DE202017101984U1 - Protective cover for an exercise ball and / or a sitting ball as well as an exercise ball and a seat ball with a protective cover - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective cover (100) for an exercise ball (1) and / or sitting ball (1), which is designed to, in particular complete, enclosing the gym ball (1) and / or seat ball (1), in particular in use, one on the protective cover (100) arranged material strip (10), in particular a belt or belt, is provided, wherein at least a first outer portion (21A) of the material strip (20) on an outer side of the protective sheath (100) is arranged, such that the first outer portion (21A ) in use substantially flat against the protective cover (100), and wherein the first outer portion (21A) of the material strip (20) is designed as a handle for a user and / or as a mounting portion for an exercise device (60).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a protective cover for an exercise ball and / or a ball and a ball and a ball sitting ball with such a protective cover. The protective cover is designed for, in particular complete, enclosing the gym ball and / or the seat ball. In particular, the protective cover encloses the exercise ball and / or seat ball in the use state, that is, when the ball is arranged inside the protective cover and inflated. In particular, the protective cover is then tight or relatively tight on the ball.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Gymnastic balls are generally relatively large balls of, in particular elastic, plastic material with which a user can perform gymnastic exercises. Seatballs are also known which serve a user for sitting, in particular as a substitute for the office chair at the desk, wherein sitting on these balls is often conducive to the state of health of, for example, the back of a user, compared to normal office chairs. Many gymnastic balls can be used as seatballs and vice versa, so the balls often have a dual functionality. In addition, some of these balls are a recognized aid in obstetrics and are used accordingly.

It is also known to provide protective balls for gymnastic balls and / or sitting balls which are pulled over the ball as a cover, for example to protect the ball, to provide a more pleasant feel and / or appearance to a user to establish a positional stability of the ball or to improve the anti-slip properties of the ball. As a rule, an opening is provided in the protective covers through which the ball, often in the uninflated state, is introduced into the interior of the protective cover. In use, that is, when inflated ball, the protective cover is usually tight or relatively tight on the ball. In particular, the protective cover takes the ball in use form-fitting manner. The opening in the protective cover, through which the ball is inserted, is often closable, formed for example with a zipper. The protective covers may be made of any suitable material, for example textile fabric, upholstery fabrics or rubbery materials.

A well-known protective cover is in the EP 2 724 756 A1 shown. On the outside of the protective cover a loop-like handle is provided, which protrudes from the protective cover and with which the ball can be carried by a user or placed in a specific position.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has for its object to improve the handling and the usability or applicability of a protective case or a gym ball and / or seat ball with a protective cover.

In a first aspect, the invention relates to a protective cover for an exercise ball and / or a ball sitting, for, in particular complete, enclosing the gym ball and / or seat ball, especially in use, is formed, with a arranged on the protective cover strip of material, in particular a band or belt, is provided. Further, at least a first outer portion of the strip of material is arranged on an outer side of the protective cover such that the first outer section, at least in use, that is, when the protective cover surrounds the inflated exercise ball and / or seat ball, substantially flat against the protective cover. This first outer portion of the material strip is further formed as a handle for a user and / or as a mounting portion for an exercise device.

The strip of material is a flat, preferably elongated and / or thin strip of a material, which in principle may have any suitable shape. In particular, the strip of material can have a rectangular basic shape in a plan view. Preferably, the material strip is formed as a band or belt. The strip of material is arranged on the protective cover. In particular, the material strip can be attached to the protective cover detachably or permanently. Preferably, the strip of material, regardless of whether there is a ball within the protective cover, arranged on the protective cover, preferably fixed. The strip of material may be made of any suitable material, in particular a textile fabric, leather or plastic.

The strip of material may in principle be arranged on an outer side of the protective cover, on an inner side of the protective cover or partially on the outer side and partly on the inner side of the protective cover. According to the first aspect of the invention, at least a first outer portion of the strip of material is disposed on the outside of the protective cover. The arrangement is such that, at least in the use state, that is, when inserted into the protective shell and inflated ball, the first outer portion of the strip of material is applied substantially flat against the outside of the protective cover. At the same time, the first outer portion of the strip of material is designed such that it acts as a handle for a user or as a mounting portion for attaching an exercise device is usable.

