U.S. patent application number 10/288688 was filed with the patent office on 2004-05-06 for door/wall/natural structure exerciser anchor.
Invention is credited to Montesquieux, Gerard De.
Application Number | 20040087420 10/288688 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32175947 |
Filed Date | 2004-05-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040087420 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Montesquieux, Gerard De |
May 6, 2004 |
Door/wall/natural structure exerciser anchor
Abstract
An inexpensive, easily constructed and portable, exerciser
anchor used in conjunction with progressive resistive bands that
provide multiple exercise anchor points. The use of multiple
progressive resistive bands 20, tubes or cords 22 with 2-point
anchor knot attachments increase and provide the vector force that
provides tension and resistance to the user. The multiple use of
progressive resistive bands and correct placement of the bands
enhances the proper bio-mechanic function of the joint being
exercised and increases the propioceptive trunk response while
moving the extremity. The exercise anchor used in conjunction, but
not limited to, with other exercise apparatus such as an exercise
ball or trampoline maximizes the exercise benefit by introducing
multiple elements to the exercise regimen.
Inventors: |
Montesquieux, Gerard De;
(Chula Vista, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Gerard De Montesquieux
1882 Gamay Terrace
Chula Vista
CA
91913
US
|
Family ID: |
32175947 |
Appl. No.: |
10/288688 |
Filed: |
November 4, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/129 ;
482/121 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 23/0355 20130101;
A63B 21/169 20151001; A63B 2208/0252 20130101; A63B 23/0233
20130101; A63B 21/1627 20130101; A63B 21/1636 20130101; A63B
2208/0204 20130101; A63B 23/0211 20130101; A63B 23/0227 20130101;
A63B 21/00061 20130101; A63B 21/0552 20130101; A63B 21/1645
20130101; A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B
21/0557 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/129 ;
482/121 |
International
Class: |
A63B 021/02; A63B
021/04 |
Claims
I claim:
1. An exercise anchor system/method comprising the steps: attaching
a combination of resistive bands 20 to the full door strap exercise
anchor 001. a. Placing the resistive bands 20 in different
positions to enable body to be exercised in all manners of exercise
such as close and open chain, static, concentric and eccentric
contraction into different positions. b. Using imagery, identifying
involved structure, visualizing the structure correction.
2. The exercise anchor system/method of claim 1, wherein, said
exercise device comprising: a. manipulating progressive resistive
bands attached to the said exercise anchor and b. correctly
aligning the joint being exercised and c. providing a means for
controlled exercise for as many joints that need to be exercised.
d. Pre-stressing the body core to give better support and correct
compensatory posture.
3. The exercise anchor system/method of claim 1, wherein, said
exercise device comprising: a. exercise anchor system/method and
progressive resistive bands used in conjunction to enable user to
perform any exercise using the vector force of band with the
correct application, direction, orientation and intensity achieved
with the progressive resistive band. b. exercise anchor
system/method and progressive resistive band when attached at two
corresponding anchor points will increase the outcome of the two
vector forces being manipulated. c. Orienting the vector force to
follow the muscle fiber length. d. Combining the multiple
application of vector force provided by the progressive resistive
band to load and unload the muscles depending on the chosen
progressive resistive band.
4. The exercise anchor system/method of claim 1 wherein, said
exercise device comprising: a. exercise anchor system/method and
progressive resistive band when used in conjunction to enable user
to perform any exercises in different positions on the exercise
anchor. b. To simultaneously involve one or more muscle groups
while exercising on the exercise anchor.
5. The exercise anchor system/method of claim 1, wherein, said
exercise device comprising: a. exercise anchor system/method and
progressive resistive band when used in conjunction provides an
inexpensive alternative to high cost exercisers. b. Exerciser that
is very diverse and from which many adaptations can be constructed
and construed without deviating from the intent of the present
invention by those well-versed in the art of exercise and
manufacturing. c. Aerobic exercises that increases: organ function,
range of motion, increases trophycity in all kinds of muscle
tissues, quality of movement, increases endurance, increases
quality of bone density, cartilage, ligaments, capsule, synovium
fluid, neuromuscular conduction, body's immune response, increases
circulation system, increases endocrine system.
Description
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0001] Not Applicable
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0002] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND
[0003] 1. Field of the Invention
[0004] This invention generally relates to exercising and, in
particular portable door/wall/natural structure exerciser anchors
that are easily mounted upon the structure selected.
