U.S. patent application number 13/738717 was filed with the patent office on 2014-01-30 for wall-mounted home fitness training equipment.
The applicant listed for this patent is Darren Donofrio. Invention is credited to Darren Donofrio.
Application Number | 20140031182 13/738717 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49995422 |
Filed Date | 2014-01-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140031182 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Donofrio; Darren |
January 30, 2014 |
Wall-Mounted Home Fitness Training Equipment
Abstract
An overall fitness trainer and can be a wall mounted unit that
can utilize clip resistance bands as well as other techniques.
These bands generally clip on the unit and onto different handles,
bars and attachments to perform exercises. The unit can have a
removable/adjustable pull up bar, dip bar and seat. It also
includes a spring loaded, pull pin carriage that moves freely up
and down a vertical spine. This allows for easy adjustment of the
carriage and allows the user to attach the bands at multiple
angles, widths and levels. This in turn increases the number of
exercises the user can perform on the unit. The unit can be
attached to the wall with lag bolts into two or more studs.
Inventors: |
Donofrio; Darren;
(Plainfield, IL) |
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Applicant: |
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Donofrio; Darren |
Plainfield |
IL |
US |
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Family ID: |
49995422 |
Appl. No.: |
13/738717 |
Filed: |
January 10, 2013 |
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Jan 28, 2011 |
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13738717 |
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12228998 |
Aug 19, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/129 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 23/03575 20130101;
A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B 21/4029 20151001; A63B 15/00 20130101;
A63B 21/4013 20151001; A63B 21/4019 20151001; A63B 21/0552
20130101; A63B 2243/0066 20130101; A63B 2225/093 20130101; A63B
2243/0025 20130101; A63B 23/1227 20130101; A63B 23/1218 20130101;
A63B 21/169 20151001; A63B 2102/18 20151001; A63B 21/00047
20130101; A63B 2102/32 20151001; A63B 23/03558 20130101; A63B
2102/22 20151001; A63B 1/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/129 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/04 20060101
A63B021/04 |
Claims
1. An exercise device comprising: a dolly-like cart with at least 4
wheels and three attachment hooks, said attachment hooks being
placed on three sides of said cart; at least three stretch cord
devices, each attached to one of said attachment hooks on said cart
at a first end and to a fixed structure at a second end; each of
said stretch cord devices comprising: a stretch cord of a
particular diameter substantially 18 inches long in an unstretched
condition with first and second ends; first and second swivel
clips; first and second connecting sections, wherein said first
connecting section connects the first swivel clip with said first
end, and said second connecting section connects the second swivel
clip with said second end, wherein, total length of the device
including said first and second swivel clips, said first and second
connecting sections and said stretch cord in an unstretched
condition is substantially 28 inches long; and wherein the
particular diameter is chosen to achieve a desired pull force.
2. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein each stretch cord device
is color-coded according to pull force.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said pull force is measured
when said stretch cord is stretched to approximately twice its
unstretched length.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said wheels are swivel
wheels.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said stretch cords each have
equal pull forces of 5 lbs, 9 lbs., or 12 lbs.
6. A workout apparatus comprising a rectangular cart with a bottom
and four sides, said cart having four swivel wheels on said bottom,
and three hooks on three different of said sides; three workout
pull cord devices of equal pull force, each attached at one end to
one of said hooks and attached at a second end to a door or wall,
each of said workout pull cord devices comprising: an elastic
stretch cord substantially 18 inches long with a diameter chosen
for a particular pull force, said stretch cord having a swivel clip
connected on each end with a connecting section, wherein said
apparatus has a total unstretched length of substantially 28
inches.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein each of said elastic stretch
cords is color coded according to pull force.
8. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said pull force is measured
when said elastic stretch cord is stretched to approximately twice
its unstretched length.
9. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said elastic stretch cords each
have equal pull forces of 5 lbs, 9 lbs., or 12 lbs.
Description
[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No.
13/016,750 filed Jan. 28, 2011 which was a continuation-in-part of
application Ser. No. 12/228,998 filed Aug. 19, 2008. Application
Ser. Nos. 13/016,750 and 12/228,998 are hereby incorporated by
reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates generally to the field of home
exercise equipment and more particularly to a wall-mounted home
fitness unit with removable parts that adapts to numerous different
exercises.
