Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing resilient force resistance
Patent
1996-12-23
1998-06-02
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing resilient force resistance
482121, 482123, 482129, A63B 2102
Patent
active
057591393
ABSTRACT:
Lunge poles used to assist a user in maintaining his or her balance while performing lunges include a base, a pair of resilient couplings mounted on the base and a pair of tubular poles extending from the resilient couplings. The base is generally planar and includes four outwardly extending feet having rubber pads on the bottom thereof to frictionally retain the base in position on a floor. A pair of holes is formed in the top of the base for receiving the resilient couplings. An annular groove is formed in the couplings for snap-fitting the couplings with the holes of the base. The couplings include an elongated tapered stem which extends downwardly into the base and a criss-crossed shaped top portion for receiving a bottom end of the tubular poles. A middle section of the couplings is tapered downwardly forming a thin neck which allows the couplings to pivot on the base in a 360.degree. range of motion. A large circular flange is formed on the couplings to prevent the resilient couplings from being pushed through the holes of the base. Each pole includes an upper section which engages a lower section. A foam handle is disposed around a top end of the upper section of each pole. The poles pivot with the user while the user is performing lunges. The lunges provide a cardiovascular workout while working the user's lower body and the pivotal movement of the poles provide an upper body workout. A resilient band is removably attachable between each pole to selectively increase the resistance therebetween, allowing the user to increase the intensity of the upper body workout.
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Take The Lunge, VIE Fitness Magzine, Dec. 1995.
Fitness Quest Inc.
Reichard Lynne A.
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