Method for Passive Abdominal Exercise Using Elastic Exercise Band

Abstract

A passive exercise device allows for a method of passive exercise such as while sleeping or normal daily activities, the method using an elastic band worn over clothing around the user's waist, and secured with non-slip material or pre-cut end sections inserted into overlapping band layers. The band may provide alternative utility to the user such as to provide back support while being worn, to minimize caloric intake while being worn, the band may be used to actively exercise abdominal or other muscle groups, used in combination with or to supplement other exercise equipment, wrapped around injured joints or muscles, and easily worn, stored and transported.

1 . A method for passive abdominal muscle exercise comprising the steps of:
 wrapping an elastic exercise band around the torso of the user with the band positioned above the pelvic bone and below the lowermost ribs of the user, wherein the band as a width of less than five inches and has an elasticity of at least 25%, whereby the exercise band is configured to apply substantially constant pressure on the user's abdomen while on the user's torso; and   wearing the band on the user's torso for an extended period of time.   
     
     
         2 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 1 , wherein the band has width of about 3 inches. 
     
     
         3 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 2 , wherein the band has a relaxed length of about 5 to 6 feet. 
     
     
         4 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 3 , wherein the step of wrapping the band around the torso of the user includes forming at least two complete wraps around the torso with the band. 
     
     
         5 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 4 , wherein the band further includes a securing mechanism in the form of one of a non-slip pad or pre-cut flap. 
     
     
         6 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 5 , wherein the securing mechanism is inserted into overlapping layers of the band. 
     
     
         7 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 6 , wherein the user will wear the band during sleeping. 
     
     
         8 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 7 , wherein a fully extended position of the band is at least ninety inches. 
     
     
         9 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 6 , wherein the securing mechanism is in the form a non-slip pad which is inserted into overlapping layers of the band. 
     
     
         10 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 9 , wherein the non-slip pad is a rectangular pad secured to a longitudinal edge of the band. 
     
     
         11 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 10 , wherein the non-slip pad is a square pad of about 2-2½ inches by 2-2½ inches and spaced about 1 inch from an end of the band. 
     
     
         12 . An elastic exercise band configured to be wrapped around the torso of the user with the band positioned above the pelvic bone and below the lowermost ribs of the user, wherein the band as a width of less than five inches and has an elasticity of at least 25%, whereby the exercise band is configured to apply substantially constant pressure on the user's abdomen while wrapped around the user's torso wherein the band further includes a securing mechanism in the form of one of a non-slip pad or pre-cut flap. 
     
     
         13 . The elastic exercise band for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 12 , wherein the securing mechanism is in the form a non-slip pad which is inserted into overlapping layers of the band. 
     
     
         14 . The elastic exercise band for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 13 , wherein the non-slip pad is a rectangular pad secured to a longitudinal edge of the band. 
     
     
         15 . The elastic exercise band for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 14 , wherein the non-slip pad is a square pad of about 2-2½ inches by 2-2½ inches and spaced about 1 inch from an end of the band. 
     
     
         16 . A method for passive abdominal muscle exercise comprising the steps of:
 providing an elastic exercise band configured to be wrapped around the torso of the user with the band positioned above the pelvic bone and below the lowermost ribs of the user, wherein the band as a width of less than five inches and has an elasticity of at least 25%, whereby the exercise band is configured to apply substantially constant pressure on the user's abdomen while wrapped around the user's torso wherein the band further includes a securing mechanism in the form of one of a non-slip pad or pre-cut flap; and   wrapping the elastic exercise band around the torso of the user with the band positioned above the pelvic bone and below the lowermost ribs of the user, whereby the exercise band applies substantially constant pressure on the user's abdomen while on the user's torso.   
     
     
         17 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 16 , wherein the securing mechanism is in the form a non-slip pad which is inserted into overlapping layers of the band. 
     
     
         18 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 17 , wherein the non-slip pad is a rectangular pad secured to a longitudinal edge of the band. 
     
     
         19 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 18 , wherein the non-slip pad is a square pad of about 2-2½ inches by 2-2½ inches and spaced about 1 inch from an end of the band. 
     
     
         20 . The method for passive abdominal muscle exercise according to  claim 16 , wherein the step of wrapping the band around the torso of the user includes forming at least two complete wraps around the torso with the band.