[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0005] It is known in the art to provide exercise equipment into
the home which can be wall-mounted. For example, U.S. Pat. No.
4,339,125 teaches a single column exercising apparatus using a
stack of weights. U.S. Pat. No. 5,383,525 teaches a wall-mounted
shower exercise machine used for stretching muscles. U.S. Pat. No.
4,402,504 teaches an adjustable exercise device that uses a
two-ended cable for providing resistance to pulling. U.S. Pat. No.
6,328,679 teaches a wall-mountable device that uses a horizontal
hinge rod assembly with springs. U.S. published application
2001/0004624 teaches a body exerciser that leans against a wall.
U.S. published application 2003/0158024 teaches a door mounted
exercise device that allows pulling on bungee cords. None of these
prior art systems allow parts to be removed and exchanged for
different exercises. Also most of the prior art wall-mounted home
systems do not allow adjustment for different users and for causing
different muscles to be exercised. It would be advantageous to have
a wall-mounted, home exercise system that overcomes the
difficulties of prior art systems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention relates to an overall fitness trainer
and can be a wall mounted unit that can utilize clip resistance
bands as well as other techniques. These bands generally clip on
the unit and onto different handles, bars and attachments to
perform exercises. The unit can have a removable/adjustable pull up
bar, dip bar and seat. It also includes a spring loaded, pull pin
carriage that moves freely up and down a vertical spine. This
allows for easy adjustment of the carriage and allows the user to
attach the bands at multiple angles, widths and levels. This in
turn increases the number of exercises the user can perform on the
unit. The unit also typically has an o ring that attaches through
the arm of the pull up attachment as well as a 1/2 O-ring at the
bottom of the unit again increasing the number of exercises the
user can perform. The unit can be attached to the wall with lag
bolts into two or more studs with two being preferred. Some
embodiments of the present invention have an adjustable swivel foot
that takes the stress off of the lag bolts and also adds to the
overall load capacity of the unit. The present invention typically
has an optional telescoping central vertical spine that splits in
two pieces to make the unit easier to ship. The central vertical
spine allows attachments to be added and removed using spring
loaded pins or plunger pins. Various embodiments of the invention
can have an oscillating and telescopic bench, a dip bar, a seat, a
knee stabilizer and a foot rest. All of these accessories can be
attached and removed to the central spine adding to the versatility
and scope of exercises that can be performed. The present invention
is suitable for physical therapy/rehabilitation facilities,
commercial gyms and schools, as well as home use.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0007] Attention is directed to several figures that illustrate the
concepts of the present invention:
[0008] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention with several accessories attached.
[0009] FIG. 2 shows the embodiment of FIG. 1 with several metal
accessories on the vertical spine.
[0010] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 2.
[0011] FIG. 4 shows a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 2.
[0012] FIG. 5 shows a user facing the unit performing an
exercise.
[0013] FIG. 6 shows a particular embodiment of a two-piece
spine.
[0014] FIG. 7 shows a detail of a removable horizontal bar.
[0015] FIG. 8 shows a detail of a removable arm bar.
[0016] FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of the invention with an ankle
cuff.
[0017] FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of the invention with a baseball
bat.
[0018] FIG. 11 shows an embodiment of the invention with a
baseball.
[0019] FIG. 12 shows an embodiment of the invention with the bench
attached and extended.
[0020] FIG. 13 shows an embodiment of the invention arranged for
chest presses.
[0021] FIG. 14 shows an embodiment of the invention arranged for
chin-ups.
[0022] FIG. 15 shows an embodiment of the invention arranged for
curls.
[0023] FIG. 16 shows an embodiment of the invention with a
football.
[0024] FIG. 17 shows an embodiment of the invention with a golf
club.
[0025] FIG. 18 shows an embodiment of the invention with a plyo
ball.
[0026] FIG. 19 shows an embodiment of the invention arranged for a
single curl.
[0027] FIG. 20 shows an embodiment of the invention arranged for a
squat.
[0028] FIG. 21 shows an embodiment of the invention arranged for a
tricep exercise.
[0029] FIG. 22 shows a baseball bat handle with a ring.
[0030] FIG. 23 shows a baseball with a ring.
[0031] FIG. 24 shows a medicine ball with a ring.
