Integrated exercise and conditioning system for the human body

Abstract

An integrated exercise machine system that is utilized to facilitate overall physical fitness which includes the detoxification of the body along with the aerobic conditioning of the cardiovascular system. The system was primarily designed to facilitate a proactive approach to the conditioning of muscles that have become fatigued or atrophied in various occupations, such as computer operators, clerical personnel, or other occupations that have limited range of motions, and improve mobility of the elderly and physically impaired. It is a uniquely shaped, portable rebounder that folds with a safety hinge and collapsing legs. An overhead upper body exercise system is adapted to the environment utilizing a dual telescopic primary horizontal overhead bar, adapts to a door frame or wall, and is housed in a cradle unit. There are two adjustable securing straps with a device for attaching and suspending the secondary horizontal bar and / or elastic resistance ropes with varying degrees of elasticity. Hand grips can be attached to the adjustable straps or elastic resistance ropes. The elastic resistance ropes may be attached to the frame of the rebounder.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001] Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002] Not ApplicableDESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX[0003] Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004] This invention relates generally to the field of health and fitness and more specifically to an exercise system for the human body that integrates rebounding with upper body resistance conditioning. This system emphasizes the stretching and conditioning of muscles that have been become fatigued or atrophied, as in various occupations, such as computer operators, clerical personnel, and other occupations that have limited range of motion. The benefits of increased mobility are also experienced by the elderly and disabled. As a practicing dentist for 40 years, in the past I was bothered with leg and back problems. Conventional proactive exercise practices and equipment did not allow me to conveniently address this problem without aggravating my condition. Af...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] The object of this invention is to integrate the various body exercise and conditioning methods into a low-cost device that is conveniently installed, using a safe and secure system, that will offer the multi-generational user an opportunity to take advantage of methods of becoming proactive in developing optimum health.

[0013] A primary object of the invention is to provide an exercise system that can be conveniently used by the elderly and disabled.

[0018] Still yet another object of the invention is to provide a simple system that can be portable.

[0019] Another object of the invention is to provide an exercise system that is easy to install.

[0020] Another object of the invention is to provide an exercise system at a low cost to the consumer.

[0024] In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed an integrated exercise machine system that is utilized to promote overall physical fitness, especially with the elderly and disabled. This system facilitates the detoxification of the body, along with the aerobic conditioning of the cardiovascular system. The rebounder is a uniquely shaped, portable unit that folds with a molded safety hinge and collapsing legs. The overhead upper body exercise unit can easily be adapted to the environment, utilizing a dual telescopic primary horizontal overhead bar secured in cradles conveniently attached to a door frame or to a wall by means of the cradles being mounted to a wall bracket. A secondary bar is suspended from the primary overhead bar by adjustable securing straps that are attached to the primary overhead bar. Hand grips attached to elastic resistance ropes of varying degrees of elasticity are connected to the adjustable straps or the frame of the rebounder and utilized for upper body resistance conditioning.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional proactive exercise practices and equipment did not allow me to conveniently address this problem without aggravating my condition.

At this time, there is no exercise apparatus that integrates the highly effective fitness programs of aerobic workout, resistance training, and rebounding.

Also, these devices do not incorporate overhead support which can easily and conveniently facilitate resistance exercises and spinal stretching.

The rebounders presently equipped to offer support are not stable and do not offer upper-body conditioning features.

Current resistance training available to the consumer does not offer a simultaneous aerobic experience or detoxification process of the body.

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