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EP0633802B1
EP0633802B1 EP93907764A EP93907764A EP0633802B1 EP 0633802 B1 EP0633802 B1 EP 0633802B1 EP 93907764 A EP93907764 A EP 93907764A EP 93907764 A EP93907764 A EP 93907764A EP 0633802 B1 EP0633802 B1 EP 0633802B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B69/04—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports simulating the movement of horses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/008—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
    • A63B21/0085—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters using pneumatic force-resisters
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  • the invention relates to a training device in particular for strengthening the muscle groups used in equestrian sports.
  • a generic exercise device is known from DE 34 08 036 A1.
  • This device contains a seat, on the vertical support of which two legs are rotatably mounted relative to one another about a vertical axis.
  • the two struts are connected to one another at their rear ends with respect to the seat by means of elastic bands.
  • the struts can thus be adjusted against each other against the force of the elastic bands.
  • the force can be adjusted via the number of elastic bands.
  • a body training device is known from WO 87/03499, which has two struts which can be pivoted relative to one another and which are connected to one another via a joint.
  • the resistance against the pivoting of the two struts is realized by a gas pressure spring, the ends of which are connected to both struts at a distance from the joint.
  • the resistance of the gas pressure spring can be adjusted by a mechanical or magnetic device arranged in the spring.
  • the training device consists of a stand on which two struts are held, which are arranged in the manner of the legs of a V to each other. These struts have contact surfaces for the legs.
  • the device is used in such a way that the inside of the thighs or the knees rest on the outside of the struts which face away from one another and which have the contact surfaces. By pressing the legs together, the struts are pressed together.
  • the muscles of the thigh are particularly stressed. However, these are precisely the muscle groups that are important in order to enable a good fit on a horse and to be able to use the thigh aids specifically and effectively for guiding the horse.
  • the distance formed between the contact surfaces of the two legs can preferably be changed against spring force.
  • the struts are pressed together so that you can see from the deflection how great the force is that you can exert with the corresponding thigh muscles.
  • the deflection can also be detected by suitable means and displayed.
  • the force application can be displayed, for example, in a known manner via mechanical or piezoelectric force transducers.
  • the angle formed by the two legs of the V is preferably adjustable. This allows strength training of the legs at different angles of the thighs.
  • the adjustability of the angle between the struts is achieved, for example, by means of a gas pressure spring which acts on both struts.
  • the point of application of the gas pressure spring on one strut or on both struts can be adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the corresponding strut. In this way, the zero position of the spacing of the contact surfaces can be set in a particularly simple manner, which is defined in that no force acts on the contact surfaces of the struts.
  • the training device can also be used to train the muscles on the outer thigh when the knees or thighs reach between the struts and push them apart.
  • the two struts are preferably pivoted at their mutually facing longitudinal end about a common axis of rotation or two axes of rotation running parallel to one another.
  • the training device preferably has a seat in the region of the mutually facing longitudinal ends of the struts, as a result of which the natural sitting posture on the horse is largely approximated, in particular if the struts run essentially horizontally or slightly inclined downward below the seat.
  • the struts are preferably designed as tubes or square tubes, which are padded in the area of the contact surfaces of the thighs.
  • handles are arranged on the mutually pointing free longitudinal ends of the struts, so that the training device can also be used to strengthen the arm and chest muscles.
  • the stand has feet for a secure stand, a support directed upwards from the feet, at the upper end of which the seat is arranged.
  • the carrier forms the common axis of rotation for the struts which run essentially horizontally or are slightly inclined downwards.
  • the arrangement of the seat relative to the struts ensures an ergonomically correct sitting style and thus prevents postural damage.
  • the distance between the seat and / or the struts from the feet can be adjusted in order to be able to set the correct seating position for people of different sizes.
  • the distance between the struts or the seat and the feet is preferably adjustable via a gas pressure spring. If the legs engage on the feet and the arms on the struts or the seat, the wearer can be compressed or pulled apart against the force of the gas pressure spring. In this exercise, the back, chest, arm and abdominal muscles are trained. With the knee bent the thigh and lower leg are also trained.
  • the tensile resistance can also be realized by different types of telescopic dampers.
  • the training device can also be used as a walking aid.
  • the rollers are arranged on the feet so that they do not come into contact with the floor during normal use of the training device. For this, the training device must be tilted slightly.
  • the training device 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, consists of a stand 12, at the upper end of which a seat 14 is arranged.
  • the stand 12 has an obliquely upwardly directed support tube 16 which is angled slightly upward in the upper third, at the lower longitudinal end of which two L-shaped spreading feet 18, 20 are arranged.
  • wheels 22 are provided, through which the training device 10 can be easily transported or used as a walking aid.
  • the feet 18, 20 are screwed to the support tube 16 in the lower region of the support tube 16.
  • a collar 24 is formed, above which two struts 26, 28 are rotatably mounted about the support tube 16 by means of plastic bushings.
  • the struts 26, 28 form the two legs of a V.
  • the angle enclosed between the two struts 26, 28 can be adjusted via a gas pressure spring 30 which acts on both struts 26, 28.
  • the struts 26, 28 face away from one another Area bearing surfaces 32, 24 in the form of cylindrical cushions, which are provided for resting the thigh or knee area of a person sitting on the seat 14.
  • Area bearing surfaces 32, 24 in the form of cylindrical cushions, which are provided for resting the thigh or knee area of a person sitting on the seat 14.
  • handles 36, 38 are provided, through which the training device can also be used to strengthen the chest, arm and back muscles.
  • the height of the seat surface relative to the support tube 16 and the struts 26, 28 can be adjusted via a gas pressure spring or a similar telescopic device 40.
  • the use of the training device is explained below.
  • a person sits on the seat 14 and puts the inside of the thighs or the knee area of the legs against the outside of the contact surfaces 32, 34.
  • the sitting position enforces an ergonomically correct sitting style, which prevents postural damage.
  • the thighs are pressed towards each other, whereby the two struts 26, 28 swivel towards one another against the spring force of the gas pressure spring 30. This strengthens the thigh muscles and improves the condition with regular use.
  • buttocks and abdominal muscles are trained and built up during this exercise.
  • the person can stand on the horizontal sections of the feet 18, 22 and pull the seat 14 out or push it in with his hands against the spring force of the gas pressure spring 40.
  • This exercise trains the back, chest, arm and abdominal muscles. If the knee is bent, the thigh and lower leg are also trained.
  • the training device is gripped by the handles 36, 38 and tilted in the direction of the free ends of the feet 18, 22.
  • the legs rest on the outside of the two feet 18 and 20.
  • the two struts 26, 28 are now pressed together or pulled apart against the spring force of the gas pressure spring 30.
  • the arm, back, Pectoral and abdominal muscles trained at the same time. The entire leg muscles are stretched without damaging the ligaments and joints.
  • the height of the training device or the height of the seat can also be adjusted manually using the screw connection of part 16 (support tube) and the feet (parts 18 and 20).
  • the gas pressure spring in question can be attached to the support tube 16 either inside or outside.

