Multiple movement exercise device

Abstract

An exercise device for allowing multiple exercise movements is provided. The device includes a substantially cube-shaped frame, and a unit for doing exercise movements on at least one side of the frame.

Claims

1. An exercise system for allowing multiple exercise movements, the exercise system comprising: a substantially cube-shaped frame comprising a plurality of sides, the cube-shaped frame being rotatable to at least two sides of the plurality of sides of the cube-shaped frame that are used for exercise such that the at least two sides of the cube-shaped frame are configured to be used for exercise upon rotation of the cube-shaped frame to the respective sides, the plurality of sides comprising at least two faces; and at least two exercise devices respectively provided on the at least two sides of the cube-shaped frame that are used for exercise, the at least two exercise devices being configured such that the exercise movements are able to be performed using the at least two exercise devices on the at least two sides of the cube-shaped frame, one of the at least two exercise devices being a twist board for twist exercise movements and provided on one of the at least two faces of the cube-shaped frame, another one of the at least two exercise devices that is different from the twist board being a stepper for step exercise movements and provided on at least another face of the at least two faces of the cube-shaped frame.

2. The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of bars at least partially form edges of the cube-shaped frame.

3. The exercise system according to claim 2, wherein the cube-shaped frame is a fixed frame.

4. The exercise system according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the exercise devices on one of the at least two sides of the cube-shaped frame comprises at least two rods configured to receive a grip thereon for exercise movements.

5. The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein the cube-shaped frame is a fixed frame.

6. The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the exercise devices on one of the at least two sides of the cube-shaped frame comprises at least two rods configured to receive a grip thereon for exercise movements.

7. The exercise system according to claim 6, wherein the rods are attachable/detachable and configured to allow exercise movements with the rods.

8. The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the at least two faces of the cube-shaped frame comprises a flat surface for plyometric exercises.

9. The exercise system according to claim 8, wherein the flat surface is attachable/detachable, and wherein the flat surface comprises a curved bottom part.

10. The exercise system according to claim 1, further comprising a cover such that the exercise device is configured to be used as furniture.

11. The exercise system according to claim 10, wherein the cover is made of textile/fabric.

12. The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein the cube-shaped frame is a cube.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED DRAWINGS

(1) Next the invention is described in more detail with reference to the appended drawings in which

(2) FIG. 1a illustrates an isometric view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

(3) FIG. 1b illustrates another isometric view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

(4) FIG. 2a illustrates a front view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

(5) FIG. 2b illustrates a back view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

(6) FIG. 2c illustrates a top view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

(7) FIG. 2d illustrates a bottom view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

(8) FIG. 2e illustrates a left view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

(9) FIG. 2f illustrates a right view of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

(10) Referring to FIGS. 1a and 1b, the exercise device 100 comprises a substantially cube-shaped frame 102. Preferably the frame 102 is cube-shaped. However, in alternative embodiments, the frame may diverge from a cubic shape. For example, one side of the cube may be smaller than the others or two sides may be tilted, the shape thereby diverging from a complete cubic shape.

(11) The expression “substantially cube-shaped frame” refers herein to any hexahedron (i.e. a polyhedron comprising six faces) wherein each face is a quadrilateral (i.e. a polygon with four edges) wherein the angle between two edges is preferably more than 70 degrees and less than 110 degrees, more preferably more than 90 degrees and less than 100 degrees, and most preferably more than 85 degrees and less than 95 degrees (measured within the quadrilateral). One edge of the frame is preferably 15-100 cm, more preferably 20-70 cm and most preferably 25-50 cm.

(12) The frame 102 comprises a plurality of bars 103 that form the cubic shape of the frame. The bars are preferably plastic. Alternatively, the bars are steel or other rigid material. The bars 103 preferably form at least partially the edges of the cube-shaped frame. The frame structure comprises additional supportive structure such as bars and/or plates within the frame for strengthening the structure and/or for means 104a, 104b, 104c to attach to. Bars and/or plates within the frame may attach to the bars forming the cube-shaped frame.

(13) The exercise device 100 comprises means 104a, 104b, 104c on the sides of the frame that allows different exercise movements with the device. Each of the means provides a functionality that allows the user to perform exercise movements with the device. The frame 104 may be rotated to different sides so that the different means 104a, 104b, 104c may be used for exercising.

(14) One side of the device 100 comprises a stepper 106 for allowing stepping movement exercises with the device. The backside of the stepper can be viewed in FIG. 2a and the top of the stepper in FIG. 2c. The front part 108 of the stepper is attached to the frame 102. One of the frame bars 103 may be left out on the backside of the stepper for allowing room for the stepping movement, for example.

(15) One side of the device 100 comprises two rods 112a, 112b such that the user can take a grip around the rods and do push-ups or dips with the rods, for example. The rods may also be attachable/detachable such that the rods can be used separately for exercise movements such as triceps, biceps and/or shoulder movements. The rods may comprise weight, such as 1 kg or 2 kg. The top view of the rods 112a, 112b is illustrated in FIG. 2d.

(16) One side of the device 100 comprises a twist board 114 for twist movement exercises. The user may stand on the twist board and rotate/twist his/her body. A tube part extends from the back of the twist board. The tube part is arranged on a rod such that the twist board can rotate. A top view of the twist board is illustrated in FIG. 2e.

(17) One side of the device 100 comprises a flat surface 116 for allowing plyometric exercises with the device such as steps and/or jumps onto the device. The flat surface 116 comprises a curved bottom part 118. The flat surface is attachable/detachable such that the surface may be used separately as a balance board. The flat surface 116 is also illustrated in FIG. 2b.

(18) FIG. 2f illustrates a cover side 120 of the exercise device.

(19) As is understood by a skilled person, the means for doing exercise movements may in some embodiments extend beyond the ones presented in this disclosure. The means presented in this disclosure, mainly a stepper, rods, twist board and flat surface are presented as exemplary, not limiting, embodiments.

(20) Consequently, a skilled person may on the basis of this disclosure and general knowledge apply the provided teachings in order to implement the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims in each particular use case with necessary modifications, deletions, and additions.