Fitness apparatus for press-up exercises

Abstract

Fitness equipment (1), in particular for the assisted performance of press-ups, comprising a support device (2) having a movable support (3) on which a user rests during use, and an assistance device (4) that is configured for generating an assistance force that moves the support (3) into an initial position, wherein the assistance device (4) is or comprises a traction device which is configured to generate an assistance force on the support (3) that moves the support (3) into the initial position and acts as a tensile force.

Claims

1. Fitness equipment, in particular for assisted performance of press-ups, comprising a support device having a movable support on which a user rests during use, and an assistance device that is configured for generating an assistance force that moves the movable support into an initial position, wherein the assistance device is or comprises a traction device which is configured to generate the assistance force to move the movable support into the initial position and acts as a tensile force, wherein the assistance device includes a deflection means that deflects a traction element, and at least one assistance mass, in particular of a variable mass, wherein the traction element couples the movable support to the assistance mass.

2. Fitness equipment according claim 1, wherein the movable support is pivotably mounted on the support device at a first portion, and is coupled to the assistance device at a second portion.

3. Fitness equipment according to claim 2, wherein the first and the second portion are each arranged on an end region of the movable support.

4. Fitness equipment according to claim 1, wherein at least one gripping device is arranged on the support device, which at least one gripping device comprises at least one gripping region at which a user grips the gripping device during an exercise.

5. Fitness equipment according to claim 4, wherein the gripping device comprises at least two gripping regions, having adjustable spacing.

6. Fitness equipment according to claim 4, wherein the gripping device comprises at least two groups of gripping regions, wherein the individual groups of gripping regions arranged so as to be at different angles to a longitudinal axis of the support device, or in that at least two gripping regions are provided, the angles of which relative to the longitudinal axis of the support device can be adjusted.

7. Fitness equipment according to claim 1, wherein a base part is coupled to the support device and can be positioned in at least two base part positions, relative to the moveable support, for adjustment to a body size of a user.

8. Fitness equipment according to claim 1, wherein at least one damping means, in particular a pneumatic cylinder, is provided for damping a movement of the moveable support.

9. Fitness equipment according to claim 1, wherein the support device and/or the assistance device comprises at least one transport means.

10. Fitness equipment according to claim 1, wherein at least one safety means provided and is configured to prevent unauthorised access, in particular to movable parts, and/or incorrect operation of the fitness equipment.

11. Fitness equipment according to claim 1, wherein a display device is provided and is configured to display at least one item of exercise-specific and/or user-specific information.

Description

(1) The invention will be explained in greater detail in the following, on the basis of embodiments and with reference to the drawings. The drawings are schematic views, in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of fitness equipment according to the invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a side view of the fitness equipment according to the invention from FIG. 1;

(4) FIG. 3 is a plan view of the fitness equipment according to the invention from FIG. 1; and

(5) FIG. 4 shows the fitness equipment according to the invention from FIG. 1 in a position deflected out of the initial position.

(6) FIG. 1 shows fitness equipment 1 for the assisted performance of press-ups. The fitness equipment 1 comprises a support device 2 having a movable support 3, on which a user rests when using said equipment. The fitness equipment 1 further comprises an assistance device 4 which is configured to generate an assistance force that moves the support 3 into an initial position (cf. FIGS. 1-3). It is clear that the assistance device 4 is configured as a traction device, wherein the assistance force generated by the assistance device 4 acts on the support 3 as a tensile force. It is clear that the support 3 is coupled to the support device 2 in a first portion 5, for example so as to be pivotable, by means of a bolt. On the end of the support 3 opposite the first portion 5 said support comprises a second portion 6, at which the support 3 is coupled to the assistance device 4. The assistance device 4 additionally comprises a traction element 7 that is configured for example as a rope or a cable or a belt. The traction element 7 extends from the second portion 6 of the support 3, via a deflection means 8, to an assistance mass 9 of the assistance device 4.

(7) The assistance mass 9 additionally comprises a plurality of assistance mass elements. In this case, a corresponding pin is used to select how many of the individual assistance mass elements are raised, and thus how many form the effective, moved assistance mass 9.

