Exercise balance and flexibility method
View Patent ↗A method for performing balancing and squatting exercises that uses a kit that includes a clip attached to the brim on a hat or visor worn by the exerciser. Attached to the clip is a string that attaches to a weight. When the clip attaches to the brim the length of the string is adjusted so the weight hangs just above the ground when standing and when lowering to a squat position while standing on one leg or two legs. During use, exerciser stands upright with his arms extended outward and then bends his knees to a squatting position while keep the back straight. The exerciser identifies a spot on the ground and squats to place the weight over the spot. As the exerciser becomes more flexible, the length of the string is shortened. The kit may also include an optional elongated stick that extends over the exerciser's two shoulders.
1. A method for an exerciser to perform different balancing squat exercise, comprising the following steps:
a. selecting a swing elevation and balance kit that includes a main clip designed to attach to the front edge of a brim on a visor or hat at a location aligned with the exerciser's front midline axis, a length adjustable string attached at one end to said main clip, and a weight attached at an end of said string opposite said end attached to said main clip;
b. attaching said main clip to said brim so that the string is aligned with said exerciser's front midline axis;
c. selecting a balancing squat exercise to perform from a standing position that requires the exerciser to keep said weight aligned with said midline axis all times;
d. adjusting the length of the string so that said weight is elevated above ground and supported by said brim on the visor or hat when standing and remains elevated above the ground and when performing said balancing squat exercise;
e. performing said balancing squat exercise and simultaneously keeping said weight aligned over said midline axis at all times; and
f. repeating step (e) repeatedly.
2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein said weight is a golf ball.