On the one hand, the first outer portion of the strip of material is in use substantially flat against the protective cover, so that the outer portion does not protrude from the protective cover and when using the ball, for example while sitting on the ball or in gymnastic exercises, may be disturbing to the user , For example, the user could sit on the first outer section and would not feel this uncomfortable, since the strip of material itself is flat and rests flat against the protective cover. As a result, the handleability of the protective cover or the ball provided with the protective cover, in particular compared to known protective covers with protruding loops, improved.

On the other hand, the first outer portion of the strip of material is formed or arranged on the protective cover so that it can be used as a handle and / or as a fastening portion for attaching an exercise device, which the usability and the handling of the protective cover or provided with the protective ball further improved. For example, the ball may be carried, positioned or held by a user by means of the first outer portion. Additionally or alternatively, another exercise device, for example, for gymnastic exercises or other sporting activities, are attached to the first outer portion and thus to the protective cover or on the ball. As a result, further uses of the ball are created.

In the case of the protective cover according to the first aspect of the invention, at least one second outer section of the material strip is preferably arranged on an outer side of the protective cover. The second outer portion of the strip of material is further spaced from the first outer portion. Also, the second outer portion is in use substantially flat against the protective cover and is designed as a handle for a user and / or as a mounting portion for an exercise device. This ensures that the user can grab the protective cover or the ball with both hands. On the one hand, this further improves the portability or positionability of the ball. On the other hand, this embodiment allows the implementation of other gymnastic exercises, such as push-up or the like. Accordingly, the operability and the usability are further improved.

In a second aspect of the invention is a protective cover for an exercise ball and / or ball sitting, for, in particular complete, enclosing the gym ball and / or the seat ball, in particular in the use of the ball is formed, wherein one or more arranged on the protective cover strips of material , in particular a belt or belt, wherein at least a first outer portion of the strip of material and a second outer portion of the strip of material on an outer side of the protective cover and spaced from each other are arranged, and wherein the first outer portion and the second outer portion respectively as a handle for a Users are trained. As mentioned above in relation to the first aspect of the invention, the handleability and applicability of the protective cover or of the ball surrounding the protective sheath is further improved by the provision of the two outer sections of the material strip designed as a handle. The outer sections may additionally be designed as fastening sections for an exercise device. The above statements on the first aspect of the invention with regard to the configuration or the nature of the components of the protective cover or the advantages also apply to the second aspect of the invention. Preferably, the first outer portion and the second outer portion are also in the second aspect of the invention substantially flat against the protective cover, at least in the use state.

In a third aspect of the invention, a protective cover for an exercise ball and / or ball sitting, for, in particular complete, enclosing a gym ball and / or seat ball, in particular in use, is provided, wherein on the outside and / or the inside of the Protective cover is provided at least one attachment portion to which at least one exercise device, preferably an elastic exercise device, particularly preferably an elastic band, is releasably or permanently attached. In particular, the exercise ball is already an exercise device in itself. According to the third aspect of the invention, there is now the advantage that a further exercise device, in particular of a different nature than the exercise ball, is detachably or permanently attached to the protective sheath. As a result, the variety of physical training exercises that can be performed with the protective ball provided with ball, further increases and improves the handling and usability accordingly. Particularly preferably, the fixed exercise device is an elastic band, for example a Thera- ^Band® . Preferably, the at least one fastening section is formed by a strip of material arranged on the protective cover or a partial area thereof. If the exercise device provided as an elastic band, this can for example by wrapping around the attachment portion or by knotting with the attachment portion be attached. In particular, when the material strip comprising a fastening portion in the state of use of the ball is substantially flat against the protective cover, can be made by strapping the strip of material with the elastic band by friction in a simple way attachment.

The following statements on preferred embodiments apply to the protective cover according to the first, second and third aspects.

