Kinesthetic Exercise Support Apparatus

Abstract

A kinesthetic exercise support apparatus is provided assistive of extension and flexion during calisthenics. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus includes a hoop member, a hub member, a handle bar member, and a pair of chock members. The hoop member is disposed girding the hub member and includes a padded surface thereon. The hoop member has a width greater than a width of the hub member whereby the hoop member is caused to laterally overhang the hub member on either side. A handlebar member is insertable transversely through the hub member at each of a central aperture and at least one radial aperture. A pedal assembly is attachable to the handlebar member. A pair of chock members is further provided and devised to stabilize and immobilize the hoop member therebetween.

Claims

1. A kinesthetic exercise support apparatus devised to assist a user during calisthenics, said kinesthetic exercise support apparatus comprising: a cylindrical hub member having: a first side; a second side; a central aperture disposed through the hub member from the first side to the second side; a circumferential rim; at least one radial aperture disposed through the hub member, said at least one radial aperture disposed radially between the central aperture and the circumferential rim; a hoop member disposed circumferentially girding the hub member upon the circumferential rim, said hoop member having a width disposed to laterally overhang the hub member over both the first and second sides; and a handlebar member insertable through the central aperture and alternately the at least one radial aperture; wherein the hoop member is positionable against the body of a user assistive during exercise and calisthenics, and the handlebar member is insertable into the central aperture and alternately the at least one radial aperture for brachial engagement by the user assistive when stretching.

2. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a padded surface disposed exteriorly circumferentially upon the hoop member, said padded surface compressive and yielding to the touch.

3. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus of claim 2 wherein the handlebar member further comprises a pair of grip members, each of said pair of grip members attachable endwise thereto.

4. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus of claim 3 wherein the handlebar member further comprises a pedal assembly attachable to the handlebar member, said pedal assembly comprising: a pair of pedals, each of said pair of pedals having a parallelepiped member, a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal edge, a distal edge; a pivot member disposed perpendicularly projected from the proximal edge in a lateral plane parallel with the top surface; an adapter portion connectable endwise into the handlebar member; and a foot guard disposed arced overtop the top surface from the proximal edge to the distal edge; wherein the pedal assembly is fittable to the handlebar member and a user is enabled to stand upon the handlebar member when said handlebar member is inserted through the hub member whereby a user may perform balancing and leg exercises in tension against the handlebar member.

5. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus of claim 4 wherein the handlebar member further comprises a compressible sheath member exteriorly positionable around the handlebar member, said compressible sheath member including a plurality of convexities disposed for tactile engagement against a body of a user.

6. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus of claim 5 further comprising a pair of chock members, each of said pair of chock members devised to arrest rotation of the hoop member when said hoop member is engaged therebetween, each of said pair of chock members comprising: a base surface; a posterior surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface; a top surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the posterior surface, said top surface disposed parallel the base surface; an anterior surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface, said anterior surface disposed parallel the posterior surface; and a concave surface disposed between the top surface and the anterior surface, said concave surface curved to accommodate at least a portion of the hoop member and pad member thereagainst.

7. A kinesthetic exercise support apparatus comprising: a hub member having: a first side; a second side; a central aperture disposed through the hub member from the first side to the second side; a circumferential rim; at least one radial aperture disposed through the hub member, said at least one radial aperture disposed radially between the central aperture and the circumferential rim; a hoop member disposed circumferentially girding the hub member upon the circumferential rim, said hoop member having a width disposed to laterally overhang the hub member over both the first and second sides; a padded surface disposed exteriorly circumferentially upon the hoop member; a handlebar member insertable through each of the central aperture and alternatively the at least one radial aperture; each of a pair of grip members attachable endwise to the handlebar member; and a compressible sheath member exteriorly positionable around the handlebar member; wherein the hoop member is positionable against the body of a user and assistive during exercise and calisthenics, and the handlebar member is insertable into the central aperture, and selectively into the at least one radial aperture, for brachial engagement by the user assistive when stretching.

8. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus of claim 7 further comprising a pair of chock members, each of said pair of chock members devised to arrest rotation of the hoop member when said hoop member is engaged therebetween, each of said pair of chock members comprising: a base surface; a posterior surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface; a top surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the posterior surface, said top surface disposed parallel the base surface; an anterior surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface, said anterior surface disposed parallel the posterior surface; and a concave surface disposed between the top surface and the anterior surface, said concave surface curved to accommodate at least a portion of the hoop member and pad member thereagainst.

9. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus of claim 8 wherein the handlebar member further comprises a pedal assembly attachable to the handlebar member, said pedal assembly comprising: a pair of pedals, each of the pair of pedals having a parallelepiped member, a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal edge, a distal edge; a pivot member disposed perpendicularly projected from the proximal edge in a lateral plane parallel with the top surface; an adapter portion connectable endwise into the handlebar member; and a foot guard disposed arced overtop the top surface from the proximal edge to the distal edge; wherein the pedal assembly is fittable to the handlebar member and a user is enabled to stand upon the handlebar member when said handlebar member is inserted through the hub member whereby a user may perform balancing and leg exercises in tension against the handlebar member.

10. A kinesthetic exercise support apparatus comprising: a hub member having: a first side; a second side; a central aperture disposed through the hub member from the first side to the second side; a circumferential rim; at least one radial aperture disposed through the hub member, said at least one radial aperture disposed radially between the central aperture and the circumferential rim; a hoop member disposed circumferentially girding the hub member upon the circumferential rim, said hoop member having a width disposed to laterally overhang the hub member over both the first and second sides; a padded surface disposed exteriorly circumferentially upon the hoop member; a handlebar member insertable through each of the central aperture and alternatively the at least one radial aperture; each of a pair of grip members attachable endwise to the handlebar member; a compressible sheath member exteriorly positionable around the handlebar member; a pedal assembly attachable to the handlebar member, said pedal assembly comprising: a pair of pedals, each of the pair of pedals having a parallelepiped member, a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal edge, a distal edge; a pivot member disposed perpendicularly projected from the proximal edge in a lateral plane parallel with the top surface; an adapter portion connectable endwise into the handlebar member; a foot guard disposed arced overtop the top surface from the proximal edge to the distal edge; a pair of chock members comprising: a base surface; a posterior surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface; a top surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the posterior surface, said top surface disposed parallel the base surface; an anterior surface disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface, said anterior surface disposed parallel the posterior surface; and a concave surface disposed between the top surface and the anterior surface, said concave surface curved to accommodate at least a portion of the hoop member and pad member thereagainst; wherein the hoop member is positionable against the body of a user and assistive during exercise and calisthenics, and the handlebar member is insertable into the central aperture, and selectively into the at least one radial aperture, for brachial engagement by the user assistive when stretching.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figures

[0021] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an example embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an example embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a front view of an example embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a right side view of an example embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 5A is an in-use view of an example embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 5B is an in-use view of an example embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a detail view of a handlebar member and a compressible sheath member fittable overtop the handlebar member.

[0028] FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the handlebar member illustrating detachment of one of a pair of grip members.

[0029] FIG. 8 is an in-use view of an example embodiment of the handlebar member with compressible sheath member installed.

[0030] FIG. 9 is an isometric view of an example embodiment of pedal assembly attached to the handlebar member.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular FIGS. 1 through 9 thereof, example of the instant kinesthetic exercise support apparatus employing the principles and concepts of the present kinesthetic exercise support apparatus and generally designated by the reference number 10 will be described.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 9 a preferred embodiment of the present kinesthetic exercise support apparatus 10 is illustrated.

[0033] The present kinesthetic exercise support apparatus 10 has been devised to assist a user in performing various stretches and exercises during calisthenics by enabling volubility of a hoop member 40 supportively engaged against the body of a user, presentation of a handlebar member 50 for brachial engagement by the user, and stabilization of the hoop member 40 arrested between a pair of chock members 60 for immobilized support of the user.

[0034] The present kinesthetic exercise support apparatus 10, therefore, includes a cylindrical hub member 20 girded circumferentially by a hoop member 40, as will be described subsequently. The hub member 20 includes a first side 22, a second side 24, and a circumferential rim 26. A central aperture 28 is disposed through the hub member 20 from the first side 22 to the second side 24 and at least one radial aperture 30 is disposed through the hub member 20 situated radially between the central aperture 28 and the circumferential rim 26. In the preferred embodiment herein disclosed, the at least one radial aperture 30 includes a plurality of radial apertures equidistantly disposed surrounding the central aperture 28. In the embodiment depicted in the accompanying drawings, the plurality of radial apertures includes six radial apertures, equally spaced apart so as to enable expedient insertion of a handlebar member 50 without a concurrent need to rotate the hub member to a desired position, as will be described subsequently.

