Multi-function Jump Rope and Resistance Band
OwnerChristopher N. Walkerinventor
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Abstract
An exercise band adapted for use in multiple exercise types, such as speed-endurance exercise and strength training. The exercise band includes bi-modal handles that arrange for ease of use in either jump rope mode or resistance band mode. The handle(s) may be arranged in multiple ways to allow for various grip orientations to better accommodate multiple exercise types. Also included is a method for modifying a jump rope to allow for reorientation of the handles for strength training.
Claims20
An exercise band apparatus, comprising:
- two handles each comprising a hollow passage extending through the handle;
- one or more elastic ropes coupled to the two handles and comprising a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and a middle portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion, each of the first and second end portions extending through the hollow passage of a different handle of the two handles and comprising a handle coupling, the one or more ropes sized to allow the handles to rotate independently of the one or more ropes and each handle coupling sized to resist passage of the handle coupling through the hollow passage;
- two rope couplings positioned on the one or more ropes, each rope coupling configured to removably couple to a different handle coupling when the one or more ropes are in a resistance configuration, and disengage from the handle couplings when the one or more ropes are in an endurance configuration.
An interchangeable exercise band system, comprising:
- a first elastic middle rope of a first elasticity strength and comprising two opposing ends and two rope couplings, each rope coupling positioned proximate a different end of two opposing ends;
- two handle ropes, each handle rope comprising two handle couplings configured to removably couple to the two rope couplings, wherein when both of the two handle couplings on each handle rope are removably coupled to a different rope coupling of the two rope couplings, the elastic rope is in a resistance configuration, and when one of the two handle couplings on each handle rope is removably coupled to a different rope coupling of the two rope couplings, the elastic rope is in an endurance configuration;
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- two handles, each handle rotatably coupled to a different handle rope of the two handle ropes such that the handle rotates independent of the handle rope to which the handle is coupled.
A method of modifying one or more elastic ropes from an endurance configuration to a resistance configuration, comprising:
- forming a first handle loop by removably coupling a first handle coupling on a first end portion of the one or more elastic ropes to a first rope coupling positioned on a middle portion of the one or more elastic ropes, the first end portion of the one or more elastic ropes extending through a hollow passage on a first handle, the hollow passage of the first end portion sized to allow the first handle to rotate independent of the first end portion of the one or more elastic ropes and prevent passage of the second handle coupling through the hollow passage;
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- forming a second handle loop by removably coupling a second handle coupling on a second end portion of the one or more elastic ropes to a second rope coupling positioned on the middle portion of the one or more elastic ropes, the second end portion of the one or more elastic ropes extending through a hollow passage on a second handle, the hollow passage on the second handle sized to allow the second handle to rotate independent of the second portion of the one or more elastic ropes and prevent passage of the second handle coupling through the hollow passage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.