Wall-Mounted Home Fitness Training Equipment
An overall fitness trainer and can be a wall mounted unit that can utilize clip resistance bands as well as other techniques. These bands generally clip on the unit and onto different handles, bars and attachments to perform exercises. The unit can have a removable/adjustable pull up bar, dip bar and seat. It also includes a spring loaded, pull pin carriage that moves freely up and down a vertical spine. This allows for easy adjustment of the carriage and allows the user to attach the bands at multiple angles, widths and levels. This in turn increases the number of exercises the user can perform on the unit. The unit can be attached to the wall with lag bolts into two or more studs.
This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 13/016,750 filed Jan. 28, 2011 which was a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 12/228,998 filed Aug. 19, 2008. Application Ser. Nos. 13/016,750 and 12/228,998 are hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the field of home exercise equipment and more particularly to a wall-mounted home fitness unit with removable parts that adapts to numerous different exercises.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It is known in the art to provide exercise equipment into the home which can be wall-mounted. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,339,125 teaches a single column exercising apparatus using a stack of weights. U.S. Pat. No. 5,383,525 teaches a wall-mounted shower exercise machine used for stretching muscles. U.S. Pat. No. 4,402,504 teaches an adjustable exercise device that uses a two-ended cable for providing resistance to pulling. U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,679 teaches a wall-mountable device that uses a horizontal hinge rod assembly with springs. U.S. published application 2001/0004624 teaches a body exerciser that leans against a wall. U.S. published application 2003/0158024 teaches a door mounted exercise device that allows pulling on bungee cords. None of these prior art systems allow parts to be removed and exchanged for different exercises. Also most of the prior art wall-mounted home systems do not allow adjustment for different users and for causing different muscles to be exercised. It would be advantageous to have a wall-mounted, home exercise system that overcomes the difficulties of prior art systems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to an overall fitness trainer and can be a wall mounted unit that can utilize clip resistance bands as well as other techniques. These bands generally clip on the unit and onto different handles, bars and attachments to perform exercises. The unit can have a removable/adjustable pull up bar, dip bar and seat. It also includes a spring loaded, pull pin carriage that moves freely up and down a vertical spine. This allows for easy adjustment of the carriage and allows the user to attach the bands at multiple angles, widths and levels. This in turn increases the number of exercises the user can perform on the unit. The unit also typically has an o ring that attaches through the arm of the pull up attachment as well as a ½ O-ring at the bottom of the unit again increasing the number of exercises the user can perform. The unit can be attached to the wall with lag bolts into two or more studs with two being preferred. Some embodiments of the present invention have an adjustable swivel foot that takes the stress off of the lag bolts and also adds to the overall load capacity of the unit. The present invention typically has an optional telescoping central vertical spine that splits in two pieces to make the unit easier to ship. The central vertical spine allows attachments to be added and removed using spring loaded pins or plunger pins. Various embodiments of the invention can have an oscillating and telescopic bench, a dip bar, a seat, a knee stabilizer and a foot rest. All of these accessories can be attached and removed to the central spine adding to the versatility and scope of exercises that can be performed. The present invention is suitable for physical therapy/rehabilitation facilities, commercial gyms and schools, as well as home use.
Attention is directed to several figures that illustrate the concepts of the present invention:
Several drawings and illustrations have been presented to aid in understanding the present invention. The scope of the present invention is not limited to what is shown in the figures.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a wall-mountable home fitness or exercise apparatus and method that allows a user to perform numerous exercises on the same piece of equipment by simply changing out accessory parts. The unit generally has a single rigid central spine. A two inch rectangular steel channel is preferred; however, any strong vertical member can be used. Onto this spine, a group of removable accessories can be attached or removed at will. Several different elastic cord attachments and attachment points inject resistance into various exercises. At least the following accessories can be used with the present invention: straight bar with ½ O-ring and outer attachments, leg press, ankle cuffs, Ab blaster/leg extension, single Handle, curl bar, rope, bench, step, Ab slings, Plyo ball, boxing gloves w/sewn in D-ring, base ball bat handle, golf handle, baseball/softball and football. It should be noted that the abbreviation Ab means abdomen.