[0005] 2. Description of Prior Arton
[0006] Even though exercisers are well know as prior art, there are
many problems that have not previously been resolved by the prior
art. Generally exercisers that are thought to maximize the exercise
benefit are usually found in commercial gyms. These gyms are
crowded and, many times, do not have the exerciser readably
available. There is the added inconvenience of having to travel to
these facilities. While some users prefer to exercise at home to by
pass the inconveniences of commercial gums, home use exercisers are
also sometimes big and bulky and difficult to set up. Additionally
sometimes these exercise apparatus are not as efficient at
producing the maximum exercise benefit as those found in the
commercial gyms. The problem is that there is no means currently
available to provide a complete exercise workout without either
having to go to a commercial gym or purchasing multiple pieces of
home exercisers. While many attempts have been made to invent a
system that is both readily portable and efficient in exercising
all the different muscles and joints, none of the prior art has
been able to provide the solution for the needs of the user. As
previously disclosed, none of the previous inventions are either
simple in construction or versatile in use. In U.S. Pat. No.
5,468,205, McFall discloses an apparatus, which utilizes an upper
and lower base connected together and suspended from the door by
means of mounting straps. A plurality of pulleys is provided in
each base and elastic cords are mounted between aligned upper and
lower pulley. Attachment eyelets are at each end of the cord to
simplify attachment of the handle. One of the inherent problems
with Mc Fall's exerciser is that it is not easy to install and it
appears to be unsafe as it may detach itself from the Velcro
attachments that keep it mounted on the door. Additionally, no
means of additional resistance to the body is achievable as there
is no disclosure of elastic cords or bands of different resistance
elasticity. The cords mentioned can only be pulled in limited
directions. The pulley construction makes this prior art bulky and
complicated. The pulley orients the direction of the force and with
this invention the directions are strictly limited by its
placement. Zito in U.S. Pat. No. 4,109,907 also discloses a door
mounted apparatus weight lifting apparatus. Pulleys are suspended
from the top of the door and cords pass through the pulleys. The
weight is suspended at one end of the cord and a handle is
connected to the other end of the cord. Changing the weight alters
the tension in this disclosure. Again the range of motion is
compromised in its limitation. Franklin yet describes, in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,611,805. another type of portable exercise device that is
also plagued by the same problem as the others so far mentioned.
This exerciser discloses elastic cords with handles and also
limited range of motion for exercise. The elastic cords disclosed
offer the same elasticity and, therefore, the same tension. The
spring and/or the exerciser bar have to be changed to change the
tension. U.S. Pat. No. 5,277,683 by Wilkins discloses yet another
portable exercise strap that can be moved from door to door. This
prior art is also limited by its inability to provide a medium for
a full range of exercises. The cord is also of a pre-determined
elasticity and the strap or cord would need to be changed to affect
a change in the tension. The exercise device for removable mounting
on a door disclosed by Mazor in U.S. Pat. No. 6,059,698 limits
itself by not creating an anchor point that will not stress the
joint when it is being exercised. All his anchor points attach
below or above the joint. This prior art does not disclose any
exercise possibility at the level of the joint except for, perhaps,
the ankle. Mazor's prior art is limited in its ability to provide a
means for exercising a wide range of exercises for the lower
extremities. Again there is not an anchor point from which to work
with the hips or people that do not have biomechanical defects,
such as arthritis, and those individuals that are optimally fit
limit Mazor's prior art to use.
[0007] In as much as there seems to be a proliferation of portable
home exercisers, all the heretofore known portable door mounted
exercisers suffer from a number of disadvantages:
[0008] (a) The manufacture requires the use of substantial rigid
metal components, which adds to the manufacturing cost and makes
exercisers expensive
[0009] (b) The use of pulleys deflects and redirects the force of
the resistance and makes the exerciser bulky.
[0010] (c) There are limited anchor points from which to exercise
at the level of the joint or to indirectly challenge other muscles
to aid in the movement and strengthening of the other body parts
not directly being exercised.
[0011] (d) The exercisers are unable to provide a medium for
multiple exercise techniques such proprioception, neuro-muscular
facilitation and balance exercises due to the pulley system used in
the majority of the exercisers.
[0012] (e) The exercisers are primarily geared for strengthening or
stretching exercises.
[0013] (f) Inexpensive fabrication materials that are currently
available are not used in the construction of the aforementioned
prior art.
[0014] (g) The exercisers do not have the possibility of providing
multiple anchor points in order to exercise from multiple
planes.
[0015] (h) The exercisers do not provide the possibility to
simultaneously exercise joints symmetrically.
[0016] (i) None of the exercisers are truly portable.
