Sports aids

Abstract

To provide an exercise aid with improved stability during use. [Solution] Exercise aid 10 is placed on a ground surface 15 and gripped by the user when exercising, and comprises grip portion 11, first ground surface 12, and second ground surface 13. If the longitudinal direction of grip portion 11 is defined as a first direction, the direction perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to ground surface 15 is defined as a second direction, and the direction perpendicular to the first and second directions is defined as a third direction, the length of first ground surface 12 and second ground surface 13 along the first direction is longer than that of grip portion 11.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an exercise aid. [Background technology]

[0002] Exercise has traditionally been practiced to maintain and improve physical abilities. One such form of exercise is bodyweight training, which uses only gravity acting on the body. Bodyweight training uses only gravity acting on one's own body, so it does not require any special training equipment and can be done without restrictions on location or time.

[0003] Furthermore, in order to further increase the effect of bodyweight training, equipment such as that described in Non-Patent Document 1 has been developed. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / fitnessshop.jp / products / 885652000 (Lightweight, stable, and simple push-up bar, adidas Push-Up Bar (Pair), Product Code: 885652000741, searched on January 7, 2024) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the push-up bar described in the above-mentioned Non-Patent Document 1 leaves room for improvement in terms of further increasing the effects of training.

[0006] Specifically, while Non-Patent Document 1 was able to ensure a certain level of aesthetic appeal and lightness, there was room for improvement in terms of stability. Specifically, the aforementioned conventional push-up bar has three gripping portions, but the gripping portions are misaligned along the axial direction. This misalignment causes the push-up bar to lack stability. When a user exercises using the push-up bar, the user's posture becomes unstable, resulting in insufficient exercise benefits and even potential injury. This issue will be explained with reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a push-up bar 100 according to the background art. The push-up bar 100 includes a curved bar portion 101, a first ground contact portion 102, a second ground contact portion 103, and a grip portion 104. The curved bar portion 101 is a steel rod bent into a predetermined shape. The first ground contact portion 102, the second ground contact portion 103, and the grip portion 104 are substantially pipe-shaped portions into which the linear portion of the curved rod portion 101 is inserted. The first ground contact portion 102 and the second ground contact portion 103 come into contact with the ground or the like when the push-up bar 100 is in use. The grip portion 104 is held by the user when in use. Here, the positions of the first ground contact portion 102, the second ground contact portion 103, and the grip portion 104 do not coincide in the longitudinal direction of the first ground contact portion 102, etc. The second ground contact portion 103 is disposed to the right of the grip portion 104 on the drawing. The first ground contact portion 102 is disposed to the left of the grip portion 104 on the drawing. For this reason, there was a problem in that the push-up bar 100 would be unsteady in the area surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 4 .

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an exercise aid that has improved stability during use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The means for solving the problem are at least part of the inventions described in the embodiments. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the exercise aid of the present invention, the user can stably grip the grip portion when exercising. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1A] 1 is a top view showing an exercise aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 1B] 3 is a side view showing the grip portion and the second ground contact portion of the exercise aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 1C] 1 is a side view showing a grip portion and a first ground contact portion of an exercise aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2A] FIG. 10 is a top view showing an exercise aid according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2B] 10 is a side view showing a grip portion and a second ground contact portion of an exercise aid according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2C] 10 is a side view showing a grip portion and a first ground contact portion of an exercise aid according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3A] FIG. 10 is a top view showing an exercise aid according to still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3B] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a grip portion and a second ground contact portion of an exercise aid according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3C] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a grip portion and a first ground contact portion of an exercise aid according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a problem with a push-up bar according to the background art. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] An exercise aid 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0012] The correspondence between the directions described in the claims and the directions described in the embodiments will be explained. The first direction described in the claims is the front-rear direction described in the embodiments. The second direction described in the claims is the left-right direction described in the embodiments. The up-down direction described in the claims is the up-down direction described in the embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 1A is a top view showing the exercise aid 10. FIG. 1B is a side view showing the grip portion 11 and the second ground-contact portion 13 of the exercise aid 10 according to this embodiment. FIG. 1C is a side view showing the grip portion 11 and the first ground-contact portion 12 of the exercise aid 10 according to this embodiment. Here, FIGS. 1B and 1C are side views of the exercise aid 10 as seen from the right side. Also, FIG. 1B shows only the grip portion 11 and the second ground-contact portion 13, and FIG. 1C shows only the grip portion 11 and the first ground-contact portion 12. Here, the exercise aid 10 is sometimes referred to as a push bar, push-up bar, etc.

