Variable-resistance functional fitness bag

Abstract

One example embodiment includes an exercise bag for allowing a user to exercise. The exercise bag includes a body, where the body is configured to contain a fill material. The exercise bag also includes a fill mechanism. The fill mechanism is configured to allow a user to insert the fill material into the body or remove the fill material from the body.

1 . An exercise bag for allowing a user to exercise, the exercise bag comprising:
 a body, wherein the body is configured to contain a fill material; and   a fill mechanism, wherein the fill mechanism:
 is configured to allow a user to:
 insert the fill material into the body; and 
 remove the fill material from the body. 
 
   
     
     
         2 . The exercise bag of  claim 1 , wherein the body includes a waterproof interior lining. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise bag of  claim 1 , wherein the body includes:
 a first layer of material; and   a second layer of material;   wherein at least a portion of the outer edge of the first layer is attached to the outer edge of the second layer.   
     
     
         4 . The exercise bag of  claim 1 , wherein the body includes neoprene. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise bag of  claim 1 , wherein the fill material includes one of:
 water; or   metal shot.   
     
     
         6 . An exercise bag for allowing a user to exercise, the exercise bag comprising:
 a body, wherein the body includes:
 a first layer of material; 
 a second layer of material; 
   wherein the body is configured to contain a fill material;   a power rim, wherein the power rim is configured to secure at least a portion of the outer edge of the first layer to the outer edge of the second layer; and   a fill mechanism, wherein the fill mechanism is configured to allow the user to insert the fill material into the body.   
     
     
         7 . The exercise bag of  claim 6 , wherein the fill mechanism includes a neck funnel. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise bag of  claim 7 , wherein the neck funnel is attached to the first later and the second layer. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise bag of  claim 8 , wherein the neck funnel includes a drawstring, wherein the drawstring is configured to be at least partially removed from the neck funnel, closing the neck funnel. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise bag of  claim 9 , wherein the drawstring includes a clamp, wherein the clam is configured to secure the position of the drawstring relative to the neck funnel. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise bag of  claim 7 , wherein the fill mechanism includes a sealing button, wherein the sealing button is configured to prevent fill material from entering the neck funnel from the body. 
     
     
         12 . An exercise bag for allowing a user to exercise, the exercise bag comprising:
 a body, wherein the body includes:
 a first layer of material; 
 a second layer of material; 
   wherein the body is configured to contain a fill material;   a power rim, wherein the power rim includes:
 a layer of material, wherein the layer of material is configured to be placed around at least a portion of:
 the outer edge of the first layer; and 
 the outer edge of the second layer; 
 
 a quadruple stitch, wherein the quadruple stitch is configured to attach the power rim to the first layer and the second layer; 
   wherein the power rim is configured to secure at least a portion of the outer edge of the first layer to the outer edge of the second layer;   a fill mechanism, wherein the fill mechanism:
 is configured to allow the user to:
 insert the fill material into the body; and 
 remove the fill material from the body; and 
 
   a double stitch, wherein the double stitch is configured to secure the fill mechanism to the body.   
     
     
         13 . The exercise bag of  claim 12 , wherein the fill mechanism includes a collar, wherein the collar provides an opening to the interior of the body. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise bag of  claim 13 , wherein the fill mechanism includes a cap. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise bag of  claim 14 , wherein the fill mechanism includes an attachment mechanism, wherein the attachment mechanism is configured to secure the cap to the collar. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise bag of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanism includes a threaded connection. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise bag of  claim 12 , wherein the layer of material in the power rim includes a mixture of:
 neoprene; and   polymer.   
     
     
         18 . The exercise bag of  claim 12 , wherein the quadruple stitch includes a thread. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise bag of  claim 12 , wherein the thread includes a mixture of:
 neoprene;   cotton; and   polymer.   
     
     
         20 . The exercise bag of  claim 12 , wherein the double stitch includes a thread.