GB2521660A

GB2521660A - Exercise machine

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Publication number: GB2521660A
Application number: GB1323074.3A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Caroline Dawn Duncan
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-12-27
Filing date: 2013-12-27
Publication date: 2015-07-01
Anticipated expiration: 2033-12-27
Also published as: GB2521660B; GB201323074D0

Abstract

The invention provides an exercise machine suitable for use in toning the rear lateral oblique muscles and/or reducing excess body fat located about the mid-section of auser. The exercise machine comprises a frame 1 and a looped cord 4, the frame comprises an inlet 11 for the looped cord and an outlet 10. The frame defines a path for the cord to follow which comprises at least two turning points 8 about which the cord may rotate. A portion of the looped cord runs from the inlet to the outlet and is supported by the frame and the turning points. A portion of the looped cord runs from the outlet to the inlet and lies outside the frame. In use, the user holds the looped cord and exerts a force thereon, so as to pull cord out from the outlet and at the same time allowing cord to be correspondingly fed back into the inlet, so that the cord travels from the inlet around the path and via the turning points, to the outlet, and then passes via the user's hands from the outlet back to the inlet.

Description

EXERCISF MACHINF

Field of invention

The present invention relates to an exercise machine, in particular an exercise machine for use in toning the rear lateral oblique muscles and/or in the reduction of excess fat about the mid-section.

Background to the Inventiot

A variety of exercise machines and equipment are available on the marketplace. These may for exampL Lrgct mubcle in the anus, legs ot che& 1-lowever. many people, both male and female, increasingly have problems with excess fat or a lack of muscle tone in their mid-section, in the region from around the waistline down to around tile hip area. This problem is mainly an issue around the oblique area ot the stomach and the Iowei jack People may find that they have extra fat that hangs or slightly bulges from their sides, arid/or may find they hsve small rolls a. fat on the lower back It has therefore become increasingly desirable to provide a machine that allows both male are female adults to excruse sith a speuic tocu on thts arcs of then od

Summary of the inveuton -

the pretnt invntion piovides an e'ercise nachrne for use in toning the rear lateral oblique muscles and/or reducing excess body fat located about the mid-section of a userS Ihe exeicise mach ne corrpmscs -i hamt and a ioopcd co'd, wherein the frame comprises an inlet for the looped cord and an outlet for the looped cord, and wherein the frame defines a path for the cord to follow between the inlet and the outlet, with the path comprising at least two turning points about which the cord may rotate. A portion of the looped cord nina from the inlet to the outlet and is supported by the frame and the turning points, whilst a portion of the looped cord runs from the outlet to the inlet and Ills:outsidl the: frame. Th use (be wc lwk!1$ looped: cord and CW a force thereon, so as to pull cord out from the outlet and fat the same tip aUwing.: cOld 1: be eo*IEdii fly: fd back into the inlet, so that the cord travels from the 1fl1e4 artund thevpath sd tit the tttttg p0 fins, to the outlet, and then: passes: via the: US& handsfroth the Outitt babk tO the in1dt The machine Is bermflcial Lu that by usingthnnw blue Sa deibtd:, With the: ti 11Mg: the cord:oit from the; tuttet a at:: t; sas tte alt6*inj èórd to he correspondingly ftd back into the inlet, the user is lining to work aainst the 10:t5tht*tt of the cord's path, esp fly U ltd the turiting pifs, as lhesfo the" muscles in the uers mid:section cap aly Uw VC$t: lateral oblique muscles. are used Stoned.

