the training device 100 is comprised of rubberized polyester mesh.
- the sack 101 is substantially a cylindrical shape, and is most suitable for containing weights 102 that are substantially spherical in shape.
- the sack 101 has a non-cylindrical shape, and the shape may depend upon suitability for containing weights of a desired shape or upon achieving a desired behavior when pulled along the ground.
- a sack 101 may be substantially rectangular for use with weights 102 that are likewise substantially rectangular.
- the shape of a sack 101 does not limit use to a particular shape of weight 102 . So, for example, a cylindrical sack 101 may be used with weights 102 that are substantially rectangular, substantially spherical, or other shape or any mix thereof.
- a sack 101 may have a substantially flattened cylindrical shape, to achieve the desired behavior of keeping a particular side of the sack 101 in contact with the ground.
- the sack 101 appears to have a contoured cylindrical shape, as opposed to a straight cylindrical shape. This is due to the fact that the sack 101 depicted in FIGS. 1-3 contains weights 102 and is primarily made of a relatively more flexible material, thus assuming a contoured cylindrical shape when containing weights. Other embodiments of a sack 101 are made primarily of a relatively less flexible material, and thus have a less contoured and more straight cylindrical shape. FIGS. 5-6 illustrate this difference, where sack 101 a is primarily made of a relatively more flexible material and sack 101 b is primarily made of a relatively less flexible material.
- a sack 101 are partially or completely compartmentalized, i.e., have a partial or complete compartment for each weight 102 .
- Such embodiments may have the compartments (and thus the weights) arranged in patterns other than the linear, longitudinal arrangement depicted in FIGS. 1-3 .
- the sack 101 has a diameter 101 a sufficient for containing a weight 102 of a given diameter 102 a, that is diameter 101 a is slightly larger than diameter 102 a.
- the diameter 101 a of the sack 101 is not so large as to permit substantial lateral movement, or substantial longitudinal movement when other weights 102 are contained within the sack 101 , thereby each weight 102 remains in place relative to each other weight 102 even when the sack 101 is moved along the ground by a user of the training device 100 .
- the opening 107 in the sack 101 , flap 106 , and fastening strips 110 are disposed and configured as described above and as depicted in in FIGS. 1-3 .
- an opening 107 may extend longitudinally, but not the entire length of the sack from front to rear.
- an opening 107 may run transverse to the length of the sack.
- a sack 101 may include neither a flap 106 nor fastening strips 110 , but instead may have an opening 107 that may be opened and closed with a zipper or other means of opening and closure.
- a sack 101 does not have an opening 107 , flap 106 and fastening strips 110 as described above, but instead has an opening 140 at one end, either front 108 or rear 109 , for receiving weights 102 to be inserted inside of the sack 101 .
- FIGS. 7-13 depict such an embodiment, where weights 102 are inserted into a sack 101 through an opening 140 at the front 108 of the sack 101 .
- An elastic band 141 may be disposed at the opening 140 , for example it can be sewn in to the inside or outside of the sack 101 at the opening 140 , or within a fold of material that is formed by folding the material of the sack 101 at the opening 140 , and can be manually expanded by a user due to its elasticity in order to insert the weights 102 into the sack 101 . Once the weights 102 are inserted, the elastic band 141 is released by the user and closes opening 140 in order to retain the weights 102 inside the sack 101 .
- An elastic band 141 may be made of rubber, elastic, or other similarly elastic material.
- an elastic band 141 may be made of Dritz 1′′ Non-Roll Woven Elastic manufactured by Prym Consumer USA located in Spartanburg, S.C.
- a portion 142 of the sack 101 adjacent to the opening 140 is comprised of a material other than rubberized polyester mesh, for example, a non-rubberized polyester mesh, to allow for easy insertion and retention of the one or weights 102 into the sack 101 .
- each of the weights 102 comprises a container primarily made of rubber or rubber-like material that contains sand or other material suitable for enclosure within the rubber container.
- Other embodiments of a weight 102 may use a container made primarily of cloth or a cloth-like material.
- each of the weights 102 comprises a container made primarily of a material, either rigid or flexible, that is capable of containing a liquid or gel.
- the weights 102 are made primarily of a solid or semi-solid material.
- the amount of total weight contained within the sack 101 is adjustable by a user of the apparatus by inserting the desired number of weights 102 within the sack 101 .