[0017] It is a principal object of this present invention to
overcome the problems of the prior art, improve and solve the
problems of the prior art.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0018] Accordingly, besides the objects and advantages of the
portable door/wall/natural structure exerciser anchor described in
my above patent, several objects and advantages of the present
invention are:
[0019] (a) to provide a portable exercise anchor that is not
confined to indoor use.
[0020] (b) to provide a portable exerciser anchor that is adaptable
for use with natural structures such as trees or other freestanding
structures.
[0021] (c) to provide a portable exerciser anchor that is unlimited
in its application for exercise benefit.
[0022] (d) to provide a portable exerciser anchor used in
conjunction with other exercise apparatus to maximize exercise
benefit
[0023] (e) to provide a portable exerciser anchor that will
simultaneously exercise muscle groups directly and indirectly
[0024] (f) to provide a portable exercise anchor with multiple
anchor points from which to exercise joints symmetrically or
singularly
[0025] (g) to provide a portable exerciser anchor that is colorful
and fun to use
[0026] (h) to provide a portable exerciser anchor that is
inexpensive to manufacture
[0027] (i) to provide a portable exerciser anchor for 3.sup.rd
world countries
SUMMARY
[0028] The invention, an improved door or wall mounted exercise
anchor system, is compromised of at least three vertical web straps
01, sewn together by a horizontal strap 04 at each end to cover the
width of a door, with sufficient extension lengths to wrap around
the front length and back side of a door, crisscrossed in the
middle with a horizontal strap 02 with sufficient extension length
to wrap around the width and back side of the door with tie-down
ratchets 11 attached at each extension length of vertical strap 01
and horizontal strap 02. A plurality of attached, machine-sewn or
welded horizontal straps 05 and vertical straps 03 crisscrossed to
construct the exercise anchor 001. Variable progressive resistive
bands 20, tubes or cords 22 are used in conjunction with and
attached to the full door strap exercise anchor 001 with 2-point
anchor knots to create a medium with tension and resistance
necessary to perform the type of exercise the user chooses. The
resistance bands 20, tubes or cords 22 may also be attached by a
clip attachment 19, with safety cord attachment to avoid
projection, readily available in the market. The lightweight full
door strap exercise anchor can fold down into a small packet and
can be easily transported in a carrying pouch.
DRAWINGS
[0029] A greater understanding of the present invention will be
gained by referring to the detailed description and claims when
considered in connection with the figures.
[0030] FIG. 1. Is a front and back door view of the full door strap
exercise anchor 001.
[0031] FIG. 2. Is a front and back door view of the full door strap
and net exercise anchor 002.
[0032] FIG. 3. Is a front and back door view of the partial door
strap or net exercise anchor 003.
[0033] FIG. 4. Is a front view of a custom wall strap or net
exercise anchor 004.
[0034] FIG. 5. Is a front view of rigid strip 08 inserted in the
full door strap/net exercise anchors 001, 002.
[0035] FIG. 6. Is a perspective view of 3 multiple metallic ring
straps 005 with ratchet tie-downs 11.
[0036] FIG. 7. Is an inferior and side view of a
horizontal/vertical frame bracket 006.
[0037] FIG. 8. Is an inferior and side view of a corner frame
bracket 007.
[0038] FIG. 9. Is a perspective, superior and side view of a 1"
ratchet tie down 11
[0039] FIG. 10. Is a superior and side view of a 1" buckle tie down
12.
[0040] FIG. 11. Is a perspective view of clip attachment 19, with
safety cord attachment to avoid projection, for progressive
resistive bands 20, tubes or cords 22.
[0041] FIG. 12. Is a perspective view of progressive resistive
bands 20.
[0042] FIG. 13. Is a perspective view of handles 21
[0043] FIG. 14. Is a perspective view of progressive resistive
tubes or cords 22.
[0044] FIG. 15. Is a perspective view of a user using a progressive
resistive band 20 with double-anchor points attached to the full
door strap exercise anchor 001 while performing an over-head upper
extremity exercise.
[0045] FIG. 16. Is a perspective view of a user using a progressive
resistive band 20 with double-anchor points attached to the full
door strap exercise anchor 001 while performing a lower extremity
exercise.
[0046] FIG. 17. Is a perspective view of a user using a progressive
resistive band 20 with double-anchor point knot attachments to the
full door strap exercise anchor 001 while performing a
lower-extremity exercise.
[0047] FIG. 18. Is a perspective view of a user using a progressive
resistive band 20 with double anchor point knot attachments to the
full door strap exercise anchor 001 while performing a squat
exercise.
