Training device

Abstract

A training device to strengthen the legs of a user while the device is worn by the user is disclosed. The device includes a belt for attachment about the waist of a user and a first foot engaging assembly coupled to the belt by a first resilient strap. The first resilient strap has a first end coupled to a front portion of the belt and a second end coupled to a rear portion of the belt, wherein the first foot engaging assembly is coupled to the first resilient strap along a central portion of the first resilient strap between the first end of the first resilient strap and the second end of the first resilient strap. The device also includes a second foot engaging assembly coupled to the belt by a second resilient strap. The second resilient strap has a first end coupled to a front portion of the belt and a second end coupled to a rear portion of the belt, wherein the second foot engaging assembly is coupled to the second resilient strap along a central portion of the second resilient strap between the first end of the second resilient strap and the second end of the second resilient strap. In use, the belt is secured to the waist of a user while the first foot engaging assembly and the second foot engaging assembly are respectively secured to the feet of a user in such a way the first resilient strap and the second resilient strap strengthen the legs of a user.

1 . A training device to strengthen the legs of a user while the device is worn by the user, comprising: 
 a belt for attachment about the waist of a user;    a front pad and a rear pad connected about the belt so as to slide thereon;    a first foot engaging assembly coupled to the belt by a first resilient strap, the first resilient strap having a first end coupled to the front pad and a second end coupled to a rear pad, wherein the first foot engaging assembly is coupled to the first resilient strap along a central portion of the first resilient strap between the first end of the first resilient strap and the second end of the first resilient strap;    a second foot engaging assembly coupled to the belt by a second resilient strap, the second resilient strap having a first end coupled to a front pad and a second end coupled to a rear pad, wherein the second foot engaging assembly is coupled to the second resilient strap along a central portion of the second resilient strap between the first end of the second resilient strap and the second end of the second resilient strap; and    wherein the belt is secured to the waist of a user while the first foot engaging assembly and the second foot engaging assembly are respectively secured to the feet of a user in such a way the first resilient strap and the second resilient strap strengthen the legs of a user.    
     
     
         2 . The training device according to  claim 1 , further including a third resilient strap having a first end coupled to a front pad adjacent the first end of the first resilient strap and a second end coupled to a rear pad adjacent the second end of the first resilient strap, the third resilient strap being coupled to the first foot engaging assembly along a central portion of the third resilient strap between the first end of the third resilient strap and the second end of the third resilient strap; 
 and a fourth resilient strap having a first end coupled to a front pad adjacent the first end of the second resilient strap and a second end coupled to a rear pad adjacent the second end of the second resilient strap, the fourth resilient strap being coupled to the second foot engaging assembly along a central portion of the fourth resilient strap between the first end of the fourth resilient strap and the second end of the fourth resilient strap.    
     
     
         3 . The training device according to  claim 2 , wherein the first resilient strap, the second resilient strap, the third resilient strap and the fourth resilient strap are releasably coupled to the front and rear pads.  
     
     
         4 . The training device according to  claim 2 , wherein the first foot engaging assembly is releasably coupled to the first resilient strap and the third resilient strap, and the second foot engaging assembly is releasably coupled to the second resilient strap and the fourth resilient strap.  
     
     
         5 . The training device according to  claim 2 , wherein the first foot engaging assembly is slidably coupled to the first resilient strap and the third resilient strap, and the second foot engaging assembly is slidably coupled to the second resilient strap and the fourth resilient strap.  
     
     
         6 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first resilient strap is releasably coupled to the front and rear pads and the second resilient strap is releasably coupled to the front and rear.  
     
     
         7 . The training device according to  claim 6 , wherein the first foot engaging assembly is releasably coupled to the first resilient strap and the second foot engaging assembly is releasably coupled to the second resilient strap.  
     
     
         8 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first foot engaging assembly is releasably coupled to the first resilient strap and the second foot engaging assembly is releasably coupled to the second resilient strap.  
     
     
         9 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first foot engaging assembly is slidably coupled to the first resilient strap and the second foot engaging assembly is slidably coupled to the second resilient strap.  
     
     
         10 . The training device according to  claim 1 , further including a fifth resilient strap having a first end coupled to a first side portion of the belt and a free second end adapted to be gripped by a user, and a sixth resilient strap having a first end coupled to a second side portion, opposite the first side portion, and a free second end adapted to be gripped by a user.  
     
     
         11 . The training device according to  claim 10 , further including a first handle coupled to the second end of the fifth resilient strap and a second handle coupled to the second end of the sixth resilient strap.  
     
     
         12 . The training device according to  claim 10 , further including a releasable attachment assembly connected to the free second end of the fifth resilient strap and a releasable attachment assembly connected to the free second end of the sixth resilient strap.  
     
     
         13 . The training device according to  claim 12 , wherein a jump rope is attached between the releasable attachment assembly on each of the fifth and sixth resilient straps.  
     
     
         14 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second foot engaging assembly are the form of a toe cap.  
     
     
         15 . A kit including a training device including: 
 a pair of pads having a plurality of attachment loops thereon wherein the pads may be slide over a belt;    at least two resilient straps with releasable coupling means on each end thereof;    a pair of foot engaging assemblies; and    at least two straps with adjustable buckles associated therewith.