Personalizable modular fitness area

Abstract

Disclosed is a reversibly installable modular fitness area including a plurality of modules, variously assemblage due to common stable and reversible connection system, which when joined together give rise to stage-like structures, each of which including one or more equipment pieces for carrying out fitness exercises. Especially opposite support modules have slingshot arm shape, and each of the stages is equipped with a display illustrating how to perform the exercise.

Claims

1. A personalizable modular fitness area formed of a plurality of modules (100), variously assemblable due to common stable and reversible connection systems joinable together with one another, each of said plurality of modules formed of one or more equipment pieces for carrying out fitness exercises, said modular fitness area comprising: at least one first stage (1) comprising grips for traction and at least one traction bar for carrying out exercises for training/exercising biceps, back, trunk, and abdominals; at least one second stage (2) comprising at least one wall bars unit and parallel bars for carrying out exercises for training/exercising triceps, for carrying out stretching, flexibility and abdominal exercises, and for allowing use of the wall bars unit for coupling elastic cables and for carrying out traction with arms and abdominals; at least one third stage (3) comprising first handles slidable on the ground, with different openings and closures, for carrying out exercises for pectorals, for shoulders, and for leg extension exercises; at least one fourth module (4) comprising at least one boxing bag for carrying out boxing and martial arts exercises; at least one fifth stage (5) comprising rings for carrying out stamina exercises for back, shoulders, biceps, triceps, and abdominals while suspended; at least one sixth stage (6) comprising at least one tilted traction bar for exercises of biceps, back, trunk, and abdominals with variable height and configured to permit coupling with accessories for antigravity yoga and for coupling cables; at least one seventh stage (7) comprising second handles slidable from a top in order to allow carrying out exercises of biceps, back, trunk, and abdomen with said second slidable handles configured for different openings and closures; at least one eighth stage (8) comprising at least one cable, at least one barbell, and elastic cords, for carrying out intensity and strength exercises, and for training/exercising shoulders, chest, gluteus, and triceps; at least one ninth stage (9) comprising third handles with suspended cables for carrying out all the exercises for training/exercising abdominals, back, and biceps while suspended; at least one tenth stage (10) comprising at least one traction butterfly for carrying out exercises for back and for biceps with narrow grip; at least one eleventh stage (11) comprising at least one ladder for allowing carrying out of leg exercises, for executing jumps, for training/exercising pectorals at different inclinations, and for allowing carrying out of exercises by means of elastic cables arrangeable, via said ladder, at different height from the ground; at least one twelfth stage (12) comprising at least two traction grips for carrying out exercises for training/exercising biceps, back, trunk, and abdominals; and a plurality of transverse bars (13) for carrying out strength and routine exercises, and comprising accessories for carrying out step exercises, wherein said modular fitness area is configured such that connection of said modules (100) defines a framework having elastic behavior in response to mechanical stresses, wherein among said modules (100), two of said modules (100) are shaped like slings, the two modules shaped like slings being opposite support modules (100,100) arranged orthogonal to the ground, wherein among said modules (100), at least said opposite support modules (100,100) comprise elastic material, and wherein said modular fitness area comprises totem-shaped columns for each stage present therein, adapted to comprise at least one display which shows users, upon actuation of a with touch screen, a video that illustrates a correct way to carry out one or more fitness exercises associated with the corresponding stage.

2. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 1, wherein an overall extension is between 3 m and 15 m.

3. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 2, wherein the extension is between 4.5 m and 12 m.

4. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 2, further comprising: cameras for video-surveillance.

5. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 3, further comprising: cameras for video-surveillance.

6. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 2, further comprising: columns for recharging electronic devices.

7. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 3, further comprising: columns for recharging electronic devices.

8. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 1, further comprising: cameras for video-surveillance.

9. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 1, further comprising: columns for recharging electronic devices.

10. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 1, wherein the video that illustrates the correct way to carry out the one or more fitness exercises are observable via a mobile application.

11. The personalizable modular fitness area according to claim 1, wherein among the modules (100), at least the opposite support modules (100,100) are made of any of metal material comprising harmonic steel, materials comprising amorphous polymers, and composite materials comprising elastic fibers.

