Orbiting exercise device and method
An exercise device and method to strength muscles and develop Chi by moving guided handles along an orbital path. Weights may be added or weight may be adjusted. The handles are attached to an elongated member on one or more pivots attached by one or more rotating assemblies. Resistance may be added to increase the force required to move the stick member along a path.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an exercise device and method of use. More specifically, to a guided movement of weight at least partially around a pivot.
2. Background Art
Tai Chi is a system of controlled movements which when properly executed is believed by many practitioners to develop the internal life energy or “Chi” of the practitioner. Tai Chi is suitable for all age groups, is non-jarring and can build stamina and strength. Tai Chi movements derive from a concept of “yin” and “yang” which roughly means opposing forces, smooth fluid controlled movements are a hallmark of Tai Chi. Learning the controlled Tai Chi movements is accomplished through repetitive practice.
Practitioners may engage in carefully executed non-jarring patterns of movement to develop greater balance and Chi. Tai Chi also can provides aerobic exercise, toning, strengthening and muscle development.
Strengthening or toning exercise methods and devices for the abdomen, trunk and other muscles groups are often jarring or require a user to support weight. Exercise which is stop—start—stop an not circular may place more stress on joints than circular exercises. It would be useful to engage in a guided non-jarring training and exercise to develop balance, tone and/or strengthen muscles. It would also be a desideratum to have a device to guide such movement.
SUMMARY OF INVENTIONAn exercise method for a guided orbital movement of at least a user's arms.
An exercise method for a guided roughly circular movement of at least a users arms.
A device with at least one hand hold or hand grip, movable at least partially around at least one pivot.
A device with at least one hand hold or hand grip, movable at least partially around at least one pivot.
A device with at least one hand hold or hand grip, movable at least partially around at least one pivot in a roughly circular path.
A device with at least one hand hold or hand grip, movable at least partially around at least one pivot in a roughly circular path. The roughly circular path may be adjustable to the position of a user.
An exercise method whereby a user moves at least one hand hold or hand grip around one or more pivots in a roughly circular path. Changes in the positions of a user (which may include, but is not limited to the arms, legs, and torso) relative to a hand grip or hand hold, may target different muscle groups
Some exemplary implementations provide a force against which the hand grips or hand holds are moved.
Some exemplary implementations provide a resistance against which the hand grips or hand holds are moved. Resistance may be positive, negative or a combination thereof.
In some exemplary implementations the force a user moves the device to overcome may be fixed, selectable, variable or a combination.
In some exemplary implementations the resistance a user moves the device to overcome may be fixed, variable or a combination. The resistance may be adjustable or selectable.
At least member connected to one or more hand holds or hand grips. The hand holds or hand grips being movably connected to the member and the member being movably connected to a support.
At least one elongated member supporting one or more hand holds or hand grips. The hand holds or hand grips being pivotally connected to the elongated member and the elongated member being movably connected to a support.
At least one guide body supporting one or more hand holds or hand grips. The hand holds or hand grips being movably connected to the guide body and the guide body being movably connected to a support.
At least one guide body supporting one or more hand holds or hand grips. The hand holds or hand grips being movably connected to the guide body and the guide body being rotationally connected to a support.
At least one guide body supporting one or more hand holds or hand grips. The hand holds or hand grips being movably connected to the guide body and the guide body being pivotally connected to a support.
At least one member supporting one or more hand holds or hand grips, the guide body being connected to at least one of a floor base, door or door frame.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth, in part, in the descriptions which follow and the accompanying drawings, wherein the specific descriptions are shown, and in part, will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings or may be learned by practice of the present disclosure. The advantages of the present disclosure may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
It should be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the Figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated relative to each other for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the Figures to indicate corresponding elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTSDetailed descriptions are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the details are merely exemplary implementations of the disclosure, which may be achieved in various forms or combinations of forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.