Preferably, the first and / or the second outer portion are loosely attached to the protective cover, such that they can be engaged by a user. The term loose attachment is to be understood in the present case that the respective portion is not fixed, that is immovable, rests against the protective cover or not immovable relative to the protective cover. Accordingly, according to the present preferred embodiment, a relative movement of the first and / or second outer portion of the material strip relative to the protective cover must be possible, even if the relative movement may be relatively small. A tightly against the protective cover material strip, but at least in the region of the first and / or second outer portion, relative to the protective cover, at least slightly, is movable, therefore falls under this preferred embodiment. In particular, it is possible for the user, for example, to bring his hand between the protective cover and the outer section of the strip of material, in particular in order to engage and / or engage around it. Even with a tight system can be created for example by the elasticity of the protective cover or the underlying ball by the introduction of the hand sufficient clearance. Also, the strip of material can be designed to be elastic. With respect to the use of the outer portion or of another portion of the strip of material as a fastening portion, the above-described, preferred embodiment is also advantageous, since an example designed as an elastic band training device can be easily wrapped around the strip of material. In a tight and / or flat contact of the strip of material on the protective cover attachment can be achieved in a simple manner here in particular by friction.

In principle, the protective cover can comprise a plurality of strips of material. Preferably, exactly one strip of material is provided.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the material strip is circumferentially closed, in the sense of a self-contained ring. Appropriately, the length of the strip of material in this embodiment corresponds to the circumference of the protective cover or of the ball, in particular in the state of use. It is further preferred that the material strip in the use state runs around the exercise ball and / or the sitting ball, in particular around the entire circumference of the exercise ball and / or the seat ball. In this way, the ball can be gripped by a user at a central location, which improves the handling, in particular, if two designed as handles outer sections or more are provided.

There may also be provided fixing means, in particular for punctual, positional fixing of the material strip. The fixing means ensures that the material strip, in particular permanently, remains arranged on the protective cover. In particular, the only selective positional fixation still allows for a relative movement between the material strip and the protective cover at the areas of the material strip which are not fixed in a punctiform manner. The provision of the fixing means also prevents the material strip from slipping relative to the protective sheath into an undesired position, in particular when external forces act on the material strip, for example when the user grips the outer sections or when using a fastener attached to the material strip exerciser.

The fixing means may preferably comprise or consist of at least two, in particular slot-like, openings in the protective cover. The strip of material is arranged so that it passes through the at least two openings, that is, the strip of material is guided once from the inside to the outside and once from outside to inside with respect to the protective cover. In particular, when a ball is disposed inside the protective cover and in use, the inner part of the material strip is clamped between the ball and protective sheath or held by means of a frictional and / or frictional connection. Particularly preferred in this embodiment, the material strip is formed circumferentially closed. The openings are expediently locally limited and provide a passage through the protective cover for the strip of material. Preferably, the openings are dimensioned such that they are adapted to the dimension of the material strip. Accordingly, in particular a slot-like design of the opening, wherein the width of the slot corresponds approximately to the width of the material strip, is preferred.

Preferably, an even number of openings is provided, so that the material strip can be guided out of the protective cover and back into it by one or more pairs of openings. Alternatively or additionally in that the fixing means comprise 4 to 20 openings, particularly preferably 6 to 16 openings, very particularly preferably 8 to 12 openings.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the openings of the fixing means are arranged along a common circumferential line around the exercise ball and / or the seat ball or the protective cover, in particular when in use. In this way, it can be achieved that a material strip, in particular circumferentially closed and corresponding to the circumferential length of the ball or the protective cover, can be effectively arranged through the openings on the protective cover or fixed thereto. In this preferred embodiment, it is particularly preferred that the openings are slit-shaped and arranged substantially perpendicular to the circumferential line.

The protective cover may have a tear protection in the edge region of the opening of the fixing means. The tear protection can be provided in particular in the form of material reinforcements and / or in the form of edge stitching. As a result, a durable and damage-free design of the protective cover is achieved, especially at relatively high load in use in the region of the opening.

