COMBINATION TILL FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE
TECHNICAL FIELD Certain embodiments described herein refer to exercise devices, and in particular, to handles for an exercise device that have a non-elastic tape that can be easily configured for use in performing a wide variety of exercises. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE The devices for resistance exercises allow the user to exercise by providing a resistance to the movement of the user's arms, legs and torso. The term "resistance exercise device" as used herein, denotes exercise devices where resistance is provided by working one muscle against another, or working against the user's weight, and may include elastic bands to provide a strength of resistance increased. More specifically, the devices for resistance exercises, as used herein, do not include a significant or additional weight against which the user exercises. The usefulness of these devices depends, in part, on the ease with which the user can perform different types of exercises, the range or number of exercises that can be performed with the device, and the
ease with which different users can adjust the device according to their height, weight, resistance and / or physical limitations. Additionally, devices for resistance exercises are often lightweight and can be portable. Devices for resistance exercises that have elastic bands typically restrict the movement of the user's arms and / or legs, or movement between the user and a support structure. Elastic exercise devices can be small, even portable, but have limited utility as a result of their strength characteristics, which depend on the length and elasticity of the elastic band. As a result of these characteristics, the elastic bands are useful for a specific length range, thus restricting the diversity of the exercises for which they can be used. Additionally, it may not be possible for different users to use the same device for the same exercise due to differences in height, weight or resistance between different users. Therefore, in order for an elastic device to be useful in general, such as to provide a complete exercise or to allow different users, a plurality of elastic bands are required which must be easily interchangeable. No device known from the prior art provides the
ease of use necessary to be useful in general through a wide range of exercises. Another limitation of the elastic devices for resistance exercises is that the resistance is inconsistent and increases with the increase of displacement, and also tends to retract quickly when the user decreases his effort. Although this resistance response provides a compact design, it is problematic since it does not recreate the resistance that muscles encounter during more natural types of exercise, such as running, swimming, etc. Yet another limitation of the elastic devices is the inability to withstand a wide range of user weight, typically the devices are adapted to only withstand the resistance provided by the user's muscles. This creates extreme limitations in the exercises that can be performed by any individual elastic device. For this reason, the elastic devices must be used through a limited range of positions, also limiting the user's exercise. Another type of resistance exercise device provides a non-elastic tape that can be attached at a fixed location such as, for example, a door. These devices can overcome some of the limitations of the elastic devices previously
treated by providing non-elastic tapes that can be anchored between a door and a door stud. One of these devices has a fixed length belt attached to a door by a pulley system that allows the user to exercise by moving the arms in opposite directions. Another of these devices has a pair of fixed-length tapes anchored to a door. Both devices are of limited utility due to their fixed length and the range of exercises for which they can be used. There is a need to provide a device for resistance exercises that is easily adjustable so that it can provide a complete exercise for any user, including adjustments that allow a wide range of positions and exercises, and that provides resistance to the user's movement in a that is useful for the exercise. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In one embodiment, a device for exercising comprises a non-elastic portion having handles of different types. The device, which may include an anchor for securing the device to a fixed object, is preferably adjustable across a range of lengths, and may provide resistance ranging from near zero to the user's total body weight. As used in the present, the noun
"handle" covers any device that can be locked with part of the human body, that is, that can be connected in such a way that a person can transfer a force to the handle, preferably a force equal to part or all of the weight of the person, and the verb "grab", when used in the present, refers to the action of locking the device to a part of the body. When used in a device for exercise, a handle is attached to other elements that allow the force to be transferred to another object, including, but not limited to a fixed support, a device that can store or release energy, such as a elastic cord or a spring, or other part of the body. The handles include devices that can be encircled by a part of the body, for example a flexible handle or a hook, or that a body part may surround, for example, an elongate member that can be adjusted within the grasp of the hand. In this context, a member that can grasp or that is capable of grasping, is one that can surround a part of the body or that can be surrounded by a part of the body, and that has a size and configuration that allows the transfer of forces of the user of the handle. A "handhold" is a handle that is sized to be held by the hand. For understanding the scope of the present invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as
they are used in the present, they are intended to be open terms that specify the presence of the characteristics, elements, components and / or stages defined, but that do not exclude the presence of other characteristics, elements, components and / or stages not defined. The foregoing also applies to words that have similar meanings such as the terms, "including", "having" and their derivatives. In certain embodiments, the handle on one or more ends of a non-elastic portion is configured as a combination of handles, such that the user can exercise, for example, by supporting either the hand or the foot. In certain embodiments, an exercise device comprises a non-elastic portion having at least one end, a hand grip attached to the at least one end, and a handle attached to the end, wherein the exercise apparatus is adapted to support the weight of a user of the device for exercising by means of the hand grip, the handle or some combination thereof. In certain embodiments, an exercise device comprises a non-elastic portion having at least one end, a hand grip attached to the at least one end, and a handle attached to the end, wherein the exercise apparatus is adapted to support the weight of a
user of the device for exercising by means of the hand grip, the handle or some combination thereof. The exercise device further comprises a hand grip that includes a rigid portion sized for one hand, and a handle sized for a foot. In certain embodiments, an exercise device comprises a non-elastic portion having at least one end, a hand grip attached to the at least one end, and a handle attached to the end, wherein the exercise apparatus is adapted to support the weight of a user of the device for exercising by means of the hand grip, the handle or some combination thereof. The exercise device further comprises a hand grip integrally attached to one end of the erection device. In certain embodiments, an exercise device comprises a non-elastic portion having at least one end, a hand grip attached to the at least one end, and a handle attached to the end, wherein the exercise apparatus is adapted to support the weight of a user of the device for exercising by means of the hand grip, the handle or some combination thereof. The exercise device further comprises a hand grip and a handle integrally attached to the hand grip. In certain modalities, a device for
