APPARATUS, KIT, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING STRAP-BASED EXERCISES

• US 20180140886A1
• Filed: 11/22/2016
• Published: 05/24/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: JFXD TRX ACQ LLC
• Original Assignee: Fitness Anywhere LLC (Fitness Anywhere)
• Inventors: Hetrick, Randal, Delgado, Mauricio Hernan
• Granted Patent: US 10,245,460 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0023 for isometric exercising, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/04 attached to static foundation , e.g. a user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/068 using user's body weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/151 Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/16 Supports for anchoring force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/1618 on a door or a door frame
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/1663 for anchoring between a door and the door frame
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4019 to the hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4023 the user operating the resistance directly, without additional interface A63B21/072 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4034 for operation by feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4043 Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03541 Moving independently from each other A63B22/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0355 A single apparatus used for either upper or lower limbs, i.e. with a set of support elements driven either by the upper or the lower limb or limbs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03575 Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1218 Chinning, pull-up, i.e. concentric movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1236 Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a modular strap-based exercise apparatus, kit, and method of use thereof, and more particularly to an apparatus, kit, and method for modularly connecting components of a strap-based exercise device. In an embodiment, the strap-based exercise apparatus includes one or more infinity loops configured to attach various portions of the exercise apparatus together. The exercise apparatus may be provided as a kit including an elongated member, a grip assembly, and one or more mechanisms for adjusting the length of a strap and connecting straps together.

Claims

1. A method for configuring and using an inelastic exercise device, wherein the inelastic exercise device comprises an elongated member having a pair of ends separated by a length, a first loop formed by folding a first portion of said elongated member against a second portion of said elongated member, wherein said second portion of said elongated member is proximate said first portion of said elongated member, and a second loop formed by folding a third portion of said elongated member against said second portion of said elongated member, wherein the third portion of said elongated member is proximate said second portion of said elongated member, said second loop is proximate said first loop, and said second portion of said elongated member is secured to said first portion of said elongated member and said third portion of said elongated member, the method comprising:

securing the elongated member to a structure by wrapping the first end of the elongated member around the structure and removably attaching the first end of the elongated member to the second loop using a first strap attachment mechanism;

removably attaching a grip to the first loop using a second strap attachment mechanism; and

performing an exercise by applying force to the grip.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the elongated member further comprises a third loop formed by folding a fourth portion of said elongated member against a fifth portion of said elongated member, wherein said fourth portion of said elongated member is proximate said second end of said elongated member, and a fourth loop formed by folding a sixth portion of said elongated member against said fifth portion of said elongated member, wherein the fifth portion of said elongated member is proximate said fourth portion of said elongated member, said fourth loop is proximate said third loop, and said fifth portion of said elongated member is secured to said fourth portion of said elongated member and said sixth portion of said elongated member, the method further comprising:

increasing a distance between the grip and the structure by removing the second strap attachment mechanism from the second loop and removably attaching the grip to the third loop using the second strap attachment mechanism.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the method further comprises:

decreasing the distance between the grip and the structure by removing the first strap attachment mechanism from the second loop and removably attaching the first end of the elongated member to the fourth loop using the first strap attachment mechanism.

4. An inelastic exercise device comprising:

an elongated member having a pair of ends separated by a length;

a first loop formed by folding a first portion of said elongated member against a second portion of said elongated member, wherein said second portion of said elongated member is proximate said first portion of said elongated member;

a second loop formed by folding a third portion of said elongated member against said second portion of said elongated member, wherein the third portion of said elongated member is proximate said second portion of said elongated member and said second loop is proximate said first loop;

wherein said second portion of said elongated member is secured to said first portion of said elongated member and said third portion of said elongated member.

5. The inelastic exercise device of claim 4, wherein said first portion of said elongated member is proximate a first end of said pair of ends, said inelastic exercise device further comprising:

a fourth portion of said elongated member proximate a second end of said pair of ends and said third portion of said elongated member; and

a third loop formed by folding said fourth portion of said elongated member against said third portion of said elongated member, wherein said third loop is proximate said second loop;

wherein said fourth portion of said elongated member is secured to said third portion of said elongated member.