[0035] A hoop member 40 is disposed circumferentially girding the hub member 20 upon the circumferential rim 26. The hoop member 40 has a width disposed to laterally overhang the hub member 20 over both the first and second sides 22, 24 whereby an exposed interior surface 42 of the hoop member is graspable by a user when stretching, as desired. The handlebar member 50 is insertable through the central aperture 28, and alternately through the at least one radial aperture 30, whereby the handlebar member 50 is positionable centrally through the hub member 20 (and therefore at a maximum distance away from the hoop member 40) and, alternately, more proximal the hoop member 40 whereby less vigorous action is required to reach the handlebar member 50 during stretching, as will be described subsequently.

[0036] For comfort when wielding the hoop member 40 against the body of a user, a compressive and yielding padded surface 44 is disposed exteriorly circumferentially upon the hoop member 40. Engagement of the hoop member 40, therefore, against the body of a user during stretching, for example, is therefore not uncomfortable. Various stretches may, therefore, be employed wherein the hoop member 40 is employed to support the body, or particularly a limb of the user, in tensioned situation thereagainst (see for example FIGS. 5A and 5B). The hoop member 40 is thus positionable against the body of a user and assistive during exercise and calisthenics, and the handlebar member 50 is also insertable into the central aperture 28, and alternately the at least one radial aperture 30, for brachial engagement by the user and thereby assistive when stretching.

[0037] In the embodiment herein depicted, the handlebar member 50 further comprises a pair of grip members 52 devised for tactility and comfort in the grasp of a user. Each of the pair of grip members 52 is attachable endwise to the handlebar member 50. The handlebar member 50 may require detachment of one of the pair of grip members 52 for insertion through the central aperture 28 and alternately insertion through the at least one radial aperture 30.

[0038] A compressible sheath member 54 is provided and selectively positionable exteriorly around the handlebar member 50. The compressible sheath member 54 includes a plurality of convexities 56 disposed for tactile engagement against the body of a user whereby rotation of the handlebar member 50 against the body of a user enables selectively targeted pressure to particular and desired muscles. Attachment of the compressible sheath member 54 to the handlebar member 50 may be effected when one of the pair of grip members 52 is first detached from the handlebar member 50. The handlebar member 50 is thus usable as a recuperative aid before and after exercise and stretching.

[0039] A pedal assembly 80 is also included, said pedal assembly including a pair of pedals 82 installable endwise attached to the handlebar member 50. Each of the pair of pedals 82 includes a parallelepiped member 84 having a top surface 86, a bottom surface 88, a proximal edge 90, and a distal edge 92. A pivot member 94 is disposed perpendicularly from the proximal edge 90, said pivot member 94 disposed in a lateral plane in parallel with the top surface 86. The pivot member 94 is connectable to an adapter portion 96 disposed to interconnect the pedal 82 to the handlebar member 50. A foot guard 98 is disposed in arced engagement overtop the top surface 86 from the proximal edge 90 to the distal edge 92. A user may, therefore, attach the pair of pedals 82 to the handlebar member 50 whereby engagement with the user's feet is enabled for balance upon the pedal assembly 80 during calisthenics and alternatively to position the user's feet engaged atop each of the pair of pedals 82 during stretching exercises, as may be desired.

[0040] The hoop member 40 is thus volubly employable and moveable engaged against the body of a user to assist in a variety of calisthenics stretching and exercising applications. To stabilize the hoop member 40, however, and enable immobilized support during exercise and stretching, as may be desired, a pair chock members 60 is provided, each of said pair of chock members 60 devised to arrest rotation of the hoop member 40 when said hoop member 40 is engaged therebetween. Each of the pair of chock members 60 includes a base surface 62, a posterior surface 64 disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface 62, a top surface 66 disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the posterior surface 64 and parallel the base surface 62, an anterior surface 68 disposed perpendicularly edgewise abutting the base surface 62 and parallel the posterior surface 64, and a concave surface 70 disposed between the top surface 66 and the anterior surface 68, said concave surface 70 curved to accommodate at least a portion of the hoop member 40 and padded surface 44 thereagainst.

[0041] A user may therefore position each of the pair of chock members 60 engaged against the hoop member 40 and prevent displacement of the hoop member 40 when performing exercises that require enhanced stability as provided by an immovable support, wherein the hoop member 40 is immobilized therebetween.