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A device for exercising the user's thigh, back, abdomen, and arm muscles. The device consists of a stand which supports two struts that are arranged in the shape of a "V". Resistance to movement of the struts is provided by a spring element connected to the first and second struts at respective first and second connections points. At least one of the connections points is adjustable along the length of its respective strut.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Trainingsgerät insbesondere zur Kräftigung der beim Reitsport beanspruchten Muskelgruppen.The invention relates to a training device in particular for strengthening the muscle groups used in equestrian sports.

Obwohl derzeit sehr viele unterschiedliche Arten von Heimtrainingsgeräten auf dem Markt erhältlich sind, gibt es noch kein Trainingsgerät, das es erlauben würde, speziell die beim Reitsport beanspruchten Muskelgruppen, wie Oberschenkel, Rücken, Bauch- und Armmuskulatur gezielt zu trainieren. Das Training dieser Muskelgruppen ist mit den geläufigen Heimtrainingsgeräten zwar möglich, diese Trainingsgeräte sind jedoch in der Regel sehr aufwendig und teuer,Although there are currently many different types of home training equipment available on the market, there is still no training equipment that would allow the muscle groups, such as the thighs, back, abdominal and arm muscles, to be specifically trained in equestrian sports. The training of these muscle groups is possible with the usual home training devices, but these training devices are usually very complex and expensive,

