BRPI0816010A2 - handle for use by a user of an exercise device and device - Google Patents

Abstract

PICKS UP FOR USE BY AN EXERCISE DEVICE AND DEVICE USER. an exercise device is described that has many advantageous features, including the ability to provide a combination of handles for the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. The exercise device described is a non-elastic resistance device that has a combination handle that includes hand grips and a loop. The hand grip and loop can be used as a foot grip or, alternatively, only the hand grip can be used by the hand. The selection of specific grip accessories allows the user to exercise specific body parts and provides a large number of possible exercises.

Description

IT TAKES TO BE USED BY A USER OF AN EXERCISE DEVICE AND DEVICE

TECHNICAL FIELD

Certain embodiments presented herein pertain to exercise devices, and in particular the handles for an exercise device having a non-elastic strap that is easily configurable for use in performing a variety of exercises.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As an example of an exercise device, resistance exercise devices allow a user to exercise by conferring a resistance to the movement of a user's arms, legs or torso. Thus, for example, such devices allow a user to exercise by working one muscle in contrast to another, or working in contrast to the weight of the user, conferring a resistance to movement of a user's arms, legs or torso. Some resistance exercise devices are fixed in a frame. Other devices are configured to be removably attached to a particular type of structure, such as between a door and a door jamb.

There is a need for a resistance exercise device that is easily adjustable so that it can provide a complete exercise for any user, including adjustments that allow for a wide range of positions and exercises and that provide resistance to the user's movement in a way that be useful for the exercise.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a combination handle for an exercise device that is easily configurable for a variety of exercises. For example, certain embodiments described herein include an adjustable foot grip for an exercise device.

Certain embodiments feature a handle for use by an exercise device user.

The handle includes an elongate member. The elongate member is in the form of a figure 8 defining a transposed portion, a first loop attached to the exercise device extending to the transposed portion, and a second loop extending from the transposed portion. The handle further includes a hand grip slidably attached to the elongate member near the transposed portion. The length of the second loop is adjustable according to the position of the hand grip on the elongate member.

Other embodiments feature a handle for use by a user of an exercise device. The handle includes an elongate member attached to the exercise device, and a hand grip slidably attached to the elongate member. The elongate member forms a loop extending from the hand grip. The length of the loop is adjustable according to the position of the handgrip along the elongate member.

Certain embodiments feature a handle for use by an exercise device user. The handle includes an elongate member attached to the exercise device, wherein the elongate member includes a flexible material. The handle also includes a hand grip slidably attached to the elongate member. A portion of the elongate member is a loop that has each end of the loop in contact with the handgrip. The length of the loop between the ends of the loop is adjustable according to the position of the handgrip on the elongate member.

These features, together with various provisions and auxiliary features, will be apparent to those skilled in the art with the following detailed description, and are obtained by the grip of the exercise device of the present invention, and embodiments thereof are shown with reference to the accompanying drawings. , by way of example only, in which:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIGURE 1 is a schematic front view of a first embodiment of an exercise device secured between a door and a door jamb;

FIGURE 2 is a partial schematic sectional view 2-2 of FIGURE 1 showing the exercise device fixed between a door and a door jamb;

FIGURE 3 is an illustration of a user performing a high series exercise by performing the exercise of FIGURE 1;

FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an exercise device;

FIGURES 5A and 5B are views of a first embodiment of an exercise device attachment of FIGURE 4, where FIGURE 5A is a perspective view, and FIGURE 5B is a sectional view 5B-5B;

FIGURE 6 is a schematic top view of the elongate member of the embodiment shown in FIGURE 4 showing two stretching mechanisms and two handgrips;

FIGURE 7 is a perspective view showing details of the handle and elongation mechanism of the embodiment of FIGURE 4;

FIGURE 8 is a sectional view 8-8 of FIGURE 7 showing the hand grip;

FIGURE 9A is a perspective view showing details of the belt loops of the embodiment of FIGURE 4;

FIGURE 9B is a sectional view 9B-9B of FIGURE 9A showing details of the buckle and the attachment of the belt loops to the buckle;

FIGURE 10 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of an alternate elongate member having an elongation mechanism and two finger grips;

FIGURE 11 is a schematic sectional view 11-11 of the finger grip embodiment of FIGURE 10;

FIGURES 12A-12D are schematic drawings illustrating the use of the exercise device, where FIGURE 12A is the initial configuration, FIGURE 12B illustrates elongate limb elongation, also illustrated in FIGURES 12B 'and 12B ", FIGURE 12C shows applying force on the shorter leg of the elongate limb, and FIGURE 12D shows applying force on the handles during an exercise;

FIGURES 13A-13C are schematic drawings illustrating the use of the exercise device having different arm lengths, where FIGURE 13A is the initial configuration, FIGURE 13B shows the application of force to one of the pairs of legs, and FIGURE 13C shows the application of force to the handles during an exercise;

FIGURE 14A is a second embodiment of a fastener that may be used to secure the exercise device to a pole or parapet, and FIGURE 14B is a pole-mounted exercise device utilizing the alternative fastening embodiment of FIGURE 14A. ;

FIGURES 15A-15I illustrate poses of a user utilizing an embodiment of an exercise device for performing the exercises, wherein FIGURE 15A is a reverse combination abdominal, FIGURE 15B is a single L-leg squat, FIGURE 15C is an inclination of the gymnast, FIGURE 15D is a knee combination abdominal, FIGURE 15E is a resting leg curl, a. FIGURE 15F is a hip lift, FIGURE 15G is a front shoulder lift, FIGURE 15H is an abdominal, and FIGURE 151 is a triceps extension;

FIGURES 16A and 16B illustrate an embodiment of the one-handed exercise device, where FIGURE 16A shows the interlacing of the one-handed exercise straps, and FIGURE 16B illustrates the use of the exercise device for performing one-handed exercises. an elevated one-arm exercise series;

FIGURES 17A and 17B show an embodiment of a foot grip attachment attached to a handle of an exercise device, where FIG 17A illustrates the foot grip attachment secured by the user's toes, and FIG 17B illustrates a pair of foot grips with an accessory on each pair of grips of an exercise device and secured by the heel of the user's shoe;

FIGURES 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D show a first embodiment of the footrest attachment of FIGURES 17A-B, where FIGURE 18A is a perspective view of the footrest attachment; FIGURE 18B is a bottom view of the attachment. 18C is a side view of part of one of the handle fastener parts, and FIGURE 18D is a top view of part of one of the handle attachment fasteners;

FIGURES 19A, 19B and 19C show an embodiment of a finger grip attachment as fixed to a handle of an exercise device, where FIGURE 19A illustrates a finger placed on one of the loops, FIGURE 19B illustrates a finger placed on one. each of the two loops, and FIGURE 19C shows two fingers placed on each of the two loops;

FIGURES 20A, 20B and 20C show an embodiment of the finger grip attachment of FIGURES 19A-C, where FIGURE 20A is a perspective view of the finger grip attachment, FIGURE 20B is a top view 20B-20B of the finger grip attachment, and FIGURE 20C is a sectional side view 20C-20C of the finger grip attachment;