fletfte4: Dtsa4ptton of ihe Invention IS: user qfl:exeróltà machine of it pasent invention may be an adult human, who ww4ep!e. Pøfl41P1øbi:Cm5Wkhcxtc55fatOtWhOftS they have a lack of i:ieLonc n. their mI4qecUn,. : region om around the waistTme down to E!, hip acc,, ! f the macbit flereftire the 2G macitt can be useful Ic; pçpØ, who ban "lvfltd!s" qtS:,: is tha bags or slightly bulges from their skies andfor smalL rolls of fat on flit lower bat Tho:cord of the present invention may be any leuth of elong$c pcIa1 that can be fotthed into a ioop and pulled by a user using their hands ft will be appreciated that 25; ;tite:::elAngate ntis! may hfle::been f Into a loofl by securing two: ends of the olbhgatà méteflal tagathet 1 any suitable fàshion, e.g. by knotting or: tiig them together, by 5heflg them together with adhesive or fl flhe by connecting them j: ötbjj (i4 push fit iStoñ fit connectors, button and hole öÈ b?tt*lihkLu Itt be thattha C&di4i eM bbäii liük whiàh are 2G intet4iAked ttgetheL The invention is not linüted by ho*!tho la jfLi although ft will be t&t the ldp Should be: ftt in a thañit thSL is s**ffkiently s. that the loop wiU:not cowe::apS when the user exerts a forceth on during notmil useof:the: m*chlne.

It One embodiment the cord is. a rope, a chain or a sheathed chain. Conveniently it ntay'beaspe.

Atcy aspect of the Invention is theise Ma Ioopedeord that the user can pull around a path dcfincd In the fr" e of the' oA"S niIhi'SJ Tb' Sth iSkdes two or more turning point's, sO that tht cord hafigts tlit' i6flt ICi" ttWlód S 1tttt*1itftC lóäjth.

of the path. These turning pal nts mtysene'to btcreaseibe resistaice M the path along which the cord travels and therefore etudes the *1fic"y of the &es ise. it; *iii bo appçcciated.;'that the design of the turning points can be selected so as to increne th j resiltance,., PA eath jjg point at whiàlt *he direcijon of the path f 1'uige4 by any suItable n!abcr of d4r, ,s,, erài, at: each turning pøhit the directfon of the path it canged by *m 9' 4cg,es 1 6O 4s or mores cg. 1mm ctigrees t*. 3$ dógreçs or more, such as (rein 90 dgqçs i6O 1egteqsor more. fl one embodimeitt at each tu,,,g pSnJ flzcic i'a haage in direction of J degrees or more, preferably 9 degrees or m Preferably there ii at least one turthng poini flier. is a change in dir tion ut 120 legrees or more, such as from' 1$Q 4gcecs to 6O degrees or" more,, most to'fetably ét about 360dégrees (tg. at from 350 to 310 degrees). !tc thereate at least turning points where there is a change directibu of C d4so' ?iói' thbte, ish Si frth' 180 degrees to 3óOf degrees or more, mostp fra1y of tSt.360 &pee' (t.. of froth 3SO to $70 dares).

itii"y bE'tt thSC i' t*o thtdà' póiñtä where there is a change in4ir lem of 120 degrees or more such as from 180 degreew to 350. dc" ot more, most preferably o ahout360 dtgfl"S (*U:$ of ftOmf$0 tU 370 dog's) S thee Are additionaliyf one or mOUC further t*thth'fl'tWhete the dfre"ti" Of ti'..pSth iS oha"ge' . by 45 degrees 4) or nore such asby 45degi"os to flO de*"."s Such Si fr" 50fd" to 135 dcgrees * about 90 dearan (es, from tOdkZ"r.tO 100 dog") Ot 4b"üt 135 degtees":g. ftgm Utto t4I4egcees In cue embodiment there are three, or more tuniug,pon*s and these turningpohfts $ alternate batween turning points where thers isa ebange In ditectionof 120 degrtes ot mwe such as trom.80 degree' to 360 deg'ee or more, mast peferah1y of about 360 degrees (e,g. of from $50 to 370 degrees) and turning points where the direction of the path i ena"ged by 45 degrees or more, such as 60 degrees or more or 90 degrees or more, e.g. from 90 degrees to 180 degrees.