[0032] FIG. 25 shows boxing gloves with rings.
[0033] FIG. 26 shows a straight bar.
[0034] FIG. 27 shows a football with a ring.
[0035] FIG. 28 shows a curl bar.
[0036] FIG. 29 shows a squat belt.
[0037] FIG. 30 shows a band with clips.
[0038] FIG. 31 shows a golf club handle.
[0039] FIG. 32 shows details of a band clip and attachment.
[0040] FIG. 33 shows a group of bands with different pull
forces.
[0041] FIGS. 34A-34C show an ab-exerciser cart.
[0042] Several drawings and illustrations have been presented to
aid in understanding the present invention. The scope of the
present invention is not limited to what is shown in the
figures.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0043] The present invention relates to a wall-mountable home
fitness or exercise apparatus and method that allows a user to
perform numerous exercises on the same piece of equipment by simply
changing out accessory parts. The unit generally has a single rigid
central spine. A two inch rectangular steel channel is preferred;
however, any strong vertical member can be used. Onto this spine, a
group of removable accessories can be attached or removed at will.
Several different elastic cord attachments and attachment points
inject resistance into various exercises. At least the following
accessories can be used with the present invention: straight bar
with 1/2 O-ring and outer attachments, leg press, ankle cuffs, Ab
blaster/leg extension, single Handle, curl bar, rope, bench, step,
Ab slings, Plyo ball, boxing gloves w/sewn in D-ring, base ball bat
handle, golf handle, baseball/softball and football. It should be
noted that the abbreviation Ab means abdomen.
[0044] Turning to FIG. 1, a portion of a wall 1 and a floor 2 can
be seen. A vertical spine 3 is securely attached to the wall 1. At
the top of the spine 3, an outward hanging portion 10 allows
attachment of various items such as a bungie 19 and bar 15, a
boxing bag or punching bag, or other device. Further down the spine
3, a horizontal bar 7 is shown with a bungie 18 and hand pull 16.
Further down, a set of arm bars 6 and back rest 5 can be seen.
Still further down, a seat 4 is attached. Each of these attachments
shown can slide up and down on the spine 3. In addition, each
attachment or accessory can be removed using a pin or spring-loaded
pull pin, where the pin inserts in a hole 12 in the spine 3. In
particular, any of the accessories can be arranged vertically in
any order. The order shown in FIG. 1 is simply to illustrate a
particular configuration of the device.
[0045] FIG. 2 shows the embodiment of FIG. 1 without the bungies.
Here several stud mounts or stud plates 14 can be seen. These are
typically chosen to reach between two studs so that secure mounting
can be made with a pair of lag bolts on each of these stud mounts
14. The embodiment of FIG. 2 has three stud mounts 14 vertically
along the spine 3. Shown also in FIG. 2 is a ring 11 attached to
the center of the horizontal bar 7.
[0046] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the embodiment of FIGS. 1-2. The
stud mounts 14 can be clearly seen against the wall 1. Each of the
attachments or accessories can have a partial or full channel to
fit around the spine 3. The seat has a channel 8; the arm bar a
channel 12; the horizontal bar has a channel 13. The top extension
10 can also be removed vertical from the spine 3. In FIG. 3, the
ring 11 on the horizontal bar can be seen as well as a ring or
half-ring 17 on the top extension 10. Other rings or attachments
may be built into various accessories.
[0047] FIG. 4 shows a straight-on front view of the embodiment of
FIGS. 1-3. The stud mounts 14 can be seen. It should be noted that
the stud mounts 14 can be of any length to fit any types of studs
or to attach to more than two studs. While two studs are preferred
for strength and ease of mounting, any number of studs is within
the scope of the present invention. FIG. 4 also shows a pull-up bar
9 mounted to the top of the unit onto the top extension 10 (see
FIGS. 1-3).
[0048] FIG. 5 shows a stick-figure user performing one particular
exercise. It should be noted that the apparatus and method of the
present invention allows numerous different exercises to be
performed. A complete list of exercises supported by the present
invention can be found at the end of this disclosure.