FIGURES 21A, 21B and 21C show an embodiment of a grip attachment as attached to an exercise device grip, where FIGURE 21A illustrates a three-wire hand grip, FIGURE 2IB illustrates a two-handed hand grip. cables and FIGURE 21C illustrates a hand grip of a cable;

22A, 22B, 22C and 22D show an embodiment of the grip attachment of FIGURES 21A-C, where FIGURE 22A is a perspective view of the grip attachment, FIGURE 22B is a top view of the grip attachment. FIGURE 22C is a bottom view of the grip attachment, and FIGURE 2 - 2D is a sectional side view 22D-22D of FIGURE 22C;

FIGURE 23 shows a third embodiment of a fastener;

FIGURE 24 illustrates the use of the fastener of FIGURE 23 to secure an exercise device to a tree;

FIGURES 25 and 26 show an embodiment of a bracket for holding an exercise device by a first enlarged end of a fastener, where FIGURE 25 is a perspective front view of a bracket for mounting an exercise device, and FIGURE 26 illustrates the use of the bracket to secure the exercise device;

FIGURE 27 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the handle in combination;

FIGURE 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the handle in combination;

FIGURE 29 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the handle in combination; and

FIGURES 30A and 30B are perspective views of the handle in combination of FIGURE 29 with the hand grip in an upper and lower position, respectively.

Reference symbols are used in the figures to indicate certain components, aspects or features shown, wherein reference symbols common to more than one figure indicate the similar components, aspects or features shown.

Way (s) To Practice The Invention

For the purpose of comparing various embodiments with the prior art, certain aspects and advantages of such embodiments are described herein, where appropriate. Of course, it should be understood that not necessarily all such aspects or advantages may be obtained according to any particular embodiment. Modifications and variations may be made by the skilled person without departing from the character and scope of the invention, including but not limited to: the use of non-elastic members, which are described herein as round belts, which are round. or have some other form of cross section, and / or which are formed of two or more members joined together by stitching or adhesive; or the use of different mechanisms for adjusting the length of the non-elastic member that is known in the art, including, but not limited to, buckles, hooks, or coil of the non-elastic member in a rigid member. Further, any one or more features of any embodiment may be combined with any one or other features of any other embodiment, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Shown herein is a non-elastic exercise device that is supported, or can be easily attached to a support structure, and allows a user to perform a large number of exercises by easily adjusting the length of the device and thereafter balancing on the device while the user's weight is transferred to the device. Several features will now be illustrated with reference to FIGURES 1-3. FIGURE 1 is a schematic front view of a first embodiment of the exercise device 100 which is fixed at a point A between a door D and the door jamb. FIGURE 2 is a partial sectional view 2-2 of FIGURE 1 considered. through port D and showing the profile exercise device 100, and FIGURE 3 is an illustration of a user U exercising with the exercise device of FIGURE 1.

Exercise device 100 includes a fastener 110 and an elongate member 120 having a pair of arms 122, indicated as a first arm 122a, and a second arm 122b, on either side of the fastener, as shown schematically in FIGURES 1. and 2. A pair of handles 123 are provided, with one of them positioned at each end 121 of each arm 122, specifically the first arm 122a has a first handle 123a, and the second arm 122b has a second handle 123b. The elongate member 120 is substantially non-elastic and flexible with a length S between the pair of handles 123, and includes a belt or cable or other non-elastic, flexible member, and an elongation mechanism 135 that permits increasing or decreasing the length S1 as indicated by the double headed arrow AS.

As used herein, the noun "handle" encompasses any device that is intertwined with part of the human body, that is, it can be connected in such a way that a person can transfer a force to the handle, preferably a force equal to one part or more. the entire weight of the person, and the verb "to arrest", when used herein, refers to the action of interlacing the device with a body part. When used in an exercise device, a handle is attached to other elements that allow force to be transferred to another object, including, but not limited to, a stationary support, a device that can store or release energy, such as like an elastic cord or a spring, or another body part. The handles include devices that may be surrounded by a body part, for example, a loop or flexible hook, or that a body part may surround, for example, an elongate member that fits within the hand grip. In this context, a member that can be arrested, or is arrested, is one that can surround a body part or can be surrounded by a body part, and has a size and configuration that allows the transfer of forces from the user to the body. catch.

A "hand grip" is the handle that is sized to hold the hand, a "foot grip" is the handle that is sized to hold the feet, and a "finger grip" is the handle that is sized to hold a hand. or more fingers.

The fastener 110 has a support for the elongate member 120 which allows a certain proportion of movement.

Specifically, the interaction between the fastener 110 and the elongate member 120 allows the elongate member to be positioned longitudinally relative to the fastener, and may also impart resistance to movement of the elongate member along the fastener. Preferably the strength is sufficient such that under certain circumstances the support prevents movement of the elongate member 120 along the fastener 110, even where there is a mismatch of forces at the ends of the elongate member. Thus, the exercise device 100 may be used for a variety of exercises by changing the length of the elongate limb 120, for example, and also provides an exercise device that can provide support to the user while exercising.

One type of carrier is referred to herein without limitation as a "friction carrier". The fasteners providing the friction support include, but are not limited to, an element or part of an element that can support the elongate member 120 during exercise, and over which the elongate member may slide. The resistance to movement of the elongate member 120 on the fastener 110 may be determined in part by the frictional resistance of the elongate member sliding on the fastener. In various embodiments of the methods of using the exercise device 100, the elongate member 120 slides along the fastener 110 while a user positions himself. During exercise, a slight mismatch in the traction forces on the handles is combined with the static friction of the friction bracket, and the handles do not move during the exercise. That is, the static friction between the elongate member 120 and the fastener 110 generated by the friction support is sufficient to allow exercises in which the elongate member 120 does not slide through the fastener 110 during the exercise. Friction bearing devices include elements or parts of elements which are part of or attached to a fastener and which may support an elongate member (which may, for example, include handles) and which may allow the elongate member to slide through the holder. support fixative and provide frictional resistance to movement of the elongated limb during exercise.

Fastener 110 is used to provide a fixed attachment point for exercise device 100 and to support a user's weight as it is applied to arms 122, as indicated by arrow F in FIGURE 2 and shown in FIGURE 3. As shown in FIG. shown in FIGURE 2, the fastener 110 is adapted to position the exercise device 100 on a door and to support the elongate member 120 having an enlarged portion 111, a portion 113 which may be a strap or cable, and a approximately triangular shaped loop 115 for slidably supporting the elongate member. With the enlarged portion 111 on the opposite side of the door D of the elongate member 120, the fastener 110 supports the weight of a user while the handles 123 are pulled. In addition, the fastener 110 provides the relative length positioning of the arms 122, as shown in FIGURE 1 by the double-headed arrow C. Thus, the total length of the elongate member 120 and the distribution of that length between each of the arms 122 can be easily adjusted by the elongation mechanism 135 and by pulling the ends of the elongate member. FIGURE 2 shows the arms 122, and each has a length L.