[0048] FIG. 19. Is a perspective view of a user using a progressive
resistive band 20 with double-anchor point knots attached to the
full door strap exercise anchor 001 while performing a side-bending
exercise.
[0049] FIG. 20. Is a perspective view of a user using a progressive
resistive band 20 with double-anchor point knots attached to the
full door strap exercise anchor 001 while performing a back
extension exercise.
[0050] FIG. 21. Is a perspective view of a user, laying prone upon
an exercise ball, using 2 progressive resistive bands 20 with
individual single-point anchor knots attached to the full door
strap exercise anchor 001 while performing an upper extremity
exercise.
[0051] FIG. 22. Is a perspective view of a user using a progressive
resistive band 20 with a 2-point anchor knot attachments to the
full door strap exercise anchor 001 while performing a lower
extremity/abdominal exercise.
[0052] FIG. 23. Is a perspective view of a user using a plurality
of progressive resistive bands 20 with a plurality of anchor point
knots attached to the full door strap exercise anchor 001 while
performing a combination, dynamic body exercise.
DESCRIPTION
[0053] FIG. 1 Is a front and back door view of the full door strap
exercise anchor 001 constructed in accordance with the invention.
The exercise anchor is comprised of at least three vertical web
straps 01, with sufficient extension lengths to wrap around the
front length and back-side of a door with tie-down ratchets 11
attached at each extension length, sewn together by a box stitch or
welded with a horizontal strap 04 at each end to cover the width of
a door. It is crisscrossed in the middle with a horizontal strap
02, with sufficient extension length to wrap around the width and
back side of the door with tie-down ratchets 11 attached at each
extension length, sewn together by a box stitch or welded. A
plurality of attached sewn or welded horizontal straps 05 and
vertical straps 03 crisscrossed to construct the exercise anchor.
The ratchet tie-downs 11 at each extension of vertical straps 01
and horizontal strap 02 are tied down with sufficient tension as to
not allow the anchor to be loose. The exercise anchor fits the
structure like a tight glove. The exercise anchor 001 is
interchangeable and can be fitted both to a right or left opening
door.
[0054] FIG. 2 Is a variation of front and back door view of the
full door net exercise anchor 002 constructed in accordance with
the invention using a mesh net fabric 06. The mesh net fabric
exercise anchor 002 is comprised of at least 2 vertical web straps
01, with sufficient extension lengths to wrap around the length and
back-side of a door with tie-down ratchets 11 attached at each
extension length, sewn together or welded, with a horizontal strap
04 at each end to cover the width of a door. It is crisscrossed in
the middle of the net fabric surface with a horizontal strap 02
with sufficient extension length to wrap around the width and
back-side of the door with tie-down ratchets 11 attached at each
extension length. The mesh net fabric is machine sewn or welded to
vertical straps 01; horizontal strap 02 and horizontal straps 04 to
form the rigid mesh net fabric exercise anchor 002. The ratchet
tie-downs 11 at each extension length of vertical straps 01 and
horizontal strap 02 are tied down with sufficient tension as to not
allow the net exercise anchor 002 to be loose. The net exercise
anchor 002 fits the structure like a tight glove. The exercise
anchor 001 is interchangeable and can be fitted both to a right or
left opening door.
[0055] FIG. 3 Is a version of the full door exercise anchor
depicted as a partial door exercise anchor 003 constructed in
accordance with the invention. The partial door exercise anchor 003
is comprised of at least 2 vertical web straps 01, with sufficient
extension lengths to wrap around the length and back-side of a door
with tie-down ratchets 11 attached at each extension length, sewn
together by a box stitch or welded with a horizontal strap 02 at
each end to cover width and back side of the door with tie-down
ratchets 11 attached at each extension length, sewn together by a
box stitch or welded. A plurality of attached sewn or welded
horizontal straps 05 and vertical straps 07 crisscrossed to
construct the partial exercise anchor 003. As previously described
in FIG. 2, the partial door exercise anchor may also be constructed
in accordance with the invention by using the fabric net attached
as previously described instead of the individual straps. As always
the ratchet tie-downs 11 at each extension of vertical straps 01
and horizontal strap 02 are tied down with sufficient tension as to
not allow the partial exercise anchor 003 to be loose. The partial
exercise anchor 003 fits the structure like a tight glove. The
exercise anchor 001 is interchangeable and can be fitted both to a
right or left door opening. The partial exercise anchor 003 may be
fitted to the top portion of the door to perform upper quadrant
exercises or fitted to the lower portion of the door to perform
trunk and lower extremity exercises.