Preferably there are three or more turning points and these turning points alternate between turning points where there is a change in direction of from 300 degrees to 360 degrees or more, most preferably of about 360 degrees (e.g. of from 350 to 370 degrees) and turning points where the direction of the path is changed by 45 degrees to 180 degrees, such as from 60 degrees to 155 degrees, (e.g. from 80 degrees to 145 degrees).

In one embodiment there are three or more turtling points and these turning points alternate between turning points where there is a change in direction of 120 degrees or more, such as from I 80 degrees to 360 degrees or more, most preferably of about 360 degrees (e.g. of from 350 to 370 degrees) and turning points where the direction of the path is changed by 45 degrees or more, such as 60 degrees or more or 90 degrees or more, e.g. from 90 degrees to 270 degrees or from 80 degrees to 145 degrees.

In one embodiment there are three or more turning points and these turning points altcrnate netteen turning point where the directior o the path is changed by 45 degices or more such as 60 degrees or mare or 90 degrees or more e g from 90 degrees to 270 degrees or from 80 degrees to 145 degrees, and turning poinus where there is a Jiange in dirctton of 170 degtees or more suen as from 180 degrees to 360 degrees or more, most preferably of about 360 degrees (e.g. of from 350 to 370 degrees).

In one embodiment there are four or more turning points and these turning points alternate between turning points where there is a change in direction of from 300 degrees to 360 degrees or more, most preferably of about 360 degrees (e.g. of from 350 to 370 degrees) and turning points where the direction of the path is changed by degrees to 180 degrees, such as from 60 degrees to i 55 degrees, or from 80 degrees to 145 degrees. St

In one em: a2 few: Or!"° PPn! 4,g poIiás between turning points where the dir o of the p:*Ut: is bngc4 b 45 degrees to 1*0 degrees, such as from: 60 degrees to tSSdcgrees,, or from 80 4gçç tq degtties Sd turnIng points where there is a change ia direction of front 300 thSCS tà 360 dEflE Or thoii. most prefrab1y of aboát 360 degrees (ó,g. of from 330 to:370 deg:c oided gfl jnj. (4 tthaItheTh1t&. cat1i) it thotuthiag IP0*1tt': tG guide the cord: round ntd twithgpoMt in the path that: IS followed the tO eiL TbepatK rnayb provi4ei with suitable guidemea (tg. chato1sot wAfl$a1c:the entire:tength:ottht path, àom the inlet to thnutleçui guide the tM alt tsaid path.

Howçyer, ft w1i beappie::ii$cd That this is not essential and it is only necessary. to 1$ pr*$e guide means ohannels or watli) at ike: points:whete the: pMh changes dfrection 1 order to definc the path tot the cord to tnke Thus in onc cull::: Imetlt tb frame comprIses: :guit means: (eg; channel I or walls) at each of The turning po üts bui does nat comprises any addltlbnal gui4e means along 10. ik: rcmai:cr of the path. t:ae6ñ h& cuit. pSde4. wth. siftMii:gd1s to c!:::::w:: hi fl bnc 4k':::c:t4S at çaoh of thc: w4i.g p$ in e:path (n4 ise guide means may cit course begttbefbre the:pgço dha: and e$$ after the change of direction) but there arc no spflc:::cai4:;gfl4* means:th are; tgcated. solely atpositiónswhcrcthe 1ath does not changc4irectiem In another embodiment the: frame comprises oneor more supplemesal gig4c nwns one or more points along the path where the direction of the cord does not áange to :ptotae addftioslgultn.

b St othboditóüt thEsEtd a j kicAtod a&oh thSt if óttal1 of the lóngth &lhi paths 64. 6*6 n:70% ofms:e:46n0% OtMótbéi' 90% ót Sà*&* 9aof more or 995 ormere) of the?:length oftheath.