When supported by a frame such as a door D (as shown, for example, in FIGURES 1-3) or a rail, post or other support member (as shown, for example, in FIGURES 14B and 26), The exercise device of the invention features a pair of handles for a user to exercise versus their weight according to the user's position relative to the device, and allows to easily adjust the length of the device. As described below, the device of the invention may be used for exercise in any of a large number of orientations according to the selected adjustable length and according to the location and manner in which the user is in relation to the exercise device. Exercises. In general, a user adjusts the exercise device to a desired length, stands on the floor near the exercise device, rests part of his body weight on the exercise device with his hands or feet, and exercises by moving the exercise device. your body with your weight supported by the floor and the exercise device. Examples of floor and exercise support include, but are not limited to, standing on one or both legs, lying up or down, kneeling, or resting your hands on the floor, with the exercise device supporting the weight by hand or foot as appropriate.

In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the elongate member 120 does not include an elongation mechanism 135. In this embodiment, the elongate member 120 is thus substantially non-elastic and has a fixed length S between the pair of handles 123.

Referring to FIGURE 3, a user U is shown in one of many exercise positions, particularly in an elevated series exercise, holding the pair of handles 123 with the user's hands and the user's feet placed at a horizontal distance. X of clamping point A. When fixed to a door, it is preferable that clamping point A is on the inner side of the door (ie, the door opens in the opposite direction of user U) so that jamb J can support the User weight. User U is shown inclined with respect to the anchor point A and has a fraction of its weight supported by device 100. It is evident that user U can vary the amount of weight supported, and thus the resistance of exercise device 100, by adjusting its position relative to anchor point A (distance X) and arm length 122 (length L). User U of FIGURE 3 performs an elevated series exercise by moving his body in an E direction toward and away from the anchor point. It should be noted that other exercises are also possible with the user in this position, with the user moving in other directions with the user's weight supported by the floor and the exercise device 100.

Several embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings. Such embodiments should be illustrative and not limiting the scope of the claims. FIGURES 4-9 are various views of a second embodiment of an exercise device 400. And with reference first to FIGURE 4, a perspective view of the exercise device 400 is shown including a first embodiment of a fastener 410 and a limb. 420. Exercise device 400, fastener 410, and elongate member 420 are generally similar to exercise device 100, fastener 110, and elongate member 120, respectively, except as further detailed below. When possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in Figures 1-9.

Fastener 410 includes a flexible non-elastic strap 413 having a first enlarged end 411 that is wider than the strap, and a second loop forming end 415. The elongate member 420 passes through loop 415, defining a pair of arms 422, indicated as arms 422a and 422b. Each arm 422 has a respective end 421, which are shown as ends 421a and 421b, each forming a loop 425, shown as loops 425a and 425b, to support a pair of handles 423, shown as handles 423a and 423b. The elongate member 420 also includes a pair of elongation devices or buckles 435 shown as buckles 435a and 435b at either end of a central belt 429. One or both buckles 435 provides for length adjustment of elongate member 420. Specifically, belt 429 has a pair of ends 431, indicated as 431a and 431b, which pass through buckles 435a and 435b, respectively. As described below, the elongate member 420 is substantially inelastic, wherein the length of the elongate member is adjustable by the action of one or both pairs of buckles 435.

FIGURES 4, 5A and 5B show various views of the fastener 410, where FIGURE 5A is a perspective view of the fastener and FIGURE 5B is a sectional view 5B-5B of the fastener. As noted earlier, fastener 410 includes a flexible non-elastic belt 413. In one embodiment, most of the length of fastener 410 and elongate member 420 are formed of materials including, but not limited to, belts. A fabric of natural or synthetic material that has sufficient strength to withstand the weight of a device user. Fabric materials include, but are not limited to, one or more nylon, polypropylene or other polymer fibers. It should be understood that a single length of flexible material may alternatively comprise two or more parts which are sewn, glued or otherwise joined together. In one embodiment, the length of the belt 413 is from 6 to 18 inches. In another embodiment, the length of the belt 413 is approximately 12 inches.

Strap 413 has a first enlarged end 411 that is wider than the strap, and a second end 417 that is fixed to the strap to form a loop 415. As shown in FIGURE 5B, strap 413 has an end 502. which forms the core of the first end 411. Since one of the intended uses of fastener 410 is to secure the exercise device 400 between a door and an anvil, it is preferable that the end 411 includes materials that are soft enough to prevent damage to a wooden door or a door jamb and strong enough to withstand the weight of a user. A soft and sturdy embodiment is shown in FIGURE 5B. Specifically, the belt end 502 is partially surrounded by a recessed housing 505 and a cushion 507 covering the belt end and housing. The end of the strap 502 may further be secured within the end 411 by gluing and sewing the end of the strap to the housing 505 and the cushion 507, and by closing the cushion with one or more seams 509. The strap 413 passes through the first end 411 through of a notch 504 in housing 505 and through a notch 501 in pad 507. In one embodiment, first end 411 is approximately 3.5 "by 2.5" and is oriented approximately perpendicular to belt 413. In another embodiment, the compartment 505 is made of a high density, closed cell foam and the cushion 507 is made of felt and includes the seams 503. Alternatively, a second belt or part of another material may be sewn, glued or otherwise secured. to belt end 413 to form end 502. In another alternative embodiment, housing 505 may include another rigid member, such as a metal or hard plastic plate, to increase stiffness of belt end 411.

The elongate member 420 is shown in more detail in FIGURES 6-9, where FIGURE 6 is a schematic top view of the elongate member, FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of a pair of grips 423 and the corresponding pair of buckles 435. FIGURE 8 is a sectional view 8-8 of one of the pairs of grips 423, and FIGURE 9A is a perspective view showing details of one of the pairs of buckles and adjacent belt 429. As shown in FIGURE 6, elongate member 420 is length S, and includes two non-elastic belt parts 427, denoted 427a and 427b, a belt 429 and pair of buckles 435 for adjusting length S. The elongate member part 420 of each end of the nearest buckle has a fixed length - that is, each of the two parts of one of the end pairs 421 of a corresponding pair of buckles 435 has a fixed length. In one embodiment, the length S is adjustable to a length that allows for a wide range of exercises. Thus, for example, and without limitation, length S may have a length ranging from approximately 6 feet to 12 feet. In another embodiment, the elongate member 420 is approximately 1.5 "wide. When used for exercise, belts 429 and loop 415 may slide along elongate member 420 along fastener 410 while providing sufficient friction such that there may be some mismatch in forces at both ends 421 without the elongate member sliding through the fastener while a user exercises.

The details of one of the pairs of. The ends 421, including the strap 429 and the handle 423 and including the buckle 435 are shown in FIGURES 7, 9A and 9B. The buckle 435 is a meat buckle, and the design and use thereof is well known in the prior art. The buckle 435 is attached to the strap 427, and thus the length of each end 421 is not adjustable. Buckle 435 also slidably receives and secures belt 429, allowing for length S adjustment.

