Arm-Training Device

Abstract

An arm-training device, and methods of making and using such an arm-training device, whereby the arm-training device includes a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends; a first loop formed proximate the first end; a second loop formed proximate the second end; a first slide coupled to the first loop, the first slide movable along the length of the elongate member; and a second slide coupled to the second loop, the second slide movable along the length of the elongate member.

1 . An arm-training device comprising:
 a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.   
     
     
         2 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second loops. 
     
     
         3 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         4 . The arm-training device of  claim 3 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         5 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The arm-training device of  claim 6 , said width substantially constant along said length. 
     
     
         8 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         9 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said elongate member a single or one-piece or monolithic or integrated construct. 
     
     
         10 . The arm-training device of  claim 9 , said elongate member seamlessly continuous between said first and second ends. 
     
     
         11 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said elongate member formed from an elastic material. 
     
     
         12 . The arm-training device of  claim 11 , said elongate member formed from a flexible material. 
     
     
         13 . The arm-training device of  claim 11 , said elongate member formed from a conformable material. 
     
     
         14 . The arm-training device of  claim 11 , said elongate member formed from a textile. 
     
     
         15 . The arm-training device of  claim 14 , said elongate member formed from a polyester elastic webbing. 
     
     
         16 . The arm-training device of  claim 2 , each of said first and second loops defining an arm-receiving aperture. 
     
     
         17 . The arm-training device of  claim 16 , each of said first and second loops formed from said elongate member. 
     
     
         18 . The arm-training device of  claim 17 , each of said first and second loops formed by overlayingly engaging portions of said elongate member. 
     
     
         19 . The arm-training device of  claim 18 , each of said first and second loops generally planar such that rear faces of said overlayingly engaging portions dispose adjacent one another and directly define said arm-receiving aperture. 
     
     
         20 . The arm-training device of  claim 19 , wherein the top edges of said overlayingly engaging portions align with one another and the bottom edges of said overlayingly engaging portions align with one another. 
     
     
         21 . The arm-training device of  claim 20 , each of said first and second loops two layers thick. 
     
     
         22 . The arm-training device of  claim 21 , said intermediate portion one layer thick. 
     
     
         23 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said first slide coupled to said elongate member to form said first loop. 
     
     
         24 . The arm-training device of  claim 23 , said first slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings. 
     
     
         25 . The arm-training device of  claim 24 , said divider movably attached to said frame. 
     
     
         26 . The arm-training device of  claim 24 , said divider fixedly disposed within said frame. 
     
     
         27 . The arm-training device of  claim 26 , said first slide a single or one-piece or monolithic or integrated construct. 
     
     
         28 . The arm-training device of  claim 24 , said first and second openings equal in size and shape. 
     
     
         29 . The arm-training device of  claim 24 , said first end of said elongate member coupled to said first slide. 
     
     
         30 . The arm-training device of  claim 29 , said first end of said elongate member coupled to said divider. 
     
     
         31 . The arm-training device of  claim 30 , said first end fixedly secured about said divider. 
     
     
         32 . The arm-training device of  claim 31 , said first end fixedly secured about said divider via a fastener. 
     
     
         33 . The arm-training device of  claim 32 , said fastener substantially flush with said elongate member. 
     
     
         34 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said first slide movable along said length of said elongate member in both lateral directions. 
     
     
         35 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said first loop formed via said first slide from an inner portion of said elongate member proximate said first end. 
     
     
         36 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said second slide coupled to said elongate member to form said second loop. 
     
     
         37 . The arm-training device of  claim 36 , said second slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings. 
     
     
         38 . The arm-training device of  claim 37 , said divider movably attached to said frame. 
     
     
         39 . The arm-training device of  claim 37 , said divider fixedly disposed within said frame. 
     
     
         40 . The arm-training device of  claim 39 , said second slide a single or one-piece or monolithic or integrated construct. 
     
     
         41 . The arm-training device of  claim 37 , said first and second openings equal in size and shape. 
     
     
         42 . The arm-training device of  claim 37 , said second end of said elongate member coupled to said second slide. 
     
     
         43 . The arm-training device of  claim 42 , said second end of said elongate member coupled to said divider. 
     
     
         44 . The arm-training device of  claim 43 , said second end fixedly secured about said divider. 
     
     
         45 . The arm-training device of  claim 44 , said second end fixedly secured about said divider via a fastener. 
     
     
         46 . The arm-training device of  claim 45 , said fastener substantially flush with said elongate member. 
     
