Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
Patent
1995-01-09
1996-10-22
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
482140, 482907, A63B 2100
Patent
active
055672027
ABSTRACT:
A fitness device is disclosed. A first contracting member is provided for contacting the back of a user. A second contacting member is provided for contacting the legs of the user. The first contacting member is pivotable relative to the second contacting member. A user-operable lever pivots the first contacting member so that in use, the back of the user is applied a pressure by the pivoting first contacting member so that the chest of the user is urged toward the legs of the user. Thus the user bends at the waist in response to the operation of the lever, and the back and leg muscles of the user are stretched. The inventive fitness device is constructed so as to fold up for easy storage and shipping. Also, a user-operated position locking mechanism maintains the position of the pivoted first contacting member so that an adequate stretch can be applied to the back and legs of the user.
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patent: 4815732 (1989-03-01), Mahvi
patent: 4819936 (1989-04-01), Muller
patent: 4844453 (1989-07-01), Hestilow
Flexmaster Advertisement, Sep. 1987.
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