The exercise comprises a non-elastic portion having at least one end, a hand grip attached to the at least one end, and a handle attached to the end, wherein the exercise apparatus is adapted to support the weight of a user of the device. for exercise by means of the hand grip, the handle or some combination thereof. The exercise device further comprises a hand grip and a handle removably attached to the hand grip. In certain embodiments, an exercise device comprises a non-elastic portion having at least one end, a hand grip attached to the at least one end, and a handle attached to the end, wherein the exercise apparatus is adapted to support the weight of a user of the device for exercising by means of the hand grip, the handle or some combination thereof. The exercise device further comprises a handle of adjustable length. In certain embodiments, an exercise device comprises a non-elastic portion having two ends, a hand grip attached to each end, and a handle attached to the end, wherein the exercise apparatus is adapted to support a user's weight. of the device for exercise by means of the hand grip, the handle or some combination thereof. Certain modalities are summarized above. without
However, despite what has been previously discussed of certain modalities, only the appended claims (and not the present summary) intend to define the invention (s). The summarized modalities, and other embodiments, will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments having reference to the appended figures, without limiting the invention (s) to any modality. particular described. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a schematic front view of an embodiment of an exercise device anchored between a door and a door stud; Figure 2 is a partial schematic view 2-2 of Figure 1, showing the exercise device anchored between a door and a door stud; Figure 3 is illustrative of a user performing a long exercise with the exercise modality of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an exercise device; Figures 5A and 5B are views of the anchor portion of the exercise device of Figure 4, wherein Figure 5A is a perspective view and Figure 5B is a sectional view 5B-5B;
Figure 6 is a schematic top view of the elongate member of the embodiment shown in Figure 4 having two elongation mechanisms and two handholds; Figure 7 is a perspective view showing details of the handle and the elongation mechanism of the embodiment of Figure 4; Figure 8 is a cutaway view 8-8 of Figure 7, showing the hand grip; Figure 9A is a perspective view showing details of the clearance sleeves of the embodiment of Figure 4; Figure 9B is a cutaway view 9B-9B of Figure 9A showing details of the cam loop and the attachment of the clearance sleeves to the cam loop; Figure 10 is a schematic top view of an alternative embodiment of the elongate member having an elongation mechanism and two finger grips; Figure 11 is a schematic view 11-11 of the finger grip embodiment of Figure 10; Figures 12A-12D are schematic drawings illustrating one embodiment of elongation and centering of the exercise device, wherein Figure 12A is the initial configuration, Figure 12B illustrates the elongation of the elongated member, further illustrated in Figures 12B ', and 12B '', Figure 12C shows the application of force
to the shorter length of the elongate member, and Figure 12D shows the application of force to the handles during an operation; Figures 13A-13C are schematic drawings illustrating the elongation and adjustment mode of the exercise device having different arm lengths, where Figure 13A is the initial configuration, Figure 13B shows the application of force to one of the pair of sections, and Figure 13C shows the application of force to handholds during an exercise; Figure 14A is an alternative embodiment of the anchor that can be used to attach the exercise device to a pole or railing, and Figure 14B is an exercise device anchored to a pole using the alternative mode of the anchor of Figure 14A; Figures 15A-15I illustrate positions of a user using a modality of an exercise device for performing exercises, wherein Figure 15A is a reverse combination compression, Figure 15B is a single leg L-squat, Figure 15C is a gymnastic tilt, Figure 15D is a combination compression on the knees, Figure 15E is a wavy leg stretched, Figure 15F is a hip lift, Figure 15G is a front shoulder lift, Figure 15H it's a compression and the
Figure 151 is an extension of triceps; Figures 16A and 16B illustrate one embodiment of the exercise device for performing one-handed exercises, wherein Figure 16A shows the locking of the handles for one-handed exercises, and Figure 16B illustrates the use of the device for exercises when performing one-handed exercises. High length exercise with one arm. Figures 17A and 17B show one embodiment of a foot grip accessory attached to a handle of an exercise device, wherein Figure 17A illustrates the foot grip accessory grasped by the tips of the user's foot, and Figure 17B illustrates a pair of foot hold accessories with an accessory on each of the pair of handles and grasped by one of the user's heels; Figures 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D show a first embodiment of the foot grip accessory of Figures 17A-B, wherein Figure 18A is a perspective view of the foot grip accessory, Figure 18B is a bottom view. of the foot handle accessory, Figure 18C is a side view of part of one of the handle attachment portions, and Figure 18D is a top view of part of one of the attachment portions of the handle accessory; Figures 19A, 19B and 19C show one embodiment of a finger grip attachment attached to a handle of a
device for exercise, wherein Figure 19A illustrates a finger placed through one of the handles, Figure 19B illustrates a finger placed through each of the two handles. And Figure 19C shows two fingers placed through each of the two handles; Figures 20A, 20B and 20C show one embodiment of the finger grip accessory of Figures 19A-C, wherein Figure 20A is a perspective view of the finger grip accessory, Figure 20B is a top view 20B-20B of the finger grip accessory, and Figure 20C is a cut side view 20C-20C of the finger grip accessory; Figures 21A, 21B and 21C show one embodiment of a handle attachment attached to a handle of an exercise device, wherein Figure 21A illustrates a hand grasping three cords, Figure 21B illustrates the hand grasping two cords and Figure 21C. illustrates the hand grasping a rope; Figures 22A, 22B, 22C and 22D show one embodiment of the handle attachment of Figures 21A-C, wherein Figure 22A is a perspective view of the handle accessory, Figure 22B is a top view of the handle accessory, Figure 22C is a bottom view of the handle accessory and Figure 22D is a cut away side view 22D-22D of Figure 22C;
Figure 23 shows another alternative mode of the anchor; Figure 24 illustrates the use of the anchor of Figure 23 to anchor an exercise device to a tree; Figures 25 and 26 show one embodiment of a clamp for securing a device for exercising by an enlarged first end of an anchor, wherein Figure 25 is a front perspective view of a clamp for installing an exercise device, and Figure 26 illustrates the use of the clamp to anchor the device for exercise; Figure 27 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the combination handle; and Figure 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the combination handle. Reference symbols are used in the Figures to indicate certain components, aspects or characteristics shown therein, indicating, the reference symbols common to more than one Figure, components, aspects or similar characteristics shown therein. BEST MODE (S) FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Although certain preferred modalities and examples are described below, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the subject matter of the invention extends beyond the described modalities
specifically towards other modalities and / or alternative uses of the invention, and towards modifications and obvious equivalents thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the scope of the present inventions should not be limited by the particular embodiments described below. For purposes of contrasting the various embodiments with the prior art, certain aspects and advantages of these modalities are described as appropriate herein. Of course, it will be understood that all of these aspects or advantages can not necessarily be achieved according to some particular modality. Modifications and variations can be made by the person skilled in the art without departing from the essence. and the scope of the invention, including, but not limited to: the use of non-elastic members, which are described herein as ribbons, which are round or have some other configuration in cross section and / or which are formed from two or more members joined together, by seams or with an adhesive; or the use of different mechanisms for adjusting the length of the non-elastic member known in the field including, but not limited to, loops of cams, hooks, or winding of the non-elastic member around a rigid element. In addition, any one or more of the features of any embodiment of the invention may be combined with any one or more of the other characteristics of any other embodiment of the invention.