Aus der DE 34 08 036 A1 ist ein gattungsgemäßes Trainingsgerät bekannt. Dieses Gerät enthält einen Sitz, an dessen vertikaler Stütze zwei Schenkel relativ zueinander um eine vertikale Achse drehbar gelagert sind. Die beiden Streben sind an ihren bezüglich des Sitzes rückwärtigen Enden über Gummizüge miteinander verbunden. Die Streben lassen sich somit gegen die Kraft der Gummizüge gegeneinander verstellen. Die Kraft kann über die Anzahl der Gummizüge eingestellt werden.A generic exercise device is known from DE 34 08 036 A1. This device contains a seat, on the vertical support of which two legs are rotatably mounted relative to one another about a vertical axis. The two struts are connected to one another at their rear ends with respect to the seat by means of elastic bands. The struts can thus be adjusted against each other against the force of the elastic bands. The force can be adjusted via the number of elastic bands.

Aus der WO 87/03499 ist ein Körpertrainingsgerät bekannt, das zwei zueinander verschwenkbare Streben aufweist, die über ein Gelenk miteinander verbunden sind. Der Widerstand gegen das Verschwenken der beiden Streben ist durch eine Gasdruckfeder realisiert, deren Enden mit beiden Streben in einem Abstand von dem Gelenk vebunden sind. Der Widerstand der Gasdruckfeder ist durch eine in der Feder angeordnete mechanische oder magnetische Einrichtung einstellbar.A body training device is known from WO 87/03499, which has two struts which can be pivoted relative to one another and which are connected to one another via a joint. The resistance against the pivoting of the two struts is realized by a gas pressure spring, the ends of which are connected to both struts at a distance from the joint. The resistance of the gas pressure spring can be adjusted by a mechanical or magnetic device arranged in the spring.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Trainingsgerät zu schaffen, das einfach und robust aufgebaut und preisgünstig herstellbar ist und das speziell die Kräftigung der beim Reitsport beanspruchten Muskelpartien ermöglicht.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a training device which is simple and robust and inexpensive to manufacture and which in particular enables the muscle parts used in equestrian sports to be strengthened.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch ein Trainingsgerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.This object is achieved according to the invention by a training device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Das Trainingsgerät besteht aus einem Ständer, an dem zwei Streben gehalten sind, die in der Art der Schenkel eines V zueinander angeordnet sind. Diese Streben weisen Anlageflächen für die Beine auf.The training device consists of a stand on which two struts are held, which are arranged in the manner of the legs of a V to each other. These struts have contact surfaces for the legs.

Das Gerät wird derart benützt, daß die Innenseite der Oberschenkel oder die Knie an den voneinander abgewandten Außenseiten der Streben anliegen, die die Anlagenflächen aufweisen. Durch Zusammendrücken der Beine werden die Streben nun aufeinanderzugedrückt. Hierbei werden die Muskelpartien der Oberschenkel in besonderem Maße beansprucht. Dies sind jedoch genau die Muskelgruppen, die wichtig sind, um einen guten Sitz auf einem Pferd zu ermöglichen und die Schenkelhilfen für die Führung des Pferdes gezielt und wirksam einsetzen zu können.The device is used in such a way that the inside of the thighs or the knees rest on the outside of the struts which face away from one another and which have the contact surfaces. By pressing the legs together, the struts are pressed together. The muscles of the thigh are particularly stressed. However, these are precisely the muscle groups that are important in order to enable a good fit on a horse and to be able to use the thigh aids specifically and effectively for guiding the horse.