Turning to
As has been described, the present invention includes many different attachments and exercise devices that may be attached with snaps or rings, with or without stretch cords.
The present invention forms a complete system that can accommodate numerous exercises by simply changing the arrangement. The frame can mount simply to the wall in a garage, house or other building.
List of Exercises Supported by the Present Invention
Chest Exercises
1 Arm Standing Chest Press w/ HandleStanding Chest Press w/Straight Bar
Close Grip Bench Press Curl Bar Standing Chest Fly w/ Handles Seated Incline Bench Press Straight Bar Seated Incline Bench Fly w/ Handles Seated Bench Press w/ Straight Bar Seated Bench Press w/ Handles Seated Bench Flies w/ HandlesDips on Dip Bar attachment
Single Arm Chest Fly W/Handle Perpendicular to Machine 2 Handled Chest SqueezePullovers w/handles or straight bar
Cable Cross Over Handles Elevated Resistance Push Ups (Feet on Bench) Back Exercises High Standing Row Straight Bar Reverse Grip High Standing Row Straight BarOne arm high row handle
One arm low row handle
Low Pulley Row sitting on Step Handle or Straight Bar
Wide Handled Reverse Fly Handles Seated One Arm Pull Down Handle Seated Pulldown Straight Bar Wide Bent Over Row Straight Bar Good Mornings Straight Bar or Rope Pull Ups Chin UpsBack Hyper extensions
Lat Pull Over on Bench Handles Biceps Standing Curls Straight Bar Standing Curls Curl Bar1 Arm Alternating Standing Curl Handles At multiple angles
2 Arm Standing Curls Handles 1 Arm Hammer Curl 1 Arm Handled Concentration Curl High Handled Curl High Curl Bar Seated Curl Back To Machine Incline Handled Curl Triceps Push Downs Curl Bar Push Downs Straight Bar Push Downs Rope Incline French Presses Curl Bar or Handles Flat French Presses Curl Bar or Handles Reverse Grip Pushdowns Curl Bar 1 Arm Seated Tricep Extensions 1 Arm Handled Reverse Grip Pushdown Standing Tricep Extension Back To Machine Rope/Curl Bar 1 Arm Kick Backs Handle 2 Arm Kick Backs Facing Machine Curl Bar Dips Bench Dips Cross Body Tricep Extension Handles Close Grip Bench Press Bar Shoulders Seated Shoulder Press Bar 1 Arm Handled Shoulder Press 1 Arm Handled Arnold Shoulder Press Upright Rows Bar Upright Rows Handle 1 Arm Handled Lateral Raises 2 Arm Straight Bar Frontal Raises 1 Arm Handled Frontal Raises Bent Over Flies Handled Handled External Shoulder Rotation Handled Shoulder Rotation Lying Down Standing Military Press Bar Handled Internal Shoulder Rotation Shrugs Bar Elevated Push Ups W/or W/O Band Resistance Legs Squat Bar W/Resistance Squat In U-Can Squat Belt 1 Legged Squat In U-Can Squat Belt Squats W/Handled Resistance Lunges Bar Lunges Handled Resistance Standing Leg Curls Toe Raises In U Can Squat Belt Toes Raises Bar/Handles Straight Leg Dead Lift Bar Standing Leg Curl Ankle Strap Standing Leg Kick Ankle Strap Standing Knee Ups Ankle Strap Lying Down Single Leg Raise Ankle Strap Lying On Side Single Leg Raise Leg Raises Incredi-ab Attachment/Ankle Strap Standing Leg Abductor Ankle Strap Twisting Leg Raises on Dip Attachment Seated Leg Extensions Incredi-ab or Ankle Strap Standing Leg Adductor Ankle Strap Abs Crunches On Knees Facing Unit Rope Resistance Crunches on Bench Rope/Multiple Angles Crunches With Exercise Ball and Band Resistance Hanging Leg Raises Pull Up Bar Knee Ups Sitting on Bench Incredi-ab Attachment Oblique Knee Ups on Bench Incredi-ab Attachment Bridged Leg Lifts Ankle Strap Russian Twist Medicine Ball & Resistance Bands Diagonal Chops Medicine Ball & Resistance Bands Forward Facing Chops Medicine Ball & Resistance Bands Standing Arm Rotation Handle Standing Rotational Chops Ball Handle Captain's Chair Exercise on Dip Bar Back Support Resistance Side Bends Seated Ab Twist Sports Specific Baseball Throw Softball Throw Football Throw Golf Swing Baseball Swing Boxing Punch Training Gloves w/D Ring Heavy Bag Station Attach Bag to Pull Up Arm Kicking Training Ankle BandsReturning to
