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Exercise apparatus

a technology of exercise equipment and apparatus, applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of limited range of exercises, complicated setup and use, and general bulky apparatuses

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-04
VAN STRAATEN MICHAEL JOHANNES
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[0009] Typically, the ends of each band terminate in a connector having an aperture defined therein for allowing the band to be removably connected to either the handle or to the ankle strap.

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Although there are a number of exercise apparatuses available that allow a person to exercise in his or her private environment, such as his or her home, these apparatuses are generally relatively bulky, complicated to set up and use, limited in terms of the range of exercises that can be carried out, and not really suited to being easily transported.

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[0018] Referring first to FIG. 1, an exercise apparatus 10 according to the present invention comprises at least one elastic resistance band 12, 14, a pair of ankle straps 16, 18 and a pair of handles 20, 22.

[0019] The ends of each band 12, 14 terminate in a connector 24 having an aperture 26 defined therein, for allowing the band 12, 14 to be removably connected to either the handle 20, 22 or to the ankle strap 16, 18. This aspect will become clearer further on in the specification.

[0020] Ankle strap 16 defines a primary ankle strap that, in turn, defines a first anchoring means. The primary ankle strap 16 comprises a strip of nylon material, the ends of which are fitted with complementary hook- and loop-type material 28, such as Velcro, for allowing them to be secured to each other. Significantly, an anchoring loop 30 is defined towards the middle of the strap, by stitch line 32. The anchoring loop 30 is arranged to snugly accommodate a metal or plastic anchoring cylinder 34. Al...

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Abstract

An exercise apparatus is disclosed, comprising at least one elastic resistance band, at least one ankle strap removably connectable to the at least one band and at least one handle removably connectable to the at least one band. Significantly, the at least one ankle strap and / or the at least one handle defines an anchoring means for allowing the at least one ankle strap and / or the at least one handle, in use, to be anchored to a support structure. Conveniently, the support structure is a door with the anchoring means being sandwiched between the door and either the door frame or the floor.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] THIS invention relates to an exercise apparatus, particularly suited for use in a user's private environment. [0002] Typically, people wishing to exercise have to go to a venue dedicated to exercising and that, accordingly, has all the necessary equipment therein. Although there are a number of exercise apparatuses available that allow a person to exercise in his or her private environment, such as his or her home, these apparatuses are generally relatively bulky, complicated to set up and use, limited in terms of the range of exercises that can be carried out, and not really suited to being easily transported. [0003] It would therefore be desirable to provide an exercise apparatus that addresses the above shortcomings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] According to the invention there is provided an exercise apparatus comprising: [0005] at least one elastic resistance band; [0006] at least one ankle strap removably connectable to the at least one ba...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B3/12A63B21/02A63B21/055A63B21/16
CPCA63B21/0442A63B21/0552A63B21/0557A63B21/1426A63B2208/0252A63B21/1663A63B2208/0204A63B2208/0233A63B21/1654A63B21/4013
Inventor VAN STRAATEN, MICHAEL JOHANNES
Owner VAN STRAATEN MICHAEL JOHANNES
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