Circular fitness apparatus and method

Abstract

A circular fitness apparatus and method. The circular fitness apparatus includes plural flexible exercise attachments attached to a vertical pole in a flat or non-flat circular or other shaped base that can be selected and used for simultaneous group or individual fitness exercises by plural exercise participants. The circular fitness apparatus may be used with or without the base component and may be attached to walls, floors or ceilings at one or both ends. The circular fitness apparatus is useable for group and individual exercise activities comprising health based, skill based and functional based fitness activities and athletic conditioning.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This Application is a Continuation-In-Part (CIP) of U.S. Patent Application No. 10 / 679,854, filed, Oct. 6, 2003, that claims priority from U.S. [0002] Provisional Patent Application 60 / 417,351, filed Oct. 9, 2002, the contents of all of which are incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention relates to exercise equipment. More specifically, it relates to a circular fitness apparatus and method. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] Group physical activity is as old as humankind itself. The concept of physical activity performed in a circle around a pole dates back many thousands of years. Individuals would gather around a tall column, from which multi-colored strips of cloth or rope were suspended. The participants would engage in a series of choreographed movements around the column while music was played. This type of physical activity around a pole was also known as the “May Pole Dance.”[0005] May Poles were ty...

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Problems solved by technology

There are several problems associated with using a pole and a circular activity concept for group exercise.

One problem is that most health and fitness clubs do not have poles with multiple ribbons or ropes.

Another problem is that if a pole with ribbons or ropes would be available, the multiple ribbons can typically only be used for fixed height, selected dance activities.

Such poles with ribbons typically could not be used for health based, skill based or functional based fitness activities.

Another problem is that adults interested in health and fitness activities are not likely to consider circular group activity around a pole with colorful ribbons without fear of ridicule by others.

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