Isotonic Body Gym System
An isotonic body gym system that provides constant resistance for exercising includes a plurality of isotonic bars, a plurality of power bands, and a plurality of band manipulators. Each of the plurality of isotonic bars includes a mount bar that supports a plurality of hooks to which the plurality of power bands can be attached. Each of the plurality of power bands has an elastic band with a cross-sectional area and a resistance value, wherein the resistance value of the elastic band is determined by the cross-sectional area of the elastic band. The resistance value is the effective maximum weight that can be applied to the elastic band. Each of the plurality of band manipulators is designed for working different body parts and is attached to the elastic band opposite the mount bar, such that a user can manipulate the direction in which the elastic band is stretched.
The present invention relates generally to fitness equipment. More specifically, the present invention provides constant tension training through the use of elastic bands. Furthermore, the present invention can be adapted for both indoor and outdoor use, depending on the needs of the user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONOne of the major problems with free-weights and other muscular development exercise machines is that many of them are not adaptable or acceptable for use by individuals with physical limitations. Some individuals have respiratory, metabolic, circulatory, or muscular deficiencies which prevent said individuals from using exercise equipment such as barbells or gym machines. Such physical limitations can sometimes require that muscular exercise take place from a seated, reclined, or standing position. For individuals with these physical limitations, large heavy barbells and gym machines are too awkward to operate and thus impractical. The awkwardness that is a result of the gym equipment's lack of ability to conform to the constraints of the user, can lead to a lack of proper control of the gym equipment by the user. Such a lack of control over the gym equipment can in turn result in injury to the individual working out.
Another problem with standard exercise equipment is that the exercise equipment is typically bulky and includes expensive devices. Even if an individual does not privately purchase exercise equipment and instead elects to purchase a gym membership, the membership fees can still be costly, especially for an entire family. Additionally, gym machines are specifically designed to only exercise particular muscle groups. As a result, a multimillion dollar industry has developed in response to the demand for home exercise equipment that is more convenient, less expensive and more versatile in its range of exercises. Unfortunately, many of the gym machines designed to fulfill these needs are also bulky and cumbersome at best to operate, particularly for people with physical limitations. A need therefore exists for an exercise device that can be easily and effectively used by people with physical limitations, afflicted by obesity, or having various other health issues.
Therefore it is the object of the present invention to provide an isotonic body gym system that is designed to fit the needs of everyone regardless of age, gender, or physical limitations. The isotonic body gym system is designed to replace all the unnecessary and expensive gym equipment, and is more cost effective than a yearly gym membership. Additionally, the isotonic body gym system is safer than traditional gym equipment, as the moveable components of the isotonic body gym system are much more light weight in comparison to traditional gym equipment.
The isotonic body gym system is designed to meet all fitness challenges and includes a plurality of isotonic bars, a plurality of power bands, and a plurality of band manipulators. Each of the plurality of isotonic bars is connected to a mount support, such as a doorframe, wall stud, or weighted object, and provides a plurality of hooks for anchoring the plurality of power bands. Each of the plurality of power bands has an elastic band with a resistance value that corresponds to the effective maximum weight that can be exerted on the muscles of the user when the elastic band is under tension. The plurality of band manipulators is attached to the plurality of power bands opposite the plurality of isotonic bars and allows the user to direct the tension in the plurality of power bands. The isotonic body gym system can be used both indoors and outdoors, and can be adapted for use by a single person or multiple people by adjusting the length and width of the plurality of isotonic bars.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is an isotonic body gym system that provides constant resistance throughout the exercising motions of an individual.
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The shape of the mount bar 11 of each of the plurality of isotonic bars 10 depends on the desired application of the isotonic body gym system, and in turn the mount support 40. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mount bar 11 of each of the plurality of isotonic bars 10 is a flat, rectangular panel that can be secured indoors to the mount support 40 being a flat surface, such as a series of wall studs or a doorframe, as shown in
The mount support 40 can also be a flat outdoor surface when the mount bar 11 is a flat panel. For example, the mount support 40 could be a playground structure such that a parent can exercise while keeping an eye on their child as the child plays. As a second example, the mount structure could be a park bench, thus allowing the park bench to dually serve as a resting spot and workout station. The mount bar 11 of each of the plurality of isotonic bars 10 can be mounted vertically, horizontally, or diagonally in both indoor and outdoor settings.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the mount bar 11 of each of the plurality of isotonic bars 10 is a cylindrical rod, or other shaped rod. The mount bar 11, being rod shaped, can be mounted vertically into the ground, positioned between a floor and ceiling, positioned horizontally between two columns, or connected, either vertically or horizontally, to an object having sufficient weight, such as a concrete block as depicted in
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The elastic band 21 of each of the plurality of power bands 20 is the component that provides tensile resistance for exercising the muscles of the user. As such, the elastic band 21 of each of the plurality of power bands 20 has a resistance value 23 that corresponds to an effective maximum weight. For example, the resistance value 23 of fifty corresponds to an effective maximum resistance weight of fifty pounds for the elastic band 21. In reference to
The auxiliary fastener 25 provides a secure means of attaching the plurality of band manipulators 30 to the elastic band 21, while allowing the plurality of band manipulators 30 to readily be exchanged with one another. Similarly, the mount fastener 24 provides a secure means of attaching the elastic band 21 to a specific hook 13 from the plurality of hooks 12. The specific hook 13 is selected form the plurality of hooks 12 in accordance to the desired exercise(s) to be performed. For example, if the desired exercise is lat pull downs, then the specific hook 13 that is chosen would be positioned near the top of the mount bar 11, with the mount bar 11 being positioned vertically, whereas for bicep curls the specific hook 13 chosen would be positioned near the bottom of the mount bar 11. Once the specific hook 13 is selected in accordance to the desired exercise, the mount fastener 24 is coupled to the specific hook 13.