without departing from the scope of the invention. Disclosed herein is a device for non-elastic exercise which is supported by, or can be easily attached to, a support structure, and which allows the user to perform a large number of exercises by easily adjusting the length of the device and then balancing the device as the user transfers his weight to the device. Several of the features will now be illustrated with reference to Figures 1-3, which show the installation and use of a modality of a device for exercise, and which are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Figure 1 is a schematic front view of an embodiment of the exercise device 100 that is anchored at a point A between a door D and a door stud J. Figure 2 is a partial view cut 2-2 of Figure 1 taken through the door D and showing the device for exercise 100 in profile, and Figure 3 is illustrative of a user U exercising with the exercise device of Figure 1. The device for exercise 100 includes an anchor 110 and an elongated member 120 having a pair of arms 122, indicated as a first arm 122a and a second arm 122b, on each side of the anchor, as shown schematically in Figures 1 and 2. A pair of handles 123 is provided with
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one positioned at each end 121 of each arm 122, specifically the first arm 122a has a first handle 123a, and the second arm 122b has a second handle 123b. the elongated member 120 is substantially non-elastic and flexible with a length S between the pair of handles 123, and includes a tape or rope or other non-elastic, flexible member, and an elongation mechanism 135 that provides for the increase or decrease of the length S as indicated by the double arrows AS. An anchor 110 is used to provide a first anchor point for the exercise device 100 and to support the weight of a user as it is applied to the arms 122 as indicated by an arrow F in Figure 2 and as shown in Figure 3. As shown in Figure 2, the anchor 110 is adapted to place the exercise device 100 on a door and to provide support to the elongate member 120 having the enlarged portion 111, a portion 113 that can be a tape or rope, and a handle 115 approximately triangular to slidably support the elongate member. With the enlarged portion 111 on the opposite side of the door D from the elongated member 120, the anchor 110 supports the weight of a user as the handles 123 are stretched. Additionally, the anchor 110 provides for the placement of the relative length of the anchor 110. the arms 122 as
Figure 1 shows the double arrow C. Therefore, the total length of the elongate member 120 and the distribution of that length between each of the arms 122 can be easily adjusted by the elongation mechanism 135 and stretching the ends of the elongated member . Figure 2 shows the arms 122 each having a length L. When supported by a structure, such as the door D (shown in Figures 1-3) or a railing, pole or other support member (not shown) the The exercise device of the invention provides a pair of handles for a user to exercise against his weight according to the position of the user relative to the device, and provides an easy adjustment of the length of the device. As described below, the device of the invention can be used to exercise in any of a large number of orientations according to the selected adjustable length and according to where and how the user is positioned in relation to the exercise device. In general, the user adjusts the exercise device to a desired length, is placed in position on the floor near the exercise device, bears a portion of his weight from the exercise device by his hands or feet, and exercises by moving his body with its weight supported by the floor and the device for exercise. Examples of support on the floor and the device for exercise
include, but are not limited to, standing on one or both legs, lying on stomach or back, kneeling, or putting hands on the floor and making the exercise device support the weight by means of the hands or feet, as appropriate. With reference to Figure 3, the user U is shown in one of the many exercise positions, in particular a long exercise, holding the pair of handles 123 with the user's hands and placing the user's feet at a horizontal distance X from the anchor point A. When anchoring to a door, it is preferred that the anchor point A be on the inner side of the door (ie, that the door be opened away from the user U) so that the upright J can support the weight of the user. The user U is shown leaning away from the anchor point A and supporting a fraction of its weight by the device 100. It is apparent that the user U can vary the amount of the weight supported, and therefore, the resistance of the device 100 for exercise, adjusting its position in relation to the anchor point A (distance X) and the length of the arms 122 (length L). The user U of Figure 3 performs a high-length exercise by moving his body in an E direction towards and away from the anchor point A. Note that other exercises with the user in this position are also possible by the movement of the user
in other directions with the weight of the user supported by the floor and the exercise device 100. Various modalities will now be described with reference to the drawings. These embodiments are intended to illustrate the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Figures 4-9 are various views of another embodiment of an exercise device 400. Referring first to Figure 4, a perspective view of the device for exercise 400 including an anchor 410 and an elongated member 420 is shown. Anchor 410 includes a non-elastic, flexible tape 413 having a first elongated end 411 that is wider than the tape, and a second end that forms a handle 415. The elongated member 420 passes through the handle 415, defining a pair of arms 422 indicated as arm 422a and 422b. Each arm 422 has a respective end 421, shown as end 421a and 421b, each forming a handle 425 shown as handles 425a and 425b, to support one of a pair of handles 423 shown as handgrips 423a and 423b. The elongate member 420 also includes a pair of elongation devices or loops 435, shown as loops 435a and 435b at either end of a central tape 429, which provide adjustment of the length of the elongated member. Specifically, the tape 429 has a pair of ends 431 indicated as 431a and 431b, which pass to
through loops 435a and 435b, respectively. As described subsequently, the elongated member 420 is substantially non-elastic, the length of the elongated member being adjustable by the action of one or both of the pair of loops 435. Figures 4, 5A and 5B present various views of the anchor 410, where Figure 5A is a perspective view of the anchor and Figure 5B is a sectional view 5B-5B of the anchor. As noted previously, the anchor 410 includes a non-elastic, flexible tape 413. It is preferred that most of the lengths of the anchor 410 and the elongate member 420 are formed of materials including, but not limited to, tapes of a fabric of a natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support the weight of a user of the device. The fabrics include, but are not limited to, fabrics made of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. It is understood that a single length of the flexible material may alternatively comprise two or more pieces stitched, glued or otherwise joined together. It is preferred that the length of the anchor 410 be 6 to 18 inches, or more preferably about 12 inches. The tape 413 has a first elongated end 411 that is wider than the tape, and a second end 417 that is attached to the tape to form a handle 415. As shown in FIG.