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The middle section 110, shown in one aspect as an elongated member, has at least a first end 112 and a second end 114. Connected to each of the end 112 & 114 are pivoting joints 2000 which may be simple pivots or compound universal pivots 2100. A first pivot 120, which includes a pivoting joint 2000 and a shaft 122, connects the guide body 105 to a rotating assembly 2200. A pivoting joint is a joint between two things or parts that allow motion. The rotating assembly 2200 can be connected to an assembly base 2210 with a fastening part. The assembly base 2210 is shown with mounting holes 2212 therethrough. Within the rotating assembly are one or more bearings. Bearings may be frictional, or low friction. A non inclusive list of bearings includes cylindrical, spherical, ball, taper roller, clutch, double row and single row.
A second pivot 130, which includes a pivoting joint and a shaft 132, connects the guide body 105 to another rotating assembly 2200 which is connected to the head base 3001 of the orbital device. Supported on the head 3000 are handles 3002, each handle may also be referred to as a hand grip or hand hold. Handles may be connected to the head base 3001 with mounts 3004. Handles may also be connected to the rotating assembly without a head base.
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Variations in placement, size, combinations and/or number of pivots, handles, weights, rotating assemblies, bases, heads, middle sections, and pivoting joints are possible. The within described exemplary implementations are not intended to be an exhaustive list of variations.
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Although the frictional and frictionless resistance is shown applied to a bearing shaft within the rotating assembly, force may be applied to the guide body at the elongated member and/or the second rotating assembly in lieu of, or in addition to, applying force to the bearing shaft of the first rotating assembly.
Affixed or connected parts or elements described above may be affixed in a removable fashion, directly or indirectly. Fastening parts may be used to affixed of connected parts or elements. Fastening parts encompasses a wide variety of elements, including but not limited to adhesives, screws, pins, rivets, bolts, holes, guides, joints, seals, welds and other intermediary parts that connect or affixed one element to another in the devices shown.
Since certain changes may be made in the above apparatus without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description, as shown in the accompanying drawing, shall be interpreted in an illustrative, and not a limiting sense.
Claims
1. An exercise device comprising:
- at least one handle affixed to a first rotating assembly;
- an elongated member with at least a first and a second end;
- a first pivot affixed between the first rotating assembly and the first end of the elongated member;
- a second pivot affixed to the second end of the elongated member; and,
- a second rotating assembly, mountable to a base, affixed to the second pivot.
2. The exercise device of claim 1 further comprising a base selected from the group consisting of floor base, door frame mount and door base.
3. The device of claim 1 further comprising a third pivot on the elongated member between the first and the second pivot.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein the elongated member is telescoping.
5. The device of claim 1 further comprising one or more weights attached to the device.
6. The device of claim 1 further comprising a head fixed between the handles and first rotating assembly.
7. The device of claim 5 wherein at least a portion of the weights are adjustable on the device relative to at least one pivot.
8. The device of claim 1 wherein a frictional resistance is applied to the device.
9. The device of claim 1 wherein a frictionless resistance is applied to the device.
10. An exercise device comprising:
- an elongated member;
- at least one handle movably affixed to the elongated member;
- at least one pivot affixed to an end of the elongated member; and
- a rotating assembly, mountable to a base, affixed to another end of the elongated member.
11. The exercise device of claim 10 further comprising a second pivot on the elongated member.
12. The exercise device of claim 10 wherein the elongated member is telescoping.
13. The exercise device of claim 10 further comprising one or more weights attached to the exercise device.
14. The exercise device of claim 10 further comprising a head fixed between the handles and the elongated member.
15. The exercise device of claim 10 wherein a resistance is applied to the device.
16. An orbital exercice device comprising:
- a base comprising; a floor pad to rest on a floor; a vertical member affixed to the floor pad and extending upward to which a guide body may be connected;
- a guide body, affixed to vertical member base, comprising; a head with at least one hand grip affixed to a first pivot; an elongated member affixed at a first end to the first pivot; a second pivot affixed to the second end of the elongated member; and a second rotating assembly affixed to the second pivot and to the base;
17. The orbital exercise device of claim 16 wherein the elongated member is telescoping.
18. The orbital exercise device of claim 16 further comprising one or more weights attached to at least one of the head and the guide body.
19. The orbital exercise device of claim 16 wherein a resistance is applied to the guide body.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 7, 2005
Publication Date: Dec 7, 2006
Inventor: Mark Krietzman (Palos Verdes, CA)
Application Number: 11/148,137
International Classification: A63B 21/00 (20060101); A63B 21/012 (20060101);