Portable Physical Fitness Device

Abstract

A portable physical fitness device with two resistance bands, one for each arm, is disclosed. The resistance bands have a handle end and a connecting end. The resistance bands are long enough to allow a user to hold onto the resistance band handles and fully extend their arms. The resistance bands are removably attached to a waist belt at locations that correspond to the user's right side and left side. Resistance bands pass through openings in the waist belt and are attached to the waist belt. In another embodiment, the resistance bands fit inside one-way ratchet devices attached to the belt, so that the bands are stored on the waist belt when not in use.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable physical fitness device comprising:
 a waist belt for fitting around a user's waist comprising;
 a first waist belt opening; 
 a second waist belt opening; 
 a first waist belt end; 
 a second waist belt end; 
 a pocket; 
 an adjustable waist belt closure; 
   a first resistance band comprising:
 a first handle end, 
 a first handle comprising:
 a first gripping portion; 
 a first strap portion; 
 a first fastener; and 
 wherein the first fastener attaches the first handle to the first resistance band at the first handle end; 
 
 a first connecting end; and 
 wherein the first resistance band passes through the first opening in the waist belt to removably attach the first resistance band to the waist belt with a first resistance band knot; 
   a second resistance band comprising:
 a second handle end, 
 a second handle comprising:
 a second gripping portion; 
 a second strap portion; 
 a second fastener; and 
 wherein the second fastener attaches the second handle to the second resistance band at the second handle end; 
 
 a second connecting end; and 
 wherein the second resistance band passes through the second opening in the waist belt to removably attach the second resistance band to the waist belt with a second resistance band knot. 
   
     
     
         2 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end further comprising a buckle, wherein the buckle attaches to the buckle strap; and 
 wherein the connection portion is configured to be inserted through the buckle for securing the portable physical fitness device to the user. 
 
     
     
         3 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a first fastener strap at the first waist belt end; 
 a second fastener strap at the second waist belt end wherein the first fastener strap and the second fastener strap overlap; 
 a plurality of snaps, each one of the plurality of snaps comprises:
 a socket located on the first fastener strap; and 
 a stud located on the second fastener strap; 
 
 wherein the waist belt is configured to be secured to around the user's waist by closing at least one of the plurality of snaps. 
 
     
     
         4 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt, the connection portion comprising a plurality of notches; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end further comprising a buckle, the buckle comprising:
 a prong; 
 a bar; and 
 wherein the prong is movably attached to the bar to allow the prong to slip into one of the plurality of notches on the connection portion of the fastener strap for securing the portable fitness device around the user's waist. 
 
 
     
     
         5 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end, the buckle strap comprising:
 a first loop; and 
 a second loop; and 
 
 wherein the fastener strap is looped over the first loop and under the second loop to secure the portable fitness device around the user's waist. 
 
     
     
         6 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  further comprising a slot in the waist belt for holding a gel pack. 
     
     
         7 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  further comprising a magnetic plate for attaching magnetized accessories. 
     
     
         8 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  further comprising a securing plate for attaching accessories. 
     
     
         9 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  further comprising a sensor for monitoring heart rate. 
     
     
         10 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  further comprising a sensor for calculating calories burned. 
     
     
         11 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  further comprising one or more loops on the waist belt. 
     
     
         12 . A portable physical fitness device comprising:
 a waist belt for fitting around a user's waist comprising;
 a first receptacle mounted on the waist belt; 
 a second receptacle mounted on the waist belt; 
 a first waist belt end; 
 a second waist belt end; 
 an adjustable waist belt closure; 
   a first resistance band comprising:
 a first handle end, 
 a first handle comprising:
 a first gripping portion; 
 a first strap portion; 
 a first fastener; and 
 wherein the first fastener attaches the first handle to the first resistance band at the first handle end; 
 
 a first connecting end attached to the first receptacle; and 
 wherein the first resistance band is extendable from the first receptacle and retractable into the first receptacle; 
   a second resistance band comprising:
 a second handle end, 
 a second handle comprising:
 a second gripping portion; 
 a second strap portion; 
 a second fastener; and 
 wherein the second fastener attaches the second handle to the second resistance band at the second handle end; 
 
 a second connecting end attached to the second receptacle; and 
 wherein the second resistance band is extendable from the second receptacle and retractable into the second receptacle. 
   
     
     
         13 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end further comprising a buckle, wherein the buckle attaches to the buckle strap, and wherein the connection portion is configured to be inserted through the buckle for securing the portable physical fitness device to the user. 
 
     
     
         14 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a first fastener strap at the first waist belt; 
 a second fastener strap at the second waist belt end, wherein the first fastener strap and the second fastener strap overlap; 
 a plurality of snaps, each one of the plurality of snaps comprising:
 a socket located on the first fastener strap; and 
 a stud located on the second fastener strap; 
 
 wherein the waist belt is configured to be secured around the user's waist by closing at least one of the plurality of snaps. 
 
