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Adjustable abdominal exercise apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-16
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
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The patent text describes a way to unlock a track so that it can rotate freely. This may be combined with other aspects of the invention. The technical effect of this is that it allows for easier movement and positioning of the track, which can improve the overall performance of the invention.

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In the case of both sit-ups and crunches, care must be taken to perform the exercise properly, or the person risks injury.
Unfortunately, such machines are often large and difficult to operate.
Thus, such machines are often ineffective or impractical for personal home use.

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[0058]As used in the present specification, and the appended claims, the term “Sip Factor” shall be interpreted broadly as referring to the cosine of the angular of the track assembly of a sliding core training apparatus relative to the surface it is on. The Sip Factor is determined from the point that a line defined by the two end points of the track intersects a datum plane formed by the points of contact between the base of the sliding core training apparatus and the surface it is disposed on. In the event of a line defined by the two end points of the track that is parallel with the datum plane formed by the points of contact between the base of the sliding core training apparatus and the surface it is disposed on, the Sip Factor shall be 1.

[0059]In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, an exercise device 100 having an adjustable Sip Factor includes a support structure 102 and a track 104 secured relative to the support structure 102. The exercise device 100 also includes a b...

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Abstract

An abdominal exercise device includes a support structure, a track movable relative to the support structure, a body support member movable relative to the support structure and track, and an adjustable base secured to the support structure. A locking mechanism attaches to the track, and selectively secures the track at a fixed orientation relative to the support structure. In a first state, the locking mechanism restricts the track from rotating relative to the support structure. In a second state, the locking mechanism allows the track to rotate relative to the support structure. In using the exercise device, the user may obtain any of three motions. A first motion is provided by sliding the body support member along the track. A second motion is provided by rotating the track relative to the support structure. A third motion is a combined motion in which the body support slides along the track and the track rotates relative to the support structure. The resistance of each of the three motions may be varied by selectively varying the Sip Factor of the system.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This utility application is a nonprovisional patent application that claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61 / 558,924 filed Nov. 11, 2011.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for exercising. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for exercising abdominal muscles.BACKGROUND[0003]As part of a healthy lifestyle, physicians and other health and fitness professionals are advising people to make exercise a part of their daily routine. A comprehensive fitness plan may include both cardiovascular and strength training or resistance-based regimens, and can target a number of different muscle groups. Increasingly, fitness professionals are advising people to develop a well-defined and strengthened “core,” not only because the appearance of a tight stomach is considered desirable, but because a healthy core also promotes overall health and wellness.[0004]Historically, exerc...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B23/02
CPCA63B23/0222A63B22/203A63B22/205A63B21/4045A63B2225/09A63B21/068A63B2225/093A63B22/0046A63B22/0023A63B69/0062A63B21/4034
Inventor SIP, TRAVIS
Owner ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
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