Ergonomic handheld weight unit and method of use

Abstract

Systems and methods for a small light weight unit that can be securely held and centered in the palm of the holder during physical activities, such as exercises, including aerobic exercises. The weight unit also includes features for securing the weight in the palm during the exercise to achieve a specific desired weight and intensity of workout.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise weight unit adapted to be handheld and palm-centered, comprising:
 an elongated main body having a first end and a second end, a central portion, and a central axis through the first end and the second end; and   a protrusion extended away from an outer surface of the main body and extending from the first end of the main body to the second end of the main body along a base.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the protrusion is smaller than a diameter of the main body at the central portion. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 , wherein the protrusion forms an arc shape along a top edge of the protrusion. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 1  further includes at least one of a hand strap, a Velcro™ wrap, a neoprene grip, a rubber flexible wrap, a rubber gel filled grip, and a glove. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one of a hand strap, a Velcro™ wrap, a neoprene grip, a rubber flexible wrap, and a rubber gel filled grip includes one or more finger loops. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 1  further includes a removable finger loop grip strap. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 6 , wherein the removable finger loop grip strap is affixed to the main body with two screws which are screws into two screws holes on the main body. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 6 , wherein the removable finger loop grip strap includes two elongated openings. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 1  further includes at least one of a RFID tracking tag and a microchip tracking device. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises of a weight shell with varying insert weights that may be locked therein or removed therefrom. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise weight unit of  claim 1  further includes one or more motion sensors.