12. A method for performing fitness exercises in public and/or private places, outside and/or in enclosed settings, comprising providing the modular fitness area of claim 1, and utilizing the modular fitness area to perform said fitness exercises.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 show various views of the personalizable modular fitness area, object of the present industrial invention patent application and of the at least twelve stages comprised therein. More in detail the FIG. 1(a) shows a perspective view of said modular fitness area. The various stages and the modules 100 can be observed in such figure. In particular the figure in question intends to show the characteristic sling-like shape of the opposite support modules 100 and 100 arranged orthogonal to the ground. Also observable are the flanges 14 adapted to stably and reversibly connect the modules 100 to the ground. The figure also shows the presence of the plurality of transverse bars 13 adapted to allow users of the modular fitness area to carry out strength and routine exercises. FIGS. 1(b) and 1(c) respectively show a side view and a plan view of said personalizable modular fitness area.

(2) FIG. 2 show various views of the first stage of the modular fitness area. Said stage 1 comprises grips for traction and at least one traction bar. FIGS. 2(a), 2(b) and 2(c) respectively show a front, side and plan view of said first stage 1.

(3) FIG. 3 show various views of the second stage 2 of the present modular fitness area. More in detail said stage 2 comprises at least one wall bars unit and at least parallel bars. FIGS. 2(a), 2(b) and 2(c) respectively show a front, side and plan view of said third stage 3.

(4) FIG. 4 show various views of the third stage 3 of the modular fitness area. More in detail, the figure in question shows that said third stage 3 comprises slidable push up, provided with handles for different openings and closures. FIGS. 4(a), 4(b) and 4(c) respectively show a front, side and plan view of said third stage 3.

(5) FIG. 5 show various views of the fourth stage 4 of the modular fitness area. More in detail, the figure in question shows that said fourth stage 4 comprises at least one boxing bag. FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) respectively show a front and plan view of said fourth stage 4.

(6) FIG. 6 show various views of the fifth stage 5 of the modular fitness area. More in detail the figure in question shows that said fifth stage 5 comprises rings for carrying out fitness exercises. FIGS. 6(a), 6(b) and 6(c) respectively show a front, side and plan view of said fifth stage 5.

(7) FIG. 7 show various views of the sixth stage 6 of the modular fitness area. More in detail, the figure in question shows that said sixth stage comprises at least one traction bar for carrying out fitness exercises. FIGS. 7(a), 7(b) and 7(c) respectively show a front, side and plan view of said sixth stage (6).

(8) FIG. 8 show various views of the seventh stage 7 of the modular fitness area. More in detail the figure shows that said seventh stage 7 comprises handles slidable from the top for carrying out fitness exercises. FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b) respectively show a front and side view of said seventh stage 7.

(9) FIG. 9 show various views of the eighth stage 8 of the modular fitness area. More in detail, the figure in question shows that said eighth stage 8 comprises at least one cable, at least one balance and at least elastic cords for carrying out fitness exercises. FIGS. 9(a), 9(b) and 9(c) respectively show a front, side and plan view of said eighth stage (8).

(10) FIG. 10 show various views of the ninth stage 9 of the modular fitness area. More in detail the figure shows that said ninth stage 9 comprises handles with suspended cables for carrying out fitness exercises. FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b) respective show a front and side view of said ninth stage 9.

(11) FIG. 11 show various views of the tenth stage 10 of the modular fitness area. More in detail the figure in question shows that said tenth stage 10 comprises at least one traction butterfly for carrying out fitness exercises. FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b) respectively show a front and side view of said tenth stage 10.

(12) FIG. 12 show various views of the eleventh stage 11 of the modular fitness area. More in detail the figure shows that said eleventh stage 11 comprises at least one ladder for carrying out fitness exercises. FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b) respectively show a front and side view of said eleventh stage 11.

