Lower Body Exercise Device with Compression and Tension Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional lower body workout equipment either builds bulky muscles or is difficult to use effectively, often requiring proper techniques and knowledge to target specific muscles, and can lead to injury if used improperly.
Innovation Solution
An exercise device featuring a resilient compression member between the inner thighs and a resilient tension member around the outer thighs, allowing for both compressive and tensile forces to be applied, enabling the user to exercise different muscle groups simultaneously and safely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional free weights are used for lower body exercise, then muscle strength can be increased, but the user must be familiar with proper techniques to target specific muscles and avoid building bulky muscles or injuring non-targeted areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary device (the exercise apparatus with compression member and tension member) that mediates between the user and the resistance force. This intermediary structure guides the force application and isolates specific muscle groups, eliminating the need for users to master complex techniques while preventing unintended muscle engagement and injury
2Productivity
If traditional exercise devices with single-direction resistance are used, then one set of muscles can be exercised, but only a single set of muscles can be exercised at any one time
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to address different muscle groups simultaneously. The compression member targets inner thighs and gluteals while the tension member engages outer thighs, allowing multiple muscle groups to be exercised in a single operation, thereby improving workout efficiency without sacrificing adaptability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective strengthening and toning of lower body muscles without building bulk, providing a safe and versatile workout that engages multiple muscle groups, particularly beneficial for targeting hard-to-reach areas like the inner thighs and gluteals.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient compression member configured to be placed between inner thighs of a user and resist a compressive force from the inner thighs and gluteals of the user
Implementation Method 2
a resilient tension member configured to couple to opposing sides of the compression member, form a first portion of a loop around the compression member and outer thighs of the user, and resist a tensile force from the outer thighs of the user
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AI summary
An exercise device includes a resilient compression member configured to be placed between inner thighs of a user and resist a compressive force from the inner thighs and gluteals of the user. The exercise device also includes a resilient tension member configured to couple to opposing sides of the compression member, form a first portion of a loop around the compression member and outer thighs of the user, and resist a tensile force from the outer thighs of the user. The exercise device also includes an extension member configured to connect with opposing ends of the tension member to form a second portion of the loop around the compression member and outer thighs of the user.