Exerciser

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are directed toward apparatus for performing physical training exercises, comprising: a member comprising a length of tubing and including an exterior surface having a central longitudinal axis and defining at least two pairs of receivers, axially-spaced from one another; wherein each receiver is defined by a longitudinal axis and an aperture formed through the exterior surface of the member.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 439,452, filed May 14, 2009, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002]The present invention relates generally to equipment for use in performing physical training exercises.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART [0003]It is known to exercise by lifting barbells or dumbbells, of the type consisting of annular metal plates fitted on a metal bar and secured in place by collars having set screws for engaging the bar. It is not uncommon for the collars to become loose, in which case, the plates can slip from the bar unless the bar is maintained in a horizontal position. As this could result in severe physical injury, weights of this type are typically only used in exercises wherein the bar can be maintained in a horizontal position, which is relatively limiting. Typically, exercise equipment (including barbells dumbbells, c...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The member can be elastomeric (allows it to be dropped), plastic (cheaper to ship, waterproof), any type of plastic derivative or recycled plastic (cheaper, green), any hydrocarbon material such as nylon, rubber or rubber derivatives, steel (weighting agent), aluminum (cheap weighting agent), foam or foam derivatives (cheaper to ship), fiberglass (strength and resilience for more ballistic movements), leather (comfort), imitation leather, vinyl (cheap), carbon fiber (strength & resilience, improved hydrodynamics in water), PVC (cheap to ship, light, waterproof), mesh lining (strength and resilience), wood / bamboo (renewable, floats when used in water), imitation wood, any combination, hybrid or blend of these materials, and / or any other suitable material.

[0010]The various apparatus described herein can be safely used in a wide variety of exercises, are durable, relatively inexpensive to manufacture and are unlikely to chip or dent a floor if dropped thereupon when made of rubber or other elastomeric materials.

Problems solved by technology

As this could result in severe physical injury, weights of this type are typically only used in exercises wherein the bar can be maintained in a horizontal position, which is relatively limiting.

The hard surfaces of dumbbells and barbells also pose problems for fitness centers, since persons using same are prone to allowing same to come to rest on the floor in a less than gentle manner.

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