Methods and apparatus for muscle specific resistance training

Abstract

Disclosed is a muscle specific exercise device. The device may provide passive or active resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The device may be low profile, and worn by a wearer, such as beneath conventional clothing. Exercise of selective joints or motion of the body may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.

1 . A low profile, passive exercise device, configured to elevate aerobic metabolic activity compared to a baseline aerobic metabolic activity in the absence of the device, through a range of normal movement between a first region of the body and a second region of the body, comprising:
 a first attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a first region of the body;   a second attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a second region of the body which is movable throughout an angular range with respect to the first region;   a flex zone between the first and second attachment structures;   wherein the flex zone imparts bidirectional resistance to movement between the first and second regions of the body, throughout a range of motion.