[0014] The exercise aid 10 is a device that is placed on a ground surface 15 and gripped by the user when the user exercises. Examples of exercises include push-ups and handstands. The exercise aid 10 mainly comprises a grip portion 11, a first ground-contact portion 12, and a second ground-contact portion 13. The exercise aid 10 further comprises a first straight portion 21, a second straight portion 22, a third straight portion 23, a first curved portion 24, and a second curved portion 25. The first straight portion 21, the second straight portion 22, the third straight portion 23, the first curved portion 24, and the second curved portion 25 are formed from a curved rod-shaped member 20. The rod-shaped member 20 is, for example, a tubular metal rod.

[0015] The grip portion 11 is a first linear portion 21 that extends linearly in the front-to-rear direction. The grip portion 11 is a portion that the user grips during exercise.

[0016] The first ground-contact portion 12 is the second linear portion 22, which extends linearly in the front-to-rear direction, is disposed below the first linear portion 21, and is disposed on one side, i.e., the left side, in the left-to-right direction. The first ground-contact portion 12 is the portion that comes into contact with the ground surface 15 during exercise.

[0017] The second ground contact portion 13 is a third linear portion 23 that extends linearly in the front-to-rear direction and is disposed below the first linear portion 21 and on the other side, i.e., the right side, in the left-to-right direction. The second ground contact portion 13 is the portion that comes into contact with the ground surface 15 during exercise.

[0018] The first curved portion 24 is curved so as to connect the first straight portion 21 and the second straight portion 22.

[0019] The second curved portion 25 is curved so as to connect the first straight portion 21 and the third straight portion 23.

[0020] In exercise aid 10, the length of first ground contact portion 12 and second ground contact portion 13 in the front-to-rear direction is longer than that of grip portion 11. By doing so, first ground contact portion 12 and second ground contact portion 13 are longer than grip portion 11 in the front-to-rear direction, allowing the user to stably grip grip portion 11 when exercising.

[0021] In the front-rear direction, both ends of the first ground contact portion 12 and the second ground contact portion 13 are disposed outside the grip portion 11. Specifically, the front end of the first ground contact portion 12 is disposed forward of the front end of the grip portion 11, and the rear end of the first ground contact portion 12 is disposed rearward of the rear end of the grip portion 11. Furthermore, the front end of the second ground contact portion 13 is disposed forward of the front end of the grip portion 11, and the rear end of the second ground contact portion 13 is disposed rearward of the rear end of the grip portion 11. Furthermore, when the length of the grip portion 11 is L11, the length of the first ground contact portion 12 is L12, and the length of the second ground contact portion 13 is L13, L12 and L13 are approximately equal. Furthermore, L12 and L13 are longer than L11. Here, the front ends of the second straight portion 22 and the third straight portion 23 may be disposed at the same position as the front end of the first straight portion 21 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, the rear ends of the second straight portion 22 and the third straight portion 23 may be disposed at the same position as the rear end of the first straight portion 21.

[0022] Here, the function of exercise aid 10 when performing push-ups, which is an example of exercise using exercise aid 10 shown in FIG. 1A etc., will be described.

[0023] First, as shown in Figures 1B and 1C, exercise aid 10 is placed on ground surface 15. The lower edges of first ground contact portion 12 and second ground contact portion 13 of exercise aid 10 contact ground surface 15. First ground contact portion 12 and second ground contact portion 13 have a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. Therefore, even if first ground contact portion 12 and second ground contact portion 13 contact ground surface 15, damage to ground surface 15 is prevented.

[0024] Next, the user performs a predetermined exercise while gripping the grip portion 11 of the exercise aid 10. The exercise may be, for example, push-ups or handstands. Here, when the user exercises using both hands, two exercise aids 10 are used, one for each hand. By performing push-ups using the exercise aid 10, the user can sink their chest downward, thereby significantly enhancing the exercise effect obtained by the push-ups.

[0025] In the exercise aid 10 of this embodiment, the first ground contact portion 12 and the second ground contact portion 13 are longer in the front-to-rear direction than the grip portion 11, so that the exercise aid 10 firmly supports the user's hand, allowing the user to exercise stably and effectively.

[0026] Fig. 2A is a top view showing an exercise aid 10 according to another embodiment. Fig. 2B is a side view showing the grip portion 11 and the second ground contact portion 13 of the exercise aid 10 according to another embodiment. Fig. 2C is a side view showing the grip portion 11 and the first ground contact portion 12 of the exercise aid 10 according to another embodiment.

[0027] The configuration of the exercise aid 10 shown in Figures 2A to 2C is basically the same as that shown in Figures 1A to 1C, except that it has a tubular member 31 for the grip portion and a tubular member 33 for the second ground contact portion.

