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The disclosure relates to exercising assemblies and more particularly pertains to a new exercising assembly for fitness training and rehabilitation. The present invention discloses an exercise assembly comprising a portable base to which can be selectively attached an engagement module and a step module. Multiple attachment are selectively engageable to the engagement module and to a chair. Tensioners are engageable to the attachments and one or more of the base, the chair, and the engagement module. The exercise assembly enables performance of both upper and lower body exercises while standing and sitting.
The prior art relates to exercising assemblies. Prior art exercise assemblies generally comprise a base and tensioners, such as elastic bands, and allow for a limited range of exercises. Generally, prior art exercise assemblies do not allow for both seated and standing exercises. What is lacking in the prior art is an exercise assembly comprising a portable base to which can be selectively attached an engagement module and a step module. Multiple attachments are selectively engageable to the engagement module and to a chair. Tensioners are engageable to the attachments and one or more of the base, the chair, and the engagement module. The exercise assembly enables performance of both upper and lower body exercises while standing and sitting.
An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a first base, which is configured to be positioned on a substantially horizontal surface. An engagement module is selectively engageable to the first base so that the engagement module is positioned proximate to a first end of the first base. A plurality of attachment elements is engaged to the first base, the engagement module, and to a plurality of tensioners. The attachment elements are selectively mutually couplable. A plurality of first interface elements is selectively engageable to the engagement module. Respective attachment elements of the plurality of attachment elements are engaged to each of the first interface elements. Respective tensioners thus are extendable between a respective first interface element and one or more of the first base and the engagement module. The respective tensioners are configured to provide resistance to a user moving the first interface elements.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.
The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:
With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to
As best illustrated in
The engagement module 14 is selectively engageable to the first base 12 so that the engagement module 14 is positioned proximate to a first end 28 of the first base 12. The plurality of attachment elements 20 is engaged to the first base 12, the engagement module 14, the tensioners 16, and the first interface elements 18. The attachment elements 20 are selectively mutually couplable.
The plurality of first interface elements 18 is selectively engageable to the engagement module 14. Respective tensioners 16 are extendable between a respective first interface element 18 and one or more of the first base 12 and the engagement module 14. The respective tensioners 16 are configured to provide resistance to the user moving the first interface elements 18.
The engagement module 14 comprises a lower frame 30 and an upper frame 32, as shown in
The plurality of first interface elements 18 comprises a press frame 44, which is selectively engageable to the first connector 38. A press handle 46 is engaged to the press frame 44 distal from the first base 12. Respective attachment elements 20 of the plurality of attachment elements 20 are engaged to the press frame 44. The press frame 44 is selectively engageable to the first base 12 by engagement of a respective tensioner 16 between a respective attachment element 20 positioned on the press frame 44 and a respective attachment element 20 positioned on the first base 12. The press handle 46 is configured to be grasped in one or both hands of the user, positioning the user to selectively perform a press exercise and a rowing exercise.
A press plate 48 is selectively engageable to the press frame 44 and is configured for positioning one or both of the feet of the user, positioning the user to perform a leg press exercise.
The plurality of first interface elements 18 also may comprises a foot rod 50, which has opposing termini 52. A pair of attachment elements 20 is engaged to the foot rod 50. The attachment elements 20 are positioned singly proximate to the opposing termini 52. The attachment elements 20 are selectively engageable to the respective tensioners 16 which extend between the lower frame 30 and the upper frame 32. The foot rod 50 is configured to be positioned atop one or both of the feet of the user when the one or both of the feet are positioned on the footpad 40. The user thus is positioned to perform foot and ankle exercises.
An arch rod 54 is selectively and rotationally engageable to the second connector 42. The arch rod 54 is configured to rollably engage an arch of a foot of the user, thus providing a massage to the foot. A heel plate 56 is selectively engageable to the arch rod 54 and is configured for positioning of one or both of the feet of the user, positioning the user to perform foot, ankle, and leg exercises.