Vorzugsweise ist der zwischen den Anlageflächen der beiden Schenkel gebildete Abstand gegen Federkraft veränderbar. Beim Zusammendrücken der Oberschenkel werden die Streben aufeinander zugedrückt, so daß man an der Auslenkung erkennen kann, wie groß die Kraft ist, die man mit der entsprechenden Oberschenkelmuskulatur aufzubringen vermag. Die Auslenkung kann weiterhin durch geeignete Mittel erfaßt und zur Anzeige gebracht werden. Alternativ oder zusätzlich zur veränderbarkeit des Abstandes der Anlageflächen durch Zusammendrücken der beiden Streben kann es wünschenswert sein, die zwischen beiden Anlageflächen wirksame Kraft zur Anzeige zu bringen. In diesem Falle ist es nicht unbedingt notwendig, daß die beiden Schenkel relativ zueinander verschwenkbar Sind. Die Anzeige der Kraftbeaufschlagung kann beispielsweise über mechanische oder piezoelektrische Kraftaufnehmer in bekannter Weise erfolgen.The distance formed between the contact surfaces of the two legs can preferably be changed against spring force. When the thighs are pressed together, the struts are pressed together so that you can see from the deflection how great the force is that you can exert with the corresponding thigh muscles. The deflection can also be detected by suitable means and displayed. Alternatively or in addition to the changeability of the spacing of the contact surfaces by compressing the two struts, it may be desirable to display the force that is effective between the two contact surfaces. In this case, it is not absolutely necessary for the two legs to be pivotable relative to one another. The force application can be displayed, for example, in a known manner via mechanical or piezoelectric force transducers.

Vorzugsweise ist der von den beiden Schenkeln des V gebildete Winkel einstellbar. Dies erlaubt ein Kraftraining der Beine in unterschiedlicher Winkellage der Oberschenkel. Die Einstellbarkeit des Winkels zwischen den Streben wird beispielsweise über eine Gasdruckfeder realisiert, die an beiden Streben angreift. Der Angriffspunkt der Gasdruckfeder an einer Strebe oder an beiden Streben kann in Längsrichtung der entsprechenden Strebe verstellbar sein. Hierdurch läßt sich in besonders einfacher Weise die Nullage des Abstands der Anlageflächen einstellen, die dadurch definiert ist, daß keine Kraft auf die Anlageflächen der Streben einwirkt.The angle formed by the two legs of the V is preferably adjustable. This allows strength training of the legs at different angles of the thighs. The adjustability of the angle between the struts is achieved, for example, by means of a gas pressure spring which acts on both struts. The point of application of the gas pressure spring on one strut or on both struts can be adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the corresponding strut. In this way, the zero position of the spacing of the contact surfaces can be set in a particularly simple manner, which is defined in that no force acts on the contact surfaces of the struts.

Das Trainingsgerät kann auch dazu verwendet werden, die Muskulatur am Außenschenkel zu trainieren, wenn die Knie oder die Oberschenkel zwischen die Streben greifen und diese auseinanderdrücken.The training device can also be used to train the muscles on the outer thigh when the knees or thighs reach between the struts and push them apart.

Vorzugsweise sind die beiden Streben an ihrem einander zugewandten Längsende um eine gemeinsame Drehachse oder zwei zueinander parallel verlaufende Drehachsen drehbar angelenkt.The two struts are preferably pivoted at their mutually facing longitudinal end about a common axis of rotation or two axes of rotation running parallel to one another.

Das Trainingsgerät hat vorzugsweise im Bereich der einander zugeandten Längsenden der Streben eine Sitzfläche, wodurch die natürliche Sitzhaltung auf dem Pferd weitgehend angenähert wird, insbesondere wenn die Streben unterhalb der Sitzfläche im wesentlichen horizontal oder leicht schräg nach unten geneigt verlaufen.The training device preferably has a seat in the region of the mutually facing longitudinal ends of the struts, as a result of which the natural sitting posture on the horse is largely approximated, in particular if the struts run essentially horizontally or slightly inclined downward below the seat.

Die Streben sind vorzugsweise als Rohre oder Vierkantrohre ausgebildet, die im Bereich der Anlageflächen der Oberschenkel gepolstert sind. An den voneinander wegweisenden freien Längsenden der Streben sind in einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung Handgriffe angeordnet, so daß das Trainingsgerät auch zur Kräftigung der Arm- und Brustmuskulatur verwendet werden kann. Der Ständer hat Standfüße für einen sicheren Stand, einen von den Standfüßen nach oben gerichteten Träger, an dessen oberem Ende die Sitzfläche angeordnet ist. Der Träger bildet gleichzeitig die gemeinsame Drehachse für die im wesentlichen horizontal verlaufenden oder leicht nach unten geneigten Streben. Durch die Anordnung der Sitzfläche relativ zu den Streben wird eine ergonomisch richtige Sitzweise sichergestellt und somit Haltungsschäden vorgebeugt.The struts are preferably designed as tubes or square tubes, which are padded in the area of the contact surfaces of the thighs. In an advantageous development of the invention, handles are arranged on the mutually pointing free longitudinal ends of the struts, so that the training device can also be used to strengthen the arm and chest muscles. The stand has feet for a secure stand, a support directed upwards from the feet, at the upper end of which the seat is arranged. At the same time, the carrier forms the common axis of rotation for the struts which run essentially horizontally or are slightly inclined downwards. The arrangement of the seat relative to the struts ensures an ergonomically correct sitting style and thus prevents postural damage.

