JP2005500144A - Method and apparatus for performing stretching exercises - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a strap device for stretching and strengthening muscles and connecting tissue. The present invention also includes a strap (12) material, the strap material having a first end, an intermediate portion, and a second end, and a loop (14) formed at the first end. ), A length adjusting means formed in the intermediate portion, and a connecting member (26) attached to the second end portion. This connection member is suitable for connection to an anchor member, for example a tip cuff member or clothing, and this anchor member bears a receiving member suitable for releasably mounting to the connection member.

Description

【Technical field】
[0001]
The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment and exercise equipment, and more particularly to an improved method and apparatus for performing stretch and augmentation exercises for the human body.
[Background]
[0002]
Correct muscle stretching and strengthening is a necessary aspect of overall health and fitness. However, the best known stretch prescriptions only give the individual exercise and movement that must be done by the individual. Some forms of structural equipment and exercise accessories are designed for use in stretching, for example, providing a fixed surface or bar that the user can stretch with, The structure is large and cumbersome and is therefore limited in practice. Furthermore, known devices cannot serve both stretching and strengthening in a simple and versatile form.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
[0003]
The method and apparatus for performing stretch and augmentation exercises of the present invention is to provide a strap apparatus for stretching and strengthening muscles and connecting tissue.
[Means for Solving the Problems]
[0004]
The device of the present invention comprises a portion of strap material, the strap material portion having a first end, an intermediate portion, and a second end, and a loop formed at the first end, It has a length adjusting means formed in the intermediate part and a connecting member attached to the second end part. The connecting member is suitable for releasably connecting to an anchor member, for example, a tip cuff member or clothing, and the anchor member supports the receiving member, and the receiving member is releasably attached to the connecting member. Are suitable. Non-limiting variations include the following. The strap material does not stretch (inelastic). The length adjusting means comprises an adjustable buckle or strap length adjusting member. The connecting member comprises a swivel, carabiner, clip, snap, hook or other releasable fastener. The apparel consists of shoes or gloves with a suitable receiving member attached. The tip cuff member comprises a padded loop and is adjustable in diameter. The receiving member consists of a loop made of string holes, D-rings, O-rings or fabrics. The connecting member has a member for giving resistance such as a resistance band. The strap material portion is then provided with a length mark.
[0005]
The apparatus of the present invention is applied to gym, health club, physical therapist office, orthopedic clinic, sports medicine center, home, professional sports team, hospital, school, nursing home, massage center, chiropractic office, recreation center, body Includes use in disabled centers, dance centers and yoga centers.
[0006]
This device is used to stretch all the main muscles of the body. The commercial version of the instrument is descriptive, such as charts, names and illustrations for individual stretch positions on the packaging for the instrument or in written instructions and / or video tape demos. Contains material.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0007]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
【Example】
[0008]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a device for performing stretching and for stretching exercise according to the present invention. The tool 10 of the present invention comprises a strap material 12 portion, which has a first end portion 14, an intermediate portion 16, a second end portion 18 and is formed on the first end portion 14. It has a loop 20, a length adjusting means 22 formed in the intermediate part 16, and a connecting member 24 attached to the second end part 18. The connecting member 24 is suitable for releasable connection to an anchor member, for example, the tip cuff member 26, which anchor member bears a receiving member 28, which is releasably attached to the connecting member 24. Suitable for Here, the connecting member includes the resistance band 30.
[0009]
FIG. 2A is a plan view of the device of the present invention as attached to a user's shoe 40 by a cuff or strap member 42 (bearing hook and loop material). The shoe also has hook and loop material on it, which helps to maintain the strap position and safety.
[0010]
FIG. 2B is a plan view of the device of the present invention as attached to the user's deformed shoe 50 by the ring member 52 required for the shoe. Such ring or attachment means may be made secure by being temporarily supported on the basis of shoelaces or other means.
[0011]
Thus, the present invention provides an innovative design and versatile system for stretching and augmenting exercises towards the human body.
[0012]
The device preferably comprises means for attachment to the body (eg a cuff or apparel article with a suitable receiving part).
[0013]
In addition, the device includes means (eg, tubing, resistance bands, springs or straps) for providing some resistance for augmentation. This resistance property provides “gives” during stretching exercises, which makes them safer (“gives” help to prevent excessive exercise, especially for those who are not stretching. ).
[0014]
Still further, the device includes means (eg, a strap) for adjusting the length. The means for adjusting the length preferably comprises a loop or handle for manual gripping or closing around the object to be closed or fixed within the door frame. Attachment can be accomplished, for example, by taking the other end (eg, cuff) around the object to be fixed and then passing the object through the loop. By being connected to an adjustable strap, it is possible to adjust the length of the strap, thereby adjusting the amount of resistance or stretch. The loop or handle is fixed to a means for adjustment (e.g. a strap) or the loop or handle is detachable and adjustable in size.
[0015]
Alternatively, the means for adjusting the length preferably comprises means for attaching to a fixed frame with means such as pulley and cam anti-slip (or other means for safety). This allows the user to adjust the amount of stretch and the amount of resistance.
[0016]
All of the above members are attached to each other by various connections or are attached in different shapes.
[0017]
For example, the means attached to the body may be a padded cuff, a strap or loop secured in various ways, a glove, a shoe, or a strap around a shoe or glove. This attachment may be made using rings or other features, or may be made of metal, nylon, or other material.
[0018]
More specifically, for example, the resistance material may be a resistance tube, an elastic band, or a spring, and may vary in length and / or thickness to provide a change in the amount of resistance.
[0019]
The adjustable means may be made of a variety of materials and may be coupled in various ways to the resistive material or to the means for attaching to the body. An important feature of the adjustable means is that the adjustable means is connected to a resistive material that is connected to the means for attachment to the body, or the adjustable means is connected directly to the means for attachment to the body. Or (in other words, connected without a resistive material).
[0020]
While the above invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, it is obvious that various modifications, changes or configurations can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the features and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be limited only by the attached claims and their legal equivalents.
[Brief description of the drawings]
[0021]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of an apparatus for stretching and augmenting exercises of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is a plan view of the device of the present invention as attached to a user's shoe by a cuff member or strap member.
FIG. 2B is a plan view of the device of the present invention as attached to the user's shoe by the ring member required for the shoe.
[Explanation of symbols]
[0022]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Apparatus 12 Strap material 14 1st end part 16 Intermediate | middle part 18 Second end part 20 Loop 22 Adjustment means 24 Connecting member 26 Cuff member 28 Receiving member 30 Resistance band 40 User's shoes 42 Strap member 50 User's shoes 52 Ring member