     
         47 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said second slide movable along said length of said elongate member in both lateral directions. 
     
     
         48 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said second loop formed via said second slide from an inner portion of said elongate member proximate said second end. 
     
     
         49 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said first and second slides formed from a semirigid or flexible or conformable material. 
     
     
         50 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , said first and second slides configured as tri-bar buckles. 
     
     
         51 . The arm-training device of  claim 1 , at least one of said first and second slides comprising at least one frictional element coupled thereto. 
     
     
         52 . The arm-training device of  claim 51 , said frictional element coupled to a front face of a divider of said slide. 
     
     
         53 . The arm-training device of  claim 51 , said frictional element coupled to a rear face of outer sides of said slide. 
     
     
         54 . An arm-training device consisting of:
 a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.   
     
     
         55 . An arm-training device consisting of:
 a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length;   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length; and   an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second loops.   
     
     
         56 . A method of making an arm-training device, comprising:
 providing a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends;   forming a first loop proximate said first end;   forming a second loop proximate said second end;   coupling a first slide to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   coupling a second slide to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.   
     
     
         57 . The method of  claim 56 , wherein an intermediate portion disposes between said first and second loops. 
     
     
         58 . The method of  claim 56 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         59 . The method of  claim 58 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         60 . The method of  claim 56 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         61 . The method of  claim 56 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         62 . The method of  claim 61 , said width substantially constant along said length. 
     
     
         63 . The method of  claim 56 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         64 . The method of  claim 56 , said elongate member a single or one-piece or monolithic or integrated construct. 
     
     
         65 . The method of  claim 64 , said elongate member seamlessly continuous between said first and second ends. 
     
     
         66 . The method of  claim 56 , said elongate member formed from an elastic material. 
     
     
         67 . The method of  claim 66 , said elongate member formed from a flexible material. 
     
     
         68 . The method of  claim 66 , said elongate member formed from a conformable material. 
     
     
         69 . The method of  claim 66 , said elongate member formed from a textile. 
     
     
         70 . The method of  claim 69 , said elongate member formed from a polyester elastic webbing. 
     
     
         71 . The method of  claim 57 , each of said first and second loops defining an arm-receiving aperture. 
     
     
         72 . The method of  claim 71 , further comprising forming each of said first and second loops from said elongate member. 
     
     
         73 . The method of  claim 72 , further comprising forming each of said first and second loops by overlayingly engaging portions of said elongate member. 
     
     
         74 . The method of  claim 73 , each of said first and second loops generally planar such that rear faces of overlayingly engaging portions dispose adjacent one another and directly define said arm-receiving aperture. 
     
     
         75 . The method of  claim 74 , wherein the top edges of said overlayingly engaging portions align with one another and the bottom edges of said overlayingly engaging portions align with one another. 
     
     
         76 . The method of  claim 75 , each of said first and second loops two layers thick. 
     
     
         77 . The method of  claim 76 , said intermediate portion one layer thick. 
     
     
         78 . The method of  claim 56 , further comprising coupling said first slide to said elongate member to form said first loop. 
     
     
         79 . The method of  claim 78 , said first slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings. 
     
     
         80 . The method of  claim 79 , said divider movably attached to said frame. 
     
     
         81 . The method of  claim 79 , said divider fixedly disposed within said frame. 
     
     
         82 . The method of  claim 81 , said first slide a single or one-piece or monolithic or integrated construct. 
     
     
         83 . The method of  claim 79 , said first and second openings equal in size and shape. 
     
     
         84 . The method of  claim 79 , further comprising coupling said first end of said elongate member to said first slide. 
     
     
         85 . The method of  claim 84 , further comprising coupling said first end of said elongate member to said divider. 
     
     
         86 . The method of  claim 85 , further comprising coupling said first end of said elongate member to said divider by passing said first end through said first opening, over a front face of said divider, and through said second opening. 
     
     
         87 . The method of  claim 86 , further comprising passing said first end through said first opening from a rearward toward a frontward direction. 
     
     
         88 . The method of  claim 86 , further comprising passing said first end through said second opening from a frontward toward a rearward direction. 
     
     
         89 . The method of  claim 85 , further comprising fixedly securing said first end about said divider. 
     
     
         90 . The method of  claim 89 , further comprising fixedly securing said first end about said divider by coupling said first end to an inner portion of said elongate member. 
     
     
         91 . The method of  claim 90 , further comprising fixedly securing said first end about said divider by coupling said first end to said inner portion via a fastener. 
     
