Seat cover exercise device

Abstract

The seat cover exercise device is a portable exercise apparatus in the form of a seat cover that fits around various types of seats. Attached and integrated into the seat cover are resistance members, such as elastic bands, and exercise tools that permit individuals to perform a variety of exercises while seated. The resistance members are attached at one end to the seat cover and at the other end to a grip. When the exercise device is installed on a seat, users may engage in resistance exercises by grasping the grip and extending the resistance member.

1 . An exercise device comprising,
 (a) a flexible seat cover capable of conforming to a seat having a horizontal seat portion and a vertical back portion,   (b) a resistance member having first and second ends, and   (c) a grip,   wherein said first end of said resistance member is attached to said flexible seat cover and said second end of said resistance member is attached to said grip.   
   
   
       2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said flexible seat cover has an inside portion or flap that can be wedged between the vertical and horizontal portions of a seat, to which said first end of said resistance member is attached. 
   
   
       3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said resistance member is elongated and extensible. 
   
   
       4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said resistance member comprises an elastic band, a resilient spring or a piston. 
   
   
       5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said resistance member is removably attached to said flexible seat cover. 
   
   
       6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , comprising a plurality of resistance members, each resistance member having first and second ends, wherein the first end of each resistance member is attached to said flexible seat cover. 
   
   
       7 . The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein the second end of each resistance member is attached to a grip. 
   
   
       8 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein, upon installation in a seat having a horizontal seat portion and a vertical back portion, said resistance member extends from its point of attachment laterally along the sides of said horizontal seat portion. 
   
   
       9 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein, upon installation in a seat having a horizontal seat portion and a vertical back portion, said resistance member extends from its point of attachment laterally along the sides of said vertical back portion. 
   
   
       10 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein, upon installation in a seat having a horizontal seat portion and a vertical back portion, said resistance member extends from its point of attachment across the underside of said horizontal seat portion. 
   
   
       11 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein, upon installation in a seat having a horizontal seat portion and a vertical back portion, said resistance member extends from its point of attachment across the top of said vertical back portion. 
   
   
       12 . A kit comprising the exercise device of  claim 1  and a monitor capable of measuring vital signs. 
   
   
       13 . The kit of  claim 12 , further comprising additional exercise tools.