DE102009022319A1 - Training device for e.g. strengthening back muscles, has frame with foot comprising foot retainer for exercisers feet, and laminar bearing fastened between front end and foot of frame, where backrest or training unit is arranged on bearing - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a frame (1a) with a front end that includes a sliding bed (2), which is movably fastened to the frame, where the sliding bed carries a head/shoulder rest. A foot (1b) of the frame is arranged opposite to the front end and comprises a foot retainer for feet of exercisers, where the foot retainer is fastened to the frame. A laminar bearing (6) is fastened between the front end and foot of the frame. A backrest or training unit (7) is arranged on the laminar bearing. The head/shoulder rest exhibits a handle that includes a blocking device for the bed and/or the rest.

Description

The The invention relates to a training device, in particular for performing exercises for Move- or intervertebral disc gymnastics and / or for strengthening the back muscles, comprising a frame, a mounted on the frame, movable head / shoulder pad for the on the device lying trainees, as well as a foot holder and an approximately centered arranged flat Edition for assembly with various training / massage tools for the back of the exerciser.

Background of the invention:

Out The prior art has many different trained training equipment for the back muscles known to a trainer. The disadvantage here is that such equipment not very versatile. In particular, they are not for Massage of the back or to the spine or Intervertebral disc gymnastics suitable.

Summary of the invention:

Of the present invention has for its object to provide a training device, that makes it possible Move- and / or disc discomfort by: it as needed exercises to the spine gymnastics, such as stretching exercises, Abdominal or back muscle strengthening exercises and Back massage exercises can be used is.

Surprisingly This task was accomplished by a training device with the features of the enclosed Main claim solved.

This device according to the invention acts via train, Torsion, bending, or longitudinal movement on the body of the exerciser.

• a) Strecken des Körpers,
• b) Mobilitätsübungen für die Wirbelsäule/Rückengymnastik,
• c) Kräftigung der Bauch- und Rückenmuskulatur,
• d) Rückenmassage,

This results in the following applications for the trainee:

• a) stretching the body,
• b) mobility exercises for the spine / back exercises,
• c) strengthening the abdominal and back muscles,
• d) back massage,

Brief Description:

In the attached figures shows

1A a side view and 1B a plan view of the complete device according to a specific embodiment of the invention

2 a side detail view of the foot holder

3A a detailed view of the blocking device (front view)

3B another detail view blocking device (plan view)

4 the training device with a user lying on it

5 a detailed view of the carriage guide

6 a detailed view of the blocking device of the head / back rest

7 an attachable to the back training device two-piece massage roller in side view (A) and top view (B).

Preferred embodiments of the invention:

A first subject of the invention relates to a training device comprising a frame, with foot holder and body pads, which is characterized in that the training device ( 1 ) an in particular substantially horizontally arranged frame ( 1a ), whose head end one on the frame ( 1a ) longitudinally, or longitudinally movable between the top and bottom of the frame reciprocally slidably mounted carriage ( 2 ) comprising a head / shoulder support ( 3 ) wearing; whose foot end opposite the head end one on the frame ( 1a ) fastened foot holder ( 8th ) for the feet of the exerciser, and between the two ends of the frame ( 1a ) a flat, substantially horizontal, support ( 6 ) for an optionally removable, optionally movably arranged back support or training means ( 7 ), which covers the back area of the exerciser ( 1 ) is supported, is attached.

The middle ( 7 ) is on the edition ( 6 ) in any way movable, such. B. at least longitudinally (as in the case of a cylindrical roller), or free, such as. B. circular (such as in the case of a gymnastics ball), movably arranged. However, it can also be positioned firmly on the tray at a position which can be selected arbitrarily by the trainee (as in the case of a pillow, for example), or else be firmly positioned on the support and as one on holders ( 14d ) attached to an axis ( 14c ) rotatable massage roller ( 14 ) with your pad or footrest ( 14e ) on the support surface ( 6 ) of the device ( 1 ), preferably non-slip, is parked and on the one or more parts, such. B. two-piece role ( 14a ) the back of the exerciser rolls away.