     
         92 . The method of  claim 91 , further comprising fixedly securing said first end about said divider by sewing said first end and said inner portion together to generate stitches. 
     
     
         93 . The method of  claim 91 , said fastener substantially flush with said elongate member. 
     
     
         94 . The method of  claim 56 , said first slide movable along said length of said elongate member in both lateral directions. 
     
     
         95 . The method of  claim 56 , further comprising forming said first loop via said first slide from an inner portion of said elongate member proximate said first end. 
     
     
         96 . The method of  claim 56 , further comprising coupling said second slide to said elongate member to form said second loop. 
     
     
         97 . The method of  claim 96 , said second slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings. 
     
     
         98 . The method of  claim 97 , said divider movably attached to said frame. 
     
     
         99 . The method of  claim 97 , said divider fixedly disposed within said frame. 
     
     
         100 . The method of  claim 99 , said second slide a single or one-piece or monolithic or integrated construct. 
     
     
         101 . The method of  claim 97 , said first and second openings equal in size and shape. 
     
     
         102 . The method of  claim 97 , further comprising coupling said second end of said elongate member to said second slide. 
     
     
         103 . The method of  claim 102 , further comprising coupling said second end of said elongate member to said divider. 
     
     
         104 . The method of  claim 103 , further comprising coupling said second end of said elongate member to said divider by passing said second end through said first opening, over a front face of said divider, and through said second opening. 
     
     
         105 . The method of  claim 104 , further comprising passing said second end through said first opening from a rearward toward a frontward direction. 
     
     
         106 . The method of  claim 104 , further comprising passing said second end through said second opening from a frontward toward a rearward direction. 
     
     
         107 . The method of  claim 103 , further comprising fixedly securing said second end about said divider. 
     
     
         108 . The method of  claim 107 , further comprising fixedly securing said second end about said divider by coupling said second end to an inner portion of said elongate member. 
     
     
         109 . The method of  claim 108 , further comprising fixedly securing said second end about said divider by coupling said second end to said inner portion via a fastener. 
     
     
         110 . The method of  claim 109 , further comprising fixedly securing said second end about said divider by sewing said second end and said inner portion together to generate stitches. 
     
     
         111 . The method of  claim 109 , said fastener substantially flush with said elongate member. 
     
     
         112 . The method of  claim 56 , said second slide movable along said length of said elongate member in both lateral directions. 
     
     
         113 . The method of  claim 56 , further comprising forming said second loop via said second slide from an inner portion of said elongate member proximate said second end. 
     
     
         114 . The method of  claim 56 , said first and second slides formed from a semirigid or flexible or conformable material. 
     
     
         115 . The method of  claim 56 , said first and second slides configured as tri-bar buckles. 
     
     
         116 . The method of  claim 56 , at least one of said first and second slides comprising at least one frictional element coupled thereto. 
     
     
         117 . The method of  claim 116 , said frictional element coupled to a front face of a divider of said slide. 
     
     
         118 . The method of  claim 116 , said frictional element coupled to a rear face of outer sides of said slide. 
     
     
         119 . A method of making an arm-training device, consisting of:
 providing a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends;   forming a first loop proximate said first end;   forming a second loop proximate said second end;   coupling a first slide to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   coupling a second slide to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.   
     
     
         120 . A method of making an arm-training device, consisting of:
 providing a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends;   forming a first loop proximate said first end;   forming a second loop proximate said second end;   coupling a first slide to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length;   coupling a second slide to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length; and   disposing an intermediate portion between said first and second loops.   
     
     
         121 . A method of using an arm-training device, comprising:
 obtaining said arm-training device comprising:
 a flexible elongate member having an elastic length disposed between opposing first and second ends; 
 a first loop formed proximate said first end; 
 a second loop formed proximate said second end; 
 a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; 
 a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length; and 
 an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second loops; 
   disposing a first arm of a wearer within said first loop; and   disposing a second arm of said wearer within said second loop;   wherein upon receipt of said arms within said loops, said intermediate portion extends across the back of said wearer between said arms.   
     
     
         122 . The method of  claim 121 , wherein said intermediate portion extends only across said back of said wearer. 
     
     
         123 . The method of  claim 122 , wherein said intermediate portion does not extend across the front of said wearer. 
     
     
         124 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising:
 disposing said first loop about an upper arm portion of said first arm; and   disposing said second loop about an upper arm portion of said second arm.   
     
     
         125 . The method of  claim 124 , further comprising moving at least one of said arms and correspondingly stretching or elongating said elongate member from a lesser span to a greater span. 
     