(8) The fitness equipment 1 further comprises a base part 10 that is arranged so as to be displaceable relative to the support 3, and can thus be positioned, in particular in a stepless manner, in a plurality of positions along the support 3. It is clear that the positioning of the base part 10 of the fitness equipment 1 can be adjusted to a body size of a user. In particular, the positioning of the base part 10 can be matched to a gripping device 11.

(9) In this embodiment the gripping device 11 is arranged on the support device 2. The gripping device 11 comprises a first group of gripping regions 12 and a second group of gripping regions 13. Each of the two groups of gripping regions 12, 13 comprises two gripping regions, respectively, wherein the gripping regions of the first group of gripping regions 12 are arranged so as to be substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis 14 of the fitness equipment 1 or of the support device 2, and the gripping regions of the second group of gripping regions 13 are arranged so as to be at an angle, for example of between 40° and 60°, relative to the longitudinal axis 14. The mutual spacings of the individual gripping regions can be adjusted as desired. The gripping device 11 is therefore extensible, for example telescopically, in the longitudinal direction thereof. According to this embodiment, the gripping device 11 further comprises a third group of gripping regions 19 which are oriented so as to be substantially in parallel with the longitudinal axis 14. Of course, it is alternatively also possible for one single group of gripping regions or at least two gripping regions to be provided, the angle of which relative to the longitudinal axis 14 can be adjusted as desired.

(10) A damping element 15 is furthermore provided between the support 3 and the support device 2, which damping element damps the movements of the support 3 relative to the support device 2. Furthermore, the damping element 15 brings about stabilisation of the support 3 relative to the support device 2. The damping element 15 is for example configured as a pneumatic cylinder. The damping element 15 improves the movement or the course of movement of the support 3, in particular when the user rests on or gets off the support 3.

(11) The support device 2 and/or the assistance device 4 are releasably interconnected in a coupling region 16. As a result, the support device 2 can be released from the assistance device 4 in order to be used in a modular manner on another assistance device 4 or in order for the assistance device 4 to be used for other training exercises or in combination with other fitness equipment.

(12) In order to improve the transport of the assistance device 4 and/or of the support device 2, said devices comprise suitable transport means 17, for example rollers. Therefore, by way of corresponding tilting or inclination of the support device 2 or of the assistance device 4, in the released state, said devices can be transported in a simplified manner. In this case, it may in particular be possible for the support 3 to be lockable in a position deflected out of the initial position.

(13) The assistance device 4 further comprises a safety means 18 which prevents unauthorised access to the assistance mass elements of the assistance mass 9. As a result, the possibility of a user or a bystander encroaching into the movable parts, in particular between two assistance mass elements of the assistance mass 9 or into to the traction element 7, can be excluded.

(14) FIG. 4 shows the fitness equipment 1 in a position deflected out of the initial position, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The support 3 is thus in a lower position and/or the angle between the support 3 and the support device 2 has reduced during the movement.

(15) As a result of the performance of press-ups, in which a user resting on the support 3 presses upwards, the support 3 moves between the initial position shown in FIG. 1 and the position as is shown in FIG. 4. In the case of a movement of this kind, the coupling of the support 3 to the traction element 7, and thus to the assistance device 4, moves the assistance mass 9 up and down, wherein the traction element 7 is deflected by the deflection means 8. As a result, the assistance device 4 generates an assistance force on the support 3, such that the performance of press-ups by the user requires less force. The user is thus assisted when performing the press-ups, and can therefore perform a higher number of repetitions and/or a higher number of sets and/or more different exercises than is the case without assistance. At the same time, optimal posture is ensured, because the user rests on the support 3 in a defined manner, and the development of hunch or hollow back can be prevented.

(16) In particular by means of the assistance mass 9 that is variable with respect to mass, the user can adjust the extent to which they wish to perform press-ups in an assisted manner. In particular, the selection of the number of assistance mass elements can be made with regard to a particular training range (maximum force, hypertrophy, strength endurance, etc.), and/or a fitness level of the user, and/or a body mass of the user.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

(17) 1 fitness equipment 2 support device 3 support 4 assistance device 5 first portion 6 second portion 7 traction element 8 deflection means 9 assistance mass 10 base part 11 gripping device 12 first group of gripping regions 13 second group of gripping regions 14 longitudinal axis 15 damping element 16 coupling region 17 transport means 18 safety means 19 third group of gripping regions