In particular, the head / shoulder is up location ( 3 ) on the sledge ( 2 ) rotatably mounted.

Furthermore, the training device can be designed so that the head / shoulder pad ( 3 ), for example, a pair of laterally arranged handles ( 4 ) having.

In addition, at least one of the handles ( 4 ) a blocking device ( 5 ) for the sledge ( 2 ) and / or head / shoulder pad ( 3 ) exhibit.

The back support or training means ( 7 ) are especially selected among gymnastic balls, massage balls, massage rollers ( 14 ), and backsheets.

Furthermore, the exerciser may include a pair of side handles on the frame ( 1a ) exhibit.

In a further embodiment of the training device, the foot holder ( 8th ) an immovable lower half to the footrest and an upper vertically hinged half for fixing the feet of the exerciser, wherein the foot holder ( 8th ) adjustable in length can be attached to the frame.

Detailed description of the invention:

According to a particular embodiment, that in the 1A and B illustrated, inventive exercise device one on four feet ( 1b ) frames ( 1 ) on. At one end (head end) is a longitudinal, ie in the longitudinal direction of the frame ( 1 ) movably mounted carriage ( 2 ). The sled ( 2 ) glides into the longitudinal beams ( 1c ) of the frame ( 1 ) incorporated guides ( 1i ), shown in 5 , To reduce the resistance to movement or the movement noise, the guide rails can be equipped with balls, that can be designed as ball rails. The path of movement of the carriage ( 2 ) is determined by the cross member ( 1e ) at the head of the frame ( 1 ) on the one hand or through the two stops ( 1g ), which are approximately in the middle of the insides of the two longitudinal beams ( 1c ) are limited.

The sled ( 2 ) can not be opened for safety reasons until the blocking device has been released ( 5 ) via the operating lever ( 5a ) are moved. The blocking device ( 5 ) of the carriage ( 2 ), such as 3A shows a blocking pin receiver ( 5f ) and one in a holder ( 5c ) for locking pin and Bowdenzugende vertically movable locking pin ( 5d ), which by a compression spring ( 5e ) about the driver ( 5i ) is pressed down. The blocking pin ( 5d ) is at the top with an eyelet ( 5k ) provided with the lower end of the Bowdenzugseiles ( 5y ) connected is. The rod-shaped blocking pin receiver ( 5f ) is at one end fixed to the cross member ( 1e ) at the head of the frame ( 1 ), the other end is free and points toward the foot end of the device, without obstructing the sliding movement of the carriage. The holder ( 5c ) for blocking pin ( 5d ) and lower Bowdenzugende sits centrally on the, the cross member ( 1e ) facing head end of the carriage ( 2 ). The sled ( 2 ) is at the head end with a recess ( 5h ), in which the lower part ( 5l ) of the holder ( 5c ) Finds space. The holder ( 5c ) is, for example, with the carriage ( 2 ) screwed. At rest, the blocking pin ( 5d ) in one of the holes ( 5g ) of the blocking pin receiver ( 5f ) engaged. By pressing the operating lever ( 5a ) the blocking can be released. The blocking pin ( 5d ) is over the Bowden cable ( 5b ) upwards out of the hole ( 5g ) drawn. By releasing the operating lever ( 5a ), the carriage ( 2 ) in any position by locking the locking pin ( 5d ) in one of the holes ( 5g ), as in 3B shown.

On the sledge ( 2 ) is a horizontally rotatable, to the central portion of the device slightly sloping head / shoulder pad ( 3 ), in particular rigidly fixed, the two in particular rigid, obliquely upward sloping lateral retaining clips or handles ( 4 ) wearing. At the free end above the head / shoulder support ( 3 ) at least one of the handles ( 4 ) sits the operating lever ( 5a ) for the blocking device ( 5 ). The head / shoulder pad ( 3 ) is on the sledge ( 2 ) via a rotatable holder or spar ( 3a ) movably mounted so that the holder ( 3a ) the pivot point for the head / shoulder rest ( 3 ).