shown in Figure 5B, the tape 413 has an end 502 that forms the core of the first end 411. Since one of the intended uses of the anchor 410 is to anchor the exercise device 400 between a door and an upright, it is preferable that the End 411 includes materials that are sufficiently soft to prevent damage to a wooden door or a wooden frame, but strong enough to support the weight of a user. A mode that is soft but strong is shown in Figure 5B. specifically, the end 502 of the belt is partially surrounded by a recessed enclosure 505 and a pad 507 that covers the end of the belt and the enclosure. The end of the tape 502 can further be supported within the end 411 by gluing and sewing the end of the tape to the enclosure 505 and the pad 507, and closing the pad with one or more stitches 509. The tape 413 passes within the first end 411 to through an opening 504 in the enclosure 505 and through the opening 501 in the pad 507. In a preferred embodiment, the first end 411 is approximately 3.5"by 2500 and is oriented approximately perpendicular to the tape 413. It is also it prefers that the enclosure 505 be formed of a high density closed cell foam and that the pad 507 be formed of a plush and include 503 seams. Alternatively, it could be sewn,
sticking or otherwise attaching a second belt or piece of other material to the end of the belt 413 to form the end 502. In an alternative embodiment, the enclosure 505 may include another rigid member, such as a metal or hard plastic plate, to increase the stiffness of the end 411 of the tape. The elongated member 420 is shown in greater detail in Figures 6-9, wherein Figure 6 is a schematic top view of the elongate member, Figure 7 is a perspective view of one of the pair of handles 421 and one of the pair of loops 435 corresponding. Figure 8 is a cutaway view 8-8 of one of the pair of handgrips 421, and Figure 9A is a perspective view showing details of one of the pair of loops and the tape 429 attached. As shown in Figure 6, the elongated member 420 has a length S and includes two portions of non-elastic tape 427 indicated as 427a and 427b, the tape 429 and the pair of loops 435 for adjusting the length S. The portion of the member elongated 420 from each end to the closest loop has a fixed length, that is, each of the two portions from one of the pair of ends 421 to one of the corresponding pair of loops 435, has a fixed length. It is preferred that the length S be adjustable over a length that allows a wide range of exercises. Preferably, the length S can vary in length from about 6 feet to 12 feet. As well,
preferably, the elongate member 420 has a width of about 1.5". It is also preferred that the surface finish of the tape 429 and the handle 415 allow the user to easily slide the elongate member 420 along the anchor 410, while providing sufficient friction so that there may be some irregularities in the forces on the legs. two ends 421 without the elongated member sliding through the anchor while the user is exercising. The details of one of the pair of ends 421, including the tape 429 to the handle 423, and including the loop 435, are shown in Figures 7, 9A and 9B. Loop 435 is a cam loop, whose design and use are well known in the art. The loop 435 is attached to the tape 427, and therefore, the length of each of the ends 421 is not adjustable. The loop 435 is also slidably accepted and secures the tape 429, allowing adjustment of the length S. The loop 435 has a frame 709, a first tape lever 705, a second tape lever 707, and a movable cam 711 for the user. The first ribbon lever 705 supports a tape handle 427 which is preferably secured with seams 703. Alternatively, the tape 427 can be secured to the lever 705 through a second member, such as another loop tape or a piece of plastic
or metal that winds around the lever 705 and provides a location for attaching the tape 427. The tape 427 has an opposite end that is joined with seams 701 to form the handle 425 to secure the handle 423, as described subsequently. A second ribbon lever 707 and the cam 711 support the tape 429. It is understood that the use of seams, as described herein, to secure the portions of tape, can also be achieved by the use of other methods of securing, such as as glue or by fusing the tape portions together. Cam 711 is spring-loaded so that it normally restricts a belt 429, and that, under the action of a user, such as when pushing or pulling the cam, the cam moves to allow the belt to move. The distance between the cam 711 and the lever 707 is adjusted by the user and a spring within the loop 435, pushing on the cam 711, allowing the belt 429 to slide between the cam 711 and the lever 707. Therefore, the length S can be adjusted by the user by actuating the cam 711 of the loop 435. The handle 423 is shown in greater detail in the cut-away view of Figure 8. The handle 423 has a generally tubular shape with an outer cover 801 and a cylindrical tubular internal portion. 803. The cover 801
it has a length and an external diameter to allow a hand to easily grasp the handle 423, and is formed of a material that allows the user to hold it while exercising. A preferred material for cover 801 is a high density foam. The portion 803 provides the strength of the handle 423 and can be formed in a length and diameter of a plastic or other rigid material to equal the size of the cover 801 and to provide space for a handle 425 to pass through the center of the portion 803 The portion 803 is preferably formed of a rigid and light material, such as PVC tube. One of the pair of free ends 431 is shown in greater detail in Figure 9A. Each end 431 is preferably folded back, and held in place, for example by a seam 901, to form an easily manipulated end. The elongated member 420 also includes several sleeves, shown as the sleeves 903, 905a and 905b which twice surround the tape 429 to prevent the ends 431 from moving around. Specifically, the sleeves 903 and 905 are located between the loops 435, the ends 431 and the tape 429. Thus, the sleeves 903 and 905 restrict the tape portion 429 from the loop 435 to the corresponding end 431, to move. around as you move the
device for exercise 420. As shown in Figure 9A, sleeve 903 is fixed near end 431, while sleeves 905 can slide along the length of tape 429. Figure 9B is a cutaway view 9B- 9B of Figure 9A showing the details of the cam loop and a sleeve joint 905b. In particular, Figure 9B shows a lever 907 that expands the loop 435 and a band 909 that is attached to both the lever and the sleeve 905b. The belt 909 prevents the sleeve 905b from slipping too far towards the belt 429 during the adjustment of the length of the exercise device. It is preferred that the sleeves 905b be resilient so that they can move easily and hold together the tape portions 429. Although the exercise device 400 has been described with respect to a particular embodiment, there are many alternative embodiments which are within the scope of the present invention. Thus, for example, there are many embodiments that provide a tape-type member of adjustable length, substantially non-elastic having an easily adjustable length and a balance of the two sides of the tape-like member on the anchor. An alternative embodiment is shown in Figures 10 and 11, wherein Figure 10 is a schematic top view of an alternative elongate member 1020 having a cam loop
435 as an elongation device, and two finger handles 4001, and Figure 11 is a cut-away view 11-11 of alternative finger handles. The use of a loop 435 provides a lighter 400 exercise device, but results in a smaller useful length range for the elongated member 1020. The finger grips 4001 include four holes 4101 for the user's fingers, and allow one to exercise one. or more muscles of the fingers. Modified finger grips can alternatively be provided as an "added" modification to elongated member 420, allowing the user to switch between finger and hand grips. The aspects of balance and elongation of the modalities of an exercise device are illustrated in Figures 12A-12D, where Figure 12A is an initial configuration, Figure 12B illustrates the elongation of elongated member 420, illustrated further in Figures 12B 'and 12B' ', Figure 12C shows the application of force to the shorter leg of the elongate member, and Figure 12D shows the application of force to the handles during an exercise. For purposes of illustration, Figure 12A is assumed to be an initial configuration of an anchored device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to increase the length S while keeping the pair of arms 422 at the same length (approximately half of S). First, the
The user operates one or both loops 435. Figure 12B schematically shows the result of the actuation of the loop 435a and the elongated section 422a, as indicated by the arrows in that figure. Figure 12B 'shows the user U pushing the cam 711 and grasping the end 431, and Figure 12B' 'shows the user pulling the end 431 away from the cam, as indicated by the arrow, to shorten the device. The user then preferably stretches the shorter length 422b as indicated by the force vector Fl of Figure 12C. Having both of the pair of legs 422 about the same length, the user can then be exercised, as indicated in Figure 12D, by applying equal forces F2 to each handle handle. In practice. It is not necessary that the two forces of Figure 12D be equal, since the application of force to the sections 422 remote from the anchor 410 increases the friction between the elongate member 420 and the anchor, allowing the lengths to not change, even under some irregularity of the applied forces. Alternatively, the exercise device can be adjusted to provide the shorter lengths 422 by stretching one end 431 to shorten the length S. Additionally, to the balanced balance between the two arms, it is possible to use the device of the