Claims (20)

A strap device for stretching and strengthening muscle and connecting tissue, wherein the strap device comprises:
A portion of the strap material, the portion of the strap material having a first end, an intermediate portion, and a second end, and a loop formed at the first end; and formed at the intermediate portion An anchor member that supports the receiving member together with the connecting member attached to the second end, and the anchor member supports the receiving member; A strap device, wherein the receiving member is suitable for releasable attachment to the connecting member. The strap device of claim 1, wherein the strap material is inelastic. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the length adjusting means includes an adjustable buckle. 2. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the length adjusting means includes a strap retracting means. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member includes a swivel. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member includes a carabiner. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member includes a clip. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member includes a hook. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the anchor member includes a shoe. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the anchor member includes a glove. The strap device of claim 1, wherein the anchor member comprises a tip cuff. The strap device of claim 11, wherein the tip cuff member comprises a looped padding. The strap device of claim 11, wherein the diameter of the tip cuff member is adjustable. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving member includes a string-through hole. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving member includes a D-ring. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving member includes an O-ring. The strap device of claim 1, wherein the receiving member comprises a woven loop. The strap device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member has means for resistance motion. The strap device of claim 18, wherein said means for providing resistance comprises a resistance band. The strap device of claim 1, wherein said portion of strap material is provided with a length mark.