The lockdown invention revolutionising the world of exercise
The EX-BELT is an innovative piece of exercise kit which combines a belt and resistance bands, whilst increasing calorie burn by up to 30%.
The only product of its kind on the market, the adjustable belt is fitted around the waist, with resistance bands either side to allow the user to add resistance to any run or workout by strengthening and toning the upper body.
A simple yet versatile exercise tool for at-home fitness, the EX-BELT is manufactured in the UK and is the brainchild of father and son duo Alex and Tom Miles. The product was thought up during the first lockdown of 2020, whilst Tom was on furlough from his work as a surveyor. With gyms closed and no set of weights at home, Tom was out running when he thought there must surely be a way you can work your upper body while on the move.
A subsequent video call with Tom’s dad and renowned product designer, Alex, resulted in a lightbulb moment. “What if we attach a set of resistance bands to a belt in such a way that they provide upper body resistance while you run?” For a solution that seemed so obvious, they were amazed that it had not been done before.
Suitable for all age groups, abilities and fitness levels, the product can be integrated into any kind of exercise in any position: moving, standing, sitting or even lying on the floor. The portable, lightweight and highly durable EX-BELT consists of several interwoven fabric components including super-strong webbing, flexible elastic and a special gripping material to anchor the belt in position.
A quick release clip and two pressed stainless-steel D-rings to attach the resistance bands complete the belt, with the D-rings optimally positioned to give 360-degree range of movement. The various bands available (light/red, medium/blue, heavy/green, extra heavy/black) provide increasing levels of resistance up to 30lbs.
EX-BELT co-founder, Tom Miles, commented: “Exercise is more important now than ever before. The physical and mental health benefits of exercise have been well documented throughout the pandemic, and we are delighted to be part of a movement helping people on their fitness journey.”
Tom continues: “The EX-BELT is one of those ideas that seems so obvious once you hear about it – it is almost impossible to believe it has not been thought of before. But no… this is the first product of its kind on the market which we believe will revolutionise the world of exercise.”
The product has received praise from elite athletes including professional boxer Lee Selby and British Olympian, Conrad Williams.
Additionally, Cornell Chin, the fitness guru to A-list stars who has trained the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, commented: “Every so often, I encounter an exercise product that makes me sit up (pardon the exercise pun!) and think: ‘wow! I wish I’d thought of that - I can truly see the immediate appeal of this and how it works’ - enter the EX-BELT.”
