Portable Personal Exercise System

Abstract

The present invention is generally related to exercise systems and, more particularly, to such portable systems that strengthen the core and periphery of an individual independent of any external attachments.

1 . A portable personal exercise device comprising a cylindrical pipe and a closed elastic loop extending through the pipe, wherein the pipe is slideable along at least a portion of the closed loop. 
     
     
         2 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment component for securably attaching the device to a user's foot or ankle. 
     
     
         3 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical pipe is plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover on the cylindrical pipe. 
     
     
         5 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical pipe has a length of about half of a user's height. 
     
     
         6 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical pipe has a length of about 30 to 40 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical pipe has a length of about 36 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical pipe comprises two or more releasably joined sections. 
     
     
         9 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical pipe has a diameter of about 0.5 inches. 
     
     
         10 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the closed elastic loop comprises a latex resistance cord. 
     
     
         11 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the closed elastic loop has an adjustable length. 
     
     
         12 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the closed elastic loop has a length of about 9 to 12 feet. 
     
     
         13 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment component comprises a Velcro strip with two closures. 
     
     
         14 . The portable personal exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment component further comprises one or more flexible straps distributing resistance from the closed elastic loop along the user's foot.