Exercise Rod and Exercise Methods
a technology of exercise rods and rods, applied in the field of exercise rods and exercise methods, can solve the problems of not being easily adaptable to the daily routine of many people, not being easily portable, and devices being prone to failur
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22
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"The present invention provides an exercise rod device with grip sections that allow users to hold the rod and perform exercises. The grip sections have different force responses to provide a better feel and more effective workouts. The device also includes indicia that divides the grip section into different force zones. The method of using the exercise rod device involves grasping the grip sections with each hand and adjusting the position of the hands to vary the force response of the rod. Overall, the invention provides a more effective and comfortable exercise experience."
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While such stationary devices have proved effective and popular, they are not easily portable and so may not be easily adaptable into the daily routines of many people.
While such portable devices have enjoyed success, there are a number of problems with known portable devices such as these.
For example, such devices are often prone to failure earlier in the product life than is desirable.
Also, such devices can be non-intuitive to use.
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[0018]Before the present invention is disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular structures, process steps, or materials disclosed herein, but is extended to equivalents thereof as would be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the relevant arts. It should also be understood that terminology employed herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.
[0019]It is noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a” and “the” include plural referents, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a “grip section” can include one or more of such sections.
[0020]As used herein, relative terms may be used to refer to various components of exercise equipment, such as “upper,”“lower,”“upwardly,”“downwardly,” etc. It is to be understood that these terms in no way limit the present invention but are used to ...
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An exercise rod device comprises an elongate, flexible body portion and a pair of grip sections positioned on opposite ends of the rod. At least one of the grip sections is configured to allow a user to grasp an end of the rod when performing exercises. At least one of the grip sections includes indicia associated therewith, the indicia dividing the grip section into at least two distinct force zones, the force zones providing differing force responses when engaged by a user when flexing the rod.
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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]Priority is claimed of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 045,743, filed Apr. 17, 2008, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to systems for use in exercising and / or rehabilitating the human body.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Variable resistance exercise devices have been popular for a number of years. Such devices generally provide variable, non-linear resistance in response to force applied by a user in order to exercise various areas of the user's body. Among other applications, variable resistance devices have been utilized in so-called “nautilus” machines, which are typically relatively permanent, stationary devices. While such stationary devices have proved effective and popular, they are not easily portable and so may not be easily adaptable into the daily routines of many people.[0004]Portable variable resistance devices have been developed and a...
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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/00
CPCA63B21/0004A63B21/00058A63B2209/10A63B23/12A63B2071/0694A63B21/026A63B21/4035
InventorBALLIF, DAVID
OwnerMINDPIX