(13) FIG. 13 show various views of the twelfth stage 12 of the modular fitness area. More in detail the figure in question shows that said twelfth stage 12 comprises at least two grips for carrying out traction exercises. FIGS. 13(a), 13(b) and 13(c) respectively show a front, side and plan view of said twelfth stage 12.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(14) In the preferred embodiment thereof, the personalizable modular fitness area (indicated hereinbelow as modular fitness area), object of the present industrial invention patent application, is a structure comprising a plurality of modules 100, variously assemblable, which when joined together give rise to structures which in the course of the present description will be indicated as stages, each of which comprising one or more equipment pieces for carrying out fitness exercises. More in detail the modular fitness area comprises: at least one first stage 1 comprising grips for traction bars, and at least one traction bar for carrying out exercises for training/exercising the back, trunk, biceps and abdominals. Still more in detail the first stage 1 preferably comprises four grips for traction and one traction bar. Said first stage 1 allows executing a series of movements adapted to develop strength, stamina and balance. More specifically: from simple traction exercises where the back and arm muscles are stressed, to more complex exercises where all the muscles of the body are summoned into action in a more complete manner. The abdominal muscle can be stressed in an isometric manner without contraction and hence with stability function, or in a dynamic manner with specific exercises. The different structures of the four grips and of the bar itself allow using the muscles themselves in a complete manner; at least one second stage 2 comprising at least one wall bars unit and at least one accessory for triceps adapted to allow carrying out stretching, flexibility and abdominal exercises and the use of the wall bars unit for coupling elastic cables and for carrying out traction with the arms and abdominals. More in detail said second stage 2 comprises a wall bars unit and small parallel bars. The wall bars unit allows proposing the greatest variety of exercises for stretching and for posture, but simultaneously is also used for developing muscle tone: elastic cords and cables can be added to the wall bars unit with which exercises are possible for all muscle districts. In addition, the parallel bars can be dismantled, thus allowing the execution of many different exercises while suspended for the muscles of the chest, of the shoulders, of the arms and of the abdomen; at least one third stage 3 comprising slidable push-ups, provided with handles for different openings and closures, for carrying out exercises for the pectorals and for the shoulders and also for leg extension exercises. More specifically said third stage 3 preferably comprises handles slidable on the ground which offer the possibility to develop the musculature of the chest and triceps both in standard manner and through the sliding of the handles themselves, increasing the difficulty and stressing the abdominals and the stabilizer muscles in the most active manner. Said third stage 3 is also usable for leg extension exercises; at least one fourth stage 4 comprising at least one boxing bag for carrying out all the boxing and martial arts exercises; at least one fifth stage 5 comprising rings for carrying out all the stamina exercises for back, shoulders, biceps and triceps and abdominals while suspended. More in detail the rings allow developing strength and stamina by exploiting the weight of one's body. In addition, exercises are proposed which affect the stabilizers of the shoulder, of the wrist, of the back and of the abdominals; at least one sixth stage 6 comprising at least one tilted traction bar for all the exercises of the back, trunk, biceps and abdominals with variable height and for offering the possibility to couple accessories for antigravity yoga and for coupling cables. More in detail the tilted traction bars give the possibility to execute incremental exercises incremental that develop strength, stamina and balance. The muscles of the back, of the arms and of the abdominals are those which are mainly used, but through the combination of multiple movements, also legs, chest and shoulders can be stressed. The possibility to couple TRX cables, and the possibility to carry out antigravity yoga makes the station a multifunctional zone of great utility; at least one seventh stage 7 comprising slidable traction bars for allowing the carrying out of exercises of the back, trunk, biceps and abdomen; and slidable handles for different openings and closures. More in detail, said seventh stage 7 comprises handles slidable from the top which offer the possibility to develop the musculature of the back, of the arms and of the abdomen both in standard manner and through the sliding of the handles, increasing the difficulty and stressing the abdominals and the stabilizer muscles in a more active manner. Said seventh stage 7 offers the possibility to propose work protocols with different opening angles in order to increase the sensitivity and the perception of one's body; at least one eighth stage 8 comprising at least one cable, at least one barbell and elastic cords, for carrying out intensity and strength exercises with the cord, and for training/exercising chest, shoulders, gluteus, triceps. More in detail, said stage 8 represents the multifunctional stage par excellence of the present modular fitness area. Indeed, cables, barbell and elastic cords allow using the muscles of the entire body at different work angles, in order to improve performance regarding intensity and stamina, strength and proprioceptors. The hooks for the elastic cords positioned at the different heights allow different muscular work inclinations. All muscles of the body can be used; at least one ninth stage 9 comprising handles with suspended cables for carrying out all the exercises while suspended for training/exercising the back, the abdominals and the biceps. More in detail, in this station, the perception of the body while suspended with two handles allows improving the musculature of the back, of the arms and of the abdominals, in addition to improving the strength and stamina; at least one tenth stage 10 comprising at least one traction butterfly for carrying out exercises for the back and for the biceps with narrow grip. More in detail said tenth stage 10 allows carrying out all the traction exercises with narrow grip, in order to stress the muscle at different grips, in particular muscles of the back, of the arms and of the abdominals; at least one eleventh stage 11 comprising at least one ladder for allowing the carrying out of all the leg exercises, for executing jumps and for training/exercising the pectorals at different inclinations and for allowing the carrying out of exercises by means of elastic cables to be arranged, due to said ladder, at different height from the ground. More in detail, the ladder allows a series of propaedeutical exercises, in order to assist neophytes in learning to perform the standard exercises for training/exercising the lower limbs, upper limbs, pectoral muscles, back muscles and abdominals and for carrying out exercises at different inclinations of the latter, with the possibility of using elastic cords and/or cables at different heights, making said eleventh stage 11 a station of reference for users who wish to improve their exercise technique; and at least one twelfth stage 12 comprising at least two traction grips for carrying out exercises for training/exercising the back, trunk, biceps and abdominals. More in detail said twelfth stage 12 allows carrying out traction exercises with different grips in order to allow stressing the muscles at different work angles. The muscles of the back, arms and abdomen are mainly stressed but through combined movements, also the muscles of the lower limbs can be developed.