- each weight 102 is approximately three pounds, however other embodiments may have weights 102 that are more or less than three pounds, or a mix of weights, where not all weights 102 contain the same amount of weight. Some embodiments, as depicted, use up to five weights 102 . Other embodiments use less or more than five weights 102 .
- a sack 101 may include one or more weights 102 as components that are not insertable or removable from the sack 101 or a sack 101 may have sufficient weight provided by one or more other components.
- an opening, such as opening 107 or 140 that are described above, for inserting weights 102 is not needed.
- a sack strap 103 is primarily made of nylon or similar woven and durable material. In other embodiments, the sack strap 103 is primarily made of material that does not have all of the aforementioned characteristics, and may have other characteristics. As an example, the sack strap 103 may be primarily made of a non-woven and durable material.
- a sack strap 103 is substantially rectangular in shape with each of the ends corresponding to the short sides of the rectangle sewn to the sack 101 .
- Other embodiments may use a sack strap 103 of a non-rectangular shape and may use means other than sewing to attach or connect the sack strap 103 to the sack 101 .
- a sack strap 103 is attachable, and attached during use, to the sack 101 by Velcro or similar hook-and-loop fastening material.
- FIGS. 7-13 Such an embodiment is depicted in FIGS. 7-13 , in which a sack strap 103 includes hook-and-loop fastening material pieces 130 a and 130 b, and sack 101 includes hook-and-loop fastening material pieces 131 a and 131 b.
- hook-and-loop fastening material pieces 130 a and 130 b are attached to hook-and-loop fastening material pieces 131 a and 131 b, in order to secure the sack strap 103 to the sack 101 .
- This arrangement permits the user of a training device 100 to replace only a sack 101 if it becomes worn or damaged after repeated use without the added expense of replacing other components of a training device 100 , i.e., the sack strap 103 , tether 104 , and leg strap 105 .
- this arrangement permits the user of a training device 100 to replace only a tether 104 if it becomes worn or damaged after repeated use without the added expense of replacing other components of a training device 100 , i.e., the sack 101 , the sack strap 103 , and leg strap 105 .
- a leg strap 105 is primarily made of nylon or similar woven and durable material. In other embodiments, the leg strap 105 is primarily made of material that does not have all of the aforementioned characteristics, and may have other characteristics. As an example, the leg strap 105 may be primarily made of a non-woven and durable material.
- a leg strap 105 is comprised of a leg piece 105 a and an attachment piece 105 b.
- the leg piece 105 a is substantially rectangular in shape and has Velcro or similar hook-and-loop fastening material at each of the ends corresponding to the short sides of the rectangle for securing the leg piece 105 a around a person's leg.
- Other embodiments of a leg piece 105 a are of a non-rectangular shape. Even further embodiments utilize means of fastening a leg piece 105 a to a person's leg other than Velcro or similar hook-and-loop fastening material.
- a leg piece 105 a may include a metal or plastic hook and buckle for fastening.
- the attachment piece 105 b is also substantially rectangular in shape with each of the ends corresponding to the short sides of the rectangle sewn to the leg piece 105 a.
- Other embodiments of a leg strap 105 comprise a single piece (i.e., not comprised of two pieces), and a tether 104 is, or may be, directly attached or connected to the leg strap 105 .
- other embodiments may have either or both leg piece 105 a and attachment strap 105 b of a non-rectangular shape and may use means other than sewing to attach or connect the attachment strap 105 b to the leg piece 105 a.
- leg strap 105 The variations of a leg strap 105 that are depicted in the figures of this application and describe herein are only examples of a component or arrangement of components for attaching the tether 104 to a person's leg. One skilled in the art will recognize that other suitable components or arrangements of components may be substituted for the leg strap 105 as herein depicted and described.
- a leg strap 105 , leg piece 105 a or attachment strap 105 b incorporates a break-free mechanism.
- a break-free mechanism may use, for example, Velcro or a similar hook-and-loop fastening material, or other means of connection that disconnects when a threshold force is exceeded, that permits the sack 101 to detach from its connection to the person. Operation of such a mechanism reduces the risk of the tether 104 breaking and striking the person, should the sack 101 get caught on something.
- the tether 104 may be in the form of tubing, a strap, any other form suitable for connecting the sack 101 to a leg strap 105 .
- the tether 104 may be made of a stretchable material, such as rubber or vinyl.