[0056] FIG. 4 Is a custom size wall strap and net exercise anchor
004 constructed in accordance with the invention. This custom size
wall strap and net exercise anchor 004 is comprised of at least 4
custom size vertical straps 09, as depicted in the drawing, with
sufficient extension lengths to wrap around the backside of the
frame and with at least 3 custom size horizontal straps 10, one at
each end and the other horizontal strap 10 in the middle,
crisscrossed and sewn or welded together. The variation allows for
the attachment of the net fabric 06 to be sewn or welded onto the
custom size vertical straps 09 or custom size horizontal straps 10
to form the fabric net exercise anchor 004. The other variations
would be constructed with only the individual straps crisscrossed
to construct a free-form exercise anchor. The custom size exercise
anchor 004 is attached to the wall by corner brackets 14 and
horizontal/vertical brackets 13 screwed into the wall as per this
drawing. The custom size vertical straps 09 and custom size
horizontal straps 10 pass through the opening of the corner
brackets 14 and horizontal/vertical brackets 13 and fastened
together with the tie down ratchets 11 on the back side of the mesh
net fabric. While the mesh fabric net exercise anchor is depicted
in this variation, multiple variations can be achieved by placing
the custom size horizontal straps 10 and custom size vertical
straps 09 along with the corner brackets 14 or horizontal /vertical
brackets 13 in any configuration. The ratchet tie-downs 11 at each
extension of custom size vertical straps 09 and custom size
horizontal strap 10 are tied down with sufficient tension as to not
allow the custom size wall strap or net exercise anchor 004 to be
loose. The custom size wall strap or net exercise anchor 004 fits
around the frame brackets 13 14 like a tight glove.
[0057] FIG. 5 Is a variation of the full door strap exercise anchor
001 varying in construction from the present invention by
incorporating a rigid strip 08 composed of any type rigid material.
The exercise anchor is constructed as previously described under
FIG. 1 and only varies in the form of attachment of some of the
straps. The ends of vertical straps 01 or vertical straps 03 are
not sewn in a box stitch or welded together instead an opening is
created by only attaching the upper most and bottom edges of the
straps together to allow the strip to fit snugly in the openings
and extending beyond the vertical strap 01.
[0058] FIG. 6 Is a variation of the full door strap exercise anchor
001 varying in construction from the present invention by utilizing
individual multiple metallic ring forms 15. As depicted in FIG. 6,
a plurality of 2' metallic rings 15 are sewn or welded together
with a 3" length ring connection strap 16 to form a 11/2 length
between each metal ring form. At one extremity of the metallic ring
strap belt 005, strap 17 fitted with a ratchet tie down 11 is
looped around it and attached by sewing together with a box stitch
or welded at the other extremity of the same metallic ring strap
belt 005, strap 18 is looped around and attached to form a
continuous belt. The multiple ring strap belts 005 can be fitted
around any structure singularly or in conjunction with other
multiple ring straps belts 005. As always the ratchet tie-downs 11
at each extension of strap 17 and strap 18 are tied down with
sufficient tension as to not allow the multiple ring strap belts
005 to be loose. The multiple ring strap belts 005 fits the
structure like a tight glove. Although, not depicted in this
figure, multiple variations of this present invention can be
construed. A custom size version of this invention fitted to the
waist or shoulder, with the ratchet tie-downs replaced by D rings,
could also be used as another attachment point from which to
provide resistance to the user and other anchor points for the
progressive resistive bands 20.
[0059] FIG. 7 Is the horizontal or vertical frame bracket 006, 13
constructed of any rigid material used to anchor the custom size
exercise anchor to a wall.
[0060] FIG. 8 Is the corner frame bracket 007, 14 constructed of
any rigid material used to anchor the custom size exercise anchor
to a wall.
[0061] FIG. 9 Is the 1" ratchet tie down 11 that is used at the
extension lengths of vertical strap 01, horizontal strap 02, strap
17, custom size vertical strap 09 and custom side horizontal strap
10.
[0062] FIG. 10 Is the 1' buckle tie down 12 that is used with the
extension lengths of vertical strap 01, horizontal strap 02, strap
17, custom size vertical strap 09, custom side horizontal strap 10
and multiple metallic ring strap belts 005.
[0063] FIG. 11 Is a variation of a clip attachment 19, with safety
cord attachment to avoid projection that may be used to attach the
progressive resistive band to all the variations of the present
invention.
[0064] FIG. 12 Is a picture of progressive resistive bands 20 that
may be used, but not limited to, with this present invention to
provide the resistance necessary against the tension to create the
force against which to exercise.
