RESISTANCE EXERCISE METHOD AND SYSTEM

• US 20090163323A1
• Filed: 02/20/2009
• Published: 06/25/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Vincent J. Bocchicchio
• Original Assignee: Vincent J. Bocchicchio
• Inventors: Bocchicchio, Vincent J.
• Application Number:
  US12/390,373
• Publication Number:
  US 20090163323A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0622 with adjustable inclination angle of the guiding means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/068 using user's body weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0087 with a seat or torso support moving during the exercise, e.g. reformers A63B22/0076 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0214 Kneeling
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0228 Sitting on the buttocks
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0242 Lying down
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/17 Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/18 Inclination, slope or curvature
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/40 Acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/60 muscle strain, i.e. measured on the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/12 for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06

Abstract

Methods and systems for exercise by performing exercise sets in a sequence progressing from exertion of larger to smaller muscles; with the exercise movement performed using slow movements. Each exercise set is performed to a point of momentary failure. The slow movement is at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second. The exercise sets are performed with as little rest between each exercise set as global or central fatigue will allow. Resistance is applied during each exercise set to produce muscle failure within a predefined time under tension parameter.

Claims

1. A method for exercising, comprising:

performing a regimen of sets of exercise movements to exercise one or more muscles on an exercise bench in a sequence progressing substantially from exertion of larger to smaller muscles;

wherein the set of exercise movements are performed on the one or more muscles using movements that are slower than 30 degrees per second to maintain a sustained demand on the one or more exercising muscles in each set of exercise movements to minimize kinetic forces and wherein each of the exercise movements is performed for only one set of repetitions prior to progressing to the next exercise movement in the sequence;

performing the exercise movements are performed substantially to a point of momentary failure; and

performing each of the exercise movements with resistance applied that produces failure within a given time under tension parameter of 40 to 120 seconds.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the movement is at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

performing the regimen of exercise sets with substantially little rest between each exercise set.

9. A system for exercising, comprising:

an inclined bench to provide an exercise resistance for an exerciser using the bench; and

a set of instructions for communication to the exerciser prior to and/or during use of the inclined bench, wherein the set of instructions comprises instructions to implement the method of exercising of claim 1.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the set of instructions is communicated to the user solely during or before use of the inclined bench.

11. The system of claim 9, further comprising a force monitor connected to the user to determine when the point of momentary failure is substantially reached.

4. The method of claim 4, further comprising performing the regimen of exercise sets again after providing a recovery time of at least 48 hours.

5. A method for exercising, comprising:

performing a regimen of sets of exercise movements on an exercise bench in a sequence progressing substantially from exertion of larger to smaller muscles;

wherein the sets of exercise movements on an exercise bench in each exercise set is performed substantially at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second, and wherein each of the exercise movements is performed for only one set of repetitions prior to progressing to the next exercise in the sequence;

performing each exercise set substantially to a point at which an exerciser is no longer able to work a muscle through a full range of controlled movement; and

performing each of the exercise movements with resistance applied that produces failure within a given time under tension parameter of 40 to 120 seconds.

6. The method of claim 5, further comprising performing the regimen of exercise sets with substantially little rest between each exercise set.

7. A system for exercising comprising:

an exercise bench to provide exercise resistance for an exerciser to perform one or more sets of exercise movements; and

a means for coaching or monitoring the exerciser'"'"'s use of the inclined exercise bench in a regimen of single exercise sets in a sequence progressing substantially from exertion of larger to smaller muscles;

wherein the exercise movements are performed substantially using slow movements.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the means for coaching or monitoring is an electronic monitor for monitoring the rate of the exercise movements by the exerciser and for providing an indication to the exerciser that each of the one or more sets of exercise movements are performed substantially to a point of momentary failure.

12. A method for exercising, comprising:

performing a regimen of exercise sets on an exercise bench in a sequence progressing substantially from exertion of larger to smaller muscles;

wherein exercise movement in each exercise set is performed substantially using movements that are slower than 30 degrees per second to maintain a sustained demand on the exercising muscle or muscles in each exercise set and wherein each exercise in the sequence is performed for only one set of repetitions prior to progressing to the next exercise in the sequence; and

performing each exercise set on an exercise bench to a point at which an exerciser is no longer able to work a muscle through a full range of controlled movement.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the point at which the exerciser is no longer able to work a muscle is reached in 40 seconds to 2 minutes under exercise load for each of the exercise sets.

14. The method of claim 12, wherein the point at which the exerciser is no longer able to work a muscle is reached in 40 to 120 seconds under exercise load for each of the exercise sets.

15. The method of claim 12, wherein the sequence is in the order of hips, legs, back, chest, shoulders, and arms.

16. The method of claim 12, wherein the movement is at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second per movement.

17. The method of claim 12, further comprising providing exercise feedback to an exerciser while performing the regimen of exercise sets.

18. The method of claim 12, further comprising monitoring an exerciser'"'"'s progress while performing the regimen of exercise sets.

19. The method of claim 12, wherein the point at which the exerciser is no longer able to work a muscle corresponds to a threshold level of metabolite build-up correlated as the trigger point for a cascading of positive metabolic events.

20. The method of claim 12 wherein the movement is at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second and the point at which the exerciser is no longer able to work a muscle is reached in about 40 seconds to 2 minutes under exercise load for each of the exercise sets.