[0028] In the exercise aid 10, the grip portion 11 is a tubular member 31 for the grip portion into which the first straight portion 21 is inserted. The first ground contact portion 12 is a tubular member 32 for the first ground contact portion into which the second straight portion 22 is inserted. The second ground contact portion 13 is a tubular member 33 for the second ground contact portion into which the third straight portion 23 is inserted.

[0029] The gripping portion tubular member 31, the first ground contact portion tubular member 32, and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are made of a material softer than the rod-shaped member 20, such as foamed resin. Because the gripping portion tubular member 31 is made of a soft material, the user's hands can be protected when the user grips the gripping portion tubular member 31. Because the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are made of a soft material, the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 come into contact with the ground surface 15 during use. This prevents the exercise aid 10 from damaging the ground surface 15.

[0030] In addition, in the front-to-back direction, both ends of the first grounding portion 12 and the second grounding portion 13 are positioned outside the gripping portion 11, so that the gripping portion 11 can be stably supported by the first grounding portion 12 and the second grounding portion 13.

[0031] 2A, both ends of the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are disposed outside the handle portion tubular member 31 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, in the front-rear direction, the length of the handle portion tubular member 31 is L21, the length of the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 is L22, and the length of the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 is L23. In this case, L22 and L23 are substantially the same. Furthermore, L22 and L23 are longer than L21. Furthermore, the front ends of the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are disposed forward of the front end of the handle portion tubular member 31. Furthermore, the rear ends of the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are disposed rearward of the rear end of the handle portion tubular member 31. In this way, both end portions of the second and third cylindrical members are disposed outside the grip portion 11 in the front-rear direction, so that the grip portion 11 can be stably supported by the first and second grounding portions 12 and 13. Here, the positions of the front end portions of the first and second grounding portion cylindrical members 32 and 33 in the front-rear direction may be disposed at a position equivalent to the position of the front end portion of the grip portion cylindrical member 31. Furthermore, the positions of the rear end portions of the first and second grounding portion cylindrical members 32 and 33 in the front-rear direction may be disposed at a position equivalent to the position of the grip portion cylindrical member 31.

[0032] Here, the function of exercise aid 10 when performing push-ups, which is an example of exercise using exercise aid 10 shown in FIG. 2A etc., will be described.

[0033] First, as shown in Figures 2B and 2C, the exercise aid 10 is placed on the ground surface 15. The lower edges of the first ground-contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground-contact portion tubular member 33 of the exercise aid 10 come into contact with the ground surface 15. The first ground-contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground-contact portion tubular member 33 are made of a soft material with a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. Therefore, even if the first ground-contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground-contact portion tubular member 33 come into contact with the ground surface 15, damage to the ground surface 15 is prevented.

[0034] Next, the user performs a predetermined exercise while gripping the cylindrical member for gripping portion 31. The exercise may be, for example, push-ups or handstands. Here, when the user exercises using both hands, two exercise aids 10 are used, one for each hand.

[0035] In the exercise aid 10 of this embodiment, the first ground-contacting tubular member 32 and the second ground-contacting tubular member 33 are longer in the front-rear direction than the gripping tubular member 31, so the exercise aid 10 firmly supports the user's hand, allowing the user to exercise stably and effectively.

[0036] Fig. 3A is a top view showing an exercise aid 10 according to yet another embodiment. Fig. 3B is a side view showing the grip portion 11 and the second ground contact portion 13 of the exercise aid 10 according to yet another embodiment. Fig. 23 is a side view showing the grip portion 11 and the first ground contact portion 12 of the exercise aid 10 according to yet another embodiment.

[0037] 3A to 3C, in an exercise assisting device 10 according to still another embodiment, the length L21 of the grip portion tubular member 31, the length L22 of the first ground contact portion tubular member 32, and the length L23 of the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are substantially the same in the front-to-rear direction. Furthermore, the front ends of the grip portion tubular member 31, the first ground contact portion tubular member 32, and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are positioned at substantially the same location in the front-to-rear direction. Furthermore, the rear ends of the grip portion tubular member 31, the first ground contact portion tubular member 32, and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are positioned at substantially the same location in the front-to-rear direction. With this configuration, when the user holds the grip portion tubular member 31 while the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33 are in contact with the ground surface 15, the pressing force applied to the grip portion tubular member 31 is effectively transmitted to the ground surface 15 via the first ground contact portion tubular member 32 and the second ground contact portion tubular member 33. Therefore, the user can stably perform bodyweight training using the exercise aid 10.

[0038] The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment will be described below together with their effects.

[0039] An exercise aid according to one embodiment of the present invention is an exercise aid that is placed on a ground surface and held by a user when exercising, and includes a grip portion, a first ground-contact portion, and a second ground-contact portion, wherein, when the longitudinal direction of the grip portion is defined as a first direction, a direction perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the ground surface is defined as a second direction, and a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions is defined as a third direction, the lengths of the first and second ground-contact portions along the first direction are longer than the grip portion. According to the exercise aid of the present invention, the first and second ground-contact portions are longer than the grip portion along the first direction, allowing the user to stably hold the grip portion when exercising.

