Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
Patent
1996-09-24
1998-12-01
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
482 42, 482 91, 482141, 482145, 482907, 482908, A63B 2100
Patent
active
058429603
ABSTRACT:
An exercise and stretch device constructed of semi-flexible tubing. The exercise and stretch device of the present invention has a rectangular frame disposed between a pair of axially aligned and oppositely extending tubular extensions each with an angular leg support depending therefrom which are adapted to receive the legs of the user. The rectangular frame has a pair of U-shaped handle supports connected perpendicular to the plane of the frame which can be used to support the weight of the user during stretching exercises. The handle supports can be removed depending on the exercise being performed or to allow the user to easily position himself or herself on the stretch machine. The present invention also includes an optional back support member which can be used without the handle supports or in combination with the handle supports. A second embodiment of the present invention allows the user to adjust the size of the various members of the stretch machine depending on the size of the user and the difficulty level of the stretches being performed.
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Apley Richard J.
Hwang Victor K.
Litman Richard C.
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