Weighted Training Apparel

Abstract

A training apparel or arrangement for weight training including a main body extending from a first end to a second end, at least one attachment portion provided on the main body and configured to secure the main body to an individual's limb, at least one pocket provided on the main body, and at least one insert at least partially insertable into the at least one pocket of the main body and shaped to form around the individual's limb. The at least one insert may provide added weight to the training apparel to assist in dynamic weight training activities performed by the individual. A method of using a training apparel for dynamic weight training is also disclosed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A training apparel or arrangement for weight training, comprising:
 a main body extending from a first end to a second end;   at least one attachment portion provided on the main body and configured to secure the main body to an individual's limb;   at least one pocket provided on the main body; and   at least one insert at least partially insertable into the at least one pocket of the main body and shaped to form around the individual's limb,   wherein the at least one insert provides added weight to the training apparel to assist in dynamic weight training activities performed by the individual.   
     
     
         2 . The training apparel of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment portion comprises at least one attachment portion provided on each end of the main body, wherein the attachment portions are configured to be secured to one another. 
     
     
         3 . The training apparel of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one insert comprises a substantially concave rear surface configured to fit around or adjacent the individual's limb. 
     
     
         4 . The training apparel of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one insert is at least partially comprised of at least one of the following: a metal, a synthetic material, a weighted material, a coated material, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The training apparel of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one insert is at least partially comprised of steel. 
     
     
         6 . The training apparel of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one insert is removably insertable in the at least one pocket. 
     
     
         7 . The training apparel of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one insert is substantially rectangular in shape and substantially corresponds to a shape of the at least one pocket. 
     
     
         8 . The training apparel of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one pocket is comprised of an elastic material to accommodate a varying number or sizes of inserts. 
     
     
         9 . The training apparel of  claim 1 , wherein the main body and the at least one attachment portion are provided as a single, integral member. 
     
     
         10 . A training apparel or arrangement for weight training, comprising:
 a main body extending from a first end to a second end;   at least one attachment portion provided on the main body and configured to secure the main body to an individual's limb;   at least one pocket provided on the main body; and   at least one insert at least partially insertable into the at least one pocket of the main body,   wherein the at least one insert provides added weight to the training apparel to assist in dynamic weight training activities performed by the individual, and   wherein the at least one insert comprises a plurality of weighted members.   
     
     
         11 . The training apparel of  claim 10 , wherein the weighted members are connected to one another on a string to be inserted into the at least one pocket or are directly attached to one another. 
     
     
         12 . The training apparel of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one attachment portion comprises at least one attachment portion provided on each end of the main body, wherein the attachment portions are configured to be secured to one another. 
     
     
         13 . The training apparel of  claim 12 , wherein each attachment portion comprises a fastening portion to secure the attachment portions to one another. 
     
     
         14 . The training apparel of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one insert is at least partially comprised of at least one of the following: a metal, a synthetic material, a weighted material, a coated material, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The training apparel of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one insert is at least partially comprised of steel. 
     
     
         16 . The training apparel of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one insert is removably insertable in the at least one pocket. 
     
     
         17 . A method of using a training apparel for dynamic weight training, comprising:
 (i) providing the training apparel, comprising a main body, and at least one pocket provided on the main body;   (ii) securing the training apparel to an individual's limb; and   (iii) inserting at least one insert into the at least one pocket of the main body to provide added weight to the training apparel to assist in dynamic weight training activities performed by the individual,   wherein the at least one insert is shaped to fit around or adjacent the individual's limb.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising adjusting a number of inserts provided in the at least one pocket. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one insert comprises a substantially concave rear surface shaped to fit around or adjacent the individual's limb. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one insert further comprises a plurality of weighted members connected to one another on a string or directly connected to one another.