The turning points will each suitably comprise a shape defined path for the cord to fMipw, so that flt direction: is changet Any; shape may 1* USedf that inc1udes a C) tu ning point The snape may be similar to a letter shape e g a Icrer from me Greek or Roman alphabets, ot may be similar to a tuinher shape, c g from the Arabic numeral set, or may he similar to a geometric shape, such as a triangle or square. The shape may, for example, be similar to a letter, such as an "U' or "U" or "V" or "C" or "a" shape, but it is not limited to such shapes. The sh. ape may, fbr exarnpk, be similar to a number, eg. it may be similar to a figure of eight.

It will he understood that the turning point must have an "in feed" and an "out feed" and therefore when a shape is selected this must have two open ends. Where reference s made to closed" shapes such as a quare or a tr angle oi a figure of eight, it is intended to refer to the shape of the turning point being substantially similar to that stated shape but is provided with two open ends rather than being in closed form, i.e. the closed shape is not eompiete.

It will be appreciated that the turning points do not all need to have the same shape and therefore the shape of eaLh turning point i', ndepcden h selected IL some embodiments the turning points are all different. In some embodiments the turning points are all the same.

In some embodiments there are three or more turning points and at least two of said turn ng p0 tiCs have the same shape hut at least one tas a different shape In some embodiments there are four or more turning points and at least two of said turning potnt4 ha a tr s'ape ann at least two of said lurring poirts base a second sFape, wherein the first shape is different from the second shape. 7c

The guide means may be a pair of walls to define the path, or may be a channel or groove to define the path, or may be a tube to define the path It can also he contemplated that the guide means could he a wheel or other curved surface around which the cord may be led.

it will he appreciated that the turning points do not all need to have the same guide means and therefore the guide means for each turning point is independently selected.

In some embodiments the turning points are all different. In some embodiments the turning points are all the same. In some embodiments there are three or more turning points and at least two of said turning points have the sante guide means but at least one has a different guide means.

In one embodiment one or mote, such as two or rnre ot the turn'ng points con'pnsc guicke meat's te g a uair of walls, a Lhanrel or a tube) that deEre an a' shape 0 e simai to the Gteek letter alph Preferably the point of interstJwn of the a shape does not lie not in the same plant as the r and out feed point fot the "a' shpe e it lie abon 01 below those pot ns in the third dimension) to avoid obstruction betw ceri sections of the looped cord as it enters and leaves the guide means.

The guide means may be formed from any suitable material. In one embodiment, the guide means may be made front a material selected from metals (including alloys).

plastic, carbon fibre materials and composites thereof. It may be that the guide means are made from a material selected from: aluminium, titanium, plastic, carbon-fibre, or composites thereof.

In one embodiment the path travels from the inlet to a first turning point at which the direction of the path is changed by 90 degrees or more, preferably by 120 degrees or more, most preferably by about 180 degrees (e.g. by from 170 to 190 degrees). The 2(1 turning point may comprise guide means that are a letter shape. e.g. a letter from the Greek or Ron-an bhhets, or they may be similar to a nt mher shape, e g from th Arabic numeral set, or may he simtir to a gemvetr c shape such as a triangle 01 square. The turning point may comprise guide means that are a "U" or "V" or "C" or "a" shape, Preferably the turning point may comprise guide means that are an "a" shape.

The path may then travel from the first turning point to a second turning point, at which the direction of the path is changed by 90 degrees or mare, preferably by 120 degiees or more, most preferably by aboat iSO cegrees (e g by from 170 to 190 degrees). The turning point may comprise guide means that are a letter shape, e.g. a letter from the Greek ot Roman alohabe's, or they may be imilai o.1 numôei shape, e.g. from the Arabic numeral set, or may be similar to a geometric shape, such as a triangle or square. The turning point may comprise guide means that are a "U" or or "C" or "a" shape. Preferably the turning point may comprise guide means that are an shape.

In one embodiment, the patti is such that as the cord travels from the inlet to the outlet it changes direction by a total of at least two 360 degree turns and optionally one or mote further turns wnich may eah e 30 degrees ci mire ( g 45 degzees or more, 60 degrees or more, or 90 degrees or more).