[0049] FIG. 6 shows a detail of a particular embodiment and
realization of the vertical spine 3. This particular embodiment
allows the spine 3 to be split into an upper part 3a and a lower
part 3b for ease of packing and shipping. The two parts of the
spine can be coupled together with bolts for strength or by any
other strong coupling method. The particular embodiment shown in
FIG. 6 has dimensions to aid in the understanding of the invention.
These dimensions are for example only; any dimensions are within
the scope of the present invention. These are preferred dimensions;
however, many different dimensions may be used. In this particular
example, both the top and bottom half-spines are 36 inches long.
Each has holes 2 inches apart, and each hole is 0.44 inch in
diameter.
[0050] FIG. 7 shows a detail of an embodiment of the horizontal bar
7. Here a partial channel 20 allows it to be inserted and removed
from the vertical spine 3 (shown in FIG. 2). A spring-loaded pull
pin 23 allows the bar 7 to be moved vertically along the spine 3
and to be removed. Each end of the bar 7 has attachment points 22
for bungies which can also be called stretch cords, or other
exercise accessories. The center of the bar 7 can be optionally
equipped with a half-ring 21 and a full ring 11.
[0051] FIG. 8 shows a detail of an embodiment of an arm bar 6. The
bar 6 can have flat plates 15 which can hold pads or soft rolls to
protect the arm. A half channel 25 allows attachment and removal
from the spine 3 (see FIG. 2). Fittings 24 can hold vertical
handles.
[0052] FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of the invention with an ankle
cuff 26. Here the user stands and can pull the cuff 26 against a
bungie. FIG. 10 shows an embodiment with a baseball bat 27. A
standing user can swing the bat 27 into a bungie. FIG. 11 shows a
baseball 39 attached to a bungie. A standing user can practices
throwing the ball 39 against the force of the bungie. FIG. 12 shows
an embodiment of the invention fully benched. A seat 29, back 28
and legs 30 from a sitting bench that can be used in many exercises
or with weights. The back 28 and seat 29 can be adjusted both in
angle and height. FIG. 13 shows an arrangement of the device set up
for chest presses. A bar 31 can be pressed outward against a
bungie. FIG. 14 shows an arrangement set up for chin-ups. A
standing user can chin themselves vertically on the bar 9. FIG. 15
shows a set up for curls using the bar 32. FIG. 16 shows an
embodiment of the invention with a football 33. A standing user can
pass the football 33 against the force of the bungie. FIG. 17 shows
a set up with a golf club 34. Here an individual can swing the club
34 into the force of the bungie. FIG. 18 shows a set up with a plyo
ball 35. The user can manipulate the ball 35 against the force of
the bungie. FIG. 19 shows a set up for a single curl using a hand
grip 18 that works against the force of a bungie. FIG. 20 shows an
embodiment of the invention set up for squats. A strap 36 and pad
37 allow the user to perform squats. FIG. 21 shows a setup with a
special handle 38 for a tricep exercise.
[0053] As has been described, the present invention includes many
different attachments and exercise devices that may be attached
with snaps or rings, with or without stretch cords.
[0054] FIG. 22 shows a baseball bat handle that is a streamlined
version of a full length bat. The bat is cut off so that the user
holds only the handle. A ring can attached to a stretch cord and
onto any part of the apparatus.
[0055] FIG. 23 shows a baseball with an embedded O-ring. This can
be attached with a clip to a stretchable cord and to any piece of
the apparatus. The ball can be gripped and a user can go through a
pitching action.
[0056] FIG. 24 shows a handled medicine ball with a ring that can
be attached with a stretch cord to any part of the apparatus.
[0057] FIG. 25 shows a pair of boxing gloves that can have rings
that can be attached with a stretch cord to any part of the
apparatus. A user can thus box against the force of the cord
strengthening arm and wrist muscles.
[0058] FIG. 26 shows a straight bar that can be used with the
present invention.
[0059] FIG. 27 shows a football with a ring that can be moved
against the force of the cord such as in a pass movement
strengthening the arm muscles.
[0060] FIG. 28 shows a curl bar that can be used with the present
invention.
[0061] FIG. 29 shows a squat belt that can be worn around the waist
using the straps shown. The belt can then be attached to the
apparatus at one or several points with stretch cords. The belt can
be used for squat or other exercises simply be setting where the
cords are attached to the apparatus.
