Resistive Training Device and Method of Using the Device

Abstract

A resistive training device and method of using the device includes a glove operable for sports training, where the glove comprises padding for mitigating injuries during striking of objects, and a slit for providing access to an interior portion of the glove. A ring, joinable to the glove to protrude through the slit, joins to resistance training devices to impart a resistive force to movements of the glove. A patch removably joins the ring to the glove. The patch includes a first fabric for encircling a portion of the ring. A second fabric has a substantially rounded shape, where the first fabric is joined to the second fabric proximate a center of a top surface of the second fabric. A joining means is disposed on the top surface for removeably joining to the interior portion, thereby enabling a user of the apparatus to engage in resistive and non-resistive training exercises.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 means operable for sports training and for mitigating injuries during striking of objects;   means, joinable to said training means, for joining to resistance training devices to impart a resistive force to movements of said training means; and   means for removably joining said joining means to said training means, thereby enabling a user of the apparatus to engage in resistive and non-resistive training exercises.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising means for imparting said resistive force. 
     
     
         3 . An apparatus comprising:
 a glove operable for sports training, where said glove comprises a padding for mitigating injuries during striking of objects, and a slit for providing access to an interior portion of said glove;   a ring, joinable to said glove to protrude through said slit, for joining to resistance training devices to impart a resistive force to movements of said glove; and   a patch for removably joining said ring to said glove, said patch comprising: a first fabric for encircling a portion of said ring; a second fabric comprising a substantially rounded shape, where said first fabric is joined to said second fabric proximate a center of a top surface of said second fabric; and a joining means disposed on said top surface for removeably joining to said interior portion, thereby enabling a user of the apparatus to engage in resistive and non-resistive training exercises.   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , further comprising a resistance band for imparting said resistive force. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said resistance band is operable to be wrapped about the user to secure said resistance band. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said joining means comprises a hook and loop material. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said first fabric comprises a nylon type material for wear resistance when said ring is rotated. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said second fabric comprises a PVC type material for strength and flexibility. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said ring comprises a D shaped ring. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said first fabric encircles strait portion of said D shape. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said slit is positioned on a back of said glove such that said ring is positionable on a back of a hand of the user. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said slit is positioned proximate a wrist wrap of said glove enabling said ring to be rotated and concealed under said wrist wrap. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said glove further comprises open fingertips. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said glove is operable for use as a mixed martial arts glove. 
     
     
         15 . A method comprising the steps of:
 (a) determining if a resistive force is desired during a training exercise using a glove;   (b) if said resistive force is desired, determining if a ring is needed to be joined to said glove for joining to a resistive training device;   (c) if a ring is needed, removably joining a patch comprising said ring to an interior portion of said glove, where said ring protrudes through a slit in said glove from said interior portion;   (d) if said resistive force is desired, removably joining said ring to said resistive training device;   (e) putting on said glove; and   (f) performing said training exercise.   
     
     
         16 . The method as recited in  claim 15 , further comprising the steps of:
 (a) if said resistive force is undesired, determining if said ring is needed to be removed from said glove; and   (b) if a ring is needed to be removed, removing said patch comprising said ring from said glove.   
     
     
         17 . The method as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said resistive training device comprises a resistance band. 
     
     
         18 . The method as recited in  claim 17 , further comprising the step of securing said resistance band by wrapping said resistance band about a body part. 
     
     
         19 . The method as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said patch is joined using a hook and loop material. 
     
     
         20 . The method as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said glove is operable for mixed martial arts training.