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In one embodhuent, the path is such that as the cord travels from the inlet to the outlet it changes d ree ion by a total of 120 degrees ot nmr, such as 50 degrees or more, or 780 degrees or wore preferably RIO degrees or more For caxnple, Lhe path may be such ths'L as the cord travels from the inlet to the outlet it changes direction by a total of 840 deg-ces or nore \.ch as 855 degrecs or more or 870 degiees or more or 900 degrees or more, or 930 degrees or more, or 945 degrees or more, preferably 990 degrees or more, in one embodiment, the cord may change direction by a total of 1080 degrees or more.

Airy suitable frame may be provided for use with the present invention The skilled person in the art will appreciate that the key criteria for the frame of an exercise nachinc i' srength and stahthtv I be frame may he trade &om any statable matenal, such a n'ea1 (tnckdtng al1oys or plastic or carbon fibre or composites thereof. The frame may be made from a material selected from: aluminium, titanium, plastic, carbon--fibre, or composites thereof.

The frame may be any suitable shape. In one embodiment, the frame is substantially triangular in its cross sectional shape. in one embodiment, the frame is in the shape of a triangular-based pyramid or a square-based pyramid. However, ii can he envisaged that other shapes would also he suitable Shapes where the bottom of the frame has a greater surface area than the top of the frame are preferred in terms of stability.

In one embodiment, the height of the frame of may he adjustable, in order that the exercise machine may he comfortaHy used by users of different heights. This also allows the machine to be adjusted so that the user can use the machine standing up or sitting down.

In this regard, the height of the inlet and/or the height of the outlet with respect to the bottom of the frame (and thus with respect to the ground) may he adjusted. Preferably ti e iplet and the outlet are et to he the same he'ght with respect to thc bottom of the frame.

In one embodiment the frame is provided with legs, such as two or more legs, preferably three or more legs, e.g. three or four or five or six ICSS.

Preferably the legs are spaced equally apart to improve the stability of the machine.

However, it can also be envisaged that stable formations can be provided where the legs are not spaced apart equally, especially if there are four or more legs.

In one embodiment the legs are height adjustable and this allows the overall height of the frame (arid of the inlet and the outlet) to be adjusted.

The frame may, therefore, be provided with legs that contact the floor and support the frame.

Alternatively the base of the frame ma &irectly contact the floor and support the frame.

in one embodiment the frame has a base that eompri sea a fiat portion that will directly oouact be loor and suppo t the frame T'us flat portion ray mace L the ertirt base or may only he psrt of the nase For exdmple it cam bc envlsaaec that a cen fli portion of the base is flat and contacts the floor whilst an outer portion of the base is angled or curved.

in one embodiment, weights may be attached to the frame, so as to stabilise the frame and aid the frame in staying in position during use.

In one embodiment, the frame may comprise floor grips.

In general, the skilled person will appreciate that in the design of an exercise machine a stable frame is important in order that the machine is safe to use and the user is not concerned about the machine moving or wobbling. It is known in the art h..ow to ensure

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that the frame of an exercise machine is stably positioned on the floor and any known systems in this regard may be applied to the present invention.

The frame may he provided with one single opening that acts both as the inlet and as the outlet for the looped cord. in an alternative embodiment, however, the frame is provided with two openings ore of whici' i thc n-let lot the looped cord and one of which is the outlet for the looped cord.

The cord travelling round the path, with its changes in direction at the turning points, provides resistance to the user's pull. This resistance may be sappiemented by further resistance, to increase the efficacy of the exercise. This supplemental resistance may he caused by friction and/or by the inclusion of weights within the exercise machine, In sotrc embod rncnts the machine iray be piovided witn the option br thL ur to tnctease or dereae the resrLanec, e g by the selection of mart or lc fnctton and/or more or less weight, so that ihe extent of resistance may be set according to the user's preference.

the use of dif'ftrcnt lev&ls at fnction and/or weights withn an exercise macpine is well known in the art and therefore a detailed description of varying friction/weights and the ability ot a user to pre-set the required level of frieuon/weight nilore he or she starts the exercise will not be presented here.

