Portable Exercise Apparatus

Abstract

A portable inflatable exercise apparatus comprises a tubular body having a longitudinal axis of symmetry with handles disposed on either end. The exercise apparatus is selectively filled with air or water depending on the exercises chosen by a user. Valves are provided to allow either air or water to be added or drained from tubular body and foam grips are provided to allow the user to comfortably grip the exercise apparatus during use. The tubular body is made of heavy duty vinyl. Because of the natural spring action of the filled apparatus, it allows a user to gain the benefit of exercising without straining or injuries common to impact exercise routines and devices.

1 . A portable exercise apparatus comprising: 
 a tubular body having wall portions bounding an inflatable chamber wherein said inflatable chamber is capable of being filled with a fluid;    said tubular body being generally elongated along a longitudinal axis of symmetry and having opposing axial ends; and    said opposing axial ends having handles attached thereon.    
   
   
       2 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said tubular body is tapered along both said axial ends.  
   
   
       3 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said handles are made from nylon.  
   
   
       4 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 3  wherein said handles have a foam grip.  
   
   
       5 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said tubular body is made from heavy duty vinyl.  
   
   
       6 . A portable exercise apparatus comprising: 
 an inflatable tube defining an inner chamber capable of being filled with a fluid;    said inflatable tube having a longitudinal axis of symmetry;    at least one valve disposed on said tubular body wherein a fluid may be selectively introduced into said inner chamber;    a first handle perpendicularly disposed to said axis of symmetry along an extreme end of said inflatable tube;    a second handle perpendicularly disposed along an opposite extreme end of said inflatable tube; and    said first and second handles being adapted to fit a users hand.    
   
   
       7 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein said at least one valve is adapted to be used by a mouth of a user.  
   
   
       8 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein said at least one valve is adapted for use with a faucet.  
   
   
       9 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein said fluid is air.  
   
   
       10 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein said fluid is water.  
   
   
       11 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein said first and second handle has a foam grip.  
   
   
       12 . The portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein said tubular body is made from heavy duty vinyl.  
   
   
       13 . A method of exercising using a portable exercise apparatus comprising the steps of: 
 obtaining an inflatable tube defining an inner chamber capable of being filled with a fluid wherein said inflatable tube having a longitudinal axis of symmetry and a first handle perpendicularly disposed to said axis of symmetry along an extreme end of said inflatable tube and a second handle perpendicularly disposed along an opposite extreme end of said inflatable tube and said first and second handles being adapted to fit a users hand;    filling said inflatable tube with a fluid;    selecting an exercise from a suitable routine adapted for compatibility with said portable exercise apparatus; and    repeating said selected exercise for a suitable period of time.    
   
   
       14 . The method of exercising using the portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein said fluid is air.  
   
   
       15 . The method of exercising using the portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein said fluid is water.  
   
   
       16 . The method of exercising using the portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein the step of selecting an exercise includes watching an electronic media presentation illustrating at least one exercise routine.  
   
   
       17 . The method of exercising using the portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein the step of selecting an exercise includes selecting said exercise based on a specific target area of concern to said user.  
   
   
       18 . The method of exercising using the portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein said user is seated while using said method.  
   
   
       19 . The method of exercising using the portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein said user is lying down while using said method.  
   
   
       20 . The method of exercising using the portable exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein said user is standing while using said method.