6. The inelastic exercise device of claim 5, wherein said first portion of said inelastic member, said second portion of said inelastic member, said third portion of said inelastic member, and said fourth portion of said inelastic member are secured together by one or more lines of stitching.

7. The inelastic exercise device of claim 5, further comprising:

a strap attachment mechanism secured to said first loop;

a grip secured to said second loop by a first inelastic strap; and

a strap lengthening mechanism secured to said third loop.

8. The inelastic exercise device of claim 7, wherein said grip is a hand grip, a second inelastic strap is secured to said grip and is configured as a foot grip, and said first inelastic strap and said second inelastic strap each pass through said grip.

9. The inelastic exercise device of claim 7, wherein said first inelastic strap is movable through said second loop.

10. The inelastic exercise device of claim 7, wherein said first inelastic strap is immovably secured to said second loop.

11. The inelastic exercise device of claim 7, further comprising:

a second strap comprising a first strap end, a second strap end, and a strap restraint configured to constrain said second strap end proximate said second strap forming an open loop;

wherein said first strap end comprises a closed loop; and

wherein said open loop is operatively connected to said strap lengthening mechanism such that a distance between said strap lengthening mechanism and said first strap end is adjustable by moving said second strap through said strap lengthening mechanism.

12. The inelastic exercise device of claim 11, wherein said closed loop is removably connected to said strap attachment mechanism so as to secure said inelastic exercise device to a structure.

13. The inelastic exercise device of claim 4, wherein said pair of ends comprises a first end comprising a third loop, said inelastic exercise device further comprising a strap attachment mechanism connected to said third loop, wherein said inelastic exercise device is secured to a structure by removably connecting said strap attachment mechanism to said second loop.

14. The inelastic exercise device of claim 13, wherein said pair of ends further comprises a second end comprising a fourth loop.

15. The inelastic exercise device of claim 4, further comprising a grip secured to said first loop by a second strap attachment mechanism.

16. The inelastic exercise device of claim 15, wherein said grip is secured to said first loop by a first strap.

17. The inelastic exercise device of claim 16, wherein said grip is removably secured to said first loop by said first strap.

18. The inelastic exercise device of claim 17, wherein said first strap includes a fourth loop and a strap attachment mechanism and said strap attachment mechanism is removably secured to said first loop.

19. The inelastic exercise device of claim 16, wherein said first strap comprises a strap length adjustment mechanism and a strap restraint and wherein a distance between said first loop and said grip is adjustable using said strap length adjustment mechanism.

20. The inelastic exercise device of claim 4, further comprising:

a third loop formed by folding a fourth portion of said elongated member against a fifth portion of said elongated member, wherein said fifth portion of said elongated member is proximate said fourth portion of said elongated member;

a fourth loop formed by folding a sixth portion of said elongated member against said fifth portion of said elongated member, wherein the sixth portion of said elongated member is proximate said fifth portion of said elongated member and said fourth loop is proximate said third loop;

wherein said fifth portion of said elongated member is secured to said fourth portion of said elongated member and said sixth portion of said elongated member.

21. The inelastic exercise device of claim 20, further comprising a strap length adjustment mechanism operatively connected to said elongated member and configured to adjust a distance between said first end and said first loop.

22. A kit for assembling an inelastic exercise device, the kit comprising:

an elongated member having a pair of ends separated by a length, the elongated member comprising;

a first loop formed by folding a first portion of said elongated member against a second portion of said elongated member, wherein said second portion of said elongated member is proximate said first portion of said elongated member; and

a second loop formed by folding a third portion of said elongated member against said second portion of said elongated member, wherein the third portion of said elongated member is proximate said second portion of said elongated member and said second loop is proximate said first loop;

wherein said second portion of said elongated member is secured to said first portion of said elongated member and said third portion of said elongated member;

a grip assembly comprising;

a first inelastic strap;

a hand grip attached to the first inelastic strap; and

a second inelastic strap adjustably connected to the first inelastic strap via a strap length adjustment mechanism;

a first strap attachment mechanism configured to removably secure said first loop to said second inelastic strap; and

a second strap attachment mechanism configured to removably secure said second loop to a structure so as to support said elongated member.