[0065] FIG. 13 Is a picture of handles 21 that may be used, but not
limited to, with this present invention to provide a different type
of grip.
[0066] FIG. 14. Is a picture of progressive resistive tubes or
cords 22 that may be used, but not limited to, with this present
invention to provide the resistance necessary against the tension
to create the force against which to exercise.
[0067] FIG. 15. Is a perspective view of a user with his arm raised
overhead holding a basketball while pulling on a progressive
resistive band 20 attached with 2-point anchor knots to the full
door strap exercise anchor 001. The user is positioned in a manner,
which demands an increased static contraction of stabilizator
muscles of the upper-extremity and trunk, by the tension of the
progressive resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement.
Those persons skilled in the art of exercise will immediately
recognize this as a typical upper-extremity strengthening exercise.
The use of the full door strap exercise anchor 001 in conjunction
with the progressive resistive band 20 attached with 2-point anchor
knots, enhance the user's ability to gain more exercise benefit
from the movement other than just a strengthening exercise. While
the progressive resistive band 20 exerts direct resistance against
the user at the level of the wrist to develop strength, the 2-point
anchor knots of the progressive resistive band 20 challenge the
entire arm to increase static contraction of stabilizator muscles
of the upper-extremity and trunk. This stability provides a greater
benefit since the accuracy of the user in a throwing motion will be
increased because all the muscles of the arm will be functioning in
synchronism. This movement and exercise is different from the
benefit of using a pulley to exert force because the movement with
the use of the pulley is linear. The full door strap exercise
anchor 001 challenges the user by increasing the resistance and
providing a wider base of movement for the exercise. With the
2-point knot attachment, the antagonist and agonist muscles have to
work in conjunction and unison to keep the user stabilized against
the positive, negative and neutral forces of the resistance both by
the tension of the progressive resistive band 20 and the tension of
the full door strap exercise anchor 001.
[0068] FIG. 16. Is a perspective view of a user with an
outstretched leg, pulling on a progressive resistive band 20,
attached by a 2-point anchor knot to the full door strap exercise
anchor 001. As always, the user is positioned in a manner, which
demands an increased static contraction of stabilizator muscles of
the lower-extremity, pelvic and trunk, by the tension of the
progressive resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement.
Those persons skilled in the art of exercise will immediately
recognize this as a typical lower extremity strengthening exercise.
Again as previously described under FIG. 15, the use of full door
strap exercise anchor 001 in conjunction with the progressive
resistive band 20 attached with a 2-point anchor knot, enhances the
user's ability to gain more exercise benefit from the movement
other than just a strengthening exercise. While the progressive
resistive band 20 exerts multi-directional resistance against the
user at the level below the knee developing strength, the 2-point
anchor knot attachment challenges the entire body to recruit the
other surrounding muscles to balance the body. The full door strap
exercise anchor 001 challenges the user by increasing the
resistance and providing a wider base of movement for the exercise
demanding that the body incorporate the muscles necessary to
maintain its balance. With the 2-point knot attachment, the
antagonist and agonist muscles have to work in conjunction and
unison to keep the user stabilized against the positive, negative
and neutral forces of the resistance both by the tension of the
progressive resistive band 20 and the tension of the full door
strap exercise anchor 001. This is of great benefit to any user
that may be in need of strengthening as well as in balance deficit
retraining. The movement is simple and does not require the user to
assume different exercise positions or access other exercise
apparatus such as a baps board. Precaution must always be taken to
respect the biomechanical alignment/function of the degenerative
joints of the user.
[0069] FIG. 17 Is a perspective view of another variation of a user
performing another lower extremity strengthening/balance exercise
as previously described in FIG. 16. As always, the user is
positioned in a manner that creates tension to the progressive
resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement. Although not
depicted, this user could attached another progressive resistive
band 20 to his chest with a 2-point anchor knot attachment on the
full door strap exercise anchor 001 to create more resistance
tension against the body creating a more precarious balance
environment with more muscle involvement. While the progressive
resistive band 20 exerts multi-directional resistance against the
user at the level below the knee developing strength during flexion
and extension of the knee, the additional progressive resistive
band 20 with the 2-point anchor knot attachment challenges the
entire body to recruit the other surrounding muscles to balance the
body. The full door strap exercise anchor 001 challenges the user
by increasing the resistance and providing a wider base of movement
for the exercise demanding that the body incorporate the muscles
necessary to maintain its balance. With the 2-point knot
attachment, the antagonist and agonist muscles have to work in
conjunction and unison to keep the user stabilized against the
positive, negative and neutral forces of the resistance both by the
tension of the progressive resistive band 20 and the tension of the
full door strap exercise anchor 001. The entire gamut of exercise
techniques that utilize concentric, eccentric and static components
are incorporated in this method of exercise that utilizes multiple
progressive resistive bands 20 with 2-point anchor knot attachment
to the full door strap exercise anchor 001. Precaution must always
be taken to respect the biomechanical alignment/function of the
degenerative joints of the user.
