Body vest gym

Abstract

An exercise system comprising an adjustable vest/harness worn by a user comprising a plurality of straps which encompass the user's torso, shoulders and legs. The straps further comprise adjustable clip snaps which allow the user to easily put on and take off the harness, as well as adjust the size of the harness to their personal comfort, and can be adapted for people of any body type, size, age or handicap. Attached to the straps of the harness are a plurality of loops positioned at various locations on both the front and back for releasably attaching interchangeable resistance bands used in conjunction with various accessories such as handles, curling bars or floor plates. The bands are easily interchangeable and adjustable depending on the desired resistance, and allow the user to exercise all major muscle systems of the body, and subsequently travel with or store the system in minimal space.

1 . A portable exercise system comprising: 
 An adjustable harness worn by the user having a front side and a back side, said harness comprising:    a pair of over the shoulder straps connected under the arms of said user to form loops;    a pair of lateral straps extending down the side of said user attached to said shoulder straps proximal under the arms of said user, each lateral strap terminating at a lower end attached to a thigh encircling strap;    a plurality of parallel, horizontal straps encircling the torso of said user, attached to said lateral straps along side of user;    a pair of crotch supporting straps, attached to said thigh encircling straps proximal the inside of said user thighs, and one of said horizontal straps proximal said users hips;    a pair of shoulder strap connecting straps, one positioned in front of user, one positioned behind user, parallel to said plurality of said horizontal straps;    a plurality of interchangeable elastic bands detachably attachable at one end to said harness, and detachably attachable at a second end to a plurality of accessories; and    a plurality of accessories detachably attachable to said bands.    
   
   
       2 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  wherein said harness is manufactured from high strength, low stretch polyester strapping.  
   
   
       3 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  wherein said harness is manufactured from high strength, low stretch nylon strapping.  
   
   
       4 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  wherein the height, length, and diameter of said harness is adjustable by a plurality of strap lengthening and shortening buckles positioned on said harness.  
   
   
       5 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  wherein said harness further comprises a plurality of releasable buckles positioned on said harness.  
   
   
       6 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of horizontal straps is two on said front side of said harness and two on said back side of said harness.  
   
   
       7 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  further comprising padding attached to the straps positioned between the straps and said user.  
   
   
       8 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  wherein each of said plurality of interchangeable elastic bands has a predetermined resistance to stretching.  
   
   
       9 . The portable exercise system of  claim 8  wherein the predetermined resistance to stretching may be increased by twisting said elastic bands.  
   
   
       10 . The portable exercise system of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of accessories comprise a straight curling bar, a bent curling bar, a pair of individual handles, and a floor plate.  
   
   
       11 . The portable exercise system of  claim 10  wherein each of said plurality of accessories comprises multiple locations for detachably attaching said elastic bands.  
   
   
       12 . A portable exercise system comprising: 
 An adjustable harness worn by the user having a front side and a back side, said harness comprising:    a pair of over the shoulder straps connected under the arms of said user to form loops;    a pair of lateral straps extending down the side of said user attached to said shoulder straps proximal under the arms of said user, each lateral strap terminating at a lower end attached to a thigh encircling strap;    a plurality of parallel, horizontal straps encircling the torso of said user, attached to said lateral straps along side of user;    a pair of crotch supporting straps, attached to said thigh encircling straps proximal the inside of said user thighs, and one of said horizontal straps proximal said users hips;    a pair of shoulder strap connecting straps, one positioned in front of user, one positioned behind user, parallel to said plurality of said horizontal straps;    a plurality of interchangeable elastic bands having a means of detachably attaching said bands a first end to a plurality of plastic attachment loops stitched to said harness on said shoulder straps, said horizontal straps and said thigh encircling straps on both the front side and the back side of said harness, and detachably attaching said bands at a second end to a plurality of accessories; said attaching means comprising a removeable pin positioned through said first or second end of said bands, releasably secured in a plastic hook which connects to said attachment loops; and    a plurality of accessories having a plurality of loops for attaching to said attachment means of said second end of said bands.    
   
   
       13 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein said harness is manufactured from high strength, low stretch polyester strapping.  
   
   
       14 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein said harness is manufactured from high strength, low stretch nylon strapping.  
   
   
       15 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein the height, length, and diameter of said harness is adjustable by a plurality of strap lengthening and shortening buckles positioned on said harness.  
   
   
       16 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein said harness further comprises a plurality of releasable buckles positioned on said harness.  
   
   
       17 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein said plurality of horizontal straps is two on said front side of said harness and two on said back side of said harness.  
   
   
       18 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  further comprising padding attached to the straps positioned between the straps and said user.  
   
   
       19 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein each of said interchangeable elastic bands has a predetermined resistance to stretching.  
   
   
       20 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein said first end and said second end of said bands are interchangeable.  
   
   
       21 . The portable exercise system of  claim 19  wherein the predetermined resistance to stretching may be increased by twisting said elastic bands.  
   
   
       22 . The portable exercise system of  claim 12  wherein said plurality of accessories comprise a straight curling bar, a bent curling bar, a pair of individual handles, and a floor plate.  
   
   
       23 . The portable exercise system of  claim 22  wherein each of said plurality of accessories comprises multiple locations for detachably attaching said elastic bands.