Swinging implement for simulating rowing exercises

Abstract

A swinging implement for simulating a rowing exercise comprises a supporting framework, which can be caused to bear on a floor by supporting elements, and including a seat plane, which can freely slide along the supporting framework, characterized in that said swinging implement comprises moreover swinging means for causing said supporting framework to swing with respect to a floor, thereby inducing a user to search equilibrium conditions during the exercise.

Description

[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 377,458, filed November Feb. 28, 2003, to which application priority is claimed.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a swinging implement, adapted to simulate a rowing exercise. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Arts [0005] Rowing simulating implements are already known. [0006] These prior rowing simulating implements, which are conventionally called “rower” have a lot of different constructions, but are all constituted by a seating plane or panel, of movable construction, and means adapted to simulate the “rowing” exercise. [0007] The prior rowing implements are usually divided into two classes: the “belt” rowing implements, which comprise a bar operating as conventional oars, said bar being coupled through a belt to a braking system, and the “arm” implements, comprising two rods simulating the oars and being coupled to a braking system. ...

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Benefits of technology

[0024] According to one aspect of the present invention, the above mentioned aim and objects, as well as yet other objects, which will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a swinging implement designed for simulating a rowing exercise, comprising a supporting framework, adapted to bear on a floor through support elements, and including a seat plane, which can freely slide along said supporting framework, characterized in that said implement further comprises swinging elements adapted to allow said bearing framework to swing with respect to said floor, thereby inducing the implement user to search an equilibrium condition during the exercise.

Problems solved by technology

This instability condition causes the athlete to be subjected to a proprioceptive type of reaction involving all the muscle fascia of the athlete, thereby increasing the effort provided during the exercise.

Yet another rowing apparatus as disclosed by Watterson (U.S. Pat. No. 5,013,033) also includes a handle connected to a flywheel through a belt, and the flywheel is complicated and hidden in a base support housing.

And this rowing apparatus is unable to simulate the swinging movement.

Although, these two apparatuses can simulate swinging motion, their swinging devices are too complicated in structure and do not have any devices designed for preventing the athlete or user from following as the implement center of mass is overcome or exceeded.

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