Preferably, a plurality of outer portions of the strips of material, which are arranged on the outside of the protective cover, at this substantially flat-fitting and formed as a handle and / or as a mounting portion for an exercise device, is provided. Again, the handling is further improved because the user can grab the protective cover or the ball in different positions and thereby perform various exercises. The same applies with regard to the various attachment options of the exercise device or even several exercise equipment. Preferably, 2 to 10 outer sections of the material strip, more preferably 3 to 8 outer sections, very particularly preferably 4 to 6 outer sections are provided.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the strip of material viewed over its entire length has a substantially constant width, which may be in particular between 1 cm and 10 cm, more preferably between 2 cm and 7 cm, most preferably between 3 cm and 5 cm ,

In the case of the protective covers according to the invention, the exercise device can be fastened both on the first or another outer section of the material strip or on an inner section of the material strip which is arranged on an inner side of the protective cover. In the latter case, the exercise device then has to be guided through an opening in the protective cover into the interior of the same, in order to be fastened to the inner portion of the material strip. Two or more training devices may also be mounted simultaneously with one of the exercisers attached to an outer portion and another to an inner portion. The attachment can be done inter alia or exclusively by means of frictional engagement, both in the attachment to the outer portion and in the attachment to the inner portion. By inflating the ball, this results in a reliable attachment of the exercise device. This is particularly advantageous when the exercise device is highly loaded, that is exercises are performed with great effort, since here in the inventively preferred attachment a secure positional fixation of the band is guaranteed. At the same time it prevents the exercise equipment, especially when used in public areas, such as gyms, can be easily stolen.

If an exercise device is fastened to an inner section of the material strip, it is preferable to provide at least one, in particular two, in particular slit-like, opening (s) in the protective cover, through which the exercise device extends. Particularly preferably, these openings are formed adapted in relation to their dimensions to the dimensions of the exercise device. This results in a visually appealing image of the protective cover, so that a user only recognizes from the outside that a trained, for example, as an elastic band, training device inside the protective cover extends into and out of this again. The attachment as such or the attachment point is hidden behind the protective cover for the user. More preferably, in this embodiment, the exercise device can be guided through the at least one opening in the interior of the protective cover and be wrapped around the strip of material. The wrapped end is then led out of the protective cover through the same opening or another opening. As a result, attachment can be achieved in a particularly simple and efficient manner. If two openings are provided for the exercise device, these are particularly preferably arranged one behind the other with respect to a parallel to the longitudinal direction of the material strip.

In a further preferred embodiment, a pocket is provided on the outside of the protective cover for storing an exercise device fastened to the material strip, in particular an elastic band. The bag is preferably, in particular insoluble, attached to the protective cover, in particular by means of sewing the bag to the protective cover. Conveniently, the bag can also be made of the same material as the protective cover be educated. Furthermore, it is preferred that the bag, when it is unfilled, that is, when no exercise device is provided in its interior, flat against the outside of the protective cover. This avoids that the bag interferes with the handling of the ball for the user. Through the bag, an exercise device attached to the protective case, if it is not needed, safely stowed. Furthermore, this results in a visually good overall impression of the protective cover and the exercise device can not accidentally get caught on other objects or disturb the user in any other way.

Preferably, the bag is arranged in the region of the attachment of the exercise device on the material strip on the protective cover and very particularly preferably, the bag covers the area of attachment of the exercise device on the material strip. As a result, the exercise device, especially when trained as an elastic band, not visible in the non-required state from the outside for a user.

The bag has an opening through which the exercise device can be inserted or removed inside the bag. The opening edge of the pocket is preferably arranged substantially parallel to the material strip, with respect to the longitudinal direction of the material strip, and particularly preferably flush with an outer edge of the material strip. As a result, the positioning of the bag in relation to the exercise device and thus the handling and the appearance of the protective case is further improved.