The buckle 455 has a frame 709, a first belt bar 705, a second belt bar 707 and a user movable cam 711. The first belt bar 705 holds a belt loop 427 which is preferably secured by seams 703. Alternatively, the strap 427 may be secured to the bar 705 by a second member, such as another loop strap or a plastic or metal piece that forms a loop over the bar 705 and provides a position for the strap 427. Strap 427 has an opposite end that is joined with seams 701 to form a loop 425 for securing handle 423 as described below. Second belt bar 707 and cam 711 support belt 429. It should be understood that the use of seams as described herein for securing parts of the belt may also be accomplished by use of other fastening methods such as bonding or melting of the belt parts together.

The cam 711 is a spring loaded such that it normally retains a strap 429, and that under the action of a user, by pushing or pulling the cam, the cam is moved to allow the strap to move. The distance between cam 711 and bar 707 is adjusted by the user and by a spring within buckle 435 by pushing cam 711, allowing belt 429 to slide between cam 711 and bar 707. Thus, length S can be be adjusted by user-activated cam 711 of buckle 435.

Handle 423 is shown in more detail in the sectional view of FIGURE 8. Handle 423 is generally tubular in shape, with an outer casing 801 and an inner cylindrical tubular portion 803. The casing 801 has an outer length and diameter that allows A hand easily grasps the handle 423, and is made of a material that allows a user to grip while exercising. In one embodiment, the cover material 801 is a high density foam. Part 803 provides strength of handle 423 and may be formed of a length and diameter of plastic or other rigid material to match the size of the cover 801 and to provide space for a loop 425 to pass through the center of part 803. In one embodiment, part 803 is made of a rigid and lightweight material, such as a PVC pipe.

A free end pair 431 is shown in more detail in FIGURE 9A. Each end 431 is preferably folded back and held in place, for example by a seam 901, to form an easily manipulated end. The elongate member 420 also includes a plurality of dowels shown as dowels 903, 905a and 905b which twice surround belt 429 to prevent ends 431 from moving. Specifically, the dowels 903 and 905 are placed between the buckles 435, the ends 431 and the belt 429. Thus, the dowels 903 and 905 prevent the belt portion 429 of a buckle 435 and the corresponding end 431 from moving. elongate member 420 is moved. As shown in FIGURE 9A, a dowel 903 is fixed near end 431, while dowels 905 may be slid along the length of belt 429. FIGURE 9B is a sectional view 9B-9B of FIGURE 9A, showing details of meat buckle and dowel attachment 905b. In particular, FIGURE 9B shows a bar 907 extending over the buckle 435 and a strap 909 that is attached to the bar and dowel 905b. Belt 909 prevents the dowel 905b from sliding too far down on belt 429 while adjusting the length of the exercise device. It is preferable that the dowels 905b are elastic so that they can easily move and lock together the belt parts 429.

ALTERNATIVE FIXER ACHIEVEMENTS

Several embodiments of the fastener are shown in FIGURES 14A, 14B, 23 to 26, and 29 to 32A-32C. Unless explicitly stated, any fasteners may be used to support any of the elongate members of the exercise device. In the following discussion, the fastener embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Thus, for example, and without limitation, they may be fixed to a door, to a post, railing or jamb, to a hook mounted to a wall, or it may be permanently attached to a wall or exercise structure, for example.

FIGURE 14A is a second embodiment of a fastener 1410 that may be used to secure the exercise device to a pole or parapet, and FIGURE 14B is an embodiment of an exercise device secured to a pole using the fastening embodiment. alternative of FIGURE 14A.

FIGURE 14A shows the alternative embodiment of fastener 1410, which includes an adjustable loop 1419 and a fastener loop 1415. As described below, fastener 1410 is an alternative fastener, and may, for example, have a fastener loop 1415 for receiving the elongate member 420 for carrying out an exercise device 1400. Alternatively, the fastener 1410 may support the elongate member 120 or any of the other elongate members described herein. Adjustable loop 1419 is formed by a flexible belt 1411 and a cam buckle 1412 as follows. Meat buckle 1412 may be, for example, cam buckle 435 shown in detail in FIGURE 9B. The flexible belt 1411 has a first free end 1414 which runs through the cam portion of the buckle 1412, for example when passing the belt between the second belt bar 707 and the movable cam 711 of the cam buckle 435. The flexible belt also has a second end 1418 which is attached to the cam buckle 1412, for example by forming loops between the second end and the first strap bar 705 of the cam buckle 435 and providing a seam 1416 covering the double thickness of the strap 1411. The strap 1411 thereby traverses the buckle 1412 and forms an adjustable loop 1419 which may be enlarged or decreased by activating the cam buckle 1412 to release the strap 1411 by moving the strap through the cam buckle 1412 and releasing the cam. End 1414 is held against belt 1411 by a belt loop 1413. A fastener loop 1415 is joined to belt 1411 by seam 1417.

It is preferable that most lengths of fastener 1410 be formed of materials including, but not limited to, belts of a fabric of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to withstand the weight of a wearer of the device. Fabrics include, but are not limited to, fabrics made of one or more of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. It should be understood that alternative embodiments of a single length of flexible material include, but are not limited to, two or more parts which are sewn, glued or otherwise.

FIGURE 14B shows the exercise device 1400 formed of a fastener 1410 and an elongate member 420. Adjustable loop 1419 of fastener 1410 is tightened over a post P, for example by placing the adjustable loop on top of the tightened post using the buckle. Alternatively, the belt 1411 may be removed from the meat buckle 1412, encased in post P, and then through the meat buckle 1412 and tightened. In either case, the end 1414 is pulled through the cam buckle 1412 and the adjustable loop 1419 and tightened to pole P with sufficient force to allow the exercise device 1400 to support a user's weight.

In addition to being attached to a pole, the fastener 1410 may be intended to support the exercise device 1400 on a railing, spine or other limb. Alternatively, the fastener may be attached to a carbine strap that is attached to a wall or other structure.

FIGURE 23 shows a third embodiment of a fastener 2300 including a flexible belt 2301 with a first end 2305 having a seamed loop 2307 and a second end 2303 having a ring 2304 secured within a seam-created loop. 2309, and FIGURE 24 illustrates the use of fastener 2300 to secure elongate member 420, which could also be elongate member 120, in a tree. In one embodiment, ring 2304 is a locking ring, such as a carbine loop. In another embodiment, ring 2304 is a handle ring. It is preferred that most belt lengths 2301 be made of materials which include, but are not limited to, the belts of a fabric of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to withstand the weight of a wearer of the device. Preferred fabrics include, but are not limited to, fabrics made of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. FIGURE 24 shows an exercise device 2400 formed by a fastener 2300 and an elongate member 420. The strap 2301 is wound into a tree with the ring 2304 receiving the strap. Loop 2307 receives belt 429, allowing the user to exercise against a tree or other object small enough for belt 2301 to be wrapped around it.