- the tubing 104 may be made of a non-stretchable material, such as nylon strapping.
- a tether 104 made of a stretchable material has the advantage of reducing the degree to which the force transmitted to a person's leg by the weighted sack 101 has a jerky and inconsistent character; this results in lowering the risk of injury to the person's knees and other joints.
- a tether 104 is attached or connected to the respective mid-points of the sack strap 103 and leg strap 105 .
- a tether 104 includes a piece of fabric, e.g., nylon or other suitable material, at one or both ends, and the piece of fabric, and thus the tether 104 , is attached to a sack strap 103 or leg strap 105 , by stitching.
- a tether 104 is made of a hollow, flexible tube, and sack strap 103 and/or leg strap 105 includes a metal (or plastic or other suitable rigid material) grommet through which tether 104 runs. A component is inserted into one end of the hollow tube of tether 104 , thus expanding the flexible tether 104 and causing it to be retained by the grommet.
- a training device 100 do not include a sack strap 103 , but instead have a tether 104 that is, or may be, connected or attached to a leg strap 105 and directly to a sack 101 .
- FIG. 14 depicts two training devices 100 in use by a person in a forward running mode.
- the leg strap 105 of each training apparatus 100 is attached to an ankle, and the person runs or steps forward, alternating between left and right foot, alternately pulling each training device 100 forward.
- This mode of use exercises the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and quadriceps femoris muscles, among other muscles.
- FIG. 15 depicts two training devices 100 in use by a person in a backward running mode.
- the leg strap 105 of each training apparatus 100 is attached to an ankle, and the person runs or steps backward, alternating between left and right foot, alternately pulling each training device 100 backward.
- This mode of use exercises the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and quadriceps femoris muscles, among other muscles.
- FIG. 16 depicts successive views of a training device 100 in use by a person in a side shuffle exercise drill mode.
- the leg strap 105 is attached to the person's right ankle; alternatively, the leg strap 105 may be attached to the person's left ankle, and the drill performed similarly to the description below.
- the drill is comprised of the following steps and exercises the abductor magnus, adductor magnus, and gluteus maxims muscles, among other muscles:
- FIG. 17 depicts successive views of a training device 100 in use by a person in a karaoke exercise drill mode.
- the leg strap 105 is attached to the person's right ankle; alternatively, the leg strap 105 may be attached to the person's left ankle, and the drill performed similarly to the description below.
- the drill is comprised of the following steps and exercises the abductor magnus, adductor magnus, gluteus maxims and internal obliques muscles, among other muscles:
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A training device includes a sack into which weights may be inserted, and a tether. A method using a training device includes attaching the device to a person's leg, placing the sack on the ground, moving forward along the ground, and pulling the sack along the ground.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/755,887 filed Jan. 23, 2013, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference, as if fully set forth herein.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of athletic training equipment, and more particularly to a training device that provides for the improvement of strength, endurance, agility and coordination.
- Existing training devices for athletes or other persons with physical fitness goals, such as training sleds, provide a single resistance point for a person to improve the performance and output for his or her legs, and do not provide the means for isolated exercising of the muscles of each individual leg. Furthermore, many existing training devices, such as training sleds, attach by a harness to a person's torso, thereby requiring use of muscles other than leg muscles in order to use the training device.
- Therefore a need exists for a training device that allows for isolated exercising of the leg muscles and furthermore isolated exercising of the muscles of each individual leg.