In a fourth aspect of the present invention, an exercise ball is provided, which has a protective sheath or is covered with a protective sheath, which is designed according to one of the embodiments described above.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, a seat ball is provided, which has a protective sheath or is covered with a protective sheath, which is designed according to one of the embodiments described above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

In the following, the invention will be explained by way of example with reference to various preferred embodiments. They show schematically:

1A a side perspective view of a gym ball with protective cover pulled over it;

1B another perspective view of the ball 1A ;

2 a plan view of an exercise ball with protective cover;

3A a side perspective view of another embodiment of a gymnastics ball with protective cover;

3B another perspective view of the gym ball 3A with attached exercise device; and

4 a detailed view of different openings and a bag of a protective cover.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

1A is a perspective view of a gymnastics ball 1 with a protective cover arranged around the exercise ball 100 , The ball 1 is in use, that is, it is inflated. The ball 1 can be used both as an exercise ball and as a seat ball. In the 1A are two construction lines 10 represented the three-dimensional character of the ball 1 to indicate.

In the 1A are two on the protective cover 100 flat adjacent outer sections 21A and 21B a strip of material 20 shown. The material strip 20 is as self-contained, the ball 1 formed along a (not shown) circumferential line belt and is partially outboard of the protective cover 100 and partially disposed on the inside of this. An inside of the protective cover 100 adjoining interior section 22 of the material strip 20 is indicated by dashed lines. The material strip 20 is at the border areas between outer section 21A . 21B and interior section 22 by (in 1A not shown) slit-like openings passed.

Furthermore, on the outside of the protective cover 100 a pocket 30 provided, the surface of the protective cover 100 is present and firmly attached to this, namely sewn, is. In the upper area, the bag points 30 an opening 31 on, through the objects, in particular an exercise device, inserted into the bag or can be removed from this. The opening edge 32 the pocket opening 31 is essentially flush with the top of the under the protective cover 100 lying inner section 22 of the material strip 20 arranged. At the bottom of the ball 1 is in the illustration after 1A a substantially orthogonal to the strip of material 20 aligned cover strip 40 provided, which covers an underlying zipper (not shown here). When the zipper is open, the gymnastics or sitting ball can be opened through the opening in the depleted, that is not inflated state, in the protective cover 100 be introduced.

The 1B shows the view 1A with the strip of material omitted. Accordingly, in the 1B two slit-like openings 23 shown for passing the strip of material. The slit-like openings 23 are substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the strip of material 20 (as he is in 1A shown) and with respect to their dimensions to the dimension of the strip of material 20 customized.

2 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a ball 1 with around it arranged protective cover 100 in which an outer section 21A a strip of material 20 is recognizable. A vertical strip 50 forms part of the protective cover 100 and has a different appearance, such as a different color or a different material, than the remaining parts of the protective cover 100 on.

The 3A and 3B show a similar embodiment of a ball 1 with a protective cover around it 100 as the 1A and 1B , The zipper 41 in the lower part of the ball in the representation of the ball 3A and 3B is open so that the ball below it 1 as well as a valve 2 of the ball 1 are recognizable. Around the openings 23 around are sewing 24 to reinforce the opening edge indicated by dashed lines. In the 3A and 3B are also two below the bag 30 lying (and therefore usually not visible), slit-like openings 61 for a trained as an elastic band exercise device 60 intended. Around the openings 61 There are also sewing around 62 intended. The slit-like openings 61 are parallel to the longitudinal direction of the material strip 20 and over the material strip 20 arranged horizontally. The underlying (in 3A and 3B not shown) inner portion of the strip of material 20 runs directly below the opening 61 , The exercise device 60 is through an opening 61 into the inside of the protective cover 100 inserted and through the other opening 61 out of this again, so that two approximately equal sections of the exercise device 60 protrude from the protective cover. These can (not shown here) in the bag 30 be stowed. In 3B is suggested that the opening area of the bag 30 can be easily lifted by a user, for example, the exercise device 60 out of the bag 30 to remove. The exercise device 60 is inside the protective cover 100 once around the material strip 20 wrapped around (not shown here) and is thus between protective cover 100 and ball 1 clamped, or there is an attachment by means of friction.

