Abdominal exercise device
An abdominal exercise device having a flat band formed by a double layer of mesh material. A pair of straps are retained on each end of the band. A pair of cushioned handles are respectively retained on the straps.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates in general to abdominal exercise and more particularly, to a device for use in the exercising of abdominal muscles.
2. Summary of the Prior Art
Many techniques have been developed in the past to exercise the abdominal muscles (rectus adominus) of the human body. Traditionally, sit-ups are performed with an individual lying on his or her back with legs bent and feet flat on the floor or legs straight with hands folded behind the neck. In recent years the abdominal crunch is preferred since it provides greater impact on the abdominal muscles and reduces stress to such areas as the back and neck. In a typical crunch, the individual lies on his or her back with feet flat on the floor. From his or her sternum, the person crunches their upper back up and down with their lower back lying flat.
Many devices and equipment are present in the prior art for performing crunches and other similar exercises. Such known designs are relatively expensive and cumbersome to store and use. None of the prior equipment permits an individual to exercise on any suitable surface with an inexpensive device that provides optimum results of exercise and comfort. For these reasons, it is desirable in the prior art to provide an improved device for performing exercises, such as abdominal crunches, sit-ups and the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is therefore an objective of this invention to provide an improved exercise device in the form of a flat band or strap means for use during the performance of numerous exercises such as, for example, abdominal crunches, sit-ups, and the like. The exercise device herein disclosed is economical to use and manufacture and is highly effective in benefiting the abdominal muscles. The invention further reduces overall strain to the neck and back while an individual is exercising. The band or strap herein disclosed is provided with handles for gripping during use and with a breathable mesh and flexible material for the comfort of the user.
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Claims
1. An abdominal exerciser for an individual comprising
- body means having a flat member with opposite ends, said flat member being formed from a flexible material
- a pair of straps being respectively attached to said opposite ends of said flat member, and
- said pair of straps having handle means retained on each of said pair of straps for gripping by an individual during exercise.
2. The abdominal exercise according to claim 1 wherein said flat member includes an outer layer of mesh material and an inner layer of mesh material.
3. The abdominal exerciser according to claim 2 wherein said inner sheet is formed from a finer mesh material than said outer sheet.
4. The abdominal exerciser according to claim 2 wherein said handle means includes a cylindrical member retained on said strap, said cylindrical member being formed from a soft material.
5. The abdominal exerciser according to claim 4 wherein said handle means further includes a rigid tube retained on each said strap within said cylindrical member.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 14, 2005
Publication Date: Oct 19, 2006
Inventors: Michael Kates (Evanston, IL), Marshal Cordell (Evanston, IL)
Application Number: 11/105,094
International Classification: A63B 21/002 (20060101); A63B 21/02 (20060101);