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Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. An isotonic body gym system comprises:
- a plurality of isotonic bars;
- a plurality of power bands;
- a plurality of band manipulators;
- each of the plurality of isotonic bars comprises a mount bar and a plurality of hooks;
- each of the plurality of power bands comprises an elastic band, a mount fastener, and a auxiliary fastener;
- each of the plurality of band manipulators comprises a band fastener;
- the plurality of hooks being connected along the mount bar;
- the mount fastener being coupled to the elastic band;
- the mount fastener being coupled to a specific hook from the plurality of hooks;
- the auxiliary fastener being connected to the elastic band;
- the mount fastener and the auxiliary fastener being positioned opposite each other along the elastic band; and
- the band fastener being coupled to the auxiliary fastener.
2. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- each of the plurality of isotonic bars further comprises a plurality of holes and a plurality of fasteners;
- the plurality of holes being positioned along the mount bar;
- the plurality of holes being interspersed between the plurality of hooks; and
- the plurality of fasteners traversing through the plurality of holes.
3. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a mount support; and
- the mount bar of each of the plurality of isotonic bars being connected to the mount support.
4. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the plurality of hooks being linearly positioned along the mount bar.
5. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 4 comprises:
- the plurality of hooks being equally spaced along the mount bar.
6. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a cross-sectional area for the elastic band of each of the plurality of power bands, wherein the cross-sectional area determines a resistance value for the elastic band.
7. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- each of the plurality of band manipulators further comprises a handle; and
- the band fastener being coupled to the handle.
8. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 7 comprises:
- the handle comprises a grip; and
- the band fastener being positioned on the handle opposite the grip.
9. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- each of the plurality of band manipulators further comprises a strap, a first fastener and a second fastener;
- the first fastener and the second fastener being connected to the strap;
- the first fastener and the second fastener being positioned opposite each other along the strap; and
- the band fastener being coupled to the strap.
10. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 9 comprises:
- the band fastener being positioned in between the first fastener and the second fastener.
11. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 9 comprises:
- the strap comprises a pair of shoulder straps; and
- the pair of shoulder straps being positioned in between the first fastener and the second fastener.
12. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a workout bench; and
- the workout bench being positioned adjacent to the plurality of isotonic bars.
13. An isotonic body gym system comprises:
- a plurality of isotonic bars;
- a plurality of power bands;
- a plurality of band manipulators;
- each of the plurality of isotonic bars comprises a mount bar, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of holes, and a plurality of fasteners;
- each of the plurality of power bands comprises an elastic band, a mount fastener, and a auxiliary fastener;
- each of the plurality of band manipulators comprises a band fastener;
- a cross-sectional area for the elastic band of each of the plurality of power bands, wherein the cross-sectional area determines a resistance value for the elastic band;
- the plurality of hooks being connected along the mount bar;
- the plurality of hooks being linearly positioned along the mount bar;
- the plurality of holes being positioned along the mount bar;
- the plurality of holes being interspersed between the plurality of hooks;
- the plurality of fasteners traversing through the plurality of holes;
- the mount fastener being coupled to the elastic band;
- the mount fastener being coupled to a specific hook from the plurality of hooks;
- the auxiliary fastener being connected to the elastic band;
- the mount fastener and the auxiliary fastener being positioned opposite each other along the elastic band; and
- the band fastener being coupled to the auxiliary fastener.
14. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 13 comprises:
- a mount support; and
- the mount bar of each of the plurality of isotonic bars being connected to the mount support.
15. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 13 comprises:
- the plurality of hooks being equally spaced along the mount bar.
16. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 13 comprises:
- each of the plurality of band manipulators further comprises a handle;
- the handle comprises a grip;
- the band fastener being coupled to the handle; and
- the band fastener being positioned on the handle opposite the grip.
17. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 13 comprises:
- each of the plurality of band manipulators further comprises a strap, a first fastener and a second fastener;
- the first fastener and the second fastener being connected to the strap;
- the first fastener and the second fastener being positioned opposite each other along the strap; and
- the band fastener being coupled to the strap.
18. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 17 comprises:
- the band fastener being positioned in between the first fastener and the second fastener.
19. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 17 comprises:
- the strap comprises a pair of shoulder straps; and
- the pair of shoulder straps being positioned in between the first fastener and the second fastener.
20. The isotonic body gym system as claimed in claim 13 comprises:
- a workout bench; and
- the workout bench being positioned adjacent to the plurality of isotonic bars.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 25, 2014
Publication Date: Aug 27, 2015
Inventor: Clayton ARLINE (Springfield, MA)
Application Number: 14/189,924