Matthew L Michaels

US Patent:

20180021625, Jan 25, 2018

Filed:

Jul 21, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/514273

Inventors:

Matthew Michaels - Scotts Valley CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 22/00
A63B 23/12
A63B 1/00
A63B 22/06
A63B 21/055
A63B 21/068
A63B 22/02
A63B 22/04
A63B 21/00
A63B 17/04

Abstract:

My exercise apparatus enables a user to exercise upper body, lower body and core muscles simultaneously or individually at the option of the user. It comprises a lower body exercise machine, and an overhead upper body exercise device comprising a horizontally oriented, rigid handlebar connected to an elastic member suspended overhead. The upper body exercise device and the lower body exercise machine are positioned with respect to each other so the user, while standing on and operating the lower body exercise machine and without lifting the user's body up and off the lower body exercise machine, can operate the upper body exercise device. The user grips the handlebar and simultaneously pulls the handlebar towards the user's chest, stretching the elastic member to lengthen the elastic member, placing the elastic member in tension. Then the user slowly releases the tension and allows the elastic member to shorten in length, thus providing upper body and core muscle strengthening. Because of the unique configuration of components, the user can perform assisted or un-assisted dips or in one motion and grip place the overhead handlebar in an overhead rack and use my apparatus to do an assisted or un-assisted pull-up motion. The combination of the upper body exercise device and the lower body exercise machine provide a comprehensive, full body workout. A kit and method are also disclosed.