invention to provide different arm lengths for exercise. Figures 13A-13C illustrate the elongation and adjustment of the exercise device 400 having different arm lengths 422, wherein Figure 13A is an initial configuration, Figure 13B shows the application of force to one of the pair of arms 422, and Figure 13C shows the application of force to the handles during an exercise. For illustrative purposes, it is assumed that Figure 13A is an initial configuration of an anchoring device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to adjust the length of the arms 422 to different lengths. First, the user preferably stretches the shorter length 422b as indicated by the force vector Fl of Figure 13B. The user can then be exercised, as indicated, by the equal forces F2 of Figure 13C. In practice, it is not necessary for the two forces of Figure 13C to be equal, since, as illustrated in Figure 12, as the application of force to the segments 422 remote from the anchor 410 increases, it also increases the friction between the elongated member 420 and the anchor. This limits the possibility that the arm lengths change, even under some irregularity of the applied forces. The adjustment of the arms 422 to different lengths can be combined with the lengthening or shortening of the length S by actuating one or both loops
Various mechanisms for providing a fixed anchor point are within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is within the scope of the present invention to provide an exercise device that can be anchored in a door, on a pole, upright or a post, from a hook installed in a wall, or it can be fixed permanently to a wall or structure for exercise, for example. Figure 14A is an alternative embodiment of the anchor 1410 that can be used to attach the exercise device to a pole or upright, and Figure 14B is a modality of an exercise device anchored to a pole using the alternative anchoring modality of the Figure 14 TO. Figure 14A shows an alternative embodiment of the anchor 1410 that includes an adjustable handle 1419 and an anchor handle 1415. As described subsequently, the anchor 1410 is an alternative anchor, and, for example, may have an anchor handle 1415 to accept the tape 429 of the elongated member 420 to form an exercise 1400. The adjustable handle 1419 is formed from a flexible tape 1411 and a cam loop 1412 as follows. The cam loop 1412 may be, for example, the cam loop 435 shown in detail in Figure 9B. The flexible tape 1411 has a first free end 1414 that is threaded through the portion
of the cam loop 1412, for example, by screwing the tape between the second tape lever 707 and the movable cam 711 of the cam loop 435. The flexible tape also has a second end 1418 which is attached to the cam loop 1412 , for example, by winding the second end around the first tape lever 705 of the cam loop 435 and providing a seam 1416 through a double thickness of the tape 1411. The tape 1411 thus wound by the loop 1412, forms a loop adjustable 1419 that can be increased or decreased in size by operating the cam loop 1412 to release the belt 1411, moving the belt by the cam loop and releasing the cam. The end 1414 is held against the belt 1411 by a clearance sleeve 1413. An anchor handle 1415 is attached to the belt 1411 by a seam 1417. It is preferred that the majority of the anchor lengths 1410 are formed of materials that include , but not limited to, tapes of a natural or synthetic woven material that has sufficient strength to support the weight of a user of the device. Preferred fabrics include, but are not limited to, fabrics made of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. It is understood that a single length of the flexible material according to the embodiments of the present invention may alternatively comprise two or more pieces that are sewn, glued or otherwise
linked together. Figure 14B shows the exercise device 1400 formed of an anchor 1410 and an elongated member 420. The adjustable handle 1413 of the anchor 1410 fits around a pole P, for example, by placing the adjustable handle on top of the pole and by adjusting it using a cam loop 1412. Alternatively, the belt 1411 may not be screwed into the cam loop 1412, wrapped around the pole P and then screwed in by the cam loop and adjusted. In any case, the end 1414 is stretched by the cam loop 1412 and the adjustable handle 1419 fits around the pole P with sufficient force to allow the exercise device 1400 to support the user's weight. In addition to joining a pole, the anchor 1410 can be tensioned to support the exercise device 1400 on a pillar, pole or other member. Alternatively, the anchor can be attached to a carabinier that is fixed to a wall or other structure. Figure 23 shows an anchor 2300 including a flexible belt 2301 with a first end 2305 having a handle 2307 held in place with seams 2311 and a second end 2303 having a carabiner 2304 held in place by seams 2309, and the Figure 24 illustrates the use of the anchor 2300 for anchoring the elongate member 420 of the
device for exercise to a tree. It is preferred that most of the lengths of the tape 2301 are formed of materials including, but not limited to, tapes of a natural or synthetic woven material having sufficient strength to support the weight of a user of the device. Preferred fabrics include, but are not limited to, fabrics made of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. Figure 24 shows an exercise device 2400 formed of an anchor 2300 and an elongated member 420. The belt 2103 is wrapped around a tree with the carabiner 2304 accepting the belt. The handle 2307 accepts the tape 429 allowing the user to exercise against a tree or other object small enough for the tape 2103 to wrap around. Figures 25 and 26 show a clamp 2500 for securing the exercise device 400 by the first enlarged end 411 of the anchor 410, where Figure 25 is a front perspective view of the clamp and Figure 26 illustrates the use of the clamp to anchor the device for exercise. The clamp 2500 has a first flange 2503 with an installation hole 2509 and a second flange 2505 with an installation hole 2511 and a surface 2507 extending from the first flange to the second flange and includes an opening 2515 extending within the surface of a
surface edge 2513 and includes a central opening 2517. In a preferred embodiment, the bracket 2500 is formed from a single sheet metal sheet 2501, for example, having a fold 2518 in the flange 2503, a fold 2523 in the flange 2505 and plies 2519 and 2521 between the surface 2507 and the shoulders 2503 and 2505, respectively. The preferred thickness of the sheet 2501 is 0.05 to 0.10 inches, or more preferably about 0.0625 inches, and the folds 2518, 2519, 2521, and 2523 are positioned such that the surface 2507 is parallel to and separate from the flanges. 2503 and 2505 by a distance D of about 1 to 2 inches, or more preferably of about 1.5 inches. The installation holes 2509 and 2511 are preferably between about 1/4 inch and about 1/2 inch in diameter, and more preferably about 3/8 inch in diameter. Figure 26 illustrates the use of clamp 2500. Clamp 2500 is installed to a wall W, and is held in place by a pair of screws 2601 through installation holes 2509 and 2511. A portion of anchor 410 it is shown in phantom on the right side of Figure 26, specifically on the enlarged portion 411 and the flexible tape 413. The anchor 410 is located on the bracket 2500 as indicated
by the arrow. Specifically, the tape 413 slides through the opening 2515 at the surface edge 2513, with the enlarged portion between the bracket 2500 and the wall W and inside the central opening 2517. The opening 2515 is large enough to allow that the tape 413 slides through the opening, but not so large that it allows the enlarged portion 411 to pass through the opening. The use of the clamp 2500 allows the exercise device 400, which was previously installed on a door pillar, to be installed against any wall to which the clamp can be installed. The exercise device of the invention allows a wide range of exercises. Examples of the many possible exercises are presented in Table 1 for the device of the invention, placed on top of a door. Figures 3 and 15 illustrate three of the many exercise positions. In each of these positions, the user has selected a length for the exercise device 100 or 400, adjusted as explained with reference to Figures 12 or 13, has been placed on the ground at a desired horizontal distance X from the point Anchorage A with a portion of its weight supported by the exercise device. With your weight thus supported, as shown in Figures 3 and 15, move your body in the appropriate directions for the type of exercise that will
perform, for example, moving your body to or away from the wall or floor, bending your arms or legs while supporting your weight by the exercise device, or performing other movements that exercise your muscles. Specifically illustrated in Figures 3 and 15, unique positions are found for a user U who performs a variety of exercises including a high length exercise (Figure 3), a reverse combination compression (Figure 15A), an L squat with a single leg (Figure 15B), a gymnastic tilt (Figure 15C), a combination compression on the knees (Figure 15D), a ripple with the leg stretched (Figure 15E), a hip lift (Figure 15F), a front lift of shoulder (Figure 15G), a compression (Figure 15H) and an extension of triceps (Figure 151). It is apparent from Figures 3 and 15 that many different types of exercises are possible with the exercise device of the invention, according to the length of the device, the placement of the body, and how the handles are grasped.
