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Portable exercise apparatus

a portable, exercise technology, applied in the field of fitness equipment, can solve the problems of inconvenient time and cost, large size of these machines, heavy weight, etc., and achieve the effect of increasing strength

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-03-28
LIBRIZZI SAM
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The patent describes a portable exercise apparatus that includes a support pad, resistance band, and strap member. The resistance band provides resistance to stretch the muscle groups, and the strap member allows the user to place their hand or foot in. The apparatus also has a retractable mechanism to secure the resistance band when not in use. The technical effects of this invention include increased strength and flexibility in muscle groups, as well as a convenient and portable exercise tool.

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Many of these machines are very large, heavy, and expensive.
Their size and expensive makes the purchase thereof to be cost prohibitive for many people.
In turn, the necessity to drive to those gyms can be inconvenient in terms of time, and cost.

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[0022]According to an embodiment of the present invention, a unique Portable Exercise Apparatus 100 is used to enable users to strengthen targeted muscle groups, particularly in the lower body. The present invention is described in enabling detail below.

[0023]For the purposes of the following described embodiments, the term “appendage” shall refer to either a person's arms or legs. In various implementations of the embodiments described herein, a user may place his or her feet or hands in the straps for exercise.

[0024]In addition, it should be noted here that the following embodiments can be equally expedient for use with smaller muscle groups such as the forearms, abdominal muscles, gastrocnemius muscles, etc. It will be appreciated the skilled artisan that the following embodiments may be utilized to target a panoply of muscle groups.

[0025]FIG. 1 is an illustration of a Portable Exercise Apparatus 100 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. In one embodiment, the Porta...

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Abstract

In an embodiment, the Portable Exercise Apparatus includes a support pad, a resistance band, and a strap member. In operation, a user may place either their hand or foot in the strap member. The resistance band provides the tensile resistance to increase strength with respect to the muscle groups which are stretching the resistance band.In an embodiment, the Portable Exercise Apparatus may include a retractable mechanism. With the retractable mechanism, the resistance band will be securely housed within the support pad in a state of rest.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is in the area of fitness equipment, and more particularly pertains to a portable exercise apparatus.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]One activity whose appeal and necessity transcends cultures, countries, and demographics is exercise. People from all walks of life exercise for a number of reasons. Some people exercise for health benefits.[0003]Others exercise to increase their overall cardiovascular fitness. Moreover, elite athletes exercise to increase strength and power. While other non-athletes merely exercise to lose weight and improve their overall physical appearance.[0004]To fill this need for exercise, many large gyms are provided with a wide assortment of machines and equipment. Many of these machines are very large, heavy, and expensive. Their size and expensive makes the purchase thereof to be cost prohibitive for many people. In turn, the necessity to drive to those gyms can be inconvenient in terms of time, and cost.SUM...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/04
CPCA63B21/0552A63B21/0557A63B21/1423A63B2208/0219A63B23/03508A63B23/0482A63B21/0428A63B21/1434A63B21/4034A63B21/4011A63B21/4017
Inventor LIBRIZZI, SAM
Owner LIBRIZZI SAM