Exercise Apparatus for Starting Motion

a technology of starting motion and exercise apparatus, which is applied in the field of athletic exercise and conditioning, can solve the problems of trainees being unable to perform specific athletic routines without the use of equipment, the technical portion of speed enhancement cannot be addressed, and the traditional resistance-based exercise cannot adequately capture all of the integrated movements

US20120010057A1Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-12DOYLE JOSEPH GORDON
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Publication Date
2012-01-12
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Abstract

Disclosed is a unique concept of a physical training apparatus which applies resistance to a trainee during athletic movements from a set position in the natural environment of the sporting activity to aid in enhancing speed and acceleration. The said physical training apparatus is designed to be used in conjunction with a starting apparatus to allow the trainee to execute resistive movements with identical technique to a sporting activity. The versatility of design of the disclosed invention allows the trainee to better translate the benefits of a resistive exercise into a sporting activity by incorporating the use of common athletic elements. Further benefits stem for the reduction of time and movement between a resistive exercise and an unrestrained athletic routine due to the ability of the disclosed invention to be utilized within the environment of the sporting activity.
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FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] This invention and method relate, but are not limited to, the athletic exercising and conditioning field which focuses on strength and speed for high intensity movements from a still or set position used in the natural training or competitive environment of the sport or activity.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Competitive activities based on the speed at which someone can perform an explosive and sudden movement have been present since the beginning of sports and the desire to increase such speed has been around just as long. The two largest contributors to increasing speed and acceleration for an explosive and sudden movement from a still or set position relate to muscle strength and technique. Muscle strength is developed by applying additional resistance to a particular movement so that the specific muscle group is stressed beyond what is achievable by comparable movements without resistance. The additional strain applied to a muscle group trains that spe...

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[0048]Referencing the figures where like elements have been given like numerical designations to facilitate an understanding of the present invention, the proceeding embodiments of the resistive training apparatus of the disclosed invention are described.

[0049]The invention herein describes three unique resistance systems, apparatus and methods that are designed to apply resistance to a trainee, herein referenced as ‘athlete,’ during explosive and sudden athletic movements from a still or set position in a specific athletic environment used in conjunction with common athletic elements that are used in practice and / or competition for a particular athletic event. The disclosed embodiment comprises of three unique types of resistance devices found in FIGS. 1 through 12. Each resistive component is a unique device and / or system that provide a distinct type of resistance experienced by the athlete.

[0050]Resistance device and components 123 are illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7. Resistance...