Technique-development and strength-training device for skaters and method of use

Abstract

A training device that simulates the skating motions to develop effective skating technique as well as develop increased strength. The device comprises of a resistance cord assembly that has multiple resistance cords that are attached at one end to a hip belt and the other to a fixed point or partner. The resistance cord assembly is comprised of multiple resistance cords to allow for the increase or decrease of the number of resistance cords attached to the hip belt to modify the resistance. The modifiable resistance allows the user, regardless of weight, to provide resistance to allow them to conduct the movements partially or completely as well as slowly or dynamically.

1 . A skate training apparatus comprising of a resistance cord assembly, attachable to a hip belt and a means to attach the resistance cord assembly to a fixed point or partner, said resistance cord having assembly having two ends, one end to allow attachment to the hip belt and the other end to attach to a fixed point or partner, said resistance cord assembly is comprised of multiple resistance cords to allow modification of the resistance.  
   
   
       2 . The resistance cord assembly as recited in  claim 1  wherein is made of elastic cord.  
   
   
       3 . The resistance cord assembly as recited in  claim 1  includes a mechanism on the end of each resistance cord to allow for attachment and/or removal to the said padded hip belt.  
   
   
       4 . The resistance cord assembly as recited in  claim 1  includes a means for attachment and/or removal of said resistance cord assembly to a fixed point or partner.  
   
   
       5 . A method to develop skating technique and/or strength comprising of: a resistance cord assembly, attached to a hip belt to be worn around the user, whereby each cord of the said resistance cord assembly can be attached or removed to said hip belt to increase or decrease the resistance by increasing or decreasing the number of resistance cords attached to the said hip belt, that said resistance cord assembly is attached to a secure point or partner.