Exercise apparatus utilizing array of elastic means
US5395296A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S482/907
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Exercise apparatus including a spaced array of tensioned elastic cords removably connected to a support and constitutes an inexpensive, compact, flexible mechanism for providing a substantial variety of continuously variable or controlled, repeatable exercise. The elastic cords in the array are simultaneously accessible to portions of the body over a wide range of orientations because of a generally convex or frustocontical outline formed by the array to permit multiple multi-directional resistive-type exercises in nearly all directions. The elastic cords preferably comprise shock cords, and the shock cords and/or supporting structures advantageously carry visible indicia to indicate the degree of difficulty of the routine or to facilitate use of the apparatus to conduct a preplanned exercise program.
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