[0040] In addition, in an exercise aid according to one embodiment of the present invention, both ends of the first ground contact portion and the second ground contact portion are arranged outside the grip portion in the first direction. According to the exercise aid of the present invention, both ends of the first ground contact portion and the second ground contact portion are arranged outside the grip portion in the first direction, so that the grip portion can be stably supported by the first ground contact portion and the second ground contact portion.

[0041] In addition, an exercise assisting device according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a first straight portion, a second straight portion, a third straight portion, a first curved portion, and a second curved portion, wherein the first straight portion extends linearly along the first direction, the second straight portion extends linearly along the first direction, is disposed below the first straight portion, and is disposed on one side along the second direction, the third straight portion extends linearly along the first direction, is disposed below the first straight portion, and is disposed on the other side along the second direction, the first curved portion curves to connect the first straight portion and the second straight portion, and the second curved portion curves to connect the first straight portion and the third straight portion. According to the exercise assisting device of the present invention, each part of the exercise assisting device can be configured with a member consisting of each straight portion and each curved portion.

[0042] In addition, in an exercise assisting device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first straight portion, the second straight portion, the third straight portion, the first curved portion, and the second curved portion are each composed of a curved rod-shaped member. According to the exercise assisting device of the present invention, the structure of the exercise assisting device can be simplified.

[0043] In addition, in an exercise assisting device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the gripping portion is a tubular member for gripping portion into which the first linear portion is inserted, the first ground contact portion is a tubular member for first ground contact portion into which the second linear portion is inserted, and the second ground contact portion is a tubular member for second ground contact portion into which the third linear portion is inserted. According to the exercise assisting device of the present invention, since the gripping portion is composed of a tubular member for gripping portion, a user can easily grasp the first tubular member. Furthermore, since the first ground contact portion and the second ground contact portion are each composed of a tubular member for first ground contact portion and a tubular member for second ground contact portion, respectively, the second tubular member and the third tubular member can contact the ground surface, thereby protecting the installation surface.

[0044] In addition, in an exercise aid according to one embodiment of the present invention, both ends of the first and second ground contact tubular members are arranged outside the gripping tubular member in the first direction. According to the exercise aid of the present invention, both ends of the second and third tubular members are arranged outside the gripping portion in the first direction, so that the gripping portion can be stably supported by the first and second ground contact portions.

[0045] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these and can be modified within the scope of the present invention. In addition, the above-described embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0046] For example, the exercise aid 10 shown in Fig. 1A can be combined with the tubular grip member 31 shown in Fig. 2A. In this case, the front-rear end portions of the first ground contact portion 12 and the second ground contact portion 13 shown in Fig. 1A are positioned at the same position as or further outward in the front-rear direction than the front-rear end portions of the tubular grip member 31 shown in Fig. 1B. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 10 Exercise aids 11 Gripping part 12 1st grounding section 13 2nd grounding part 15 Ground plane 20 Rod-shaped member 21 1st straight section 22 2nd straight section 23 3rd straight section 24 First curved section 25 Second curved section 31 Cylindrical member for gripping portion 32 First ground contact portion cylindrical member 33 Second ground contact portion cylindrical member

Claims

[Claim 1] An exercise aid that is placed on a ground surface and held by a user when the user exercises, A rod-shaped member is provided. The rod-shaped member is further comprising a first straight portion, a second straight portion, a third straight portion, a first curved portion, and a second curved portion; When the longitudinal direction of the first linear portion is defined as a first direction, a direction perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the ground surface is defined as a second direction, and a direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction is defined as a third direction, the first linear portion extends linearly along the first direction, the second linear portion extends linearly along the first direction, is disposed below the first linear portion, and is disposed on one side along the second direction; the third linear portion extends linearly along the first direction, is disposed below the first linear portion, and is disposed on the other side along the second direction; the first curved portion is curved so as to connect the first straight portion and the second straight portion, the second curved portion is curved so as to connect the first straight portion and the third straight portion, a cylindrical member for gripping the first linear portion; a first installation cylindrical member into which the second straight portion is inserted; a second installation cylindrical member into which the third straight portion is inserted, In the first direction, the length of the first installation portion tubular member, the length of the second installation portion tubular member, and the length of the grip portion tubular member are approximately equal, An exercise aid characterized in that, in the first direction, both ends of the first installation portion tubular member, the second installation portion tubular member, and the grip portion tubular member are positioned at approximately the same location.

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