The plurality of first interface elements 18 also may comprise a handle 58, which is selectively engageable to the first connector 38. Respective attachment elements 20 of the plurality of attachment elements 20 are engaged to the handle 58. The handle 58 is selectively engageable to the first base 12 by engagement of a respective tensioner 16 between a respective attachment element 20 positioned on the handle 58 and a respective attachment element 20 positioned on the first base 12. The handle 58 is configured to be grasped in one or both hands of the user, positioning the user to selectively perform a pressing exercise and a rowing exercise.
The plurality of first interface elements 18 also may comprise an adapter 60, which is selectively engageable to the second connector 42 so that the adapter 60 is positioned for axial rotation. The handle 58 is selectively engageable to the adapter 60. The handle 58 is configured to be grasped in one or both hands of the user, positioning the user to perform a pulldown exercise.
The plurality of first interface elements 18 also may comprise a lift frame 62, which is selectively hingedly engageable by a forward element 64 to the adapter 60. Each of a pair of attachment elements 20 is engaged to a respective opposed side element 66 of lift frame 62. The attachment element 20 is positioned substantially equally distant from the forward element 64 and a rearward element 68 of the lift frame 62. The rearward element 68 is offset from a plane that is defined by the forward element 64 and the opposed side elements 66. The rearward element 68 may be padded, as shown in
A pair of rollers 70 is engaged to the lift frame 62 and is positioned singly on the opposed side elements 66 proximate to the rearward element 68. One or both of the feet of the user are positionable within the lift frame 62, with one or both heels of the user engaging the rearward element 68. The user thus is positioned to perform a leg pull exercise.
The adapter 60 also is selectively engageable to the second connector 42 so that the second connector 42 is operationally engaged to the first connector 38. An extension 72 is selectively engageable to the adapter 60. The plurality of first interface elements 18 also may comprise a pair of swinging arms 74, which is selectively rotationally engageable to the extension 72 so that the extension 72 is positioned proximate to a first terminus 76 of each swinging arm 74. Respective attachment elements 20 are positioned two apiece on each swinging arm 74. As shown in
A thigh rest 80 is engaged to a second terminus 82 of the swinging arm 74. A respective tensioner 16 is selectively engageable to either the attachment elements 20 positioned proximate to the first termini 76 or to the attachment elements 20 positioned proximate to the midpoints 78. Each thigh rest 80 is configured for positioning of a respective thigh or for grasping in a respective hand of the user so that the user is positioned to perform a leg strengthening exercise and arm strengthening exercise, respectively.
The exercise assembly 10 also may comprise a step module 84, as shown in
The exercise assembly 10 also may comprise a chair 96, as shown in
A bracket 102 is engaged to and extends upwardly from the first base 12 and is positioned proximate to a front 104 of the chair 96. Respective attachment elements 20 are engaged to the bracket 102. A respective tensioner 16 is selectively engageable to and extendable between the bracket 102 and the press frame 44. The extension 72 is selectively engageable to the bracket 102, as shown in
A pair of foot arrests 106 is engaged to the first base 12 and brackets the bracket 102. Each foot arrest 106 is configured to abut a respective foot of the user, preventing lateral movement of the respective foot while performing a leg strengthening exercise using the pair of swinging arms 74.
A plurality of second interface elements 108 is selectively engageable to the chair 96. Respective attachment elements 20 of the plurality of attachment elements 20 are engaged to each of the second interface elements 108. Respective attachment elements 20 of the plurality of attachment elements 20 are engaged to opposed sides 110 of the chair 96 so that each attachment element 20 is opposingly positioned relative to another attachment element 20. Respective tensioners 16 thus are engageable to and are extendable between a respective second interface element 108 and the chair 96. The respective tensioners 16 are configured for provide resistance to the user moving the second interface elements 108 relative to the chair 96.
The plurality of second interface elements 108 comprises a butterfly unit 112. The butterfly unit 112 comprises an extender 114, which is selectively engageable to a rear 116 of the chair 96 so that the extender 114 extends upwardly from the rear 116 and is substantially perpendicularly to the first base 12. A pair of swing arms 118 is selectively and rotationally engageable to the extender 114. Each swing arm 118 has an attachment element 20 engaged to a first endpoint 120 and an armrest 122 is engaged to a second endpoint 124. A respective tensioner 16 is selectively engageable to the attachment elements 20 to mutually engage the swing arms 118. Each armrest 122 is configured for positioning of a respective arm of the user seated in the chair 96, positioning the user to perform an upper body strengthening exercise.
