Rack exercise system and method
AssigneePaul Chek Seminars
InventorPaul W. Chek
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Abstract
A rack exercise system (30), according to the invention, having a main support frame (38), two upright support racks (42), a base frame, and a floor unit (36), for conditioning in three-dimensions using a mobile support (32) such as a Swiss ball. The rack excerise system is a multi-capability platform, or anchoring system that, in conjunction with the Swiss ball, allows an exercise or rehabilitation professional or an exercise enthusiast to fully express their creativity in exercise design, and selection.
Claims14
A method for conditioning a person's body, comprising the steps of
- anchoring one, but not both, of the person's extremities to anchor points;
- balancing independently weight of at least the trunk of the body on a freely rollable support;
- and
- having the person perform exercise maneuvers.
A rack exercise system comprising an upright unit having adjustable hold units for anchoring a person's extremities and a floor unit having swivel holds also for anchoring a person's extremities.
Apparatus for exercise, comprising:
- anchor means for providing an attachment point for one, but not both, of a person's extremities during performance of exercise;
- and
- freely rollable support means independent of the anchor means for balancing the weight of the person's trunk and moveable portions of the body during performance of exercise to allow integrated conditioning of the person's truck muscles and extremity muscles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.