FIGURES 25 and 26 show a bracket 2500 for securing a fastener, such as the first end 411 of fastener 410, where FIGURE 25 is a perspective front view of the bracket, and FIGURE 26 illustrates the use of the bracket for securing the device. of exercises. Bracket 2500 has a first flange 2503 with a mounting hole 2509 and a second flange 2505 with a mounting hole 2511 and a face 2507 extending from the first flange to the second flange and includes a notch 2515 extending to the face. of a face edge 25.13 and includes a central notch 2517. In a preferred embodiment, the holder 2500 is formed of a single sheet metal sheet 2501, for example, which has a crease 2518 on flange 2503, a non-flange crease 2523. 2505, and creases 2519 and 2521 between face 2507 and flanges 2503 and 2505, respectively. In one embodiment, the thickness of sheet 2501 is from 0.05 to 0.10 inches, or more preferably approximately 0.0625 inches, and creases 2518, 2519, 2521 and 2523 are placed such that face 2507 is parallel and separate from the flanges 2503 and 2505 by a distance D of approximately 1 to 2 inches, or in another embodiment of approximately 1.5 inches.

Mounting holes 2509 and 2511 are, in one embodiment, between approximately 1/4 inch and approximately 1/2 inch in diameter, and in another embodiment approximately 3/8 inch in diameter.

FIGURE 26 illustrates the use of bracket 2500. Bracket 2500 is mounted on a wall W and held in place by a pair of screws 2601 through mounting holes 2509 and 2511. A portion of fastener 410 is shown in the dashed illustration on the side. 26, specifically the enlarged portion 411 and the flexible belt 413. The fastener 410 is placed in the holder 2500 as indicated by the arrow.

Specifically, the belt 413 slides through the notch 2515 at the edge of the face 2513, with the enlarged portion between the holder 2500 and the wall W and the central notch 2517. The notch 2515 is sized to be large enough to allow the belt 413 slides through the notch, but not so large as to allow the enlarged portion 411 to pass through the notch. Use of bracket 2500 allows the exercise device 400 previously shown to be mounted on a door frame to be mounted on any wall on which the bracket may be mounted.

ALTERNATE PEGA ACHIEVEMENTS

The use of exercise device 100 is determined by the handles available to a user. The handles allow the user to grip them, as well as tight enough to support their weight, and include devices that can lock the user into a loop or hook while the user pulls the exercise device. In this context, a "lockable" part refers to the ability to wrap a surrounding body part and tighten that handle part, or to place a body part in a loop or handle hook so that the wearer can Pull the exercise device against you and keep the body part inside the handle.

Handles can be used to apply force to various parts of the body, including the neck, all or part of the hand, arms, legs, toes, or shoe heels. Various embodiments of the handles are described herein as handles which may be used, for example, and without limitation, by the hand, foot or fingers. The handles described herein may be integral with device 100 or, alternatively, fixed to or attached to a pair of handles forming part of an exercise device, including, but not limited to, handles 123. The term handle "Attachment" is used herein to denote a handle that can be attached to a handle on an exercise device 100. It should be understood that the scope of the present invention extends to integral information of the grip accessories on the exercise device 100.

The user can choose to exercise with the pair of handles that have the same or different attachments, or without a grip attachment. In addition, various embodiments of the exercise device include a handle securing portion for removably securing the handle of an exercise device, such as the exercise device 100 or any exercise device having two handles, and a portion that can be held by the hand, feet, toes or other parts of the body. The use of grip accessories allows a user to apply additional resistance to the hand or fingers when providing different types of hand or finger grips, and allows additional exercises to be performed, such as with the footgear accessory. In addition, the pair of handles may be coupled as discussed with reference to FIGURES 16A and 16B, allowing a user to exercise using a handle attachment.

An alternative embodiment is shown in FIGURES 10 and 11, wherein FIGURE 10 is a schematic top view of an alternate elongate member 102 having a cam buckle 435 as an elongation device and two finger grips 4001, and FIGURE 11 is a sectional view 11-11 of alternative finger grips. Use of a buckle 435 provides a lighter exercise device 400, but results in a shorter useable range of elongate limb lengths 1020. Finger grips 4001 include four 4101 finger holes and allow one or more muscles to be exercised. of the fingers.

An example of a grip attachment is footrest attachment 1700, which is illustrated in FIGURES 17A-17B as attached to handles 123 of exercise device 100. Specifically, FIGURE 17A illustrates footrest attachment 1700 attached to exercise device 100 is secured by the toes T, and FIGURE 17B illustrates a pair of foot grip accessories, one on each of the pairs of grips 123, and each secured by a heel of the user's shoe H1 and H2. . Each foot grip accessory 1700 has a flexible loop 1710 and a grip portion 1720. It is preferable that the portion of loop 1710 extending from handle 123 is approximately 12 inches long to provide sufficient space for the heel or toes. of a user's feet in the loop. With the foot grip accessory 1700 fixed in this manner, the toes (FIG. 17A) or the heel of the shoe (FIG. 17B) may be placed on the loop 1710, and a force may be exerted by the feet against the exercise device 100. .

It is preferable that most of the foot grip accessory 1700 be formed of materials which include, but are not limited to, straps of a fabric of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support the weight of a wearer of the device. Preferred fabrics include, but are not limited to, polymeric fiber fabrics made of, for example, nylon or polypropylene or some other polymeric fiber. It should be understood that a single length of flexible material may alternatively comprise two or more parts which are sewn, glued or otherwise joined together.

In a first embodiment of the footrest attachment 1700, the flexible loop 1710 is removably attached as discussed below to one of the pairs of handles 123. A specific embodiment of the footrest attachment 1700 is illustrated in the FIGURES. 18A-D, where FIGURE 18A is a perspective view of the footrest attachment, FIGURE 18B is a bottom view of the footrest attachment, FIGURE 18C is a side view of part of one of the attachment fasteners and FIGURE 18D is a top view of part of one of the handle attachment fasteners. As shown in FIGURES 18A and 18B, the foot grip accessory 1700 is formed of three straps: a tie strap 1801 and two tie straps 1803. With the three straps attached as described below, the tie strap 1801 forms a loop 1710 and the two securing straps 1803 form a securing portion of the handle 1720.

The loop strap 1801 is formed by a length of straps having ends that are joined to form a loop. Loop strap 1801 is preferably of 20 inch long and 1.5 inch wide polymeric fiber fabric. In the preferred embodiment, the loop includes two triangular-shaped stitched double parts 1815, one of which is joined to the two ends of the loop belt 1801. Each of the two handle securing straps 1803 is formed by a length of straps having a first end 1807 with a first fastening surface 1809 and a second end 1811 with a second fastening surface 1813. Fastening belts 1803 are preferably of polymeric fiber fabric. In one embodiment, the 1803 belts have a length of 7.5 inches and a width of 1.5 inches. The attachment surfaces 1809 and 1813, in one embodiment, are secured to the loop strap 1801 by a double seam 1817, and the handle fastening straps 1803 are preferably joined midway between the ends 1807 and 1811 to the loop strap by a double stitching 1805.

Each fastener belt 18 03 includes fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on opposite sides of the belt. In one embodiment, the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 are matched surfaces, such as the combining hook and loop surfaces of a hook and loop fastening system, such as the brand hook and loop handles. VELCRO®. In one embodiment, each mounting surface 1809 and 1813 is approximately 2 inches by 1.25 inches.

