Power stride apparatus and method of training therefor

• US 20110287905A1
• Filed: 07/25/2011
• Published: 11/24/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: GRAA Innovations LLC
• Original Assignee: GRAA Innovations LLC
• Inventors: Reyes, Gil
• Application Number:
  US13/136,208
• Publication Number:
  US 20110287905A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/94
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00072 by changing the length of a lever
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/023 Wound springs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0421 the ends moving relatively by a pivoting arrangement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/055 extension element type
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4047 Pivoting movement weight pivoting A63B21/0615
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0238 with stretched legs, like on a bed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03541 Moving independently from each other A63B22/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0429 with guided foot supports moving parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane by being cantilevered about a horizontal axis

Abstract

The power stride apparatus and method therefor is directed to training the quads and gluts. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises rotatable pedal assemblies having articulating pedals which may be engaged by a user'"'"'s feet. The apparatus may include a seat to support the user. Resistance devices, such as one or more springs, may attach to the pedal assemblies to provide resistance to the movement of the pedal assemblies and to return to pedal assemblies to their initial position. The user may push the pedal assemblies and resist the return of the pedal assemblies thus training the user'"'"'s quads and gluts. The articulating pedals allow training to be focused on the quads and gluts and provide a safer workout for the user. In some embodiments, return mechanisms may be used to allow the articulating pedals to follow the rotation of the user'"'"'s foot during training.

Claims

1. A method of training the quads and gluts at a power stride apparatus comprising:

sitting on a seat of the power stride apparatus;

engaging an articulating pedal of at least one pedal assembly of the power stride apparatus with at least one foot;

pushing the at least one pedal assembly forward against a resistance provided by the power stride apparatus; and

rotating the at least one foot while pushing the at least one pedal assembly forward, the at least one foot remaining in contact with the articulating pedal.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one foot remains substantially in contact with the articulating pedal when rotating the at least one foot.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

allowing the at least one pedal assembly to return; and

rotating the at least one foot while allowing the at least one pedal assembly to return, the at least one foot remaining in contact with the articulating pedal.

4. The method of claim 3 further comprising resisting the return force of the pedal assembly.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the eat least one foot moves independent of a user'"'"'s other foot.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising grasping one or more handles of the power stride apparatus.

7. A method of training the calves at a power stride apparatus comprising:

sitting on a seat of the power stride apparatus;

engaging a non-articulating pedal of at least one pedal assembly of the power stride apparatus with a ball of at least one foot;

pushing the at least one pedal assembly forward against a resistance provided by the power stride apparatus; and

the ball of the at least one foot remaining substantially in contact with the non-articulating pedal.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the eat least one foot moves independent of a user'"'"'s other foot.

9. The method of claim 7 further comprising grasping one or more handles of the power stride apparatus.