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Studios, devices and methods for exercising or improving posture

a technology of studios and equipment, applied in the field of studios, equipment and methods for improving posture, can solve the problems of permanently altering one's spinal structure, poor posture, poor posture, etc., and achieve the effects of improving posture, providing posture stability, and improving postur

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-11-07
THE VERTICAL METHOD
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The present patent describes a method and device for improving posture. The method involves placing the back of the head, back between the scapula / shoulders and sacrum against a bar that extends from the floor to a height greater than the head, and then moving the postural musculature as the bar provides posture stability. The device includes a bar and bands or straps that a user can place their body against and use for exercise, with the bar being affixed to a floor or structure to restrain the bands or straps. The technical effects of the patent include improved posture and a convenient and effective exercise device for achieving these benefits.

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Many people have poor posture, often exasperated by prolonged periods of sitting, which may result in permanently altering ones spinal structure.
In addition to health aspects, poor posture reflects on the esthetics of how one presents oneself, rounded shoulders, a sunken chest and a forward head weaken neck and back muscles promoting a double chin and a less-confident and less-youthful appearance.

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[0024]FIG. 1A shows a fitness space 100, according to one embodiment of the present teachings. Fitness space 100 includes one or more assemblies generally similar to a vertical bar assembly 101, which fastens at a first end to a wall 108 and fastens at a second end to a floor body 106. Vertical bar assembly 101 includes an upper bar bracket 120, a bar 102, and a lower bar bracket 130. FIGS. 1B and 1C are a perspective view and a top view, respectively, of upper bar bracket 120, and FIG. 1D is a perspective view of lower bar bracket 130.

[0025]As shown in FIG. 1A, bar 102 includes a first end 105 and a second end 107. In a mating or engaged configuration, first end 105 relates to upper bar bracket 120 and second end 107 relates to lower bar bracket 130. Upper bar bracket 120, best seen in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C, includes a spacer 110 and a sleeve 112, which receives first end 105 and a wall fastener 114. Lower bar bracket 130, best seen in FIGS. 1A and 1D, includes a sleeve 116 to recei...

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Abstract

Apparatuses and methods are described to effectively improve posture. The devices include a bar that is mounted vertically to a floor. The devices may also include resistance bands and / or straps, such that a person may exercise their postural musculature while stabilizing their back. Devices for mounting the bar to the ground and to a wall are discussed. The mounting devices may also include portions for receiving resistance bands. The bars may also be arranged in front a mirror to provide a studio setting for group exercises.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 934,768 filed on Feb. 1, 2014, which is incorporated in its entirety for all purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present teachings generally relate to studios, devices and methods for exercising. More specifically, studios, devices and methods of the present teachings provide posture improvement.BACKGROUND ART[0003]Good posture is an easy and important way to maintain a healthy body. Many people have poor posture, often exasperated by prolonged periods of sitting, which may result in permanently altering ones spinal structure. Thus, for example, slouching limits shoulder mobility, encourages neck / back pain and lowers hormone levels essential to productivity, positive mental health and personal progress.[0004]In addition to health aspects, poor posture reflects on the esthetics of how one presents oneself, rounded shoulders, a sunken chest and a forward head weaken neck and back musc...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B23/02A63B21/068A63B71/02A63B21/00A63B21/04A63B7/00A63B21/055A63B21/16A63B1/00
CPCA63B23/0238A63B21/16A63B21/0557A63B21/068A63B2071/024A63B2023/006A63B71/023A63B21/4043A63B21/1681A63B21/04A63B21/169A63B21/4035A63B1/00A63B21/0552A63B2244/225A63B7/00
Inventor DAVIS, JENNIFER MARIE
Owner THE VERTICAL METHOD
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