Device Method and System for Exercising

Abstract

The present invention is a device, system and method for exercising. The elastic device possesses resilient qualities, such that resistance occurs when pressure is applied by feet, knees, arms or other limbs / body-parts. The elastic device, and / or a computerized communication device to which the exercising device is connected, may be structured to provide feedback when a certain amount of pressure is applied, thus marking the end point of a manipulation of the exercising device, the end point of a sub step(s) of a manipulation and / or the end point of a set of manipulations.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention relates to the fields of physical wellness, exercise equipment and exercising methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device, system and method that may promote the exercising of limbs / body-parts to improve muscle tone and blood circulation while providing user performance feedback.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is necessary in the physical wellness field to provide people who spend prolong hours in sitting positions with exercise equipment. Applications include for example, exercise equipment for travelers or office workers. To that end, the prior art, such as U.S. Pat. No. 6,679,817, teaches a method and device of lower body exercising device for use while sedentary for prolonged periods during work or travel.[0003]Although various devices, for example U.S. Pat. D471,637; U.S. Pat. D577,441; U.S. Pat. No. 5,267,923; U.S. Pat. No. 6,217,488; U.S. Pat. No. 5,201,568; U.S. Pat. No. 5,5577,806; are known, t...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exercising device's elastic and / or resilient material may provide regressive resistance, allowing the device to contract in reaction to force / pressure being applied by the user. Reducing the applied force on the exercising device may allow it to expand back to its original shape, ready for the next manipulation.

[0012]According to some embodiments of the present invention the exercising device may comprise a ribbed, toothed and / or jagged bottom (i.e. base of semi-sphere) which may establish high traction and stability characteristics, for example, when used on different surfaces. The ribbed, toothed and / or jagged bottom may allow for the connection of two exercising devices (e.g. a first device's toothed bottom complements a second device's similarly toothed bottom) to form a substantially sphere shaped exercising device.

Problems solved by technology

Although various devices, for example U.S. Pat. D471,637; U.S. Pat. D577,441; U.S. Pat. No. 5,267,923; U.S. Pat. No. 6,217,488; U.S. Pat. No. 5,201,568; U.S. Pat. No. 5,5577,806; are known, the known devices of the prior art fail to provide a compact exercise device, stable for dynamic exercise of all limbs, while in sitting positions; furthermore, a solution is often needed for an integrated exercise system and computerized devices, providing indication for completion of exercise manipulation, thus improving the exercise experience.

When travelers are seated for long periods of time, characterized as greater than 3-4 hours of travel time, there is pooling of the blood in the deep veins of the lower limbs, due to lack of body movement or restriction of venous flow, which results in poor circulation and swelling of the legs.

There is also an increased risk for the development of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or the formation of blood clots, known as the “economy class syndrome” that can result in stroke, which can cause brain damage or death if left untreated.

Office workers can typically spend 20 hours or more per week at their computers and are at risk to develop DVT or other related vascular conditions, including stroke.

To date, there are no satisfactory compact and light-weight exercising devices that promote, by offering tactile and / or electronic feedback, the exercise activity of travelers, office workers and others who would benefit from exercising and improving muscle tone and blood circulation, for example, while confined to a seat.

Particularly for travelers, compact devices are essential as the confined space is normally unsuitable for exercising by means of stretching devices.

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