Weighted training pad

Abstract

A weighted training pad for insertion into garments with pockets, cavities, or other devices with which to hold the weighted training pad. In one aspect, the garments are configured for use with multiple weighted training pads. It is contemplated that the garments are to include, but by no means be limited to, football pants, baseball pants, and the like.

1 . A weighted training pad for insertion into a portion of a garment, comprising:
 a body defining at least one cavity therein and having an external shell; and   at least on weighted insert configured to be positioned within the at least one cavity;   
     wherein the external shell is cushioned to protect the wearer from impact. 
   
   
       2 . The weighted training pad of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one weighted insert comprises lead. 
   
   
       3 . The weighted training pad of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a plurality of cavities and the at least one weighted insert comprises a plurality of weighted inserts. 
   
   
       4 . The weighted training pad of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one cavity is substantially enclosed. 
   
   
       5 . The weighted training pad of  claim 1 , wherein the shell comprises ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber. 
   
   
       6 . The weighted training pad of  claim 3 , wherein at least one of the plurality of weighted inserts is selectively removable from its respective cavity. 
   
   
       7 . The weighted training pad of  claim 3 , wherein all of the weighted inserts are selectively removable from their respective cavities. 
   
   
       8 . The weighted training pad of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one weighted insert weighs from about 1 ounce to about 5 pounds. 
   
   
       9 . The weighted training pad of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one weighted insert weighs from about 3 ounces to about 2 pounds. 
   
   
       10 . The weighted training pad of  claim 3 , wherein each of the weighted inserts weighs from about 1 ounce to about 5 pounds. 
   
   
       11 . The weighted training pad of  claim 10 , wherein all of the weighted inserts are substantially the same weight.