Resistance-Training Apparatus Compatible with Gloves and Machines

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for resistance bands that enable the foot to serve as an anchor for the upper body. The disclosure enables the concurrent use of sparring gloves without restraining the use of hands or feet, allowing one to move about freely while still benefiting from the resistance bands. And the disclosure provides the option of being used interchangeably with exercise machines. Such methods, apparatuses, and systems are form fitting to the hand and feet and provide safe hand/foot support, so as to reduce the potential for injury regardless of increase in muscle activation and strengthening.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A system, comprising:
 a hand anchor,   a foot anchor, and   at least one resistance band;   wherein the hand anchor comprises a metacarpal loop and a wrist loop, wherein the metacarpal loop and the wrist loop are connected by a palm strap;
 wherein the palm strap comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the metacarpal loop and the wrist loop protrude out from the top surface and a first coupling mechanism protrudes out from the bottom surface; 
   wherein the foot anchor comprises a hindfoot loop attached to a midfoot loop, wherein the hindfoot loop extends out in a direction perpendicular to the midfoot loop;
 wherein the midfoot loop comprises an inside surface and an outside surface, 
 wherein a second coupling mechanism protrudes out from the outside surface of the midfoot loop at a point between 45 degrees and 135 degrees away from the attachment of the hindfoot loop to the midfoot loop; 
   wherein the at least one resistance band comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a third coupling mechanism and the second end comprises a fourth coupling mechanism;   wherein the third coupling mechanism couples to the first coupling mechanism and the fourth coupling mechanism couples to the second coupling mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the following comprise a length-adjustable apparatus: the metacarpal loop, the wrist loop, the hindfoot loop, and the midfoot loop. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the following comprise a releasable mechanism: the metacarpal loop, the wrist loop, the hindfoot loop, and the midfoot loop. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first coupling mechanism comprises a D-ring, a carabiner, a cloth loop, a Velcro loop, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the second coupling mechanism comprises a D-ring, a carabiner, a cloth loop, a Velcro loop, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the hand anchor comprises a glove;
 wherein the glove comprises a dorsal covering attached to the metacarpal loop, the wrist loop, and the palm strap; and   wherein the glove comprises one of, an opening for fingers or fourchettes.   
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the foot anchor comprises a sleeve;
 wherein the sleeve comprises a dorsum covering attached to the hindfoot loop and the midfoot loop; and   wherein the sleeve comprises one of, an opening for toes or a covering for toes.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one resistance band comprises a length of 16 to 18 inches, 24 to 30 inches, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         9 . A system, comprising:
 a hand anchor,   a foot anchor, and   at least one resistance band;   wherein the hand anchor comprises a metacarpal loop, wherein the metacarpal loop comprises an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein a first coupling mechanism protrudes out from the outside surface;   wherein the foot anchor comprises a midfoot loop, wherein the midfoot loop comprises an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein a second coupling mechanism protrudes out from the outside surface of the midfoot loop;   wherein the at least one resistance band comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a third coupling mechanism and the second end comprises a fourth coupling mechanism;   wherein the third coupling mechanism couples to the first coupling mechanism and the fourth coupling mechanism couples to the second coupling mechanism.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the foot anchor comprises a hindfoot loop attached to the midfoot loop, wherein the hindfoot loop extends out in a direction perpendicular to the midfoot loop;
 wherein the second coupling mechanism protrudes out from the outside surface of the midfoot loop at a point between 45 degrees and 135 degrees away from the attachment of the hindfoot loop to the midfoot loop.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein one or more of the following comprise a length-adjustable apparatus: the metacarpal loop, the hindfoot loop, and the midfoot loop. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein one or more of the following comprise a releasable mechanism: the metacarpal loop, the hindfoot loop, and the midfoot loop. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the first coupling mechanism comprises a D-ring, a carabiner, a cloth loop, a Velcro loop, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the second coupling mechanism comprises a D-ring, a carabiner, a cloth loop, a Velcro loop, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the foot anchor comprises a sleeve;
 wherein the sleeve comprises a dorsum covering attached to the hindfoot loop and the midfoot loop; and   wherein the sleeve comprises one of, an opening for toes or a covering for toes.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one resistance band comprises a length of 16 to 18 inches, 24 to 30 inches, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         17 . A method of manufacturing a resistance-training apparatus, the method comprising:
 manufacturing a hand anchor,   manufacturing a foot anchor, and   manufacturing at least one resistance band;   wherein manufacturing the hand anchor comprises attaching a first coupling mechanism to a center outside surface of a metacarpal loop;   wherein manufacturing the foot anchor comprises attaching a second coupling mechanism to a center outside surface of a midfoot loop;   wherein manufacturing the at least one resistance band comprises attaching a third coupling mechanism to an end of the resistance band and attaching a fourth coupling mechanism to another end of the resistance band.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein manufacturing the hand anchor further comprises connecting the metacarpal loop to a wrist loop with a palm strap. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein manufacturing the foot anchor further comprises a attaching a hindfoot loop to the midfoot loop in a direction perpendicular to the midfoot loop; and
 attaching the second coupling mechanism to the outside surface of the midfoot loop at a point between 45 degrees and 135 degrees away from the attachment of the hindfoot loop to the midfoot loop.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein manufacturing the hand anchor further comprises one or both of:
 attaching a length-adjustable apparatus to at least one of the metacarpal loop and the hindfoot loop; and   attaching a releasable mechanism to at least one of the metacarpal loop and the hindfoot loop.