TKS HYDRAKICK SYSTEM

Abstract

This is the introduction of stabilized stationary kickboard training to the health and fitness industry. TKS Hydrakick system is a stationary aquatic kickboard. The use of this product is for leg kicking exercises in water. Aging and quadriceps decline are the origin of this products creation.

TKS is anchored to the swimming pool wall or deck by two separate lines having equal tension when in use. The buoyancy of the kickboard is adjustable to accommodate persons of different body weight and for the preferred level of floatation. The handle grips positions will permit user to exercise in the prone or supine positions. Board and handle grips will provide high stability to do high intensity leg kicking action. This equipment is able to detach for removal from pool.

TKS Hydrakick system will be used for exercise, physical therapy, relaxation or recreation. TKS hydrakicking is optimal lower extremity exercise and does not cause trauma to the legs.

Claims

1. A stationary kickboard anchored in place for aquatic leg kicking exercise.

2. The stationary kickboard of claim 1 wherein is anchored to the pool wall, floor or external deck area.

3. The stationary kickboard of claim 1 wherein shall have an anchor system that it can be removable or permanently fixed in pool.

4. The stationary kickboard of claim 1 wherein shall have right and left handle grips topside at middle of board and two more underside at head of board.

5. The stationary kickboard of claim 1 wherein shall have adjustable buoyancy support. Whereby exerciser may use this equipment to kick legs in aquatic exercise while being properly supported in a stationary position.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates an elevation view looking down on exerciser using butterfly design stationary kickboard, anchored by flexible line to swimming pool wall.

[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates a cross sectional side view of one half stationary kickboard with exerciser using apparatus in prone position holding onto handle grips fixed to underside near head.

[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross sectional side view of one half stationary kickboard with exerciser using apparatus in supine position holding onto handle grips fixed on topside near hips.

[0017] FIG. 4 illustrates an elevation view looking down on multiple fixed stationary kickboard exercise machines anchored to pool wall using a rigid bar.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0018] The following description represents the best current mode for making and using this invention. Purpose of invention is illustrated by mode described but should not be limited to designs listed.

[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, butterfly design stationary kickboard 2 is to be used for swimming pool leg kicking exercise. Stationary kickboard may have different shapes and will typically be made of buoyant material such as polypropylene but may also be inflatable. Enclosed PVC pipe where contained air provides sufficient buoyancy could be a kickboard construct. Buoyancy of kickboard may be adjustable to stay on water surface or for partial submersion during exercise.

[0020] The equipment will have an exerciser 1. Exerciser 1 may use the equipment in a prone position FIG. 2 or supine position FIG. 3 while holding onto handle grips 7 and 6 respectively.

[0021] FIG. 1 The kickboard 2 will have an anchor 5 which is a fixed stainless steel eye bolt that is drilled into pool wall. Anchor 5 site may also use existing swim lane line attachment sites if they are already mounted in pool.

[0022] Also FIG. 1 are right and left attachment lines 3, one on each side of the kickboard, are made of flexible nylon or dense elastic material with some stretching ability. Lines 3 attach at opposing anchors 5 and extend to a right and left kickboard attachment 4 site. Lines 3 tension should distribute evenly. All line attachments use any clipping mechanism or tying a knot with rope or webbing. Both right side and left side attachment lines 3 will be 10 feet in length. Both lines 3 may have adjustable length. However, length of lines must give user sufficient leg clearance away from the pool wall to allow for unobstructed swim kicking exercise in a stationary position.

[0023] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show handle grips 6 and 7. Both 6 and 7 have a right and left handle grip. Handle grips will be firmly attached to kickboard giving exerciser proper stability and leverage during high intensity leg kicking action. Handle grips will be made of high strength plastic, wood, metals or comparable material or may use flexible nylon rope. Two handle grips 7, right and left will be mounted on underside of kickboard near head of exerciser. Grips 7 are positioned to allow for use of equipment in a prone position FIG. 2. Two handle grips 6, right and left will be mounted to topside of kickboard near hip area of user. Grips 6 are positioned to allow use of equipment in supine position FIG. 3.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 4 a design with multiple stationary kickboards 9 attached and anchored by line 8. Attachment line 8 is a rigid non-flexible straight bar. It could be made of material such as wood, metals, high strength plastic. It is an alternative method for anchoring stationary kickboard in pool. This construction will allow more than one exerciser with multiple anchored kickboards to do stationary kicking at the same time.

[0025] All stationary kickboard systems may be permanently fixed or may detach for removal from pool. Stationary kickboard could be made from non-buoyant material if built and anchored so kickboard remains on surface of water or is partially submerged allowing for said aquatic exercise in a stationary position.

[0026] Stationary kickboard exercise is a warm up for leg muscles and increases circulation without trauma to the legs. Especially the exercisers joints and tendons. Aging and quadriceps decline are the origin of this products creation. It may be used for exercise, physical therapy, relaxation or recreation.

[0027] The invention has been described with respect to the illustrations and embodiments. It should be understood by those skilled in the science that changes in form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.