     
     
         15 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt, the connection portion comprising a plurality of notches; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end further comprising a buckle, the buckle comprising:
 a prong; 
 a bar; and 
 wherein the prong is movably attached to the bar to allow the prong to slip into one of the plurality of notches on the connection portion of the fastener strap to secure the portable fitness device around the user's waist. 
 
 
     
     
         16 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end, the buckle strap comprising:
 a first loop; and 
 a second loop; and 
 
 wherein the fastener strap is configured to be looped over the first loop and under the second loop for securing the portable fitness device around the user's waist. 
 
     
     
         17 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  further comprising a slot in the waist belt for holding a gel pack. 
     
     
         18 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  further comprising a magnetic plate for attaching magnetized accessories. 
     
     
         19 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  further comprising a securing plate for attaching accessories. 
     
     
         20 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  further comprising a pocket in the waist belt. 
     
     
         21 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  further comprising a sensor for monitoring heart rate. 
     
     
         22 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  further comprising a sensor for calculating calories burned. 
     
     
         23 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  wherein the tension of the first resistance band is adjusted by using the first receptacle to control a usable length of the first resistance band. 
     
     
         24 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  wherein the tension of the second resistance band is adjusted by using the second receptacle to control a usable length of the second resistance band. 
     
     
         25 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  further comprising one or more loops on the waist belt. 
     
     
         26 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 12  wherein the first receptacle comprises a ratchet and wherein the second receptacle comprises a ratchet. 
     
     
         27 . A portable physical fitness device comprising:
 a waist belt for fitting around a user's waist comprising;
 a first receptacle mounted on the waist belt; 
 a second receptacle mounted on the waist belt; 
 a first waist belt end; 
 a second waist belt end; 
 an adjustable waist belt closure; 
   a first resistance coil comprising:
 a first handle end, 
 a first handle comprising:
 a first gripping portion; 
 a first strap portion; 
 a first fastener; and 
 wherein the first handle attaches to the first resistance coil at the first handle end with the first fastener; 
 
 a first connecting end attached to the first receptacle; and 
 wherein the first resistance coil is extendable from the first receptacle and retractable into the first receptacle; 
   a second resistance comprising:
 a second handle end, 
 a second handle comprising:
 a second gripping portion; 
 a second strap portion; 
 a second fastener; and 
 wherein the second handle attaches to the second resistance coil at the second handle end with the second fastener; 
 
 a second connecting end attached to the second receptacle; and 
 wherein the second resistance coil is extendable from the second receptacle and retractable into the second receptacle. 
   
     
     
         28 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end further comprising a buckle, wherein the buckle attaches to the buckle strap, and wherein the connection portion is configured to be inserted through the buckle for securing the portable physical fitness device around the user's waist. 
 
     
     
         29 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a first fastener strap at the first waist belt end; 
 a second fastener strap at the second waist belt end, wherein the first fastener strap and the second fastener strap overlap; 
 a plurality of snaps, each snap comprising:
 a socket located on the first fastener strap; and 
 a stud located on the second fastener strap; 
 
 wherein the waist belt is configured to be secured around the user's waist by closing at least one of the snaps. 
 
     
     
         30 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first waist belt end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt, the connection portion comprising a plurality of notches; and 
 a buckle strap at the second waist belt end further comprising a buckle, the buckle comprising:
 a prong; 
 a bar; and 
 wherein the prong is movably attached to the bar to allow the prong to slip into one of the plurality of notches on the connection portion of the fastener strap for securing the portable fitness device around the user's waist. 
 
 
     
     
         31 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  wherein the adjustable waist belt closure comprises:
 a fastener strap at the first end comprising a connection portion for tightening the waist belt; and 
 a buckle strap at the second end, the buckle strap comprising:
 a first loop; and 
 a second loop; and 
 
 wherein the fastener strap is looped over the first loop and under the second loop to secure the belt and adjust the tightness. 
 
     
     
         32 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  further comprising a slot in the waist belt for holding a gel pack. 
     
     
         33 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  further comprising a magnetic plate for attaching magnetized accessories. 
     
     
         34 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  further comprising a securing plate for attaching accessories. 
     
     
         35 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  further comprising a pocket in the waist belt. 
     
     
         36 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  further comprising a sensor for monitoring heart rate. 
     
     
         37 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  further comprising a sensor for calculating calories burned. 
     
     
         38 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  wherein the tension of the first resistance coil is adjusted by using the first receptacle to control a usable length of the first resistance coil. 
     
     
         39 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  wherein the tension of the second resistance coil is adjusted by using the second receptacle to control a usable length of the second resistance coil. 
     
     
         40 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  further comprising one or more loops on the waist belt. 
     
     
         41 . The portable physical fitness device of  claim 27  wherein the first receptacle comprises a ratchet and wherein the second receptacle comprises a ratchet.