[0070] FIG. 18 Is a perspective view of a user performing another
exercise variation on the full door strap exercise anchor 001. As
always the user is positioned in a manner that creates tension to
the progressive resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement.
This variation of the exercise combines tension force and resistive
force with gravitational pull. As the user creates more tension and
resistance by pulling on the progressive resistive band 20, the
upward knee squat is more challenging because the pull against
gravity has been increased. This movement is similar to a movement
that could be achieved with an expensive squat machine at a
commercial facility with less risk of injury because the user
initially controls the resistance strength by selecting the proper
progressive resistive band resistance. Multiple variations of this
exercise are possible such as one leg weight-bearing stance versus
2-leg stance or power jumping exercise.
[0071] FIG. 19. Is a perspective view of a user performing another
exercise variation on the full door strap exercise anchor 001. As
always the user is positioned in a manner that creates tension to
the progressive resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement.
This exercise is a typical side-bending range of motion exercise
used in conjunction with the progressive resistive band 20 and a
2-point anchor knot attachment becomes a strengthening and balance
or PNF type exercise. Again as previously described, the use of the
full door strap exercise anchor 001 in conjunction with the
progressive resistive band 20 anchored with a 2-point attachment
knot, enhances the user's ability to gain more exercise benefit
from the movement other than just a range of motion exercise. The
antagonist and agonist muscles have to work in conjunction and
unison to keep the user stabilized against the positive, negative
and neutral forces of the resistance both by the tension of the
progressive resistive band 20 and the tension of the full door
strap exercise anchor 001. The 2-point anchor knot attachment
challenges the entire body to recruit the other surrounding muscles
to balance the body. The full door strap exercise anchor 001
challenges the user by increasing, decreasing or stabilizing the
resistance and providing a wider base of movement for the exercise
demanding that the body incorporate the muscles necessary to
maintain its balance.
[0072] FIG. 20. Is a perspective view of a user performing another
exercise variation on the full door strap exercise anchor 001. As
always the user is positioned in a manner that creates tension to
the progressive resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement.
This exercise is a back extension range of motion exercise that
when used in conjunction with the progressive resistive band and
the 2-point anchor knot attachment becomes a strengthening as well
as a balance exercise. Again as previously described, the use of
the progressive resistive band 20 in conjunction with the 2-point
anchor knot attachment on the full door strap exercise anchor 001
challenge the body to concentrically, eccentrically and statically
utilize all the muscles in the body simultaneously. While some
muscles are lengthening, the other muscles are shortening to
provide the balance necessary to maintain the movement. Breathing
techniques are incorporated and recommended for the full benefit of
this movement.
[0073] FIG. 21. Is a perspective view of a user performing another
exercise variation on the full door strap exercise anchor 001. As
always the user is positioned in a manner that creates tension to
the progressive resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement.
In this particular exercise, the user has incorporated the use of
an exercise ball upon which the back is laying while he is pulling
on two individual resistance bands 20 that have been attached to
the full door strap exercise anchor 001 with 1-point anchor knot
attachments. Although not depicted, a single resistive progressive
band 20, with the 2-point anchor knot attachment, could be used if
the user wanted to obtain additional resistance. The stability ball
challenges the user to balance and correctly position the shoulders
as the user is attempts to either gain range of motion or
strengthening exercise benefit from the movement dependent on the
progressive resistive band 20 resistance chosen. By incorporating
the exercise ball with the use of the full door strap exercise
anchor 001, the user combines the balance benefits of the exercise
ball, the resistive tension of the progressive resistive band 20
and the full door strap exercise anchor 001.
[0074] FIG. 22. Is a perspective view of a user performing another
exercise variation on the full door strap exercise anchor 001. As
always the user is positioned in a manner that creates tension to
the progressive resistive band 20 in preparation for the movement.