     
         126 . The method of  claim 125 , wherein said stretching or elongating generates tension in said elongate member. 
     
     
         127 . The method of  claim 126 , wherein said arm-training device limits predetermined undesirable movement or relative positioning of one or both of said arms by providing a pulling force to said arms when stretched or elongated from said lesser span to said greater span. 
     
     
         128 . The method of  claim 127 , wherein said arm-training device helps said wearer be mindful and/or remind said wearer of the relative position of said arms to preclude said undesirable movement of said arms. 
     
     
         129 . The method of  claim 127 , wherein said arm-training device trains said wearer to avoid said undesirable movement of said arms. 
     
     
         130 . The method of  claim 126 , wherein said arm-training device reinforces a desirable relative positioning of said arms. 
     
     
         131 . The method of  claim 126 , wherein said arm-training device restrains excessive relative movement of said arms. 
     
     
         132 . The method of  claim 126 , wherein said arm-training device does not completely restrict or inhibit arm movement in any one direction. 
     
     
         133 . The method of  claim 126 , wherein said arm-training device allows a predetermined first range of arm movement while aiming to prevent a predetermined second range of arm movement. 
     
     
         134 . The method of  claim 133 , wherein said predetermined first range of arm movement corresponds to desirable relative positioning of said arms. 
     
     
         135 . The method of  claim 134 , wherein said predetermined second range of arm movement corresponds to undesirable relative positioning of said arms. 
     
     
         136 . The method of  claim 135 , wherein said undesirable relative positioning of said arms comprises not positioning said upper arm portion beyond 45° (from a 0° position in which said upper arm portion dispose straight down). 
     
     
         137 . The method of  claim 135 , wherein said undesirable relative positioning of said arms comprises not positioning said upper arm portion beyond 90° (from a 0° position in which said upper arm portion dispose straight down). 
     
     
         138 . The method of  claim 135 , wherein said undesirable relative positioning of said arms applies tensile force that acts on said elongate member along its length. 
     
     
         139 . The method of  claim 124 , wherein said elongate member conforms about (i) at least a portion of the circumference of said upper arm portions and (ii) said back. 
     
     
         140 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising machine washing said arm-training device. 
     
     
         141 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising machine drying said arm-training device. 
     
     
         142 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising wearing said arm-training device over clothing. 
     
     
         143 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising wearing said arm-training device underneath clothing. 
     
     
         144 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising moving said first slide along said length of said elongate member. 
     
     
         145 . The method of  claim 144 , further comprising sliding said first slide along said length of said elongate member. 
     
     
         146 . The method of  claim 144 , wherein movement of said first slide adjusts the size of said first loop. 
     
     
         147 . The method of  claim 144 , wherein movement of said first slide adjusts the span of said elongate member. 
     
     
         148 . The method of  claim 144 , wherein movement of said first slide adjusts a pulling force applied to said arms by the tension generated in said elongate member. 
     
     
         149 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising passing an amount of said elongate member through said first slide. 
     
     
         150 . The method of  claim 149 , further comprising passing an amount of said elongate member through said first slide to adjust the size of said first loop. 
     
     
         151 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising moving said second slide along said length of said elongate member. 
     
     
         152 . The method of  claim 151 , further comprising sliding said second slide along said length of said elongate member. 
     
     
         153 . The method of  claim 151 , wherein movement of said second slide adjusts the size of said second loop. 
     
     
         154 . The method of  claim 151 , wherein movement of said second slide adjusts the span of said elongate member. 
     
     
         155 . The method of  claim 151 , wherein movement of said second slide adjusts a pulling force applied to said arms by the tension generated in said elongate member. 
     
     
         156 . The method of  claim 121 , further comprising passing an amount of said elongate member through said second slide. 
     
     
         157 . The method of  claim 156 , further comprising passing an amount of said elongate member through said second slide to adjust the size of said second loop. 
     
     
         158 . The method of  claim 127 , further comprising independently adjusting said pulling force applied to each said arm. 
     
     
         159 . An arm-training device comprising,
 a flexible elongate member having opposing first and second ends, wherein said elongate member has a continuous elastic length from said first end to said second end;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   each of said first and second loops:
 formed by overlayingly engaging portions of said elongate member; and 
 generally planar such that rear faces of said overlayingly engaging portions dispose adjacent one another and directly define an arm-receiving aperture; 
   an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second loops;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length;   said first end looped about a divider of said first slide and fixedly secured to a portion of said elongate member; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length;   said second end looped about a divider of said second slide and fixedly secured to a portion of said elongate member.   
     
