Apparatus and method for counter-resistance exercise

a technology of resistance exercise and apparatus, applied in the field of exercise apparatus and methods, can solve the problems of inertia of high labor intensity, and heavy weights or resistance elements, and achieve the effects of reducing labor intensity, reducing labor intensity, and reducing labor intensity

a technology of resistance exercise and apparatus, applied in the field of exercise apparatus and methods, can solve the problems of inertia of high labor intensity, and heavy weights or resistance elements, and achieve the effects of reducing labor intensity, reducing labor intensity, and reducing labor intensity

US20110152045A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-23HORNE EDWARD F
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[0023]The accompany drawing figures illustrate various exemplary and preferred embodiments of an apparatus and method for counter-resistance exercise in accordance with the present invention. The exemplary embodiments shown and described herein are intended to illustrate broad concepts of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. In particular, the invention should not be construed as being limited to the particular embodiments and equivalents thereof shown and described herein, or to specific features, advantages or objectives associated therewith.

[0024]As used herein, the term “counter-resistance exercise” is intended to refer to a dynamic (as opposed to static) exercise in which a mechanical force is applied by one muscle or muscle group and is opposed (i.e. resisted) by another muscle or muscle group. Counter-resistance exercises according to the invention are derived from isometric-style push and pull exercises. However, unlike an iso...

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An apparatus and method for counter-resistance exercise includes a cable and pulley system and a force sensing device operatively coupled to the cable and pulley system. The cable and pulley system has at least one pulley and at least one substantially inelastic cable configured for engagement with the pulley. The force sensing device is operable to generate data relating to a mechanical force applied to the cable by a user during a counter-resistance exercise in which the mechanical force is applied by a first muscle or muscle group and is opposed by a second muscle or muscle group. In one embodiment, the mechanical force applied to the cable is transferred to a load cell and the load cell converts the mechanical force to a proportional electrical signal. In another embodiment, a wireless transmitter transmits the electrical signal to a display configured for wireless communication with the transmitter and the display provides the user with biometric feedback relating to the exercise.

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CROSS REFERENCE To RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 289,629 filed on Dec. 23, 2009, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates generally to exercise apparatus and methods of exercise. More particularly, the invention is an apparatus and associated method for counter-resistance exercise including a cable and pulley system, a force sensing device, a transmitter and a biometric feedback display for displaying exercise information to a user.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND RELATED ART[0003]Numerous isotonic (dynamic) and isometric (static) exercise apparatus and methods of exercise are known. Isotonic exercise apparatus and methods extend and contract the muscles through a range of motion, while isometric exercise apparatus and methods work the muscles against an immovable force, commonly referred to as “overcoming isometric,” or alternatively by op...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
23 Jun 2011
Publication
US20110152045A1
IPC
A63B21/00
CPC
A63B21/062; A63B24/0062; A63B2225/50; A63B2220/51; A63B2024/0068; A63B21/0628
Inventors
HORNE, EDWARD F.