Clothing systems having resistance properties
A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water.
1. An article of clothing, comprising:
a clothing substrate comprising a first pocket and a second pocket, wherein the first pocket and second pocket are strategically placed so as not to interfere with the movements of a wearer;
at least one weighted element housed in each of the first and second pockets; and
at least one linking strand disposed between the first and second pockets, the at least one linking strand comprising a plurality of serially connected weighted elements, wherein the width of the at least one linking strand is less than the width of the at least one weighted element housed in each of the first and second pockets.
2. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are strategically placed so as not to interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the article of clothing.
3. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the clothing substrate is breathable.
4. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of serially connected weighted elements comprises a gel.
5. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the at least one linking strand maintains the at least one weighted element in place with respect to the body of a person wearing the article of clothing when the person moves.
6. The article of clothing of claim 1 , further comprising a support belt.
7. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the at least one weighted element is gel.
8. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the at least one linking strand is attached to the clothing substrate.
9. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the at least one weighted element is shaped to contact the clothing substrate with maximum surface area such that the at least one weighted element adheres naturally to the anatomy of a wearer.
10. An article of clothing, comprising:
a clothing substrate comprising a first pocket and a second pocket, wherein the first pocket and second pocket are strategically placed so as not to interfere with the movements of a wearer;
at least one weighted element housed in each of the first and second pockets; and
wherein the first and second pockets are linked together via a linking strand, the linking strand comprising a plurality of serially connected weighting elements, wherein the width of the linking strand is less than the width of the at least one weighted element housed in each of the first and second pockets.
11. The article of clothing of claim 10 , wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are strategically placed so as not to interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the article of clothing.
12. The article of clothing of claim 10 , wherein at least a portion of the clothing substrate is breathable.
13. The article of clothing of claim 10 , wherein at least one of the plurality of serially connected weighting elements comprises a gel.
14. The article of clothing of claim 10 , wherein the linking strand maintains the at least one weighted element in place with respect to the body of a person wearing the article of clothing when the person moves.
15. The article of clothing of claim 10 , further comprising a support belt.
16. The article of clothing of claim 10 , wherein the at least one weighted element is shaped to contact the clothing substrate with maximum surface area such that the at least one weighted element adheres naturally to the anatomy of a wearer.
17. The article of clothing of claim 10 , wherein the at least one weighted element is gel.
18. The article of clothing of claim 10 , wherein the linking strand is attached to the clothing substrate.
19. An article of clothing, comprising:
a clothing substrate comprising:
a first pocket housing a first weighted gel element;
a second pocket housing a second weighted gel element; and
wherein the first and second pockets are strategically placed adjacent to one or more of a wearer's corresponding muscles groups; and
at least one linking strand disposed between the first and second pockets, the at least one linking strand comprising a plurality of serially connected weighted elements, wherein the width of the at least one linking strand is less than the width of each of the first and second weighted gel elements.
20. The article of clothing of claim 19 , wherein the at least one linking strand is attached to the clothing substrate.