If desired, one similar to the blocking device ( 5 ) for the sledge ( 2 ) functioning blocking device also for the head / shoulder rest ( 3 ). The blocking device ( 13 ) (see. 6 ) of the rotatable head / shoulder support ( 3 ) is the blocking device ( 5 ) for the sledge ( 2 ) formed comparable. It includes a locking pin ( 13d ) at the eyelet ( 13a ) the lower end of the rope ( 13i ) of the Bowden cable ( 13b ), a holder ( 13c ) for blocking pin and Bowdenzugende; a compression spring ( 13e ); a blocking pin sensor ( 13f ); with bore ( 13g ); Driver ( 13h ) for the compression spring ( 13 ).

Since the blockage of the head / shoulder pad ( 3 ) in only one position (eg in the central position of the head / shoulder support ( 3 ), the locking pin sensor ( 13f ) only via a single hole ( 13g ). The holder ( 13c ) for locking pin and Bowdenzugende sits centrally on the bottom of the lower end of the head / shoulder pad ( 3 ). The locking pin sensor ( 13f ) is on the sledge ( 2 ) so attached, which in middle position of the head / shoulder pad ( 3 ) the bore ( 13g ) of the blocking pin receiver ( 13f ) and the blocking pin ( 13d ) across from stand. The functioning of the blocking device ( 13 ) of the head / shoulder pad ( 3 ) is otherwise with the blocking device ( 5 ) of the carriage ( 2 ) identical.

In the middle area of the device is the support surface ( 6 ) for massage agents ( 7 ) such. B. gymnastic ball, massage ball, back pad or massage roller ( 14 ).

The top of the support surface ( 6 ) is like the undersides of the back pad or the holder of the massage roller rubber coated to prevent slipping during exercise.

Sitting in the foot area, as in 2 shown in more detail on a carrier rail ( 10 ) an adjustable, multi-part assembly of foot holder ( 8th ) with in particular rubberized footrest ( 9 ). The carrier rail ( 10 ) is located centrally between the two longitudinal beams ( 1c ) and is connected to the cross member ( 1d ) at the foot end and the middle cross member ( 1f ), the edition ( 6 ) limited to the foot, firmly connected. The multi-part foot holder ( 8th ) comprises a fixed padded lower half ( 8a ) and one on a holder ( 8c ) via a rotary joint ( 8e ), movable, vertically hinged or folded, also padded upper half ( 8b ). The movable half ( 8b ) of the foot holder ( 8th ) is with one on the support rail ( 10 ), or these comprehensive carriage ( 12 ) along the rail ( 10 ) displaceable and thus adjustable in length, whereby it can be adjusted to the body size of the user. The selected setting is made by inserting the fixing pin ( 10b ) into the holes ( 10a ) of the rail ( 10 ) and the carriage ( 12 ) of the foot holder ( 8th ) (cf. 2 ). The swiveling half ( 8b ) of the foot holder ( 8th ) is telescopically adjustable in length. The set length is adjusted by means of a fixing pin ( 8f ), as described above when setting the carriage fixed. The distance between the fixed half of the footrest ( 8a ) and the pivotable half of the foot holder ( 8b ) can be varied and thus adapted to the leg strength of the user.

Footrest ( 9 ) and padded half ( 8a ) of the foot holder ( 8th ) are on the sled ( 12 ) attached. The holder ( 8c ) is positioned between the legs of the person exercising on the device.

The swivel range of the movable half ( 8b ) Foot holder ( 8th ) is determined by the stop ( 8d ) limited. In the opened state of the foot holder ( 8th ) shows the swiveling half ( 8b ) and is indicated by the back of the stop ( 8d ) held in this position. When closed, the rotatable half ( 8b ) down and lies on the front side of the stop ( 8d ) at.

A determination of the foot holder ( 8th ) is unnecessary, since when pulling on the pivotable half ( 8b ) the distance from the fixed half ( 8a ) to the pivotable half ( 8b ), which causes a fixing of the feet.

At the two side rails ( 1c ) of the frame ( 1 ) are obliquely downwards expiring lateral handles ( 11 ). The position of these handles ( 11 ) is variable and can be over the holes ( 11b ) of the handles ( 11 ) and the holes ( 1h ) of the frame ( 1 ) with the aid of fixing pins ( 11a ) (cf. 1A and B).