In 4 is a partial section of a protective cover 100 with six openings 23 for the material strip (not shown here) shown. The two middle, slit-like openings 23 be from a bag 30 covered. At the after 4 illustrated embodiment, a strip of material between each of the two central openings 23 as well as the two openings 23 on the left side of the 4 and the two openings 23 on the right side of the 4 from the protective cover 100 be led out. Accordingly, in this embodiment, an outer portion of the strip of material between the two central openings 23 and thus below the bag 30 arise. Around this outer portion of the strip of material then a training device could be wrapped or otherwise secured.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

cover

1

ball

2

Valve

10

construction lines

20

strips of material

21A, 21B

Outside section of the material strip

22

Interior section of the material strip

23

Opening in the protective cover for strips of material

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stitching

30

bag

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pocket opening

32

Pocket opening edge

40

flap

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zipper

50

Stiffen the protective cover

60

exercise machine

61

Opening in the protective cover for exercise equipment

62

stitching

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Cited patent literature

• EP 2724756 A1 [0004]

Claims (23)

Protective cover ( 100 ) for an exercise ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting ball ( 1 ), to the, in particular complete, enclosing the gym ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting balls ( 1 ), in particular in use, is formed, wherein a on the protective cover ( 100 ) arranged strips of material ( 10 ), in particular a band or belt, is provided, wherein at least a first outer portion ( 21A ) of the material strip ( 20 ) on an outside of the protective cover ( 100 ) is arranged, such that the first outer portion ( 21A ) in use substantially flat on the protective cover ( 100 ), and wherein the first outer portion ( 21A ) of the material strip ( 20 ) as a handle for a user and / or as a mounting portion for an exercise device ( 60 ) is trained. Protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one second outer section ( 21B ) of the material strip ( 20 ) on an outside of the protective cover ( 100 ) and to the first outer section ( 21A ) is arranged spaced such that the second outer portion ( 21B ) in use substantially flat on the protective cover ( 100 ), and wherein the second outer portion ( 21B ) of the material strip ( 20 ) as a handle for a user and / or as a mounting portion for an exercise device ( 60 ) is trained. Protective cover ( 100 ) for an exercise ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting ball ( 1 ), to the, in particular complete, enclosing the gym ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting balls ( 1 ), in particular in use, is formed, wherein one or more of the protective cover ( 100 ) arranged material strips ( 20 ), in particular a band or belt, are provided, wherein at least a first outer portion ( 21A ) one of the strips of material ( 20 ) and a second outer section ( 21B ) one of the strips of material ( 20 ) on an outside of the protective cover ( 100 ) and spaced from each other, and wherein the first outer portion ( 21A ) and the second outer section ( 21B ) are each designed as a handle for a user. Protective cover according to claim 3, characterized in that the first outer section ( 21A ) and the second outer section ( 21B ) in use substantially flat on the protective cover ( 100 ) issue. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and / or the second outer section ( 21A . 21B ) loose on the protective cover ( 100 ) abut, such that they are under attack by a user. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protective cover ( 100 ) exactly one strip of material ( 20 ) having. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material strip ( 20 ) is formed circumferentially closed and in use to the exercise ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting ball ( 1 ), in particular around the entire circumference of the gym ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting balls ( 1 ) around, runs. