CA2458403A1 - Method and apparatus for performing stretching exercises - Google Patents

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CA2458403A1
CA2458403A1 CA002458403A CA2458403A CA2458403A1 CA 2458403 A1 CA2458403 A1 CA 2458403A1 CA 002458403 A CA002458403 A CA 002458403A CA 2458403 A CA2458403 A CA 2458403A CA 2458403 A1 CA2458403 A1 CA 2458403A1
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    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/04—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters attached to static foundation, e.g. a user
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/055—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters extension element type
    • A63B21/0552—Elastic ropes or bands
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/16—Supports for anchoring force-resisters
    • A63B21/1618—Supports for anchoring force-resisters on a door or a door frame
    • A63B21/1663—Supports for anchoring force-resisters on a door or a door frame for anchoring between a door and the door frame

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US60/313,973 2001-08-22
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EP (1) EP1465711A1 (zh)
JP (1) JP2005500144A (zh)
CN (1) CN1545429A (zh)
CA (1) CA2458403A1 (zh)
MX (1) MXPA04001662A (zh)
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