(15) The present modular fitness area is a structure such to have, between the aforesaid at least twelve stages, a plurality of elements of connection between said stages. Said connection elements are shaped as transverse bars 13 adapted to allow the user to carry out strength and routine exercises. More in detail, said transverse bars 13 allow executing multiple types of exercises such as: traction, sliding between the bars, hand-to-hand passage, explosive exercises that also involve the lower limbs, abdominals while suspended and use of the abdomen for maintaining the body in equilibrium. Said modular fitness area also comprises accessories such as known systems for carrying out step exercises in order to perform exercises of agility and leg strengthening, which can also be used as accessory for facilitating the climbing access to some of the equipment pieces comprised in the aforesaid stages that are situated spaced from the ground.

(16) As repeated several times in the course of the present description, the present modular fitness area is a structure which allows performing fitness exercises in a personalizable manner as a function of the needs of the single user. The latter can also form an overall structure, hence a modular fitness area, which has an extension comprised between 3 and 15 meters, preferably between 4.5 m and 12 m. The present modular fitness area is also characterized for offering the user the possibility to view, on a device such as a smartphone, a tablet and/or the like, videos which illustrate the correct way to carry out the exercise execute by a professional trainer. All this occurs by downloading a suitable mobile application. The attainment of such service makes use of Bluetooth technology. Such technology is arranged for every single stage that is marked with a specific number. The illustration of how to carry out the exercise is associated with each of said stages.

(17) In addition and/or as an alternative, the present modular fitness area comprises at least one, preferably a plurality of totem-shaped columns 103, each comprising at least one display (actuatable with touch screen mode) showing the user the correct way to perform the exercise executed by a professional trainer.

(18) It should be indicated that the correct ways to carry out the fitness exercises that can be performed with the fitness area 1 are also observable due to a suitable mobile application downloadable on electronic devices, typically portable, which provide the user with a plurality of demonstration videos. By way of a non-limiting example, 250 video exercises with Bluetooth technology.

(19) A particular embodiment of the modular fitness area according to the present invention provides that a plurality of stages are comprised in said fitness area that are shaped like technical floors, also adapted to carrying out fitness exercises on the ground and which are optionally also provided with specific equipment pieces for carrying out such exercises. Said technical floors are identifiable with specific nomenclature and are also associated with corresponding demonstration videos. Some embodiments of the present modular fitness area also provide that it comprises cameras, systems for Wi-Fi connection and columns for recharging electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and the like.

(20) In all embodiments thereof, the present modular fitness area is characterized in that it is a structure reversibly installable in the sites of interest, typically but not exclusively public or private outdoor sites. The various modules 100 comprised in said modular fitness area are reversibly assemblable on the ground and to each other, using as connection elements common flanges 14 or other similarly effective connection elements. Overall the modular fitness area appears as a compact structure in which the various modules 100 are joined for defining a framework without interruption and lacking edges. Of particular importance are two opposite support modules 100 and 100 arranged orthogonal to the ground which are characterized in that they are shaped like slings. This particular profile, in addition to giving rise to an aesthetically agreeable overall structure, covers an important functional role since it contributes to making the overall structure, and in particular the framework of the fitness area, as well as the fitness area in its entirety, particularly stable when the components of the present stages are subjected to mechanical stresses caused by the users and/or by possible actions of another type. Such profile, in combination with the materials comprised in the modules 100, actually attribute an elastic behavior to the framework of the modular fitness area. In all embodiments thereof, the modular fitness area can be made of metal material, and/or polymer material and/or composite material. Preferably said modular fitness area can be made of metal material comprising harmonic steel and/or in materials comprising amorphous polymers and/or in composite materials comprising elastic fibers.