Method of exercise and exercise garment

Abstract

A supplemental garment which includes a main body ( 10 ) intended to cover the user's chest, side, and abdomen. The main body ( 10 ) emanates from a collar ( 40 ) which wraps around the user's neck. The collar fastens to either the opposing appendage or the neck of the collar. This garment is for athletes, “physically impaired” persons and others who desire a supplemental cold weather garment which provides: insulation from the cold, wind protection, temperature control, retention of body heat, and absorption of perspiration in the chest and core body region. It is desirable for these populations to have a supplemental garment that is easily attached and removed and does not interfere with the user's activity, require the removal of “outer apparel” or require the assistance of others. It is further desirable that this garment be easily stored in a pocket once removed by the user.

1 . A method of exercising a person comprising the following steps, 
 the person having an upper torso with a front,    placing a garment over a portion of the front of the upper torso, the    garment having a portion holding the garment to the person,    exercising with the garment in place, and    removing the garment with one hand while continuing to exercise once the person reaches an elevated body temperature.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, 
 the person has clothing having a waist portion and    the garment is tucked into the waist portion of the clothing.    
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, 
 the person has a neck and    the garment has straps that extend around the neck and a fastener to hold the straps together.