Exercise System

• US 20070232461A1
• Filed: 03/30/2007
• Published: 10/04/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Speed to Win, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Speed to Win, Inc.
• Inventors: Thompson, Albert M., Jenkins, Jefferey S.
• Application Number:
  US11/694,263
• Publication Number:
  US 20070232461A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/93
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/025 on rollers or wheels
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00061 Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0442 Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0557 Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4007 to the chest region, e.g. to the back chest
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4009 to the waist
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2244/08 Jumping, vaulting
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0036 Accessories for stowing, putting away or transporting exercise apparatus or sports equipment A63B47/00, A63B55/00, A63B60/56 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

A system for resistance training of an athlete with a plurality of elastic chords includes a frame including a top and an opposite bottom. The frame has sufficient weight to resist movement when the athlete exerts an athletic training force on the frame. At least one attachment structure is affixed to the frame. The attachment structure is configured to attach at least one of the elastic chords in a position so as to be usable in a selected resistance training exercise. At least one storage compartment is attached to the frame. The storage compartment has a size and configuration to facilitate storage of the plurality of elastic chords therein.

Claims

1. A system for resistance training of an athlete with a plurality of elastic chords, comprising:

a. a frame having a top and an opposite bottom, the frame having sufficient weight to resist movement when the athlete exerts an athletic training force on the frame;

b. at least one attachment structure affixed to the frame, the attachment structure configured to attach at least one of the elastic chords in a position so as to be usable in a selected resistance training exercise; and

c. at least one storage compartment attached to the frame and having a size and configuration to facilitate storage of the plurality of elastic chords therein.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a pair of wheels, wherein each wheel is affixed to an opposite side of the frame adjacent to the bottom, each wheel having a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the frame resists movement when the athlete exerts an athletic training force on the frame when the wheels are in the retracted position and wherein the pair of wheels facilitate movement of the frame when the wheels are in the extended position.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises:

a. four vertical posts;

b. at least two cross members connecting each of the vertical posts to two adjacent vertical posts.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the attachment structure comprises a d-ring that is affixed to one of the cross members.

5. The system of claim 3, wherein the attachment structure comprises a plurality of spaced apart d-rings.

6. The system of claim 3, wherein the storage compartment comprises an elongated cabinet that is connected to a first one of the vertical posts and a second one of the vertical posts.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the elongated cabinet comprises:

a. an enclosure portion defining a cavity therein;

b. a lid portion, hingedly attached to the enclosure portion, that is configured to cover the cavity; and

c. a locking mechanism that is configured to lock the lid portion in a closed position.

8. The system of claim 3, further comprising a floor portion that is transverse to the vertical posts and that is affixed to the vertical posts.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the floor portion includes at least one attachment structure capable of receiving an elastic chord therein and wherein the frame has a top surface, the frame further comprising a chord securing mechanism that is configured to allow attachment of the elastic chord so that the elastic chord has a desired tension, thereby facilitating a vertical exercise.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the chord securing mechanism comprises at least one cleat.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises:

a. a shipping container into which is cut at least one side opening;

b. a door capable of selectively securing the side opening; and

c. a plurality of vertical posts disposed within and affixed to the shipping container.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the attachment structure comprises a d-ring that is affixed to one of the vertical posts.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the attachment structure comprises a plurality of spaced apart d-rings that are affixed to at least one of the vertical posts.

14. The system of claim 11, wherein the door comprises a roll-up door.

15. The system of claim 11, further comprising a plurality of pegs affixed to at least one of the vertical posts and configured for hanging weights thereon.

16. The system of claim 11, further comprising an end cabinet integrated into a selected end of the shipping container, the end cabinet comprising:

a. an end opening cut into the selected end of the shipping container;

b. a vertical wall, disposed inside the shipping container and defining a back of the end cabinet; and

c. a plurality of shelves disposed within the end cabinet.

17. The system of claim 16, further comprising a door configured to cover the end opening securely.

18. The system of claim 11, further comprising advertising graphics applied to an exterior surface of the frame.

19. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one elastic chord attached to the attachment structure.

20. The system of claim 19, further comprising an athlete interface, comprising a belt, attached to the elastic chord.

21. The system of claim 20, further comprising a plurality of vertical lockers disposed inside the shipping container against a selected wall.