Advanced Intermediate Basic Exercises Stretching functions Stretching functions Stretching / lateral functions
Low length Low length with one arm Lateral lift High length High length with one arm Shoulder lift Stretch Stretch with one front arm High ripple High ripple with one arm Hold ripple Low ripple Low ripple with a reverse Inverse arm flight Combination length / kick Wavy Waist Compression Internal Chest / Lateral Swing Compression External Swing Fist Waist Wand with Forearm Flexors in 2 Inverse Reverse Holds Central Resistance Central Resistance Central Resistance Compression Compression Compression Combination Squats
Inverse lift with one-legged knees standing Leg lift Leg lift Reverse reverse oblique compression with Reverse Compression lift V-hip sitting Bike Hip lift Oblique lift Inverse bridge Inverse reverse bicycle V-balance Reverse combination squats Legs Legs Legs Squats Reclining tendon pedal Tendon ripple Hip twist Squats on recumbent spikes Squats movement Reverse movement Rotation of hip with single high squat Squats with one leg Side-to-side movement leg S squats with one single Calf lift Single-leg calf lift Back-up movement Ski PT diagonal jump Cross-squats cross-balance Push functions Push functions Push functions Standard pressure Tilt pressure of a triceps kick Arm of the chest flight Concentration flight with pressure of shoulders Chest pressure under one hand Extension above the (external handgrip) Triceps squat combination Reverse reverse push / push Lateral stretches Tricep extension with one shoulder pressure with one arm arm Gymnastic tilt
TABLE 1: Various basic, intermediate and advanced exercises on the door anchor. Additionally, the device of the invention can be used to perform exercises with one hand as illustrated in Figures 16A and 16B. specifically, Figure 16A shows a 400 'exercise device having the ends 421a and 421b interlocked for one-handed exercises, and Figure 16B illustrates the use of the 400' exercise device to perform a high-arm exercise. ALTERNATIVE ASSETS FOR THE EXERCISE DEVICE The utility of exercise devices is greatly extended by providing a number of handholds for the device, specifically by providing alternative handhold devices, which can be removed from the device (i.e., an "attachment" or "accessory"). for the device for exercise), or that are part of the device that can not be removed (ie they are "integral" to the device for exercise). In general, several handle embodiments described herein are attached to, or may be attached to, one of the pair of handles that are part of the exercise device, including, but not limited to, handgrips 123 of exercise device 100. , and provide a handle
accessory by which the user can exercise by applying forces to various parts of the body, including the neck, all or part of the hand, arms, legs, toe or heel of the foot. The accessories allow the user to grasp, such as tightening with enough force to support their weight, and include devices that can hold the user within a handle or hook as the user stretches on the exercise device. In this context, a "graspable" portion refers to the ability to either encircle a part of the body and tighten that portion of the handle attachment, or to place a portion of the body through a handle or grab hook. so that the user can stretch against the exercise device and keep the body part within the handle attachment. The user can choose to exercise with the pair of handles that have the same or different accessories, or without a handle attachment. Additionally, various embodiments of the exercise device include a handle attachment portion for releasably attaching the handle to an exercise device, such as the exercise device 100, or any exercise device having two handles, and a portion that It can be grasped by hand, foot, fingers or other parts of the body. The use of handle accessories allows the user to accumulate additional resistance in the hand or fingers providing
different types of handholds or fingers, and allows additional exercises, such as with the foot grip accessory. Additionally, the pair of handles can be engaged, as discussed with reference to Figures 16A and 16B, allowing the user to exercise using a handle attachment. An example of a handle attachment is a foot grip accessory 1700, which is illustrated in Figures 17A-17B attached to the handles 123 of the exercise device 100. Specifically, Figure 17A illustrates the attached 1700 foot handle accessory. to exercise device 100 and grasped by the tips of the feet T, and Figure 17B illustrates a pair of foot grip accessories, one in each of the pair of handgrips 123, and each gripped by one of the user's heels Hl and H2. Each foot grip accessory 1700 has a flexible handle 1710 and a handle attachment portion 1720. It is preferred that the handle portion 1710 extending from the handle 123 be approximately 12 inches in length to provide sufficient space for adjustment either the heel or the user's toe through the handle. With the foot grip accessory 1700 thus secured, the tips of the foot (Figure 17A) or the heel (Figure 17B) can be placed through the handle 1710, and a force can be exerted by the foot against the exercise device 100.
It is preferred that most of the foot grip accessory 1700 be formed of materials including, but not limited to, tapes of a natural or synthetic woven material having sufficient strength to support the weight of a user of the device. Preferred fabrics include, but are not limited to, polymeric fiber fabrics made, for example, of nylon or polypropylene or some other polymeric fiber. It is understood that a single length of flexible material, according to the present invention, may alternatively comprise two or more pieces that are sewn, glued or otherwise joined together. In one embodiment, each of the pair of handgrips 123 is provided with a foot grip accessory 1700, facilitating the exercises, including, but not limited to, those illustrated in Figures 15A and E. In a first embodiment of the handle attachment standing 1700, the flexible handle 1710 removably attaches, as discussed subsequently, to one of the pair of handgrips 123. A specific embodiment of the foot grip accessory 1700 is illustrated in Figures 18A-D, wherein the Figure 18A is a perspective view of the foot grip accessory, Figure 18B is a bottom view of the foot grip accessory, Figure 18C is a side view of part of one of the handle attachment portions, and Figure 18D is a side view of one of the handle attachment portions.
