Flexible handle for a dumbbell weight

Abstract

A flexible handle for a dumbbell weight may include a strap having a first section and a second section. A first end of the strap may attach to a second end of the strap. A spacer rod may be placed within a spacer pocket created by the attachment of the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap within the first section of the strap. A second strap may attach to the second section of the strap. A handle rod may be placed within a handle rod pocket between the second strap and the strap.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A flexible handle for a dumbbell weight comprising:
 a strap having a first section and a second section, wherein the strap has a first end attached to a second end;   a spacer rod placed within a spacer pocket created by the attachment of the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap, wherein the spacer pocket is positioned within the first section of the strap;   a second strap attached to the second section of the strap; and   a handle rod placed within a handle rod pocket between the second strap and the strap.   
     
     
         2 . The flexible handle of  claim 1 , further comprising a tube positioned around the second section of the strap. 
     
     
         3 . The flexible handle of  claim 2 , wherein the tube is padded. 
     
     
         4 . The flexible handle of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is made from nylon. 
     
     
         5 . The flexible handle of  claim 1 , wherein the handle rod and the spacer rod are solid nylon rods. 
     
     
         6 . A method for preparing for kettle bell exercises with a dumbbell comprising:
 cradling a dumbbell bar with a flexible handle, wherein the flexible handle is defined as a strap having a first section and a second section, wherein the strap has a first end attached to a second end; a spacer rod placed within a spacer pocket created by the attachment of the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap, wherein the spacer pocket is positioned within the first section of the strap; a second strap attached to the second section of the strap; and a handle rod placed within a handle rod pocket between the second strap and the strap;   moving the first section of the strap around the dumbbell bar and past where the second section of the strap is positioned; and   pulling the second section of the strap upward through the strap area, wherein the pulling of the second section cinches the first section of the strap around the dumbbell bar.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising a tube positioned around the second section of the strap. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the tube is padded. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the strap is made from nylon. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the handle rod and the spacer rod are solid nylon rods.