- A device constructed according to the principles of the present invention addresses these deficiencies.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 depict top plan views of an embodiment of a training device in accordance with principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 depicts a side elevation view of the embodiment of a training device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 4-6 are photographs of the embodiment of a training device ofFIGS. 1-3 , and -
FIGS. 7-9 depict an alternate embodiment of a training device; -
FIGS. 10-11 depict components of the embodiment of a training device ofFIGS. 7-9 ; -
FIGS. 12-13 are photographs of the embodiment of a training device ofFIGS. 7-9 , and -
FIGS. 14-17 depict the embodiment of a training device ofFIG. 1 in use by a person. - Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description considered in connection with the accompanied drawings. It is to be understood however, that the drawings are designed as an illustration only and not as definition of the limits of the invention. It is obvious that many changes and modifications may be made thereunto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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training device 100, as depicted inFIGS. 1-3 , comprises asack 101, one ormore weights 102, asack strap 103, atether 104, and aleg strap 105. Thesack strap 103 is, or may be, attached or connected to thesack 101. Thetether 104 is, or may be, attached or connected to thesack strap 103 and theleg strap 105. - The
sack 101 comprises aflap 106 that may be folded over anopening 107 in thesack 101 that extends longitudinally along theopening 107 from thefront 108 of the sack to the rear 109 of the sack, for receivingweights 102 to be inserted inside of thesack 101. Theweights 102 are inserted into thesack 101 through theopening 107 and secured within thesack 101 by folding theflap 106 over theopening 107. There are twofastening strips flap 106 over theopening 107. Onefastening strip 110 a is disposed longitudinally along theflap 106 and theother fastening strip 110 b is disposed longitudinally and substantially parallel to theopening 107 on the side of theopening 107 that is opposite to the side along which theflap 106 is disposed. - One skilled in the art will recognize that means of securing
flap 106 over the opening 107 other than Velcro or hook-and-loop fastening material may be used. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, thesack 101 is primarily made of nylon or similar woven, flexible and durable material. In other embodiments, thesack 101 is primarily made of material that does not have all of the aforementioned characteristics, and may have other characteristics. As examples, thesack 101 may be primarily made of a non-woven, flexible and durable material (examples are vinyl, leather and neoprene) or of a non-woven, rigid and durable material. - In yet further embodiments, the
sack 101 is made partially or entirely of a rubberized polyester mesh, such as ToughTek Mesh manufactured by Harrison Technologies, Inc.FIGS. 7-13 depict atraining device 100 made almost entirely of such rubberizedpolyester mesh 120. - An advantage of using a
sack 101 that is at least partially made of a rubberized polyester mesh is that the mesh provides a desirable amount of friction or resistance against the ground when atraining device 100 is pulled by a user along the ground. The resistance thus provided by the rubberized polyester mesh helps in keeping the velocity of thesack 101 relatively constant when pulled along the ground by reducing the degree to which the jerky and inconsistent force of the user's leg, caused by his or her stride while walking or running, is transmitted to thesack 101 through the connectingleg strap 105,tether 104 andsack strap 103. - Thus, in some embodiments of a
training device 100, only a portion of thesack 101 that makes contact with the ground during use of thetraining device 100 is comprised of rubberized polyester mesh. - One skilled in the art will recognize that materials capable of providing friction against the ground other than rubberized polyester mesh may be suitable.
- In some embodiments of a
training device 100, thesack 101 is substantially a cylindrical shape, and is most suitable for containingweights 102 that are substantially spherical in shape. In other embodiments, thesack 101 has a non-cylindrical shape, and the shape may depend upon suitability for containing weights of a desired shape or upon achieving a desired behavior when pulled along the ground. For example, asack 101 may be substantially rectangular for use withweights 102 that are likewise substantially rectangular. Moreover, the shape of asack 101 does not limit use to a particular shape ofweight 102. So, for example, acylindrical sack 101 may be used withweights 102 that are substantially rectangular, substantially spherical, or other shape or any mix thereof. As another example, asack 101 may have a substantially flattened cylindrical shape, to achieve the desired behavior of keeping a particular side of thesack 101 in contact with the ground. - The reader will note that the
