Exercise device and system

Abstract

An exercise device comprising an elongate, substantially upright and substantially rigid weight-bearing portion which includes a gripping portion extending across the top of the device, the weight bearing portion having an open bottom and generally lying in a first plane; a pair of feet, one at either end of the weight-bearing portion, extending outwardly to stabilize the upright weight-bearing portion without interfering with the open bottom, the feet being spaced apart to permit the positioning of a user between the feet and be clear of interference from the feet. The feet and weight-bearing portion are configured so that the mass of the device is generally balanced about said first plan.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to the field of physical fitness, and in particular, the field of exercise devices for physical fitness. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It has long been recognized that regular exercise lengthens life and improves health. Historically, health and physical fitness professionals emphasized cardiovascular exercise, believing that such exercise would, by itself, provide a full range of health benefits. However, it has now been found that strength training is also an important component of any comprehensive fitness program. [0003] For many people who would like to exercise regularly, one of the biggest problems is finding adequate time to do so. The demands of work, family and social interaction often leave little time for exercising. For this reason, many people attend regularly scheduled fitness classes several times per week in an attempt to meet their exercise needs. Historically, such fitness classes were directed primarily to...

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Benefits of technology

[0030] the devices being positionable, and the feet and weight-bearing portions being sized, shaped and positioned, and composed of a sufficiently strong material, to permit a user to perform a push-up exercise, wherein the push-up exercise comprises placing one hand on each weight bearing portion with arms bent, and with body extended away from the weight-bearing portions and the feet on the floor, so that the body is oriented face down and at an angle to the floor between the vertical and the horizontal and so that the user's weight is substantially borne by the weight-bearing portion, the push-up exercise further comprising straightening the arm so as to push the user's body up and away from the weight-bearing portions, the weight-bearing portion and feet being sized, shaped and positioned so as to provide a push-up motion space where the user's body can be positioned and can move in execution of the push-up exercise without interference;

[0031] the devices being positionable, and the feet and weight-bear portions sized, shaped and positioned, and being comprised of a sufficiently strong material, to permit the user to perform a dip exercise, wherein the dip exercise comprises the user being positioned between the devices, placing one hand on each weight-bearing portion, supporting the user's weight on the weight-bearing portions, bending the arms to lower the user's body and then straightening the arms to raise the user's body, the weight-bearing portion being sized, shaped and positioned to permit the user to press his feet against the floor to assist in the step of raising his body when his arms are too fatigued to permit unassisted raising of the user's body with the arms, the weight-bearing portions and feet being sized, shaped and positioned so as to provide a dip motion space where the user's body can be positioned and can be moved in execution of the dip exercise without interference;

[0032] each exercise device further comprising at least one anti-slide device associated with each foot and positioned to inhibit the sliding of the body when the body is in use in a standing position.

Problems solved by technology

For many people who would like to exercise regularly, one of the biggest problems is finding adequate time to do so.

The demands of work, family and social interaction often leave little time for exercising.

However, this method is not well-suited for fitness classes which usually consist of a group of people spaced apart in a large room following the instructor's workout routine.

It would be impractical to provide an adequate selection of weights to each person in such a setting.

However, it has been found that such exercises alone do not provide adequate strength training.

However, the Hunter device is too complex for use in fitness classes.

However, the Sellge device is directed to ballet exercises rather than general strength training.

Furthermore, the elements of the Sellge device, being thin and elastic, are not well-suited to exercises which put more stress and pressure on the device, and in which more of the user's weight needs to be carried by the device.

The Gangloff device is limited to use as a chin-up bar.

Also, though intended for use as a chin-up bar, the base of the Gangloff device inconveniently interferes with the user's body during the performance of chin-ups.

The purpose of the device is to permit the user to do certain specific exercises, such as scissor-kicking, high-knee kicking and “rhythmic bipedal movements.” This device is complex to manufacture, and has elements extending in various directions that could physically interfere with the performance of more conventional strength exercises.

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