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that fixing means for the punctual positional fixing of the strip of material ( 20 ) are provided. Protective cover according to claim 8, characterized in that the fixing means at least two, in particular slit-like, openings ( 23 ) in the protective cover ( 100 ) through which the strip of material ( 20 ), so that the strip of material ( 20 ) with respect to the protective cover ( 100 ) is arranged partially inside and partly outboard, wherein preferably the openings ( 23 ) in terms of their dimensioning to the dimensions of the material strip ( 20 ) are adapted. Protective cover according to claim 9, characterized in that the fixing means comprise an even number of openings ( 23 ), and / or that the fixing means have 4 to 20 openings ( 23 ), more preferably 6 to 16 openings ( 23 ), more preferably 8 to 12 openings ( 23 ). Protective cover according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the openings ( 23 ) along a common circumferential line around the gym ball ( 1 ) and / or the seat ball ( 1 ), in particular in use, are arranged, wherein preferably the openings ( 23 ) are formed slit-like and are arranged substantially perpendicular to the common circumferential line. Protective cover according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the protective cover ( 100 ) in the edge region of the openings ( 23 ) a tear protection, in particular material reinforcements or edge stitching ( 24 ), having. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of outer sections ( 21A . 21B ) of the material strip ( 20 ) on the outside of the protective cover ( 100 ) are arranged on the protective cover ( 100 ) lie substantially flat, as a handle for a user and / or as a mounting portion for an exercise device ( 60 ) are formed and respectively from each other, is provided, wherein preferably 2 to 10 outer sections ( 21A . 21B ), more preferably 3 to 8 outer sections ( 21A . 21B ), more preferably 4 to 6 outer sections ( 21A . 21B ) are provided. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material strip ( 20 ) has a substantially constant width over its entire length, which is preferably between 1 cm and 10 cm, more preferably between 2 cm and 7 cm, most preferably between 3 cm and 5 cm. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the first outer section ( 21A ) of the material strip ( 20 ) or on an interior section ( 22 ) of the material strip ( 20 ), which on an inner side of the protective cover ( 100 ), an exercise device ( 60 ), preferably an elastic exercise device, more preferably an elastic band, is releasably or permanently attached. Protective cover according to claim 15, characterized in that the exercise device ( 60 ) for attachment to the strip of material ( 20 ) by frictional engagement with a portion of the exercise device ( 60 ) between the protective cover ( 100 ) and the material strip ( 20 ), wherein preferably the attachment of the exercise device ( 60 ) on the material strip ( 20 ) is made exclusively by means of the frictional connection. Protective cover according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that on the inside of the strip of material ( 20 ) attached exercise device ( 60 ) by at least one, in particular slot-like, opening ( 61 ), preferably through two openings ( 61 ), in the protective cover ( 100 ), wherein preferably the at least one opening ( 61 ) with regard to their dimensioning to the dimensions of the exercise equipment ( 60 ) are adapted. Protective cover according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the outside of the protective cover ( 100 ) a pocket ( 30 ) for storing one on the strip of material ( 20 ) attachable exercise device ( 60 ), preferably an elastic exercise device, particularly preferably an elastic band, is provided, wherein the bag ( 30 ) preferably in the unfilled state flat on the outside of the protective cover ( 100 ), whereby the bag ( 30 ) preferably in the region of the attachment of the exercise device ( 60 ) on the material strip ( 20 ) on the protective cover ( 100 ), the bag ( 30 ) preferably the area of attachment of the exercise device ( 60 ) on the material strip ( 20 ) and / or wherein the bag ( 30 ) preferably firmly, in particular permanently, on the protective cover ( 100 ), in particular by means of suturing. Protective cover according to claim 18, characterized in that the bag ( 30 ) an opening ( 31 ) and the opening edge ( 32 ) the pocket ( 30 ) substantially parallel to the strip of material ( 20 ) and preferably flush with an edge of the material strip ( 20 ) is arranged. Protective cover ( 100 ) for an exercise ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting ball ( 1 ), for the, in particular complete, enclosing a gymnastics ball ( 1 ) and / or sitting balls ( 1 ), in particular in use, is formed, wherein on the outside and / or the inside of the protective cover ( 100 ) at least one attachment portion, preferably from one to the protective cover ( 100 ) arranged material strips ( 20 ), is provided, on which at least one exercise device ( 60 ), preferably an elastic exercise device ( 60 ), particularly preferably an elastic band, is releasably or permanently attached. Protective cover according to claim 20, characterized in that the protective cover ( 100 ) is formed according to one of claims 1 to 19. Exercise Ball ( 1 ) with a protective cover ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims. Sitting ball ( 1 ) with a protective cover ( 100 ) according to one of claims 1 to 21.

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