Exercise devices – Striking
Patent
1998-01-30
2000-08-29
Donnelly, Jerome
Exercise devices
Striking
482 87, 482 90, 446268, A63B 6934
Patent
active
06110079&
ABSTRACT:
A kick-boxing exercise device includes a weighted base unit which supports a target section. The target section having an appearance of a head, neck and torso of a human. The target section is vertically adjustable on the base unit and includes a plurality of target areas. A plurality of LEDs are mounted within the target areas which illuminate as the specific target areas are to be punched or kicked by a user. A foam pad is attached to the target section for cushioning the punch or kick of the user. An electronic control unit illuminates the LEDs in a preprogrammed punch or kick sequence. Various skill levels are provided to sequentially illuminate the LEDs at various speeds. The electronic control unit includes a scoring system which allows the user to evaluate his or her performance. A sensor detects contact with the target section and triggers illumination of the next LED in the sequence. A sensor adjustment dial allows the sensitivity of the sensor to be adjusted by the user.
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Luedke Adam A.
Parmater Kim M.
Polk, III Louis F.
Donnelly Jerome
Fitness Quest Inc.
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