The 1700 foot grip attachment is removably attached and is used as follows. The handle securing portion 1720 of the footrest attachment 1700 is removably attached to one of the pairs of handles 123, wrapping the length of each strap 1803 on the handle 123a and contacting the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each strap. 1803. The seam 1815 allows the loop 1710 to open without twisting and forms a secure strap for securing the feet.

Another example of a grip attachment is the finger grip attachment 1900, which is illustrated in FIGURES 19A-19C with three different exercises when attached to the handles 123 of the exercise device 100. The finger grip accessory 1900 has bows 1910 adapted to receive and is secured by the thumb and one or more fingers and a grip portion 1920 to secure the attachment to the grip of an exercise device. The handle securing portion 1920 is removably attached to a pair of handles 123. In one embodiment, there are two loops 1910: a first loop 1910a, and a second loop 1910b. With the finger grip attachment 1900 fixed in this manner, an F1 finger can be placed on one of the loops, for example on the first loop 1910a, as shown in FIGURE 19A, an F1 finger can be placed on the first loop and a finger F2 may be placed on the second loop 1910b as shown in FIGURE 19B, or both fingers F1 and F2 may be placed on the first loop and a finger F3 and a finger F4 may be placed on the second loop as shown in FIG. FIGURE 19C.

In one embodiment, each pair of grips 123 is provided with a finger grip attachment 1900. With the finger or fingers thus placed on at least one of the loops 1910, a force may be exerted by pulling against the gripping device. exercises 100. The 1900 finger grip accessory has similar functionality to the 4001 finger grips.

A specific embodiment of finger grip attachment 1900 is illustrated in FIGURES 20A-C, FIGURE 5. 20A is a perspective view of the finger grip attachment, FIGURE 20B is a top view 20B-20B of the finger grip attachment, and FIGURE 20C is a sectional side view 20C-20C of the finger grip attachment. The finger grip attachment 1900 includes two ties 1910, the first tie 1910a and the second tie 1910b, and the handle fastener part 1920 includes three parts 1920a, 1920b and 1920c. More specifically, the finger grip attachment 1900 is comprised of five straps: a 2001 tie strap, three 1803 attachment straps and a 2003 reinforcement strap. With the five straps attached as described below, the tie strap 2001 it forms a first loop 1910a and a second loop 1910b, which may receive one or more fingers, and each of the three fastening straps 1803 forms a securing part of the handle 1920a, 1920b and 1920c. It is preferred that most finger grip accessories 1900 be formed of the same materials as foot grip accessory 1700.

In one embodiment, loop strap 2001 is constructed of a polymeric fiber fabric having a length of 21.5 inches and a width of 1 inch, and the reinforcing strip 2003 is a polymeric fiber fabric that has a 2 inch length and 1 inch width. The finger grip attachment 1900 is assembled by three 2007 seams and each is made to one of the three fastening straps 1803 and to the loop 2001 and the reinforcing belt 2003. In a preferred embodiment, the 2007 seam is made to the parts. double stitched. As shown in FIGURES 20A and 20C, a portion of loop belt 2001 projects between each of the three fastener straps 1803 to form loops 1910a and 1910b. It is preferable that loops 1910a and 1910b are formed by the lengths of loop belt 1901 which are approximately 8 inches.

Loop strap 2001 preferably extends from the length of reinforcement strap 2003, with two loops 1910a and 1910b between adjacent fastening straps 1803.

The finger grip attachment 1900 is removably attached and is used as follows. The grip portion 1920 of the finger grip attachment 1900 is removably attached to a pair of handles 123 by contacting the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 with each strap 1803. With the finger grip attachment 1900 thus secured, a finger may be placed on one of the loops, for example on loop 1910a as shown in FIGURE 20A, one finger may be placed on each of loops 1910a and 1910b as shown in FIGURE 20B, or two fingers may be placed on each of loops 1910a and 1910b as shown in FIGURE 20C. With the finger or fingers thus placed on at least one of the 1910 loops, a force can be exerted by the user against the exercise device 100.

A third example of a grip attachment is the grip attachment 2100, which is illustrated in FIGURES 21A-21C attached to the handles 123 of the exercise device 100. The grip accessory 2100 has several handles 2110 that can be attached in different combinations, as explained below, and a grip portion 2120. In general, the number of cables 2110 may be from one to five or more, where four is the number in one embodiment, and each cable has the same diameter and length. In one embodiment, the cables 2110 have a clip-on length that is large enough for a human hand, for example, a length of 4 inches to 6 inches, and where there is sufficient additional length to allow the user to pass their length. between the cables as illustrated in FIGURES 21A-21C. In one embodiment, the handle attachment 2100 has four cables, indicated as a first cable 2110a, a second cable 2110b, a third cable 2110c, and a fourth cable 2110d. Cables can be attached to almost any combination so that a user can attach any number of cables from one cable to all 4 cables. FIGURE 21A illustrates a hand H holding three cables, for example, the first cable 2110a, the second cable 2110b and the third cable 2110c, FIGURE 21B illustrates a hand holding two cables, for example, the first and second cables, and FIGURE 21C illustrates a hand holding a cable, for example, the first cable.

The handle securing part 2120 is removably attached as discussed below to one of the pairs of handles 123. With the handle attachment 2100 fixed in this manner, between one and all cables 2110 can be secured, and a force can be exercised by pulling the exercise device 100.

In one embodiment, each of the pairs of handles 123 is provided with a handle attachment 2100.

An embodiment of the grip attachment 2100 is illustrated in FIGURES 22A-D, where FIGURE 22A is a perspective view of the grip attachment, FIGURE 22B is a top view of the grip attachment, FIGURE 22C is a bottom view of the attachment. handle attachment, and FIGURE 22D is a sectional side view 22D-22D of FIGURE 22C. The handle attachment 2100 is comprised of four belts, specifically a reinforcing belt 2205, a front belt 2207, two securing belts 1803 and two cables 2201 and 2203. The cables 2110 are formed by two longer cables 2201 and 2203, and the The securing part of the handle 2120 is formed by the belts 2205, 2207 and 1803.

The two straps 1803 forming the grip portion 2120 are secured in their respective central portions between the ends of the reinforcing belt 2205 and the front belt 2207. The four cables 2110a-d are formed from the longer cables 2201 and 2203. Specifically, as shown in FIGURE 22B, cables 2201 and 2203 are side by side and are folded in half. Each cable forms a loop 2213 near half of cables 2201 and 2203, with both cables tied together by lashing 2211 to form a loop 2213 and with the four ends of cables 2201 and 2203 tied at lashing 2209. In the sectional view of FIGURE 22D , cable 2203 is shown with a first end 2213 and a second end 2217 joined together by lashing 2209, and a central portion 2215 forming a loop 2213 over belt 2207. Each cable 2201 and 2203 is folded in half, and thus each cable forms two cables between the lashings 2209 and 2211. Specifically, cable 2201 forms cables 2210a and 2210b, and cable 2203 forms cables 2210c and 2210d.