The user is performing a lower-extremity/abdominal exercise. As can
be appreciated by all the exercise variations shown and described
in this present invention, the exercise movements depicted are
those traditionally used to build strength and/or control over
exercising several muscle groups. The combination of resistive
bands 20 and the full door strap exercise anchor 001 provide a
medium to simultaneously achieve goals of strengthening, correct
posture, increase organ function, increase bone density, increase
range of motion, increase trophicity of the body muscle, increase
quality of movement, increase endurance and power, increase quality
of the joint, ligament, capsule, synovial liquid. While the
progressive resistive band exerts multi-directional resistance
against the user at the level below the joint developing strength,
the 2-point anchor knot attachment challenges the entire body to
recruit the other surrounding muscles to balance the body. The full
door strap exercise anchor 001 challenges the user by increasing,
decreasing or stabilizing the resistance and providing a wider base
of movement for the exercise to use the body muscles more
efficiently and uniformly.
[0075] FIG. 23. Is a perspective view of a user performing another
exercise variation on the full door strap exercise anchor 001. As
always the user is positioned in a manner that creates tension to
the progressive resistive bands 20 in preparation for the movement.
This variation is a high-level dynamic exercise incorporating
running, jogging, punching and boxing multi-directional movements.
As the user becomes more accustomed to balancing the body against
the resistance of the full door strap exercise anchor 001, greater
resistive forces can be demanded. In this exercise the user, is
creating a strengthening boxing movement to achieve accuracy as
well as force behind each forward punching movement. The most
resistive progressive resistive bands 20 available are chosen to
exert the maximum resistive force behind the punching movement. The
progressive resistive band 20 maintains the user in place while
still challenging the body to maintain its balance against the
digressive force of the forward punching movement.
Reference Numerals
[0076]
1 001 Full door strap exercise anchor 002 Full door net exercise
anchor 003 Partial door strap or net exercise anchor 004 Custom
size wall strap or net exercise anchor 005 Multiple metallic ring
strap belts 006 Horizontal/vertical frame bracket 007 Corner frame
bracket 01 Vertical strap with a sewn or welded tie-down attachment
02 Horizontal strap with a sewn or welded tie-down attachment 03
Vertical strap 04 Horizontal strap 05 Vertical strap 06 Net 07
Short vertical strap 08 Rigid strip 09 Custom size vertical strap
10 Custom size horizontal strap 11 Tie-down ratchet 12 Buckle tie
down 13 Horizontal/vertical frame bracket 14 Corner frame bracket
15 Metallic ring 16 Ring connection strap 17 Strap with tie down 18
Strap 19 Attachment clip 20 Progressive resistive bands 21 Handles
22 Progressive resistive tubes/cords
Operation
[0077] In operation, the user must select a location to set up the
exercise anchor of choice. The exercise anchor must be fitted on to
a structurally sound, stable and secure support such as a door,
wall or freestanding structures. Depending on the exercise anchor
chosen, the environment must be conducive to incorporate all the
elements of the exercise regimen. A quiet environment is preferred
to maximize the visualization, concentration and perception of the
exercise. Once the selected location has been identified, the
exercise anchor is fitted as previously described onto the
structure chosen. The user selects the progressive resistive band
20, tubes or cords 22 for the selected exercise and attaches the
progressive resistive band 20, tubes or cords 22 with a 2-point
anchor knot attachment to the exercise anchor that he chooses.
Depending upon the complexity of the exercise chosen, the user
could incorporate other exercise apparatus to enhance and modify
the exercise chosen. The user can select any of the variations of
the exercise anchor depending on the object of the exercise. If the
user were interested in upper quadrant exercises, the partial door
strap exercise anchor 003 would be appropriate for that type of
exercise. Conversely, if the user is interested in lower extremity
exercises than the partial door strap exercise anchor could be
positioned on the lower half of the structure chosen. The increased
advantages to the user will be:
[0078] (1) The user does not have to manipulate weights to provide
the resistance necessary to gain strength. The use of the
progressive resistive bands 20 in conjunction with the use of any
of the configuration of the exercise anchor will provide all the
benefit of the resistance weights provide. The user will be able to
very easily change the resistance tension by choosing the
progressive resistive band 20 of his choice.
[0079] (2) The user will have the ability to control the stability
or instability of the exercise configuration by selecting the
progressive resistive bands 20 as well as the anchor point knot
attachment location to attain the maximum benefit for his exercise
goals.
[0080] (3) The system is economical to use because of the low cost
of production.
[0081] (4) The system is portable and transportable in a bag for
use in different locations.
[0082] (5) The system allows great flexibility of construction by
utilizing the same materials interchangeably, as well as, with the
use different color web straps or different fabric net mesh.
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