Exercise device and method

a technology of exercise equipment and weights, applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of not being able to drive to the gym, not being able to meet the needs of many people, not being able to afford to buy gym equipment, etc., and achieve the effect of increasing the work done by the user

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-18
FROST HOWARD M +1
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[0008] In another aspect, the invention includes a method of exercising including providing a device as previously disclosed and seating a user on the lower seat with the back of the user against the seat back. The user extends his legs and hip joints, pushing the seat back toward the arc

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Much of the equipment available is large, inexpensive and not practical for the average consumer to have in their home.
Gyms and health clubs are not available to many people, especially in rural areas.
In addition, with our busy lives, many simply do not have time to drive to the gym to exerc

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[0021] The present invention is an exercise device that enables a body extension movement and is convertible to a flat bench for multiple exercises. The basic version of the device 12 is shown in FIG. 1 in the form of the preferred embodiment of the invention. The device 12 includes a seat back 14 and a lower seat 16 for supporting a user in a seated position, similar to a chair. A pair of arcuate members 18 is positioned behind the seat back 14 to provide for articulating stable support when the device 12 is rolled back. In this view only one member 18 is seen, and only one member is necessary in order that the device be functional. For increased stability, a pair of members 18 is optimally used. This will become more evident further in the disclosure. The rearward movement constitutes the basis for the majority of the exercises that are performed on the device 12. To assist in this movement, two sets of handles are provided. The first set is the lower handles 20 that are mounted t...

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Abstract

An exercise device includes an upper frame supporting a seat back, the seat back enabling support of a torso of a user. A lower seat includes a lower frame that is pivotally mounted to the upper frame. The lower frame includes front and rear support wheels for contact with a supportive surface; and an arcuate member is secured to the upper frame substantially opposite to the seat back. The device also includes a tension arm with a first end movably mounted to the upper frame and a second end movably supported on the supportive surface by a roller or wheel. A tension band is mounted at one end to the tension arm between the first and second ends of the tension arm and at its opposite end to the lower frame by an anchor bar, which is pivotally mounted to the lower frame.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to exercise equipment. More specifically, the present invention relates to light weight systems of physical exercise that stress the extensor muscles of the lower body and trunk. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Exercise devices are becoming an increasingly more important part of our lives. As our society becomes more technologically advanced, we become more sedentary. Therefore we must rely on equipment to provide our muscles and organs with the stimulation necessary to maintain a healthy existence. Much of the equipment available is large, inexpensive and not practical for the average consumer to have in their home. Gyms and health clubs are not available to many people, especially in rural areas. In addition, with our busy lives, many simply do not have time to drive to the gym to exercise and return to home or work. As an alternative, home fitness products are inexpensive, lightweight products that offer an ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/00A63B21/055A63B21/06A63B23/02A63B26/00A63B71/00
CPCA63B21/0004A63B21/00061A63B21/0421A63B21/055A63B21/0552A63B2208/0228A63B21/159A63B23/0222A63B2071/025A63B2071/027A63B21/06
Inventor FROST, HOWARD M.FENG, LIN CHIN
Owner FROST HOWARD M
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