In one embodiment, belts 2205 and 2207 are of polymeric fiber fabrics, reinforcement belt 2205 has a length of 5 inches and a width of 1 inch, and front belt 2207 preferably has a length of 6 inches and a width of 1 inch. Cables 2201 and 2203 are in one embodiment cotton cables having a length of about 20 inches to about 30 inches and in another embodiment having a length of about 22 inches to about 26 inches. However, in another embodiment, the length is approximately 24 inches. In one embodiment, cables 2201 and 2203 have a diameter that is preferably from 1/2 inch to 1 inch or, in another embodiment, approximately 3/4 inch. The joints between the belts 2205 and 2207 and the fastening belts 1803 preferably have a double seam. The resulting handle attachment 2100 has four handles approximately 10 inches long that can be secured, giving enough space for a human hand to pass between handle 2110.

The handle attachment 2100 is removably attached and is used as follows. The grip portion 2120 is removably attached to one of the pairs of grips 123 by contacting the gripping surfaces 1809 and 1813 with each strap 1803. With the finger gripping attachment 2100 thereby secured one, two, three or more. All four 2110a cables can be secured by hand. For example, FIGURE 2IA illustrates cables 2110a, 2110b, and 2110c held by a user, FIGURE 21B illustrates cables 2110a and 2110b held by a user, and FIGURE 21C illustrates cable 2110a held by a user. With the 2110 cables attached in this manner, a force can be exerted by the user against the exercise device 100.

FIGURE 27 is a perspective view of a handle that can be used as both a hand grip and a foot grip, and which is indicated herein without limitation as a "combination" handle 2700. Handle 2700 may be generally similar. handles or grip accessories of exercise device 100, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

In general, the combination handle 2700 includes two handle elements, which may be at one end or both ends of the exercise devices described herein, including, but not limited to, the exercise device 100. or 400. Thus, for example, the combination handle 2700 may be at both ends 121, both ends 421, or at one end 421a or 421b. In the embodiment of FIGURE 27, handle 2700 includes a hand grip 423a supported by loop 425a of belt 427a. Specifically, the belt material 427a continues through loop 425a and is secured to the belt by seam 2711. Handle 2700 further includes a loop 2710 supported by end 421a.

In one embodiment, the loop 2710 is a belt formed by one or more non-elastic parts that are joined to form a continuous loop part 83, and the loop is thereby integrally secured to the handgrip 423. Thus, for example, the handgrip 423a has a first end 423a-1 and 423a-2 which corresponds to a first end 802-1 and a second end 803-2, respectively, of the inner cylindrical tubular portion 803. In one embodiment, loop 2710 It is formed of one or more pieces of fabric with the ends sewn together to form a single loop portion 803, resulting in a loop portion hanging below the handgrip.

FIGURE 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combination handle 2800 which may be generally similar to handle 2700, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

Combination handle 2800 includes a flexible loop 2810 that includes a strap 2811 having an end 2812, and a length adjusting mechanism 2813. The strap 2811 passes through tubular portion 803 and the length adjusting mechanism 2813 allows size loop 2810 is adjusted by moving end 2812 through the mechanism. The mechanism 2813 may be, for example, a meat buckle, as illustrated, or a VELCRO® brand hook and loop grip, which allows the user to adjust the length of the loop 2810 to the size of the wearer's body. The strap 2811 may be removable from the handgrip 423a, or may have ends that are large enough to allow removal of the handgrip, and thus are not removable from the handgrip. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), belt 2811 and end 2812 have handles in combination, such as a VELCRO® brand hook and loop handle, to prevent the end from hanging on the belt.

In one embodiment, handle 423 is 5 inches long, and loop 2710 is approximately 20 inches long. In another embodiment, a portion of the loop 2710 that is not within portion 803 is padded with 1/8 inch of soft material, including, but not limited to, a polychloroprene-based rubber such as neoprene. In another embodiment, loop 2810 is adjustable from approximately 12 inches long to approximately 23 inches long.

In yet another embodiment, loops 2711 or 2811 do not form a loop through part 803, but are fixed at or near ends 803-1, 803-2.

FIGURES 29, 30A and 30B are three perspective views of a third handle in combination of embodiment 2900 having a rigid movable handle 423, where FIGURE 29 is a perspective view of the handle and FIGURES 30A and 30O are views in perspective of the handle in combination of FIGURE 29 having the rigid handle in an upper and lower position respectively. The 2900 combination handle may generally be similar to the 2700 or 2800 handles, except as further detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numerals in the description of the embodiments of Figures 4, 7, 17, 18, 27, 28, 29, 30A and 30B.

Combination handle 2900 includes a part 2901 to which is attached, or is an extension, to belt 427. Combination handle 2900 includes an upper loop 2902, a handle 423 and a lower loop 2904. Part 2901 passes through the cylindrical tubular portion 803 and form upper loop 2902 and lower loop 2904. Part 2901 may have, for example, and without limitation, the length of the fabric or the joined portions of the fabric as described with respect to the elongate member 420. As described below, the handle 423 may move along part 2901 and thereby adjust the size of loops 2902 and 2904. The term "loop size" indicates the length of material in the flexible part of the loop.

A portion of part 2901 forming the bottom loop 2904 has a padding 2911. Padding 2911 is joined to loop 2910 by stitching, adhesive or any other suitable joining technique.

The structure and function of the handle 2900 are shown in more detail in FIGURES 30A and 30B, with the hand grip 423 shown with dashed lines. As shown in these figures, part 2901 passes through the cylindrical tubular part 803 of handle 423 to form loops 2902 and 2904. Specifically, part 2901 outlines an "8-shaped figure" having a transposed portion within the cylindrical tubular part 803 of handle 423. Handle 423 may be moved to form a large lower loop 2904 (as in FIG. 30A) or a small lower loop (as in FIG. 30B). The size of the loop 2910 can thus be adjusted by moving the handgrip 423. In one embodiment, there is sufficient friction between the material of the part 2901 and the inner surface of the tubular part 803 to prevent the loop 2904 from changing size when loop 2902 is pulled from handle 423.

Thus, for example, when loop 2904 is pulled from handle 423 such as, for example, when used as the foot handle of FIGURE 17A, friction between the material of part 2901 and part 803 prevents handle 423 from move, and the size of loop 2904 does not change. In another embodiment, the padding 2911 cannot easily pass through part 803, and it defines the smaller loop 2904.

EXERCISE METHODS

Use of the exercise device 120 is illustrated in FIGURES 12A-12D, where FIGURE 12A is an initial configuration, FIGURE 12B illustrates elongation of the elongate member 420, further illustrated in FIGURES 12B 'and 12B ", FIGURE 12C shows the force application to the shorter leg of the elongate limb, and FIGURE 12D shows force application to the grips during an exercise FIGURES 12A-12D are illustrative, and generally apply to the exercise devices of the present invention.

For illustrative purposes, FIGURE 12A should be an initial configuration of a fixed device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to increase the length S while maintaining the pair of arms 422 at the same length (approximately half of S). First, the user activates one or both of the buckles 435. FIGURE 12B schematically shows the result of activating the buckle 435a and stretching the leg 422a as indicated by the arrows in that figure. FIGURE 12B 'shows user U pushing meat 711 and catching end 431, and FIGURE 12B "shows user pulling meat end 431 as indicated by the arrow to shorten the device.

