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Method of Using an Exercise Device Having an Adjustable Incline

a technology of an exercise device and an adjustable incline, which is applied in the field of exercise devices, can solve the problems of design not providing complete foldability of the exercise unit, design cannot be folded and stored as a unit, and design is not easily converted from the folded stored state to the unfolded state for use, so as to minimize or reduce the transition effect of time for performing exercises

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-10
TOTAL GYM GLOBAL
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The invention is an exercise system that includes a collapsible device for performing different resistance training exercises. The system includes a vertical member and an adjustable incline that can be raised or lowered to change the difficulty of the exercise. There is also a user support platform that can be moved to different body positions for different types of resistance training. The method is designed to allow for quick and easy movement between different body positions during the exercise sequence, while minimizing transitions to provide more time for the exercise. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a versatile and efficient tool for resistance training that can be easily moved and adjusted for different workouts.

Problems solved by technology

While early versions of these devices did not allow for easy storage, later designs were proposed that allowed for some type of disassembly in the design.
Even the later designs do not, however, provide complete foldability of the exercise unit.
Thus, these designs cannot be folded and stored as a unit.
Moreover, the designs are not easily converted from the folded stored state to an unfolded state for use.
Another problem with early versions of these devices is that they did not allow for a wide variety of different types of muscle exercises, especially multiple muscle exercises for each specific muscle group.

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example 1

Fundamental Strength Group (See Step 500 of FIG. 31)

[2463]This example starts with an exercise in an upright supine position without the cables.

Tower Level: mid to high rangeExercise SequenceRepsTempoCountsSquat Bilateral4Full Time64Squat Bilateral8Half Time64Squat Bilateral8Single Time32Squat Unilateral2Full Time32Squat Unilateral8Half Time64Squat Unilateral8Single Time32Squat Unilateral2Full Time32Squat Unilateral8Half Time64Squat Unilateral8Single Time32Toe Out Squat2Full Time32Toe Out Squat8Half Time64Toe Out Squat8Single Time32Transition to Upright Supine with Cables (see step 515 of FIG. 31)Upright Supine with CablesLevel: Low to Mid RangeLAT Bar Pulley Placement: Inside MiddleExerciseRepsTempoCountsLat Pull Down8Half Time64Transition to Arm PulloverArm Pullover2Full Time32Arm Pullover4Half Time32Arm Pullover with Crunch8Half Time64Arm Pullover with Crunch, leg coming up8Half Time64Arm Pullover with Crunch, legs up hold then16Hold, Double32CrunchTime, HoldArm Pullover with Cru...

example 2

Advanced or Strength Plus Routine (Step 500 of FIG. 32) Start in Upright Supine without the Cables

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Upright Supine without CablesLevel: Mid to High RangeLAT Bar Pulley Placement: n / aExercise SequenceRepsTempoCountsSquat Bilateral2Full Time32Squat Bilateral3Half Time32Squat Bilateral8Single Time32Squat Unilateral2Full Time32Squat Unilateral4Half Time32Squat Unilateral8Single Time32Squat Unilateral2Full Time32Squat Unilateral4Half Time32Squat Unilateral8Single Time32Set Up Bilateral Plyometric Squat1Down and Hold 8Biolateral Plyometric Squat16Single Time64Alternating Unilateral Plyometric Squat16Single Time64Transition to Upright Side Lying(step 595 of FIG. 32)Side Lying Squat2Full Time32Side Lying Squat4Half Time32Side Lying Squat8Single Time32Side Lying Squat2Down Half Time32Two Pulses, PressUp Half TimeSide Lying Squat8Single Time32Transition to Upright Side Lying, other side(step 605 of FIG. 32)Side Lying Squat2Full Time32Side Lying Squat4Half Time32Side Lying Squat8Single Tim...

example 3

[2466]Strength and Endurance (Total Body) Routine (see FIG. 35). This sample routine is progressive and time effective. The program consists of exercises that challenge all of the major muscle groups. This program increases strength, endurance, flexibility and improves body composition regardless of fitness level. The sequencing reduces transitions, moves from large to small muscle groups and provides additional benefits such as balance, kinesthetic awareness and improved functional performance.

ExercisePositionMuscle Group1Bilateral SquatUpright SupineQuadriceps, Gluteal Group, Hamstrings2Unilateral SquatUpright SupineQuadriceps, Gluteal Group, Hamstrings3Bridge SquatUpright SupineQuadriceps, Hip Adductors, GlutealGroup, Hamstrings4Lat Pull DownUpright SupineLatissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps,Brachioradialis, Brachialis, Trapezius,Teres Major5Arm PulloverUpright SupineLatissimus Dorsi, Pectoral Group,Serratus, Teres Major, Triceps6Pullover CrunchUpright SupineLatissimus Dorsi, Abdo...

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Abstract

An exercise device includes a vertical support member or tower; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement; and a non-motorized lift assist mechanism coupled to the adjustable incline and configured to impart a force on the adjustable incline to assist a user in adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline. A selected sequence of exercises is performed by a user in two or more different exercise positions engaging the adjustable incline.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates, in general, to an exercise device and a method of using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise device and method wherein the exerciser exerts muscle force against an adjustable portion of the exerciser's own body weight, and other methods described herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Personal body weight training and group body weight training classes are becoming increasingly more popular for improving health and fitness.[0003]Exercise devices are known in which a user, positioned on a support platform, propels that support platform up an inclined ramp. One way by which the platform may be propelled is by pulling a cable connected to the support platform through a variety of pulleys positioned on the exercise device. By changing positions on the platform and by changing the method by which the platform is propelled, a user can exercise multiple muscle groups. Another way of using the p...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/068
CPCA63B21/068A63B22/0023A63B22/0089A63B23/03508A63B23/03533A63B23/0355A63B23/03575A63B23/0405A63B23/0482A63B23/0488A63B23/0494A63B23/1236A63B23/1254A63B23/1263A63B2210/50A63B21/00069A63B21/4043A63B21/4045A63B21/0628A63B21/0622A63B2214/00
Inventor CAMPANARO, THOMAS J.CAMPANARO, JOY L.MCCUTCHEON, DANMCMURRAY, DOUGLAS DALE
Owner TOTAL GYM GLOBAL
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