sack 101, as depicted inFIGS. 1-3 , appears to have a contoured cylindrical shape, as opposed to a straight cylindrical shape. This is due to the fact that thesack 101 depicted inFIGS. 1-3 containsweights 102 and is primarily made of a relatively more flexible material, thus assuming a contoured cylindrical shape when containing weights. Other embodiments of asack 101 are made primarily of a relatively less flexible material, and thus have a less contoured and more straight cylindrical shape.FIGS. 5-6 illustrate this difference, wheresack 101 a is primarily made of a relatively more flexible material andsack 101 b is primarily made of a relatively less flexible material. Still other embodiments of asack 101 are partially or completely compartmentalized, i.e., have a partial or complete compartment for eachweight 102. Such embodiments may have the compartments (and thus the weights) arranged in patterns other than the linear, longitudinal arrangement depicted inFIGS. 1-3 . - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, as depicted, thesack 101 has adiameter 101 a sufficient for containing aweight 102 of a given diameter 102 a, that isdiameter 101 a is slightly larger than diameter 102 a. Thediameter 101 a of thesack 101, however, is not so large as to permit substantial lateral movement, or substantial longitudinal movement whenother weights 102 are contained within thesack 101, thereby eachweight 102 remains in place relative to eachother weight 102 even when thesack 101 is moved along the ground by a user of thetraining device 100. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, theopening 107 in thesack 101,flap 106, and fastening strips 110 are disposed and configured as described above and as depicted in inFIGS. 1-3 . However, one skilled in the art will recognize that other embodiments are possible with different dispositions and configurations of means of an opening and securing closed the opening. For example, anopening 107 may extend longitudinally, but not the entire length of the sack from front to rear. As another example, an opening 107 may run transverse to the length of the sack. In addition, asack 101 may include neither aflap 106 nor fastening strips 110, but instead may have anopening 107 that may be opened and closed with a zipper or other means of opening and closure. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, asack 101 does not have anopening 107,flap 106 and fastening strips 110 as described above, but instead has anopening 140 at one end, eitherfront 108 or rear 109, for receivingweights 102 to be inserted inside of thesack 101.FIGS. 7-13 depict such an embodiment, whereweights 102 are inserted into asack 101 through anopening 140 at thefront 108 of thesack 101. Anelastic band 141 may be disposed at theopening 140, for example it can be sewn in to the inside or outside of thesack 101 at the opening 140, or within a fold of material that is formed by folding the material of thesack 101 at the opening 140, and can be manually expanded by a user due to its elasticity in order to insert theweights 102 into thesack 101. Once theweights 102 are inserted, theelastic band 141 is released by the user and closes opening 140 in order to retain theweights 102 inside thesack 101. Anelastic band 141 may be made of rubber, elastic, or other similarly elastic material. For example, anelastic band 141 may be made of Dritz 1″ Non-Roll Woven Elastic manufactured by Prym Consumer USA located in Spartanburg, S.C. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100 with asack 101 that has anopening 140 at one end as described above, aportion 142 of thesack 101 adjacent to the opening 140 is comprised of a material other than rubberized polyester mesh, for example, a non-rubberized polyester mesh, to allow for easy insertion and retention of the one orweights 102 into thesack 101. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, each of theweights 102 comprises a container primarily made of rubber or rubber-like material that contains sand or other material suitable for enclosure within the rubber container. Other embodiments of aweight 102 may use a container made primarily of cloth or a cloth-like material. In other embodiments each of theweights 102 comprises a container made primarily of a material, either rigid or flexible, that is capable of containing a liquid or gel. In still other embodiments theweights 102 are made primarily of a solid or semi-solid material. The amount of total weight contained within thesack 101 is adjustable by a user of the apparatus by inserting the desired number ofweights 102 within thesack 101. In some embodiments of atraining device 100, eachweight 102 is approximately three pounds, however other embodiments may haveweights 102 that are more or less than three pounds, or a mix of weights, where not allweights 102 contain the same amount of weight. Some embodiments, as depicted, use up to fiveweights 102. Other embodiments use less or more than fiveweights 102. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, asack 101 may include one ormore weights 102 as components that are not insertable or removable from thesack 101 or asack 101 may have sufficient weight provided by one or more other components. In such embodiments, an opening, such asopening weights 102 is not needed. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, asack strap 103 is primarily made of nylon or similar woven and durable material. In other embodiments, thesack strap 103 is primarily made of material that does not have all of the aforementioned characteristics, and may have other characteristics. As an example, thesack strap 103 may be primarily made of a non-woven and durable material. - As depicted, a
sack strap 103 is substantially rectangular in shape with each of the ends corresponding to the short sides of the rectangle sewn to thesack 101. Other embodiments may use asack strap 103 of a non-rectangular shape and may use means other than sewing to attach or connect thesack strap 103 to thesack 101. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, asack strap 103 is attachable, and attached during use, to thesack 101 by Velcro or similar hook-and-loop fastening material. Such an embodiment is depicted inFIGS. 7-13 , in which asack strap 103 includes hook-and-loopfastening material pieces fastening material pieces fastening material pieces fastening material pieces sack strap 103 to thesack 101. This arrangement permits the user of atraining device 100 to replace only asack 101 if it becomes worn or damaged after repeated use without the added expense of replacing other components of atraining device 100, i.e., thesack strap 103,tether 104, andleg strap 105. Similarly, this arrangement permits the user of atraining device 100 to replace only atether 104 if it becomes worn or damaged after repeated use without the added expense of replacing other components of atraining device 100, i.e., thesack 101, thesack strap 103, andleg strap 105. - It can be convenient, but it is not necessary, to detach
