EP0888797A2 - Appareil d' exercice élastique en particulier pour la gymnastique - Google Patents

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EP0888797A2
EP0888797A2 EP98112155A EP98112155A EP0888797A2 EP 0888797 A2 EP0888797 A2 EP 0888797A2 EP 98112155 A EP98112155 A EP 98112155A EP 98112155 A EP98112155 A EP 98112155A EP 0888797 A2 EP0888797 A2 EP 0888797A2
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  • the invention relates to an implement particularly for gymnastic training and to the use thereof, i.e., to a device which is adapted to obtain, by its use, a functionality of the body which allows most of all to achieve better sports results, particularly with regard to achieving harmony in terms of muscle tone between the recti abdominis, the iliopsoas and the erectors of the spine, particularly between the two first ones; the use of the implement is also a subject of the patent.
  • Prior art comprises exercises which are not adapted to desirably isolate the contraction of the recti abdominis from the contraction of the iliopsoas, indeed because they act on the balance between the spine and the pelvis in partly opposite manners: depending on the currently chosen initial positions and on the current types of exercise, the latter muscles are naturally involved in the motor action, taking on a possibly very significant part of the workload, which is thus rendered unavailable to the beneficial or in any case intended training only of the former muscles, producing undesirable or unexpected effects.
  • the implements used so far are constituted by elements which contrast the forward flexing of the trunk, starting for example from a dorsal position with straight or bent legs, or by contrast elements which can be applied to the upper part of the trunk in exercises performed while sitting, standing or kneeling or also by using walls, floors, or mats or horizontal, inclined, fixed or adjustable benches.
  • contrast elements which are applied to the pelvis or to the lower limbs; they are used exclusively to give tone and trophicity to the recti abdominis, with no selection and coordination towards other muscles.
  • the embodiments and methods of application of said contrast elements and the structure thereof do not allow to isolate the contraction of the iliopsoas muscles from the contraction of the recti abdominis, thus obtaining, for example when seeking to develop the strength of the function of the recti abdominis, the unexpected development of the iliopsoas muscles as well.
  • the invention solves the above problem by adopting an implement which allows the user to perform the exercise by using an adapted structure constituted by at least one gradually yielding contrast element, such as a periodically deformable, elastic and/or movable body, which is adapted to produce full or partial contact with the dorsolumbar region of the trunk, the user applying pressure or even a thrust against said element repeatedly to flex the trunk and the spine, optionally to the point of reversing the lumbar curve; the implement requiring at least one grip point for the hands or for the retaining support of the shoulders and optionally a surface for sitting, lying in a recumbent position or resting the feet.
  • neither the shoulders nor the pelvis must move forwards significantly: only backward rotation is provided for the pelvis.
  • the main advantages obtained by the present invention are: the possibility to ensure that only the recti abdominis muscles take on the workload, excluding the iliopsoas and the other antagonists of the spine; better control of the posture of the pelvis and achievement of harmony in terms of tone between the recti abdominis and the iliopsoas in order to improve sport performance; improvement in abdominal tension and respiration, since the recti abdominis also have a respiratory function.
  • the reference numeral 1 designates an elastic band or a fully or partially elastic element, the ends of which are fixed for example to a pair of posts 2 whose height is advantageously adjustable and which are provided with an upper handgrip 3 and are connected in a downward region, by means of a joint 4, to a platform 5.
  • the reference numeral 6 designates a seat;
  • the numeral 7 designates a seating means, for example a bench provided with an oscillating backrest 8 provided, in a front region, with a padding 9 whose profile is adapted to couple to said dorsolumbar fascia, said means being pivoted to said bench.
  • the reference numeral 10 designates a pusher which is meant to roll on the rear of the advantageously oscillating backrest 8 and is supported, for example, at the end of an angular lever 11 which is pivoted in a downward region on the pivot 12 at the lower end of the support 13, which is for example L-shaped and is supported, advantageously in a vertically adjustable manner, by the sleeve 14 which is fixed to the rear end of the bench 7 to transmit the contrast RE to said backrest 8.
  • the reference numeral 15 designates a first preloaded elastic element inserted between the post 16 of the L-shaped support 13 and the post 17 of the right-angled bracket 11 in order to keep the backrest 8 compressed against the dorsolumbar fascia of the user's trunk.
  • the reference numeral 18 designates an upper end fork of the post 16 for constituting a forward stroke limit; the reference numeral 19 designates a second elastic element for keeping the backrest in contact with said pusher rolling element 10 when the user is not present.
  • the reference numeral 20 designates a pair of vertically adjustable handgrip rods which are fixed to the front part of the bench 7; the reference numeral 21 ( Figure 13) designates a backrest provided with a padding 9 and pivoted on the plate 22, which is supported by a pair of rear posts 23 of the bench 7, which also supports a post 24 provided with a vertically adjustable vertical slider 25 on which the linear actuator 26 is fixed; said linear actuator is provided, at the front, with a substantially horizontal stem 27 provided with a tip rolling element 10.
  • the reference numeral 28 ( Figure 14) designates a backrest provided with a padding 9 and supported by a slider-like structure 29 which can slide on the two horizontal guides 30 in contrast with the action of a linear actuator 26 supported by a back post 26a.
  • the reference numeral 31 of Figures 15-17 designates a frame which has a substantially U-shaped structure and is provided, in a rear region, with an elastic band or fully or partially elastic element 1 connected in an end region of the sides of said frame.
  • the reference numeral 32 designates an advantageous grip sleeve which covers the front side 33 of said frame;
  • the reference numeral 34 (Figure 18) designates an elastic or non-elastic belt which is internally provided, in its rear part, with at least one flexible element 35 which advantageously has a profile which follows the curvature of the trunk in the upright position in order to mate with it, for example like a ball.
  • the reference numeral 36 designates a wall, or any rear resting element or obstacle for said flexible element.
  • the reference numeral 37 designates a generic element or front obstacle for resting the hands;
  • the reference numeral 38 designates a seat.
  • the reference numeral 39 ( Figure 21) designates a grip handlebar for the hands whose position is adjustable and which is fixed to the front part of the bench 7.
  • the reference numeral 40 designates a backrest provided, in a front region, with a padding 41 which can oscillate and slide vertically.
  • the reference numeral 42 designates an elastic element which is preloaded to keep the backrest against the dorsolumbar fascia of the user's trunk.
  • the reference numeral 43 designates a seat which is hinged to the bench 7 and oscillates downwards.

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