is a top view of part of one of the attachment portions of the handle attachment. As shown in Figures 18A and 18B, the foot grip 1700 is formed of three tapes: a handle strap 1801 and two tie tapes 1803. With the three tapes attached, as described subsequently, the handle tape 1801 forms the handle 1710 and the two connecting tapes 1803 form the handle attachment portion 1720. The handle tape 1801 is formed of a length of tapes having ends that are joined to form a handle. The handle tape 1801 is preferably a fabric of polymeric fiber 20 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. In the preferred embodiment, the handle includes two triangular double-sewn configuration portions 1815, one of which is joined at the two ends of the handle tape 1801. Each of the two handle attachment tapes 1803 is formed of a length of tapes having a first end 1807 with a first clamping surface 1809 and a second end 1811 with a second clamping surface 1813. The joining tapes 1803 are preferably a polymer fiber fabric having a length of 7.5 inches and a width of 1.5 inches. The holding surfaces 1809 and 1811 are preferably attached to the handle strap 1801 by double seaming 1817, and the handle attachment straps 1803 are preferably attached to the middle.
between the ends 1807 and 1811 to the handle tape by double stitching 1805. Each tie tape 1803 includes fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on opposite sides of the tape. It is preferred that the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 are mating surfaces, such as the handle surfaces of a hook and loop fastening system, such as the hook and loop fasteners of the VELCRO® brand, in a preferred embodiment, the clamping surfaces 1809 and 1813 are each approximately 2 inches by 1.25 inches. The 1700 foot handle accessory can be attached removably and used as follows. The handle attachment portion 1720 of the foot grip accessory 1700 can be removably attached to one of the pair of handles 123, by wrapping the length of each band 1703 around the handle 123a and contacting the clamping surfaces 1809 and 1813 in each tape 1803. Seam 1815 allows handle 1710 to open without twisting and provides a secure tape to secure the foot. Figure 27 is a perspective view of a handle that can be used either as a hand grip or foot handle, and which is referred to herein, without limitation, as a "combination" handle 2700. The handle 2700 can be similar in general to the accessory handles or handles of exercise devices 100,
400 or 1700 except as further detailed below. If possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the representation of the embodiments of Figures 4, 7, 17, 18 and 27. In general, a combination handle 2700 includes two elements that can be used as handholds, which may be at one end or both ends of the exercise device including, but not limited to, the exercise device 100 or 400. Thus, for example, the combination handle 2700 can be found at both ends 121, at both ends 421, or at one of the ends 421a or 421b. In the embodiment of Figure 27, the handle 2700 includes a handhold 423a supported by the handle 425a from the tape 427a. specifically, the material of the tape 427a continues through the handle 425a and is secured to the tape by the seam 2711. The handle 2700 further includes a handle 2710 supported on the end 421a. In one embodiment, the handle 2710 is a belt formed of one or more non-elastic parts that are joined together to form a continuous loop passage portion 803, and the handle, therefore, is integrally attached to the hand grip 423 Thus, for example, the handhold 423a has a first end 423a-ly and 423a-2 corresponding to a first end 802-1 and a second end 803-2,
respectively, of the inner tubular cylindrical portion 803. In one embodiment, the handle 2710 is formed of one or more pieces of fabric with ends stitched together from a single handle passage portion 803, resulting in a portion of the handle hang below the handhold. Figure 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combination handle 2800 that can generally be similar to handle 2700, except as further detailed below. If possible, similar elements are identified with similar reference numbers in the representation of the embodiments of Figures 4, 7, 17, 18, 27 and 28. The combination grip 2800 includes a flexible handle 2810 that includes a 2811 tape. having an end 2812, and a length adjustment mechanism 2813. The tape 2811 passes through the tubular portion 803 and the length adjustment mechanism 2813 allows the size of the handle 2810 to be adjusted by moving the end 2812 through the mechanism. The mechanism 2813, which may be, for example, a cam loop, as illustrated, or a hook and loop fastener of the VELCRO® brand, allows the user to adjust the length of the handle 2810 to the size of the user's body. The ribbon 2811 can be either removable from the handgrip 423a, or it can have ends that are too large to allow removal
of the handle, and therefore, it is not removed from the handle. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the tape 2811 and the end 2812 have matching fasteners such as the hook and loop fastener of the VELCRO® brand, to prevent the end of the tape from hanging. The user of a combination handle, including but not limited to one of the combination handles 2700 or 2800, has the option to exercise using any hand grip 423a for exercising as shown, for example, in any of Figures 15A to 151, 16A or 16B. Alternatively, the user of the combination handle 2700 or 2800 can be exercised, for example, by placing the foot between the hand grip 423 and the handle 2710 or 2810, similar to the use of the handle 1700 as illustrated in Figure 17A or 17B. In one embodiment, the handle 423 is 5 inches long, and the handle 2710 is approximately 20 inches long. In another embodiment, a portion of the handle 2710 that is not within the portion 803 is covered with 1/8 inch of a soft material, including, but not limited to, a rubber-based polychloroprene such as neoprene. In another embodiment, the handle 2810 is adjustable from about 12 inches in length to about 23 inches in length. Still in another modality, the 2711 or 2811 handle does not form
a handle passage portion 803, but is attached at or near the ends 803-1, 803-2. Another example of a handle attachment is a finger grip accessory 1900, which is illustrated in Figures 19A-19C with three different exercises when attaching to handgrips 123 of exercise device 100. The 1900 finger grip installation has handles 1910 adapted to receive and grasped by the thumb and one or more fingers, and a handle attachment portion 1920 for attaching the accessory to the handle of an exercise device. The handle attachment portion 1920 removably attaches to one of the pair of handles 123. In one embodiment, there are two handles 1910: a first handle 1910a, and a second handle 1910b. with the 1900 finger grip accessory thus secured, the finger Fl can be placed through one of the handles, for example the first handle 1910a as shown in Figure 19A, a finger Fl can be placed through the first handle and a finger F2 can be placed through the second handle 1910b as shown in Figure 19B, or two fingers Fl and F2 can be placed through the first handle and one finger F3 and one finger F4 can be placed through the second handle , as shown in Figure 19C. In one embodiment, each of the pair of handgrips 123 is provided with a finger grip accessory 1900. With the finger or fingers thus positioned through at least one of the
