Multi purpose exercise support device
A self supporting alignment and stability system for rebounders and a support structure for attaching a exercise jump seat device which allows a vertical means of movement through a spring seat apparatus that is attached to the side bars of the exercise support device. The structure includes a three sided foldable frame with four adjustable legs and clamps that attach to the rebounder for further stability and safety. The two side frames are identical U shaped structures, each with two side bars. The front frame has four cross bars with two sets of tube ends for the two side frame legs that permit folding the structure flat for shipping and storage. The portable exercise apparatus has four sets of hanger spring means, that are attached to the top side bars of the exercise support device, and seat frame structure, permiting a vertical means of movement. The exercise support device has a removeable front bar when used with the portable exercise device.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of health and fitness through exercise, specifically and first to an improved mechanism for use with rebound exercise to provide stability, alignment and safety while rebounding: and second to provide a seated exercise system for vertical movement for persons unable to rebound with the rebound stability system.
2. Description of Prior Art
The prior art has various devices for rebounding. Rebounders are normally used in a stand alone mode. Rebounding is recognized as one of the best total exercise systems known to man. This is great for persons who are young, coordinated and in good health. The problem arises for seniors, overweight and obese, physically handicapped and persons with various health problems and conditions. These persons must have stability, alignment and safety while rebounding and exercising. The prior art lists various support mechanisms for rebounding which only partially address the stability, alignment and safety problem. Most are permanently attached to the rebounder and are not portable, while others don't provide an upper body structure for support and alignment. U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,419 to Rota provides similar benefits with a different device. None of the prior art devices provide a total whole body exercise system that provides aerobic plus strength training while simultaneously providing the user stability, alignment and safety. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,704,882 and 5,876,311 to Coates, addresses the sit and bounce exercise for persons unable to rebound. Although the Coates device works well for non rebounders it is a permanent structure without a front exercise bar.
Objects and Advantages
Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present invention are:
- (a) To provide a rebound stability system, for persons unable to use regular rebounders, that provides stability, alignment and safety
- (b) To provide a rebound stability system that is portable, convenient, affordable and that can be used in the comfort of one's home.
- (c) To provide a rebound stability system that provides a total body exercise that simultaneously includes aerobic plus strength training with compound exercises of multiple muscle groups.
- (d) To provide a rebound stability system that provides a means for releaseing back tension and that provides spinal stretching.
- (e) To provide a rebound stability system that provides balance and strength development by pulling and pushing on the upper and lower bars of the exercise support device. The degree of resistance can vary by pulling and pushing with a small amount or with all of the user's weight.
- (f) To provide a rebound stability system that provides the following additional benefits:
Exercise with minimum trauma to the musculoskeletal system
Resistance training for the entire body to stimulatse bone mass which prevents osteoporosis
Increase lymph flow several times which removes toxic waste & trapped blood proteins
- (g) To provide a vertical jump seat apparatus, to simulate rebounding and its benefits for persons who are unable to rebound because of physical problems.
Further objects and advantages of my invention will become apparent from a consideraton of the drawings and ensuing description.
DRAWING FIGURESIn Drawings:
Although the discription above contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. For example the exercise support device clamps can take many forms and still accomplish the same purpose of securing the exercise support device to the rebounder for safety.
Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than the example given.
Claims
1. A multi purpose exercise support device comprising the improved processes of:
- providing a support stability structure for rebounders, a support structure for attaching a portable exercise apparatus for vertical means of movement through a hanger spring and seat assembly attached to the side bars of the support stability structure;
- wherein the exercise support device structure includes a three sided foldable frame with four adjustable legs, the U-shaped side frames have top and lower cross bars, the front frame has cross bars with tube ends for the front two side frame legs that permit folding the support frame, and wherein the portable exercise apparatus comprises a hanger end engaging a tube with two slots, a lower tube engaging a seat frame attachment device, and
- wherein the seat attaches to a seat frame structure that interconnects the lower tube end fixture, and
- wherein the spring means attaches to the upper and lower tube fixtures, and
- wherein the exercise support device when used with the portable exercise apparatus has a removeable front bar, and
- wherein the exercise support device has four attachable leg clamps that provide stability between the exercise support device and rebounder apparatus.
- whereby a person of any age or physical condition can conveniently reap the benefits of rebounding or vertical movement.
2. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device provides means for safety, alignment and stability to the rebounder.
3. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device is attached to the rebounder by portable clamps that attach to the support frame legs and interconnect under the rebounder frame.
4. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device provides means for pushing or pulling upwardly or downwardly with the upper and lower body to create resistance exercise and spinal stretching.
5. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device creates enhanced aerobic exercise while rebounding.
6. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device side support frames fold flat against the front frame.
7. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device legs are adjustable for individual heights for rebounding and using the portable exercise apparatus.
8. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device structure has compound angles that provide stability at the base and correct user width at the top.
9. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device including rebounding provides a means for aerobic exercise plus strength training with compound exercises of multiple muscle groups.
10. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device including rebounding provides a means for increaseing lymph flow.
11. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device including rebounding provides means for stimulating bone mass growth.
12. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device provides a means for releasing back tension and spinal column stretching.
13. The process in claim 1, wherein the exercise support device provides a means for balance and strength development by varying the amount of pulling and pushing from support to total body weight.
14. The process in claim 1, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus attaches to the exercise support device for providing a vertical means of movement comprising a spring hanger assembly with top spring hanger connected to spring hanger tubes, bottom spring hanger seat frame connector, and a seat frame assembly including frame and seat, including front and rear springs interconnecting the upper and lower assemblies.
15. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus including safety bellows sleeve enveloping each spring interconnects to the upper and lower tube ends.
16. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus upper tube contains a slot for adjusting the seat height within the exercise support device.
17. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus upper tube contains a second slot for adjusting a safety device running through each spring connecting to the lower tube end.
18. The process in claim 14, wherein the said exercise support device utilized with the portable exercise apparatus comprises a front three position cross bar for forward upper body resistance exercises.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 7, 2004
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2006
Inventor: Vern Ader (Mosinee, WI)
Application Number: 10/960,187
International Classification: A63B 5/16 (20060101); A63B 26/00 (20060101);