[0062] FIG. 30 shows a typical stretch cord band with clips on each
end. This type of band can be attached on one end to any of the
accessories described, and on the other end to any part of the
apparatus appropriate for a particular exercise.
[0063] FIG. 31 shows a golf club handle that is cut off in a manner
similar to the baseball handle of FIG. 22. Many other accessories
can be made like the baseball handle of FIG. 22 or the golf club
handle of FIG. 31. In particular, a hockey stick can be cut off
with an O-ring placed at the bottom part of the stick just above
the blade, and a lacrosse stick can be made in a similar way by
cutting it short and placing an O-ring on the back side just
underneath the end.
[0064] The present invention forms a complete system that can
accommodate numerous exercises by simply changing the arrangement.
The frame can mount simply to the wall in a garage, house or other
building.
[0065] List of Exercises Supported by the Present Invention
[0066] Chest Exercises
1 Arm Standing Chest Press w/ Handle
[0067] Standing Chest Press w/Straight Bar
Close Grip Bench Press Curl Bar
Standing Chest Fly w/ Handles
Seated Incline Bench Press Straight Bar
Seated Incline Bench Fly w/ Handles
Seated Bench Press w/ Straight Bar
Seated Bench Press w/ Handles
Seated Bench Flies w/ Handles
[0068] Dips on Dip Bar attachment
Single Arm Chest Fly W/Handle Perpendicular to Machine
2 Handled Chest Squeeze
[0069] Pullovers w/handles or straight bar
Cable Cross Over Handles
Elevated Resistance Push Ups (Feet on Bench)
Back Exercises
High Standing Row Straight Bar
Reverse Grip High Standing Row Straight Bar
[0070] One arm high row handle One arm low row handle
Straight Arm Pull Downs Straight Bar
[0071] Low Pulley Row sitting on Step Handle or Straight Bar
Wide Handled Reverse Fly Handles
Seated One Arm Pull Down Handle
Seated Pulldown Straight Bar
Wide Bent Over Row Straight Bar
Good Mornings Straight Bar or Rope
Pull Ups
Chin Ups
[0072] Back Hyper extensions
Lat Pull Over on Bench Handles
Biceps
Standing Curls Straight Bar
Standing Curls Curl Bar
[0073] 1 Arm Alternating Standing Curl Handles At multiple
angles
2 Arm Standing Curls Handles
1 Arm Hammer Curl
1 Arm Handled Concentration Curl
High Handled Curl
High Curl Bar
Seated Curl Back To Machine
Incline Handled Curl
Triceps
Push Downs Curl Bar
Push Downs Straight Bar
Push Downs Rope
Incline French Presses Curl Bar or Handles
Flat French Presses Curl Bar or Handles
Reverse Grip Pushdowns Curl Bar
1 Arm Seated Tricep Extensions
1 Arm Handled Reverse Grip Pushdown
Standing Tricep Extension Back To Machine Rope/Curl Bar
1 Arm Kick Backs Handle
2 Arm Kick Backs Facing Machine Curl Bar
Dips
Bench Dips
Cross Body Tricep Extension Handles
Close Grip Bench Press Bar
Shoulders
Seated Shoulder Press Bar
1 Arm Handled Shoulder Press
1 Arm Handled Arnold Shoulder Press
Upright Rows Bar
Upright Rows Handle
1 Arm Handled Lateral Raises
2 Arm Straight Bar Frontal Raises
1 Arm Handled Frontal Raises
Bent Over Flies Handled
Handled External Shoulder Rotation
Handled Shoulder Rotation Lying Down
Standing Military Press Bar
Handled Internal Shoulder Rotation
Shrugs Bar
Elevated Push Ups W/or W/O Band Resistance
Legs
Squat Bar W/Resistance
Squat In U-Can Squat Belt
1 Legged Squat In U-Can Squat Belt
Squats W/Handled Resistance
Lunges Bar
Lunges Handled Resistance
Standing Leg Curls
Toe Raises In U Can Squat Belt
Toes Raises Bar/Handles
Straight Leg Dead Lift Bar
Standing Leg Curl Ankle Strap
Standing Leg Kick Ankle Strap
Standing Knee Ups Ankle Strap
Lying Down Single Leg Raise Ankle Strap
Lying On Side Single Leg Raise
Leg Raises Incredi-ab Attachment/Ankle Strap
Standing Leg Abductor Ankle Strap
Twisting Leg Raises on Dip Attachment
Seated Leg Extensions Incredi-ab or Ankle Strap
Standing Leg Adductor Ankle Strap
Abs
Crunches On Knees Facing Unit Rope
Resistance Crunches on Bench Rope/Multiple Angles
Crunches With Exercise Ball and Band Resistance
Hanging Leg Raises Pull Up Bar
Knee Ups Sitting on Bench Incredi-ab Attachment
Oblique Knee Ups on Bench Incredi-ab Attachment
Bridged Leg Lifts Ankle Strap
Russian Twist Medicine Ball & Resistance Bands
Diagonal Chops Medicine Ball & Resistance Bands
Forward Facing Chops Medicine Ball & Resistance Bands