1910, a force can be exerted by stretching against the exercise device 100. The finger grip accessory 1900 has functionality similar to finger grips 4001. A specific embodiment of a finger grip accessory 1900 is illustrated in Figures 20A -C, wherein Figure 20A is a perspective view of the finger grip accessory, Figure 20B is a top view 20B-20B of the finger grip accessory, and Figure 20C is a side view cut away 20C-20C of the finger grip. finger grip accessory. The finger grip accessory 1900 includes two handles 1910, the first handle 1910a and the second handle 1910b, and a handle attachment portion 1920 includes three portions 1920a, 1920b and 1920c. More specifically, the 1900 finger grip accessory is formed of five tapes: a handle strap 2001, three tie tapes 1803 and a reinforcement tape 2003. With the five tapes attached, as described subsequently, the handle tape 2001 forms a first handle 1910a and a finger handle 1910b, which can each receive one or more fingers, and each of the three bonding straps 1803 forms one of the handle attachment portions 1920a, 1920b and 1920c. it is preferred that the majority of the finger grip 1900 is formed of the same materials as the hand grip 1700. In a preferred embodiment, the handle strip 2001 is
constructed of a polymeric fiber fabric having a length of 21.5 inches long and a width of 1 inch, and a reinforcing tape 2003 is preferably made of a polymeric fiber fabric having a length of 2 inches and a width of 1 inch . The preferred bond tapes 1803 have been previously treated. The finger grip accessory 1900 is assembled by three seams 2007 that pass each one through one of the three tie tapes 1803 and through the loop tape 2001 and the reinforcement tape 2003. In a preferred embodiment, the 2007 seam is of double stitching portions. As shown in Figures 20A and 20C, a portion of the loop tape 2001 protrudes between each of the three link bands 1803 to form the handles 1910a and 1910b. It is preferred that the handles 1910a and 1910b are formed of lengths of handle strap 1910 that are approximately 8 inches. The handle belt 2001 preferably extends to the length of the reinforcing tape 2003, with two handles 1910a and 1910b between the adjacent tie strips 1803. The finger grip accessory 1900 is removably attached and used as follows. The handle attachment portion 1920 of the finger grip accessory 1900 is removably attached to one of the pair of handles 123 by contacting the retaining surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each strap 1803. With the accessory
With 1900 finger grip so secured, one finger can be placed through one of the handles, for example, handle 1910a, as shown in Figure 20A, one finger can be placed through each handle 1910a and 1910b as shown in Figure 20B or two fingers may be placed through each of the handles 1910a and 1910b as shown in Figure 20C. with the finger or fingers thus placed through at least one of the handles 1910, a force can be exerted by the user against the exercise device 100. A third example of a handle accessory is the handle attachment 2100, illustrated in Figures 21a-21C attached to the handles 123 of the exercise device 100. The handle attachment 2100 has several strings 2110 that can be gripped in different combinations, as explained subsequently, and a handhold attachment portion 2120. In general, the number of strings 2110 may be one to five or more, four being a preferred number, and each string having the same diameter and length. It is also preferred that the ropes have a sufficiently large length that can be grasped by a human hand, for example, a length of 4 inches to 6 inches, and that there is an additional length sufficient to allow the user to pass the hand between the ropes, as illustrated in Figures 21A-21C. In one embodiment, the handle attachment 2100 has four strings, denoted as the first string
2110a, and second string 2110b, a third string 2110c and a fourth string 2110d. The strings can be gripped in almost any combination so that the user can grab any number of strings, from a string to all four strings. Figure 21A illustrates the hand H holding three cords, for example the first cord 2110a, the second cord 2110b, and the third cord 2110c, Figure 21B illustrates the hand grasping two cords, for example the first and second cords and Figure 21C illustrates the hand holding a string, for example the first string. The handle attachment portion 2120 is removably attached, as discussed below, to one of the pair of handles 123. With the handle attachment 2100 thus secured, it can be grasped between one or all of the cords 2210 and a force can be exerted. stretching against the device for 100 'exercise. In one embodiment, each of the pair of handgrips 123 is provided with a handle attachment 2100. A specific embodiment of the handle attachment 2100 is illustrated in Figures 22A-D, wherein Figure 22A is a perspective view of the attachment. of handle, Figure 22B is a top view of the handle accessory, Figure 22C is a bottom view of the handle accessory, and Figure 22D is a cut away side view 22D-22D of Figure 22C. The handle accessory 2100 is located
formed of four tapes, specifically a reinforcing tape 2205, a front tape 2207 and two tapes 1803, and two cords 2201 and 2203. The cords 2210 are formed of two longer cords 2201 and 2203 and the handle joining portion 2120 is formed of belts 2205, 2207 and 1803. The two belts 1803 forming the handle attachment portion 2120 are joined in their respective central portions between the ends of the reinforcing tape 2205 and the front tape 2207. The four strings 2110a-d are formed from the longest strings 2201 and 2203. Specifically as shown in Figure 22B, the strings 2101 and 2103 meet side by side and are folded in half. Each string forms a handle 2213 close to the middle portion of the ropes 2101 and 2103, with both ropes linked together by the connection 2109 and to form a handle 2113 and with the four ends 2101 and 2103 linked by the 2109 connection. cut-away view of Figure 22D, the rope 2203 is shown with a first end 2213 and a second end 2217 linked together by the connection 2209, and a central portion 2215 forming a handle 2213 on the tape 2207. Each rope 2101 and 2103 is it is bent in half, and therefore each cord forms two cords between the connections 2109 and 2111. Specifically, the cord 2101 forms the cords 2210a and 210b, and the cord 2103 forms the cords 2101 and 210b.
2210c and 2210d strings. The belts 2105 and 2107 are preferably polymeric fiber fabrics. The reinforcing tape 2105 preferably has a length of 5 inches and a width of 1 inch, and the front tape 2107 preferably has a length of 6 inches and a width of 1 inch. Ropes 2101 and 2103 are preferably cotton curds having a length of from about 20 inches to about 30 inches, and more preferably from about 22 inches to about 26 inches, and even more preferably about 24 inches in length. The ropes 2101 and 2103 have a diameter that is preferably from ½ inch to 1 inch, and more preferably approximately H inch. The connections between the straps 2105 and 2107 and the connecting straps 1803 preferably have double seams. The resulting handle attachment 2100 has four cords with approximately 10 inches in length that can be gripped, allowing enough space for a human hand to pass between the cords 2110 and grasp them. The accessory 2100 is removably attached and used as follows. The handle attachment portion 2120 is removably attached to one of the pair of handles 123 by contacting the clamping surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each tape 1803. With the
Finger grip accessory 2100 thus secured, one, two, three or all four strings 2110a-d can be grasped by hand. For example, Figure 22A illustrates strings 2110a and 2110c grasped by a user, Figure 22B illustrates strings 2110a and 2110b grasped by a user, and Figure 22C illustrates string 2110a held by a user. With the ropes 2110 thus grasped, a force may be exerted by the user against the exercise device 100. Although the invention (s) presented herein is (have) been described in the context of certain embodiments and Preferred examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the invention (s) extends beyond the specifically described embodiments to other embodiments and / or alternative uses of the invention (s) and obvious and equivalent modalities of them. Therefore, it is intended that the scope of the invention (s) described herein should not be limited by the particular embodiments described above, but should be determined only by a complete reading of the following claims.