     
         160 . The arm-training device of  claim 159 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         161 . The arm-training device of  claim 160 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         162 . The arm-training device of  claim 159 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         163 . The arm-training device of  claim 159 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         164 . The arm-training device of  claim 159 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         165 . An arm-training device comprising,
 a flexible elongate member having opposing first and second ends, wherein said elongate member has a continuous elastic length from said first end to said second end;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length;   said first slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings;   said first end looped about said divider and fixedly secured to a portion of said elongate member; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.   
     
     
         166 . The arm-training device of  claim 165 , said second end of said elongate member coupled to said second slide. 
     
     
         167 . The arm-training device of  claim 165 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         168 . The arm-training device of  claim 167 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         169 . The arm-training device of  claim 165 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         170 . The arm-training device of  claim 165 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         171 . The arm-training device of  claim 165 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         172 . An arm-training device comprising,
 a flexible elongate member having opposing first and second ends, wherein said elongate member has a continuous elastic length from said first end to said second end;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length;   said second slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings;   said second end looped about said divider and fixedly secured to a portion of said elongate member.   
     
     
         173 . The arm-training device of  claim 172 , said first end of said elongate member coupled to said first slide. 
     
     
         174 . The arm-training device of  claim 172 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         175 . The arm-training device of  claim 174 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         176 . The arm-training device of  claim 172 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         177 . The arm-training device of  claim 172 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         178 . The arm-training device of  claim 172 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         179 . An arm-training device consisting essentially of,
 a flexible elongate member having opposing first and second ends, wherein said elongate member has a continuous elastic length from said first end to said second end;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   each of said first and second loops:
 formed by overlayingly engaging portions of said elongate member; and 
 generally planar such that rear faces of said overlayingly engaging portions dispose adjacent one another and directly define an arm-receiving aperture; 
   an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second loops;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.   
     
     
         180 . The arm-training device of  claim 179 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         181 . The arm-training device of  claim 180 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         182 . The arm-training device of  claim 179 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         183 . The arm-training device of  claim 179 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         184 . The arm-training device of  claim 179 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         185 . An arm-training device comprising,
 a flexible elongate member having opposing first and second ends, wherein said elongate member has a continuous elastic length from said first end to said second end;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length;   said first slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings;   said first end of said elongate member coupled to a portion of said elongate member via a fastener so as to fixedly secure said first end about said divider; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.   
     
     
         186 . The arm-training device of  claim 185 , said second end of said elongate member coupled to said second slide. 
     
     
         187 . The arm-training device of  claim 185 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         188 . The arm-training device of  claim 187 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         189 . The arm-training device of  claim 185 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         190 . The arm-training device of  claim 185 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         191 . The arm-training device of  claim 185 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         192 . An arm-training device comprising,
 a flexible elongate member having opposing first and second ends, wherein said elongate member has a continuous elastic length from said first end to said second end;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length;   said second slide comprising a peripheral frame with an intermediate divider and outer sides defining laterally adjacent first and second openings;   said second end of said elongate member coupled to a portion of said elongate member via a fastener so as to fixedly secure said second end about said divider.   
     
     
         193 . The arm-training device of  claim 192 , said first end of said elongate member coupled to said first slide. 
     
     
         194 . The arm-training device of  claim 192 , said length resiliently stretchable between a relaxed state and an extended state. 
     
     
         195 . The arm-training device of  claim 194 , said extended state generated from said relaxed state by the application of tensile force that acts on said elongate member along said length. 
     
     
         196 . The arm-training device of  claim 192 , said length in a range of between about 30 inches to about 50 inches. 
     
     
         197 . The arm-training device of  claim 192 , said elongate member having a width in a range of between about 1 inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         198 . The arm-training device of  claim 192 , said elongate member generally planar. 
     
     
         199 . An arm-training device consisting of,
 a flexible elongate member having opposing first and second ends, wherein said elongate member has a continuous elastic length from said first end to said second end;   a first loop formed proximate said first end;   a second loop formed proximate said second end;   each of said first and second loops:
 formed by overlayingly engaging portions of said elongate member; and 
 generally planar such that rear faces of said overlayingly engaging portions dispose adjacent one another and directly define an arm-receiving aperture; 
   an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second loops;   a first slide coupled to said first loop, said first slide movable along said length; and   a second slide coupled to said second loop, said second slide movable along said length.