The user then preferably pulls the shorter leg 422b as indicated by the force vector F1 of FIGURE 12C. With both pairs of feet 422 approximately the same length, longer, the user can then exercise as indicated in FIGURE 12D by applying equal forces F2 to each hand grip. In practice, it is not necessary for the two forces of FIGURE 12D to be equal, as applying force to legs 422 of fastener 410 increases friction between elongate member 420 and fastener, allowing lengths not to change even under some incompatibility of the applied forces. Alternatively, the exercise device may be adjusted to provide shorter legs 422 by pulling one end 431 to shorten length S.

In addition to being equally balanced between the two arms, it is possible to use the device of the invention to provide different arm lengths when exercising. FIGURES 13A-13C illustrate the use of an exercise device having different arm lengths 422, where FIGURE 13A is an initial configuration, FIGURE 13B shows the application of force to a pair of arms 422, and FIGURE 13C shows applying force to the handles during an exercise. For illustrative purposes, FIGURE 13A should be an initial configuration of a fixed device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to adjust arm length 422 to different lengths. First, the user preferably pulls the shorter leg 422b as indicated by the force vector F1 of FIGURE 13B. The user may then exercise as indicated by the forces F2 of FIGURE 13C. In practice, it is not necessary for the two forces of FIGURE 13C to be equal, as illustrated in FIGURE 12, as applying force to legs 422 of fastener 410 increases friction between elongate member 420 and fastener also increases. This limits the possibility that arm lengths will change even under some incompatibility of the applied forces. Adjusting the arms 422 to different lengths may be combined with lengthening or shortening length S by activating one or both buckles 435.

The exercise device of the invention allows a wide range of exercises. Examples of the many exercises that are possible are given in TABLE 1 for the device of the invention placed on top of a door. FIGURES 3 and 15 illustrate three of the many exercise positions. In each of these positions, the user has selected a length for the exercise device 100 or 400, adjusted as explained with reference to FIGURES 12 or 13, and positioned himself on the floor at a desired horizontal distance X from the anchor point A with one part. of your weight being supported by the exercise device. With his weight supported in this way, as shown in FIGURES 3 and 15, he moves his body in the appropriate directions for the type of exercise to be performed, for example, moving his body towards the wall or floor and the reverse direction by bending your arms or legs with your weight supported by the exercise device or performing other movements that exercise your muscles.

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TABLE 1: Several basic, intermediate and advanced exercises with the door fixer.

FIGURES 3 and 15 specifically illustrate the unique poses of a user U performing a variety of exercises, including a high-set exercise (FIGURE 3), a reverse combination abdominal (FIGURE 15A), a single-legged squat. L (FIGURE 15B), a gymnast inclination (FIGURE 15C), a knee combination abdominal (FIGURE 15D), a resting leg curl (FIGURE 15E), a hip lift (FIGURE 15F), a shoulder lift front (FIGURE 15G), one abdominal (FIGURE 15H) and one triceps extension (FIGURE 151). It is apparent from FIGURES 3 and 15 that many different types of exercises are possible with the exercise device of the invention according to the length of the device, the positioning of the body and the way the hands are held. In addition, the device of the invention may be used to perform exercises as illustrated in FIGURES 16A and 16B. Specifically, FIGURE 16A shows an exercise device 400 'having interlacing of the ends 421a and 42IB for one-handed exercises, and FIGURE 16B illustrates the use of the exercise device 400' to perform a one-series high exercise. arm.

Although the invention (s) presented herein are presented in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the invention (s) extend ( m) in addition to the embodiments specifically set forth for other alternative embodiments and / or uses of the invention (s) and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Further, the invention (s) may include all the different combinations incorporated herein. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the invention (s) presented herein be not limited by the particular embodiments described above, but be determined solely by careful reading of the following claims.

Throughout this patent application, the term "comprising" shall be synonymous with "including", "containing" or "characterized by", being inclusive or comprehensive and does not exclude additional, unreported elements or steps of the method. "Understanding" is a term in the art which means that named elements are essential, but other elements can be added and still form a construct within the scope of the statement.

Claims (21)

1. A handle for use by a user of an exercise device, wherein said handle is characterized in that it comprises: an elongate member, wherein said elongate member is in the form of a figure 8 and defines a transposed portion; a first loop attached to the exercise device, wherein said first loop extends from the transposed portion, and a second loop, wherein said second loop extends from said transposed portion and where an element is fixedly attached to a position in said second loop. ; and a hand grip slidably attached to said elongate member near said transposed portion, wherein the size of said second loop is adjustable according to the position of said hand grip on said elongate member; and wherein said element restricts the sliding of said hand grip along said second loop. Handle according to claim 1, characterized in that said handgrip includes a hollow tubular part having a first end and a second end, and wherein said transposed part is between said first end and the other. said second end. PEGA according to claim 1, characterized in that said second loop is sized to contain a foot. PEGA according to claim 1, characterized in that said elongate member includes a fabric. Handle according to claim 1, characterized in that the size of said second loop is adjustable by pulling said hand grip of the exercise device. Handle according to claim 1, characterized in that said handgrip engages said elongate member when said second loop is pulled from said exercise device. Handle according to claim 6, characterized in that when said second loop is pulled from the exercise device, said second loop does not substantially change size. Handle according to Claim 1, characterized in that said element is a padding. PEGA according to claim 1, characterized in that said elongate member is removably attached to the exercise device. PEGA according to claim 1, characterized in that said elongate member is attached to the exercise device. 11. A handle for use by a user of an exercise device, wherein said handle comprises: an elongate member attached to the exercise device, wherein said elongate member includes a flexible material; and a hand grip slidably attached to said elongate member, wherein a portion of said elongate member is a loop having loop ends each in contact with said hand grip; wherein said loop is a first loop; wherein said elongate member is a second loop attached to the exercise device; and wherein an element is fixedly attached to the position in said first loop, and wherein the length of said elongate member of said loop between said loop ends is adjustable according to the position of said hand grip on said elongate member, and wherein said element restricts the sliding of said handgrip along said loop. Handle according to Claim 11, characterized in that said first loop is sized to contain a foot. PEGA according to claim 11, characterized in that said flexible material includes a fabric. Handle according to claim 11, characterized in that said handgrip is removable from said elongate member. Handle according to claim 11, characterized in that the length of said elongate member of said first loop is adjustable by pulling said hand grip of the exercise device. Handle according to claim 11, characterized in that said handgrip has one or more passages therethrough, and wherein said elongate member passes through at least one said one or more passages. PEGA according to claim 11, characterized in that said handgrip includes a hollow tubular portion, and wherein said elongate member forms an 8-figure defining a transposed portion, and wherein said transverse portion. transposed part is within said hollow tubular part. Handle according to claim 11, characterized in that said element is a padding. PEGA according to claim 11, characterized in that said elongate member is removably attached to the exercise device. PEGA according to claim 11, characterized in that said elongate member is attached to the exercise device. 21. DEVICE, characterized in that it is substantially as shown and described.