Der Abstand der Sitzfläche und/oder der Streben von den Standfüßen ist einstellbar, um auch für verschieden große Personen die richtige Sitzposition einstellen zu können. Vorzugsweise ist der Abstand zwischen den Streben oder der Sitzfläche und den Standfüßen über eine Gasdruckfeder einstellbar. Wenn die Beine an den Standfüßen und die Arme an den Streben oder der Sitzfläche angreifen, kann der Träger gegen die Kraft der Gasdruckfeder zusammengedrückt oder auseinandergezogen werden. Bei dieser Übung werden die Rükken-, Brust-, Arm- und Bauchmuskeln trainiert. Bei gebeugtem Kniegelenk wird der Ober- und Unterschenkel ebenfalls mittrainiert. Der Zugwiderstand kann ebenfalls durch verschiedene Arten von Teleskopdämpfern realisiert werden.The distance between the seat and / or the struts from the feet can be adjusted in order to be able to set the correct seating position for people of different sizes. The distance between the struts or the seat and the feet is preferably adjustable via a gas pressure spring. If the legs engage on the feet and the arms on the struts or the seat, the wearer can be compressed or pulled apart against the force of the gas pressure spring. In this exercise, the back, chest, arm and abdominal muscles are trained. With the knee bent the thigh and lower leg are also trained. The tensile resistance can also be realized by different types of telescopic dampers.

Wenn an dem Ständer zumindest zwei Standfüße vorgesehen sind, ist es vorteilhaft, diese mit Rollen zu versehen, so daß das Trainingsgerät auch als Gehhilfe verwendet werden kann. Die Rollen sind in diesem Fall derart an den Standfüßen angeordnet, daß sie bei normaler Benutzung des Trainingsgeräts nicht mit dem Boden in Kontakt kommen. Hierfür muß das Trainingsgerät leicht gekippt werden.If at least two feet are provided on the stand, it is advantageous to provide them with rollers so that the training device can also be used as a walking aid. In this case, the rollers are arranged on the feet so that they do not come into contact with the floor during normal use of the training device. For this, the training device must be tilted slightly.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der schematischen Zeichnung beispielsweise beschrieben. In dieser zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht eines Trainingsgeräts und
  • Fig. 2 eine Vorderansicht des Trainingsgeräts gemäß I aus Fig. 1.
The invention is described below with reference to the schematic drawing, for example. In this show:
  • Fig. 1 is a side view of a training device and
  • FIG. 2 shows a front view of the training device according to I from FIG. 1.

Das Trainingsgerät 10, wie es in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellt ist, besteht aus einem Ständer 12, an dessen oberem Ende eine Sitzfläche 14 angeordnet ist.The training device 10, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, consists of a stand 12, at the upper end of which a seat 14 is arranged.

