Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing resilient force resistance
Patent
1995-06-02
1997-04-29
Donnelly, Jerome
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing resilient force resistance
482121, 482124, A63B 2200
Patent
active
056243600
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a portable, safe, easy and effective device for exercising. The device includes a series of components useable together in numerous combinations so as to provide a total physical workout. The components are capable of being transported in a small attache case or gym bag. The exercise device may be used for exercising the upper portion of the body, including hands, arms and upper torso, with a stationary door frame or a portable foot plate providing the anchor resistance. Alternately, the legs, ankles an lower torso may be exercised while seated on an ordinary chair or bench with an ordinary door providing the anchor resistance. Multiple elastic bands, cables or springs provide adjustable resistance to movement in all forms of the invention.
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Donnelly Jerome
Litman Richard C.
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