The plurality of second interface elements 108 also may comprise a pair of pull handles 144. A pair of attachment elements 20 is engaged singly to the pull handles 144 so that each pull handle 144 is selectively engageable to the chair 96 by engagement of a respective tensioner 16 between the attachment element 20 positioned on the pull handle 144 and a respective attachment element 20 positioned on the chair 96. Each pull handle 144 is configured to be grasped in a respective hand of the user seated in the chair 96, positioning the user to perform an arm strengthening exercise, such as alternating one arm curls, one arm overhead presses, and the like.
The plurality of second interface elements 108 also may comprise a curling rod 126, which has opposing ends 128. Each of a pair of attachment elements 20 is engaged to a respective opposing end 128. The curling rod 126 is selectively engageable to the chair 96 by engagement of the tensioners 16 between the attachment elements 20 positioned on the curling rod 126 and respective attachment elements 20 positioned on the chair 96. The curling rod 126 is configured to be grasped in the hands of the user seated in the chair 96. The user is positioned to perform a curling exercise.
The plurality of second interface elements 108 also may comprise a knee exerciser 130. The knee exerciser 130 comprises a roller rod 132, which has opposed ends 134. Each of a pair of wheels 136 is engaged to a respective opposed end 134 of the roller rod 132. A tube 152 is positioned around the roller rod 132 and extends from proximate to the wheels. A pair of attachment elements 20 is engaged to the tube 152 with the attachment elements 20 being positioned singly proximate to the wheels 136. The tube 152 is selectively engageable to the chair 96 by engagement of respective tensioners 16 between the attachment elements 20 positioned on the tube 152 and respective attachment elements 20 positioned on the chair 96. The tube 152 is configured for positioning of one or both of the feet of the user seated in the chair 96, with the chair 96 being disengaged from the first base 12. The user thus is positioned to perform a knee strengthening exercise.
The plurality of second interface elements 108 also may comprise a back massager 138 selectively hingedly engageable to the rear 116 of the chair 96. The back massager 138 comprises a pair of padded rollers 140, each of which is rotationally engaged to and extends between a pair of opposed side pieces 142 of the back massager 138. A pair of attachment elements 20 is engaged singly to the opposed side pieces 142. The pull handles 144 are selectively engageable to the back massager 138 by engagement of respective tensioners 16 between the attachment elements 20 positioned on the pull handles 144 and respective attachment elements 20 positioned on the back massager 138. Each pull handle 144 is configured to be grasped in a respective hand of the user, positioning the user to extend their arms and to bend at the waist so that the padded rollers 140 roll along a back of the user.
The exercise assembly 10 also may comprise a second base 146, which is configured to be positioned on a substantially horizontal surface. The engagement module 14 and the second step module 84 are selectively engageable to the second base 146. The second base 146 is circumferentially smaller than the first base 12 and can be more readily transported. Respective attachment elements 20 of the plurality of attachment elements 20 are engaged to the second base 146. Respective tensioners 16 are extendable between a respective first interface element 18 and one or more of the second base 146 and the engagement module 14. The respective tensioners 16 are configured to provide resistance to the user moving the first interface elements 18. A pair of footrests 148 is engaged to the second base 146 and are positioned singly proximate to front corners 150 of the second base 146. The footrests 148 are configured for positioning of the feet of the user while exercising.
In use, the first base 12 is positioned on a substantially horizontal surface and the engagement module 14 is engaged to the first base 12. One of the plurality of first interface elements 18 is selected and is engaged to the engagement module 14. One or more tensioners 16 then are extended between the first interface element 18 and one or more of the first base 12 and the engagement module 14. The user then can perform an exercise. Using multiple tensioners 16 increases resistance to the user performing the exercise.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.
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