Standing Arm Rotation Handle
Standing Rotational Chops Ball Handle
Captain's Chair Exercise on Dip Bar Back Support
Resistance Side Bends
Seated Ab Twist
Sports Specific
Baseball Throw
Softball Throw
Football Throw
Golf Swing
Baseball Swing
Boxing Punch Training Gloves w/D Ring
Heavy Bag Station Attach Bag to Pull Up Arm
Kicking Training Ankle Bands
[0074] Returning to FIG. 30, an exact length of cord can be used
with a particular diameter cord to achieve optimum results. It has
been found that the optimal length of the cord is 18 inches. With
the ends and two clips, this results in a device that is 28 inches
long when laid out unstretched. The typical user will stretch the
cord to twice the natural length for optimum pull and an optimum
workout. It is important that the device not be too long (which
results in less force) or too short (which results in the cord
reaching a stretch limit which the athlete's movement at the wrong
position). It is also very important to a good workout that there
be a swivel clip on each end of the stretch cord. A piece of
covered tubing, or other intermediate connecting section, can be
used between the swivel clip and the cord to provide a possible
hand-hold and to reach the correct total length. This connection
section can be covered with a fabric such as NYLON.TM. This is
shown in FIG. 32.
[0075] It should be noted that the overall length of substantially
28 inches is very important so that the user can pull the cord to
twice its length during a normal exercise. The length of the
stretch cord of substantially 18 inches is also very important so
that the correct force is achieved over a total pull for the
particular diameter. A connecting section between the swivel clip
and the stretch cord can be made from covered tubing and should be
carefully chosen so that the unstretched length of the cord is
substantially 18 inches and the unstretched length of the entire
device is substantially 28 inches.
[0076] Accessories may then be clipped to one end of the device
with the other end attachable to the exercise device previously
described, to a wall or to a ball that holds the cord by use of a
closed room door.
[0077] Different pull forces can be achieved by providing the
device of FIG. 30 with different diameter stretch cords. This is
shown in FIG. 33 for several different diameter cords. The pull
force is measured when the stretch cord is pulled to approximately
twice its unstretched length, or approximately 36 inches. A range
of different devices with different pull strengths can thus be
created. Typical values are 5 lb., 9 lb., 12 lb., 18 lb., 25 lb.,
35 lb., and 50 lb. devices. Cords can optionally be color-coded for
easy identification of pull force. Because the lengths of the
devices are all the same, it is also possible to double up two or
more cords to achieve a particular force. Various accessories such
as a handle grip, ankle strap, ab-strap, 8 lb. medicine ball, squat
belt, curl bar and straight bar can be used. Wall or door anchors
can be used to secure the un-pulled end. Typically, two of the
devices with equal force are used in a particular workout. However,
it is within the scope of the present invention to use one device
or to use two devices with different pull forces at the same time.
An example, might be a device of one force for one arm and a second
device with a different pull force for the corresponding leg.
[0078] A different accessory of the present invention is an
ab-cart. This can be a flat dolly-like cart with typically four
swivel wheels. Embodiments can have three rings for clipping onto
the stretch cord devices just mentioned. This cart allows a
complete workout of the abs by pulling via the stretch cords in
three different directions. The user sits on the cart with the
three cords connected. By moving the cart again
[0079] Several descriptions and illustrations have been presented
to aid in understanding the present invention. One skilled in the
art will realize that numerous changes and variations are possible
without departing from the spirit of the invention. Each of these
changes and variations is within the scope of the present
invention.
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