piece piece weights 102 into or fromsack 101. Furthermore, one skilled in the art will recognize that means of attachingsack strap 103 to sack 101 other than Velcro or hook-and-loop fastening material may be used. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, aleg strap 105 is primarily made of nylon or similar woven and durable material. In other embodiments, theleg strap 105 is primarily made of material that does not have all of the aforementioned characteristics, and may have other characteristics. As an example, theleg strap 105 may be primarily made of a non-woven and durable material. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, as depicted, aleg strap 105 is comprised of aleg piece 105 a and anattachment piece 105 b. Theleg piece 105 a is substantially rectangular in shape and has Velcro or similar hook-and-loop fastening material at each of the ends corresponding to the short sides of the rectangle for securing theleg piece 105 a around a person's leg. Other embodiments of aleg piece 105 a are of a non-rectangular shape. Even further embodiments utilize means of fastening aleg piece 105 a to a person's leg other than Velcro or similar hook-and-loop fastening material. For example, aleg piece 105 a may include a metal or plastic hook and buckle for fastening. - The
attachment piece 105 b is also substantially rectangular in shape with each of the ends corresponding to the short sides of the rectangle sewn to theleg piece 105 a. Other embodiments of aleg strap 105 comprise a single piece (i.e., not comprised of two pieces), and atether 104 is, or may be, directly attached or connected to theleg strap 105. Furthermore, other embodiments may have either or bothleg piece 105 a andattachment strap 105 b of a non-rectangular shape and may use means other than sewing to attach or connect theattachment strap 105 b to theleg piece 105 a. - The variations of a
leg strap 105 that are depicted in the figures of this application and describe herein are only examples of a component or arrangement of components for attaching thetether 104 to a person's leg. One skilled in the art will recognize that other suitable components or arrangements of components may be substituted for theleg strap 105 as herein depicted and described. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, aleg strap 105,leg piece 105 a orattachment strap 105 b incorporates a break-free mechanism. Such a mechanism may use, for example, Velcro or a similar hook-and-loop fastening material, or other means of connection that disconnects when a threshold force is exceeded, that permits thesack 101 to detach from its connection to the person. Operation of such a mechanism reduces the risk of thetether 104 breaking and striking the person, should thesack 101 get caught on something. - In some embodiments of a
training device 100, thetether 104 may be in the form of tubing, a strap, any other form suitable for connecting thesack 101 to aleg strap 105. Thetether 104 may be made of a stretchable material, such as rubber or vinyl. In other embodiments thetubing 104 may be made of a non-stretchable material, such as nylon strapping. - A
tether 104 made of a stretchable material has the advantage of reducing the degree to which the force transmitted to a person's leg by theweighted sack 101 has a jerky and inconsistent character; this results in lowering the risk of injury to the person's knees and other joints. - As depicted, the
tether 104 is attached or connected to the respective mid-points of thesack strap 103 andleg strap 105. In some embodiments of atraining device 100, atether 104 includes a piece of fabric, e.g., nylon or other suitable material, at one or both ends, and the piece of fabric, and thus thetether 104, is attached to asack strap 103 orleg strap 105, by stitching. - On some embodiments, a
tether 104 is made of a hollow, flexible tube, andsack strap 103 and/orleg strap 105 includes a metal (or plastic or other suitable rigid material) grommet through whichtether 104 runs. A component is inserted into one end of the hollow tube oftether 104, thus expanding theflexible tether 104 and causing it to be retained by the grommet. - Other embodiments of a
training device 100 do not include asack strap 103, but instead have atether 104 that is, or may be, connected or attached to aleg strap 105 and directly to asack 101. -
FIG. 14 depicts twotraining devices 100 in use by a person in a forward running mode. Theleg strap 105 of eachtraining apparatus 100 is attached to an ankle, and the person runs or steps forward, alternating between left and right foot, alternately pulling eachtraining device 100 forward. This mode of use exercises the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and quadriceps femoris muscles, among other muscles. -
FIG. 15 depicts twotraining devices 100 in use by a person in a backward running mode. Theleg strap 105 of eachtraining apparatus 100 is attached to an ankle, and the person runs or steps backward, alternating between left and right foot, alternately pulling eachtraining device 100 backward. This mode of use exercises the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and quadriceps femoris muscles, among other muscles. -
FIG. 16 depicts successive views of atraining device 100 in use by a person in a side shuffle exercise drill mode. In the figure, theleg strap 105 is attached to the person's right ankle; alternatively, theleg strap 105 may be attached to the person's left ankle, and the drill performed similarly to the description below. The drill is comprised of the following steps and exercises the abductor magnus, adductor magnus, and gluteus medius muscles, among other muscles: -
- (a) The person stands with feet spread wide apart, pulling the
tether 104 taut, - (b) The person steps sideways to the left with the right foot, pulling the
training device 100 to the left, and - (c) The person steps sideways to the left with the left foot, thus returning to the original stance (a).
