Abstract: The present invention is a piece of exercise equipment designed to train and condition sport-specific muscle groups used during a swinging motion, as in golf. It is comprised of a mechanical linkage, with at least six degrees of freedom of motion so that it effectively simulates a wide variety of golf swings without the need for complex adjustments. It includes a resistance mechanism, such as a pulley system linked to two one-way hydraulic cylinders. This allows a user to simultaneously practice swing form and technique while also strengthening and conditioning the specific muscles needed for the sport.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 16, 2001
Publication date:
February 28, 2002
Applicant:
Fit Express, Inc.
Inventors:
David F. Chapman, Truman Vincent Cole, Kevin Paul Cavaretta