Patent classifications
A63B2208/0295
Convex light reflection viewing device
A convex mirrored device that is placed on the floor to reflect electronic viewing monitors in view of the user when in downward facing positions. The device includes one or more convex arched mirrors that are placed on the floor between the user and the screen with the reflective side up. The arched mirror allows the user to execute multiple different downward facing positions while viewing monitor screens in the room having different sizes and heights. In one embodiment, the device attaches to the front of an activity mat and has hinges between the mirrors so that activity mat and the mirrored device can be rolled up and folded together. This enables the device to rolled up and folded for easy transportation and storage by the user.
Plank Exercise Modifier Assembly
A plank exercise assembly for performing a plank exercise includes a panel that has a curved portion that can be positioned on a support surface. A block is coupled to and extends perpendicularly away from the panel and a pair of foot pegs is coupled to and extending perpendicularly away from the block in opposite directions from each other. Each of the foot pegs has a respective one of a user's feet is positioned between the foot pegs and the panel to position the user's feet in a preferred orientation for performing a plank exercise. A pair of wedges is each coupled to the panel on an opposite side of the panel from the block. Each of the wedges has a sloped surface with respect to the panel that rests on the support surface when the panel is positioned in a ready position.
Plank exercise modifier assembly
A plank exercise assembly for performing a plank exercise includes a panel that has a curved portion that can be positioned on a support surface. A block is coupled to and extends perpendicularly away from the panel and a pair of foot pegs is coupled to and extending perpendicularly away from the block in opposite directions from each other. Each of the foot pegs has a respective one of a user's feet is positioned between the foot pegs and the panel to position the user's feet in a preferred orientation for performing a plank exercise. A pair of wedges is each coupled to the panel on an opposite side of the panel from the block. Each of the wedges has a sloped surface with respect to the panel that rests on the support surface when the panel is positioned in a ready position.
Plank exercise assistance apparatus
A plank exercise assistance apparatus including a body having a base and slidable coaster mounted underneath the base are disclosed herein. The body includes a receptacle adapted to receive a foot of a user therein. The body further includes a heel stop extending upwards from the body to help secure the foot of the user. Additionally, the body includes a leg support adapted to provide support to the leg of a user as they are using the plank exercise assistance apparatus. The user sets their foot into the receptacle and they are then free to exercise in a manner that is effective, efficient and safe. The user is then able to slide the apparatus with their foot therein to complete variations of the plank exercise. Thereby allowing a user to exercise their abdomen, backs, shoulder, arms and legs with the various exercises they complete.
METHOD OF EXERCISING THE HUMAN BODY PREFERABLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USE OF AT LEAST ONE PIECE OF GYM OR SPORT EQUIMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A PREDETERMINED TRAINING PROGRAM COMPRISING CARRYING OUT OF A SEQUENCE OF STEPS WITH EACH STEP INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LEG MOVEMENTS ON A FLOOR MAT WHEREIN AT LEAST ONE LEG MOVEMENT IN EACH STEP CAUSES A ROTATIONAL BODY AND/OR HIP MOVEMENT IN UNISON WITH THE LEG MOVEMENT DURING THE TRAINING PROGRAM
The subject invention is directed to a method of exercising the human body comprising the steps of executing a training program on a floor mat consisting of a multiplicity of boxes arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns to form a checker board pattern of boxes on the surface of the floor mat with only one box located in common at the intersection between each horizontal row and each vertical column with each of the multiple boxes being equal in size and adapted to accommodate the foot size of substantially any person exercising on the floor mat such that the location of each foot on the floor mat will correspond to substantially only one coordinate box position with little or no overlapping, with said method comprising the steps of: using a human individual or a recording machine to execute the training program by calling out a sequence of steps corresponding to at least the movement of one leg of the person exercising on the floor mat relative to the other leg which is held stationary so that the moving leg moves from one specified coordinate box position on the floor mat to another specified coordinate box position, with each leg movement selected from the group consisting of a forward leg movement, a backward leg movement, a lateral forward or lateral backward leg movement and a rotational leg movement, and with each step being called out in a predetermined consecutive sequence corresponding to, at least, the leg movements of the person exercising on the floor mat with at least one of the steps, or a consecutive combination of the steps, in said sequence requiring the moving leg to cause the body and/or pelvis of the person exercising on the floor mat to rotate, at least partially, relative to the non-moving leg and in unison with the rotation of the body such that the person exercising on the floor mat forms a pattern of movements corresponding to movements of the person in their everyday lifestyle integral to his or her occupation or to a pattern of movements corresponding to a given gym exercise or for simulating a given sport.
Stationary sled exercise machine
An exercise machine to facilitate a leg extension exercise by a user. A rigid frame supports a pair of spaced-apart guide rails. A foot plate assembly is adapted to move along the guide rails and includes a foot support surface at a selected angle to support a sole of a foot of the user. A wing flange extends upwardly along an inner side of the foot support surface to align the foot during extension and retraction of the foot plate assembly along the guide rails. Rollers are arranged along each side of the guide rails to support the foot plate assembly. The rollers are arranged into sets of at least three rollers including two upper rollers and at least one lower roller in a triangular configuration. At least one of the lower rollers is offset horizontally from and disposed between the at least two of the upper rollers.
EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHODS
Disclosed is an exercise device having a platform and a roller. The platform has a surface sized and shaped to support a body part of a user and a pair of handles. The roller is coupled to the platform and configured to rotate relative to the platform. The platform is configured to translate in a first direction when the roller rotates in a first direction of rotation and translate in a second direction when the roller rotates in a second direction of rotation.
Planking exercise belt
A planking exercise belt assists the user in performing a planking exercise regimen by alerting the user when a proper plank position is not maintained during performance of the regimen. The planking exercise belt includes a belt that is adjustably secured about the user's lower torso and waist. An adjustable strap interconnects the belt and a weight. A connector is provided on the belt to removably attach the strap to the belt. When a user droops or does not engage their core muscle groups, a tension in the strap is relieved to alert the user to the poor form in performing the exercise. When the user elevates their buttocks, the weight elevates from the ground to alert the user of this improper form.
Exercise Assemblies and Method for Utilizing the Same
An assembly is disclosed. The assembly is movably-disposed upon an underlying support surface. The assembly includes a body having an upper surface and a lower surface. The body defines a pair of front axle-receiving openings and a pair of rear axle-receiving openings. A front axle member extends through the pair of front axle-receiving openings. A rear axle member extends through the pair of rear axle-receiving openings. A first front wheel is connected to a first end of the front axle member. A second front wheel is connected to a second end of the front axle member. A first rear wheel is connected to a first end of the rear axle member. A second rear wheel is connected to a second end of the rear axle member. The upper surface of the body is pitched at an angle with respect to the underlying support surface. An exercise system is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed.
Exercise Machine with Multiple Contact Surfaces
An exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces for providing secondary exercise support platforms positioned at various planes relative to the horizontal plane of the primary exercising platforms, the secondary platforms further serving as handles used during the performance of exercises. The exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces generally includes a frame, a carriage movably attached to the rail, and a first support structure and a second support structure attached to the frame near the first end. The support structures each include one or more platforms having an upper surface that is positioned above the base plane of the carriage.