Application examples:

The following versions illustrate individual, nonlimiting examples for use of the training device according to the invention.

a) routes

The user is lying supine on the device. The head and the upper part of the user's back rest on the head / shoulder support ( 3 ), the feet are in the foot holder ( 8th ) fixed. The lower back rests on an exercise ball or back pad, keeping the user in a relaxed, horizontal position. The back pad may be formed as a narrow, non-slip cushion with half-round cross-section, which on the support surface ( 6 ) of the device is stored. The user holds the side handles ( 11 ) with both hands. Pushing the arms towards the foot creates a pulling action between the feet and the torso. This application is an alternative for so-called "hanging out" in overhead position.

b) Mobility exercises for the spine / back exercises

The effect of these applications is that an exercise ball between the support surface ( 6 ) and the back of the user is moved. The user is lying supine on the device. The head and the upper part of the user's back rest on the head / shoulder support ( 3 ). The feet are on the footrest ( 9 ) and may be in the footrest ( 8th ) fixed. The lower back area rests on the exercise ball. The movement of the gym ball is controlled by the user by pushing and pulling with the legs and the movement of the upper body. The back support of the exercise ball makes the exercises relaxed and easy on the intervertebral disc. By gripping the handles ( 4 ), the upper body can be additionally stabilized.

It The following applications are possible: hull rotation, body bending horizontal, body bending vertical.

c) strengthening the abdominal and back muscles

1. Abdominal muscle training:

• 1.1 The user lies with his legs bent on the device. The lower back is supported by an exercise ball or a back pad, the feet are on the footrest ( 9 ). The user raises and lowers the upper body. By changing the position of the gym ball or the back pad, the resistance can be varied.
• 1.2 Same starting position as 1.1 The user raises and lowers the bent legs. The upper body can thereby via the handles ( 4 ) are stabilized.

2. Back muscle training:

• 2.1 Same starting position as with abdominal muscle training. The upper body is over the handles ( 4 ) stabilized. The user pushes the buttocks down.
• 2.2 execution the cited under b) Movements, but without back support. By the lack of support The muscles of the lower back are stressed and thus trained.

d) back massage

A massage roller is placed on the support surface ( 6 ) placed under the back of the user. The massage roller ( 14 ) having an axial length which is approximately the width of the storage surface ( 6 ) of the training device ( 1 ), one in the lateral supports ( 14d ) rotatably mounted roller ( 14a ) with dimpled, elastic surface. The surface is in the middle with a recess ( 14b ) to avoid direct pressure on the spine. During longitudinal movement, the user's back slides over the surface of the rotating massage roller ( 14 ). By appropriate positioning of the massage roller ( 14 ), the area to be treated can be changed. The massage roller ( 14 ) can also be replaced by a massage ball.

Further Embodiments and modifications of the invention will become apparent Expert in the study of the above statements without inventive step.

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Claims (8)

Training device comprising a frame, with foot holder and body pads, characterized in that the training device ( 1 ) a frame ( 1a ), whose head end one on the frame ( 1a ) slidably mounted carriages ( 2 ) comprising a head / shoulder support ( 3 ) wearing; whose foot end opposite the head end one on the frame ( 1a ) fastened foot holder ( 8th ) for the feet of the exerciser, and between the two ends of the frame ( 1a ) a flat edition ( 6 ), on which a back support or training ( 7 ) is attached. Training device according to claim 1, wherein the head / shoulder support ( 3 ) on the sledge ( 2 ) is rotatably mounted. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the head / shoulder support ( 3 ) Handles ( 4 ) having. Training device according to claim 3, wherein at least one of the handles ( 4 ) a blocking device ( 5 ) for the sledge ( 2 ) and / or head / shoulder pad ( 3 ) having. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the back support or training means ( 7 ) is selected from exercise balls, massage balls, massage rollers, and back supports. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, which also has a pair of lateral handles on the frame ( 1a ) having. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foot holder ( 8th ) has an immovable lower half to the footrest and an upper vertically folding half for fixing the feet of the exerciser. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foot holder ( 8th ) is adjustable in length attached to the frame.