Exercise System

Abstract

Embodiments described herein comprise exercise equipment. The exercise equipment may include an elastic member, a strap, a handle, and a connector portion. The strap may be configured to secure to the user's body. The connector member may be coupled to the strap. The elastic member may be configured to couple to the connector member and the handle. The user may exercise one or more muscle groups by creating resistance in the elastic member between the strap and the handle. The user may couple the strap to a portion of their leg and hold the handle in their hand. The user may then exercise their arm(s) while walking, jogging, or performing another exercise movement, and/or in an exercise class or aerobics class.

1 . An apparatus for exercising one or more muscle groups, comprising:
 a body connector configured to couple around a body part;   a resistance member;   a connector member configured to couple the resistance member to the body connector; and   a handle connectable to the resistance member, wherein the handle is configured to be gripped by a user's hand and as the user moves their arm resistance in the resistance member between the body part and the hand exercise at least one of the user's muscle groups.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the resistance member further comprises an elastic member. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the elastic member further comprises a surgical tubing. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is configured to adjust the length of the resistance member. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the resistance member further comprises one or more length markings configured to determine the length of the resistance member. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the body connector is configured to couple to the lower leg. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a release connector for coupling the resistance member within the handle. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the release connector further comprises:
 a cylindrical shaft having a slit along one longitudinal side wherein the resistance member is configured to enter the cylindrical shaft through the slit when the release connector is outside of the handle.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising an upset within the handle configured to engage the release connector and lock the release connector into the handle. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the connector further comprises a frame having an open end and an engagement end, wherein the open end is configured to receive a portion of the resistance member and the engagement end is configured to engage the portion of the resistance member. 
     
     
         11 . A method for exercising one or more muscle groups, comprising:
 coupling a body connector to a portion of a user's body;   coupling a first portion of a resistance member to a connector member on the resistance member;   coupling a second portion of the resistance member to a handle;   gripping a portion of the handle with the user's hand; and   creating resistance in the resistance member by moving a portion of the user's arm thereby exercising one or more muscles.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising uncoupling the resistance member from the portion of the user's body. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising wrapping the resistance member around the handle and carrying the entire exercise system. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising coupling the resistance member to a second connector located on a belt. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising coupling the body connector to the user's waste. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising walking while exercising the one or more muscles. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising running while exercising the one or more muscles. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising doing aerobics while exercising the one or more muscles.