Der Ständer 12 hat ein schräg nach oben gerichtetes im oberen Drittel leicht aufwärts abgewinkeltes Tragrohr 16, an dessen unterem Längsende zwei L-förmig gespreizte Standfüße 18, 20 angeordnet sind. Im Knickbereich der Standfüße vom vertikalen in den horizontalen Abschnitt sind Laufräder 22 vorgesehen, durch die sich das Trainingsgerät 10 leicht transportieren oder auch als Gehhilfe benutzen läßt. Die Standfüße 18,20 sind mit dem Tragrohr 16 im unteren Bereich des Tragrohres 16 verschraubt. Im oberen Bereich des Tragrohres 16 ist ein Kragen 24 ausgebildet, über dem zwei Streben 26, 28 mittels Kunststoffbuchsen um das Tragrohr 16 drehbar gelagert sind. Die Streben 26, 28 bilden die beiden Schenkel eines V. Der zwischen den beiden Streben 26, 28 eingeschlossene Winkel ist über eine Gasdruckfeder 30 einstellbar, die an beiden Streben 26, 28 angreift. Die Streben 26, 28 weisen im voneinander abgewandten Bereich Anlageflächen 32, 24 in Form zylindrischer Polster auf, die zur Anlage des Oberschenkels oder des Kniebereichs einer auf der Sitzfläche 14 sitzenden Person vorgesehen sind. An den äußeren Längsenden der Streben 26, 28 sind Handgriffe 36, 38 vorgesehen, durch die sich das Trainingsgerät auch zur Stärkung der Brust-, Arm- und Rückermuskulatur nutzen läßt. Die Höhe der Sitzfläche relativ zum Tragrohr 16 und den Streben 26, 28 läßt sich über eine Gasdruckfeder oder eine ähnliche teleskopartige Einrichtung 40 einstellen.The stand 12 has an obliquely upwardly directed support tube 16 which is angled slightly upward in the upper third, at the lower longitudinal end of which two L-shaped spreading feet 18, 20 are arranged. In the kink area of the feet from the vertical to the horizontal section, wheels 22 are provided, through which the training device 10 can be easily transported or used as a walking aid. The feet 18, 20 are screwed to the support tube 16 in the lower region of the support tube 16. In the upper area of the support tube 16, a collar 24 is formed, above which two struts 26, 28 are rotatably mounted about the support tube 16 by means of plastic bushings. The struts 26, 28 form the two legs of a V. The angle enclosed between the two struts 26, 28 can be adjusted via a gas pressure spring 30 which acts on both struts 26, 28. The struts 26, 28 face away from one another Area bearing surfaces 32, 24 in the form of cylindrical cushions, which are provided for resting the thigh or knee area of a person sitting on the seat 14. At the outer longitudinal ends of the struts 26, 28 handles 36, 38 are provided, through which the training device can also be used to strengthen the chest, arm and back muscles. The height of the seat surface relative to the support tube 16 and the struts 26, 28 can be adjusted via a gas pressure spring or a similar telescopic device 40.

Die Benutzung des Trainingsgerät wird nachfolgend erläutert. In einer Grundübung sitzt eine Person auf der Sitzfläche 14 und legt sie die Innenseite der Oberschenkel bzw. den Kniebereich der Beine an die Außenseite der Anlageflächen 32, 34 an. Die Sitzposition erzwingt eine ergonomisch richtige Sitzweise, wodurch Haltungsschäden vorgebeugt wird. Die Oberschenkel werden aufeinander zugedrückt, wodurch die beiden Streben 26, 28 gegen die Federkraft der Gasdruckfeder 30 aufeinander zuschwenken. Hierbei wird die Oberschenkelmuskulatur gekräftigt sowie die Kondition bei regelmäßiger Anwendung wesentlich verbessert. Des weiteren werden bei dieser Übung noch Gesäß und Bauchmuskel trainiert und aufgebaut.The use of the training device is explained below. In a basic exercise, a person sits on the seat 14 and puts the inside of the thighs or the knee area of the legs against the outside of the contact surfaces 32, 34. The sitting position enforces an ergonomically correct sitting style, which prevents postural damage. The thighs are pressed towards each other, whereby the two struts 26, 28 swivel towards one another against the spring force of the gas pressure spring 30. This strengthens the thigh muscles and improves the condition with regular use. In addition, buttocks and abdominal muscles are trained and built up during this exercise.

In einer zweiten Übung kann sich die Person auf die waagrechten Abschnitte der Standfüße 18, 22 stellen und die Sitzfläche 14 mit den Händen gegen die Federkraft der Gasdruckfeder 40 herausziehen oder hineindrücken. Bei dieser Übung werden Rücken-, Brust-, Arm- und Bauchmuskeln trainiert. Bei gebeugtem Kniegelenk wird der Ober- und Unterschenkel ebenfalls mittrainiert.In a second exercise, the person can stand on the horizontal sections of the feet 18, 22 and pull the seat 14 out or push it in with his hands against the spring force of the gas pressure spring 40. This exercise trains the back, chest, arm and abdominal muscles. If the knee is bent, the thigh and lower leg are also trained.