- (a) The person stands with feet spread wide apart, pulling the
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FIG. 17 depicts successive views of atraining device 100 in use by a person in a karaoke exercise drill mode. In the figure, theleg strap 105 is attached to the person's right ankle; alternatively, theleg strap 105 may be attached to the person's left ankle, and the drill performed similarly to the description below. The drill is comprised of the following steps and exercises the abductor magnus, adductor magnus, gluteus medius and internal obliques muscles, among other muscles: -
- (a) The person stands with feet spread approximately shoulder-width apart, pulling the
tether 104 taut, - (b) The person steps sideways to the left with the right foot, crossing the right leg in front of the left leg, placing the right foot to the left of the left foot, pulling the
training device 100 to the left, - (c) The person steps sideways to the left with the left foot, thus adopting a stance with the feet spread wide apart, and
- (d) The person steps sideways to the left with the right foot, crossing the right leg behind the left leg, placing the right foot to the left of the left foot, pulling the
training device 100 to the left.
- (a) The person stands with feet spread approximately shoulder-width apart, pulling the
- While a particular form and use of the present invention has been described above, the invention is not limited to the specific arrangement of parts or manner of use described.
- One skilled in the art understands that modifications to the construction and use of the present system may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
- Although the invention has been described in terms of exemplary embodiments, it is not limited thereto. Rather, the appended claims should be construed broadly to include other variants and embodiments of the invention that may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and range of equivalents of the invention. This disclosure is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the embodiments discussed herein.
Claims (20)
1. A training device, the device comprising:
a sack;
a tether attached to said sack;
a leg attachment component attached to said tether, for attaching said device to a person's leg.
2. The training device of claim 1 , said sack being of substantially a cylindrical form.
3. The training device of claim 1 , said sack for containing one or more weights.
4. The training device of claim 3 , said sack comprising one or more compartments for containing said one or more weights.
5. The training device of claim 3 , said sack further comprising an opening for receiving said one or more weights to be inserted inside of said sack.
6. The training device of claim 5 , said opening extending longitudinally along the sack from the front of the sack to the rear of the sack.
7. The training device of claim 5 , said opening disposed at the front of the sack.
8. The training device of claim 7 , said sack further comprising an elastic band disposed at said opening, for permitting said one or more weights to be inserted inside of said sack, and for retaining said one or more weights inside of said sack.
9. The training device of claim 1 , said sack having a weight of at least three pounds.
10. The training device of claim 1 , said sack comprised at least partially of a friction-providing material.
11. The training device of claim 10 , said friction-providing material capable of providing friction sufficient for keeping the velocity of said sack relatively constant when pulled along the ground.
12. The training device of claim 10 , said friction-providing material being rubberized polyester mesh.
13. The training device of claim 1 , wherein said leg attachment component is capable of detaching from the person's leg when a threshold force is exceeded.
14. The training device of claim 1 , said tether being made of stretchable material.
15. A training device, the device comprising:
a sack;
a tether attachable to said sack;
a leg attachment component attachable to said tether, for attaching said device to a person's leg.
16. The training device of claim 15 , said sack for containing one or more weights.
17. The training device of claim 16 , said sack further comprising an opening for receiving said one or more weights to be inserted inside of said sack.
18. The training device of claim 15 , said sack comprised at least partially of a friction-providing material capable of providing friction sufficient for keeping the velocity of said sack relatively constant when pulled along the ground.
19. The training device of claim 18 , said friction-providing material being rubberized polyester mesh.
20. A method of using the training device of claim 1 , the method comprising:
attaching said tether to a person's leg;
placing said sack on the ground;
moving forward along the ground;
pulling said sack along the ground.
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