Wearable resistive equipment

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure involve a wearable resistive equipment that integrates endurance and strength training capabilities into the clothing, while enhancing the effect of exercise, rest and motion. In one embodiment, the wearable resistive equipment is designed to include built-in resistance bands with end-clasping members for affixing to an external apparatus. In other embodiments the wearable resistive equipment is designed to include built-in resistance bands that can extend to various positions on a user's upper or lower legs. In yet other embodiments, the wearable resistive equipment is designed to include built-in resistance bands that extend upward toward the lower mid-section of a body for abdominal training.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wearable resistive equipment comprising:
 two or more generally free-floating resistance bands positioned generally within two or more corresponding channel systems, which are contained generally wholly within the wearable resistive equipment comprising:   a first end of the two or more resistance bands coupled adjacent to a first end of the wearable resistive equipment;   a second end of the two or more resistance bands coupled adjacent to a second end of the wearable resistive equipment;   wherein the two or more resistance bands and corresponding channel systems are substantially parallel to each other and do not intersect with each other;   wherein each of the resistance bands comprises a predetermined level of resistance that is varied via a thickness of the resistance bands selected from a predefined range,   wherein the wearable resistive equipment comprising the two or more resistive bands is generally substantially configured to a portion of a user so as to provide a targeted amount of resistance on the muscles of a user, thereby enhancing exercise of the user; and   wherein the wearable resistive equipment comprises a pant member.   
     
     
         2 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the pant member further comprises:
 a first pant leg, a second pant leg, and a generally annular waist section, wherein the first and second pant legs are coupled together via the waist section, the coupling of the first and second pant legs extending generally downwardly to a crotch area; and wherein the pant member will substantially conform to a portion of a user, wherein the pant member further comprises;
 a first resistance band channel system disposed adjacent to the first pant leg; 
 a second resistance band channel system disposed adjacent to the second pant leg; 
 wherein the two or more resistance bands are generally positioned within each of the first and second channel systems; 
 and wherein the two or more resistance bands are substantially parallel to each other and do not intersect. 
   
     
     
         3 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 2 , wherein the first end of the two or more resistance bands is coupled adjacent to the first end of the pant member, and wherein the first end of the pant member is coupled generally adjacent to the waist section of the pant member. 
     
     
         4 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 3 , wherein the second end of the two or more resistance bands is coupled adjacent to the second end of the pant member, which is located generally adjacent to the bottom of the first and second pant legs. 
     
     
         5 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 4 , wherein clasping members are coupled generally adjacent to the second end of the plurality of resistance bands, and configured to generally mechanically couple to an external apparatus. 
     
     
         6 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 4 , wherein the resistance bands further comprise a loop around extension configured to generally loop around a lower extremity of a user. 
     
     
         7 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 4 , wherein the second end of the two or more resistance bands extend generally to a lower leg area of the user. 
     
     
         8 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 4 , wherein the second end of the two or more resistance bands extend generally to an upper leg area of the user. 
     
     
         9 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the resistance of the one or more resistance bands is varied via a thickness of the one or more resistance bands, wherein the thickness of the resistance bands is from 0.2 millimeters to 10 millimeters. 
     
     
         10 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the two or more of the resistance bands comprise natural rubber. 
     
     
         11 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , herein fabric used in the construction of the wearable resistive equipment is washable, and comprises an anti-microbial treatment or properties to reduce odor and fungus. 
     
     
         12 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the two or more resistance bands are coupled at least in part adjacent to the wearable resistive equipment at each of the first and second ends by stitching, buttons, Velcro, clasps and/or snaps. 
     
     
         13 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable resistive equipment enhances the effects of exercise and/or rehabilitation of a user via the two or more resistance bands, which are generally aligned with the muscle patterns of a user. 
     
     
         14 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable resistive equipment enhances the effects of exercise and/or rehabilitation of a user. 
     
     
         15 . The wearable resistive equipment of  claim 1 , further comprising a loop around portion configured to couple to a foot of a user. 
     
     
         16 . A method of exercise comprising:
 positioning two or more generally free-floating resistance bands within two or more channel systems in a portion of wearable resistive equipment, which are contained generally wholly within the wearable resistive equipment, that are substantially parallel to each other and do not intersect;   coupling a first end of the two or more resistance bands adjacent to a first end of the wearable resistive equipment;   coupling a second end of the two or more resistance bands adjacent to a second end of the wearable resistive equipment;   aligning, generally, the two or more resistance bands within the wearable resistive equipment with the muscle patterns of a user so as to provide resistance on muscles of a user;   selecting a specific level of resistance, from a predefined range, for each of the resistance bands within the channel systems; and   providing a predetermined amount of resistance to the muscles of a user, thereby providing the user with enhanced benefits of movement.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the two or more resistance bands are substantially configured to a particular characteristic of a user; wherein the resistance bands are substantially parallel to each other and do not intersect with each other; and wherein the two or more resistance bands are generally aligned with the muscles in the legs of a user. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the first end and the second end of the two or more resistance bands run substantially parallel to the muscles in the legs of a user, thereby providing an enhanced amount of resistance, at least in part via the two or more resistance bands, on the leg muscles of a user while the leg muscles of a user contract or are at rest. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the wearable resistive equipment enhances the effects of exercise and/or rehabilitation of a user. 
     
     
         20 . A wearable resistive equipment comprising:
 two or more generally free-floating resistance bands positioned generally within two or more corresponding channel systems, both of which are contained generally wholly within the wearable resistive equipment comprising:   a first end of the two or more resistance bands coupled adjacent to a first end of the wearable resistive equipment;   a second end of the two or more resistance bands coupled adjacent to a second end of the wearable resistive equipment;   wherein the two or more resistance bands and corresponding channel systems are substantially parallel to each other and do not intersect with each other;   wherein each of the resistance bands comprises a predetermined level of resistance that is varied via a thickness of the resistance bands selected from a predefined range, wherein the thickness of the resistance bands is from 0.2 millimeters to 10 millimeters;   wherein the wearable resistive equipment comprising the two or more resistive bands is generally substantially configured to a portion of a user so as to provide a targeted amount of resistance on the muscles of a user, thereby enhancing exercise of the user; and   wherein the wearable resistive equipment comprises a pant member.