It should be noted that the overall length of substantially 28 inches is very important so that the user can pull the cord to twice its length during a normal exercise. The length of the stretch cord of substantially 18 inches is also very important so that the correct force is achieved over a total pull for the particular diameter. A connecting section between the swivel clip and the stretch cord can be made from covered tubing and should be carefully chosen so that the unstretched length of the cord is substantially 18 inches and the unstretched length of the entire device is substantially 28 inches.
Accessories may then be clipped to one end of the device with the other end attachable to the exercise device previously described, to a wall or to a ball that holds the cord by use of a closed room door.
Different pull forces can be achieved by providing the device of
A different accessory of the present invention is an ab-cart. This can be a flat dolly-like cart with typically four swivel wheels. Embodiments can have three rings for clipping onto the stretch cord devices just mentioned. This cart allows a complete workout of the abs by pulling via the stretch cords in three different directions. The user sits on the cart with the three cords connected. By moving the cart again
Several descriptions and illustrations have been presented to aid in understanding the present invention. One skilled in the art will realize that numerous changes and variations are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. Each of these changes and variations is within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An exercise device comprising:
- a dolly-like cart with at least 4 wheels and three attachment hooks, said attachment hooks being placed on three sides of said cart;
- at least three stretch cord devices, each attached to one of said attachment hooks on said cart at a first end and to a fixed structure at a second end;
- each of said stretch cord devices comprising: a stretch cord of a particular diameter substantially 18 inches long in an unstretched condition with first and second ends; first and second swivel clips; first and second connecting sections, wherein said first connecting section connects the first swivel clip with said first end, and said second connecting section connects the second swivel clip with said second end, wherein, total length of the device including said first and second swivel clips, said first and second connecting sections and said stretch cord in an unstretched condition is substantially 28 inches long; and wherein the particular diameter is chosen to achieve a desired pull force.
2. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein each stretch cord device is color-coded according to pull force.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said pull force is measured when said stretch cord is stretched to approximately twice its unstretched length.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said wheels are swivel wheels.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said stretch cords each have equal pull forces of 5 lbs, 9 lbs., or 12 lbs.
6. A workout apparatus comprising a rectangular cart with a bottom and four sides, said cart having four swivel wheels on said bottom, and three hooks on three different of said sides;
- three workout pull cord devices of equal pull force, each attached at one end to one of said hooks and attached at a second end to a door or wall, each of said workout pull cord devices comprising:
- an elastic stretch cord substantially 18 inches long with a diameter chosen for a particular pull force, said stretch cord having a swivel clip connected on each end with a connecting section, wherein said apparatus has a total unstretched length of substantially 28 inches.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein each of said elastic stretch cords is color coded according to pull force.
8. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said pull force is measured when said elastic stretch cord is stretched to approximately twice its unstretched length.
9. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said elastic stretch cords each have equal pull forces of 5 lbs, 9 lbs., or 12 lbs.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 10, 2013
Publication Date: Jan 30, 2014
Inventor: Darren Donofrio (Plainfield, IL)
Application Number: 13/738,717
International Classification: A63B 21/04 (20060101);