In einer weiteren Übung wird das Trainingsgerät an den Handgriffen 36, 38 ergriffen und in Richtung der freien Enden der Standfüße 18, 22 gekippt. Die Beine liegen hierbei an der Außenseite der beiden Standfüße 18 und 20 an. Gegen die Federkraft der Gasdruckfeder 30 werden die beiden Streben 26, 28 nun zusammengedrückt oder auseinandergezogen. Bei dieser Übung werden die Arm-, Rücken, Brust- und Bauchmuskeln gleichzeitig trainiert. Die gesamten Beinmuskeln werden gedehnt ohne schädliche Belastung für Bänder und Gelenke.In a further exercise, the training device is gripped by the handles 36, 38 and tilted in the direction of the free ends of the feet 18, 22. The legs rest on the outside of the two feet 18 and 20. The two struts 26, 28 are now pressed together or pulled apart against the spring force of the gas pressure spring 30. In this exercise, the arm, back, Pectoral and abdominal muscles trained at the same time. The entire leg muscles are stretched without damaging the ligaments and joints.

Bei gleicher Sitzposition werden vom Anwender die Füße gegen die Oberseite der gekippten Bodenabschnitte der Standfüße 18, 20 gedrückt und die Sitzfläche 14 wird mit den Händen untergriffen. Die Sitzfläche wird hierbei gegen die Federkraft der Gasdruckfeder 40 herausgezogen bzw. in entgegengesetzter Richtung zusammengedrückt. Bei diesem Bewegungsablauf werden wiederum Arm-, Bauch- und Rükkenmuskeln trainiert. Die beiden eben genannten Übungen können auch im Liegen oder im Stehen durchgeführt werden.In the same sitting position, the user presses the feet against the top of the tilted bottom sections of the feet 18, 20 and the seat 14 is gripped with the hands. The seat is pulled out against the spring force of the gas pressure spring 40 or compressed in the opposite direction. Arm, abdominal and back muscles are trained in this movement sequence. The two exercises just mentioned can also be carried out lying down or standing up.

Die Höhe des Trainingsgerät bzw. Höhe der Sitzfläche ist auch manuell verstellbar mittels der Verschraubung von Teil 16 (Trägerrohr) und der Standfüße (Teile 18 und 20). Die betreffende Gasdruckfeder kann wahlweise im Innen- oder Außenbereich am Trägerrohr 16 befestigt werden.The height of the training device or the height of the seat can also be adjusted manually using the screw connection of part 16 (support tube) and the feet (parts 18 and 20). The gas pressure spring in question can be attached to the support tube 16 either inside or outside.

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  1. Exercise equipment for strengthening various muscle groups, with a stand (12), which has feet and a bracing tube (16) that runs upward from them, two struts (26, 28) attached so that they rotate on the bracing tube (16) and which form the sides of a V, contact areas (32, 34) on the struts (26, 28) and a spring element (30) between the struts (26, 28), characterized in that both struts (26, 28) are connected to the bracing tube (16) near the ends that face each other, and in that the contact point of the spring element (30) can be adjusted lengthwise on at least one of the struts (26, 28).
  2. Exercise equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that the distance between the contact areas (32, 34) of the two struts (26, 28) can be adjusted against the force of the spring (30).
  3. Exercise equipment according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the zero position of the distance between contact areas (32, 34), defined as no force being applied to the contact areas (32, 34), is adjustable.
  4. Exercise equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spring element is formed by a gas-pressure spring (30).
  5. Exercise equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there are handles (36, 38) on the ends of the struts (26, 28) that face away from each other.
  6. Exercise equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stand (12) has a seat (14).
  7. Exercise equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bracing tube (16) is slanted diagonally upwards and the struts (26, 28) are inclined downward.
  8. Exercise equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there is a seat (14) at the top of the bracing tube (16) and that both the seat (14) and the feet (18, 20) have, diagonal to the bracing tube (16), areas used as contact points for the feet and/or hands.
  9. Exercise equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that the height of the seat (14) can' be adjusted relative to the bracing tube (16) by means of a screw connection or spring, in particular a gas-pressure spring (40).
  10. Exercise equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact areas (32, 34) are padded.
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