Sphere and glove exercise apparatus

Abstract

An exercise apparatus comprising at least one glove, at least one sphere and an adhering means that adheres the glove to the sphere. The glove comprises a central panel comprising finger engaging portions and a thumb hole, a plurality of straps extending from either side of the central panel are adapted to be attached together across the back of the hand for securing the glove, and an elevated pad on the central panel disposed in a way to contact the sphere and elevate the hand when performing exercises.

1 . An apparatus for performing exercises, comprising
 a. at least one glove with a means for elevating the palm of a user;   b. at least one sphere; and   c. an adhering means to adhere the at least glove to the at least one sphere for providing a firm grip to a user when performing exercises.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adhering means is disposed on the palm side of the at least one glove and on the exterior of the at least one sphere. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the glove comprises:
 a. a central panel comprising finger engaging portions and a thumb hole;   b. a plurality of straps extending from either side of the central panel and adapted to be attached across the back of the hand of a user for securing the glove; and   c. an elevated pad on the central panel disposed in a way to contact both the sphere and the palm of a user when performing exercises.   
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise a pair of top straps extending from either side of the central panel and adapted to be secured together over the back of the hand; and a pair of bottom straps extending from either sides of the central panel and adapted to be secured together over the back of the wrist. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the elevated pad is disposed below the area of attachment of the top straps on the palm of the glove. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the adhering means is disposed above the elevated pad relative to the palm of the glove. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the finger engaging portions comprise an index finger engaging portion and a ring finger engaging portion. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the finger engaging portions comprise tubular structures when closed. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adhering means is resealable. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the adhering means comprises a hook and loop fastening system. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one sphere is inflatable. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one sphere is inflated with a gas, liquid, or solid, or a combination of gasses, liquids and solids. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one glove prevents movement of the hand relative to the at least one glove. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the material comprising the at least one glove is breathable, allowing moisture from the hand of a user to pass through the glove. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adhering means disposed on the at least one glove is sufficient to adhere the glove to the sphere without moving when under the weight of a user. 
   
   
       16 . An exercise glove apparatus, wherein the glove comprises:
 a. a central panel comprising finger engaging members and a thumb hole;   b. a plurality of straps extending from either sides of the central panel and adapted to be attached together for securing the glove; and   c. an elevated pad on the central panel that is disposed in a way to contact the sphere when performing exercises.   
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise a pair of top straps extending from either side of the central panel that secure together over the back of the palm; and a pair of bottom straps extending from the sides of the panel that secure over the wrist. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the finger engaging portions comprise a middle finger engaging portion and a ring finger engaging portion. 
   
   
       19 . An apparatus for performing exercises, comprising
 a. at least one glove;   b. at least one sphere;   b. an elevating pad removably attached to the sphere and glove; and   c. an adhering means to adhere the at least glove to the at least sphere for providing firm grip to a user when performing exercises.   
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of claim  25 , wherein the glove comprises;
 a. a central panel comprising finger engaging members and a thumb hole;   b. a plurality of straps extending from either sides of the central panel and adapted to be attached together for securing the glove; and   c. an elevated pad on the central panel that is disposed in a way to contact the sphere when performing exercises.