Description of Invention with Reference to the Drawings F e eser't inventior will no be further decbed, Dy means of non km tr'g example only, with reference to the drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a view from the front of an exercise machine of the invention, Figure 2 is a close up view of one turning point in the exercise machine in Figure 1, Figure 3 is a close up view of a second turning point in the exercise machine in Figure 1, Figure 4 is a view from the front die modification of the, exçrcise nw4,e " Ftgu 1, l whIch the shape of the gii4de meap,s used at the iunjng points is sljfltly modiflid.

The exer&sà' thichMe of the iàvCñtlbn as shown ñ the Figures comprises a frame I t'd4 1bb' thj'ó & The lóó L$ 4 tiiWCtsá S'h *Ithiñ4lió fraS1 froth iñiit it throigh to outlet IA Thtpath1nlK'desi,tutnitg4x'ints that lead to changes of diretion at tov'i. poIntt The topcis g"dded thtough its ehtr" of 4" 1101' by; üidé1'SAM t and 9 ft ft can be seen that the first guide means Is an alpha-shaped tube that changes the 4itccflon' of the rope' by 3W dcgvccs; thesetottd guldnteanaf 9 isa tube ssteni that ohsges the dlreetioit of ike tops: 90 degrees, thetMr4 guide nta"s 8 iS an alpha-shaped tuheihat chnges the directIon otS by 36:0 degrees.

lh' the ffrst'guidemeans S and thSgu1&e means L each of whteh inn alpha-shaped 14 the lpc, rope 4 fàeds intone çpeniñg anJ tpqg' it tube 16 and out the other opening.

t$ in the'secoa4 gii4e means q the, e'an s fl 13 an4 14) which are joined by twe si,,npSn' 1,:i Wh,: c, Wcvc4;cpç'4 i. b,e Z The4 aSc',o,n of the Ii qd rope 4 thnugli t!,c o$LØZ At 4!,,,, a porfion of,he" Looped rope 4 is $44 inS inlet U; aa4 *wfl a tube $: At aShcr stage iz the cyde a siaoc&. k'oped rope 4 feeds through tube 1 In an aitirnati:ve enibodhnettt, as shown iI Figure 4 the second guide means ts modifiódto beanaipha-shaped tubt rope iho a sses thio$h the tube system of the second guidà means 9 ii"tediifèi3i after it has SitE" by the lhtët Ii Sd itthedlifely befOre it'CxIS via the Mitt?'1O ThIs hetpi4kebt tbe' Pt: aM aSsIStiSISÔ"tlt SóiQt"Sit ofthEtoj'ie thS't'h the system. Attach of'those stages the second guide ineata 9 can also lead to a change ht diffi' i*i fdtib": rope. I paititS' a taji: ieti tA a ha"ó of 4iSttA. of 115 degrees immediately afterkilas entered by the 4tUet II and a change of direetion of 35. 135 tea intfltediateytbefOretit exusvjLthe Outlet 14 The user can use his or her hands to pull on the looped rope 4 in region 5, causing the looped rope 4 to moe om the inSet 11, around the path ard via the turning points 8, 9, to the outlet 10, and then passes via the user's hands from the outlet 10 hack to the inlet II.

By using the machine as described, the user is having to work against the resistance of the rope's path and therefore the muscles in the user's mid-section, especially the rear lateral oblique muscles, are used and toned.

The resistance can be increased by adding in extra friction along the path of the rope and/or by adding weights.

Claims

CLAIMSAn exercise machine suitable for use in toning the rear lateral oblique muscles and/or reducing excess body fat located about the mid-section of a user, the exercise machine comprising a frame and a looped cord; wherein the frame comprises an inlet for the looped cord and an outlet for the looped cord; and wherein the frame defines a path for the cord to follow between the inlet and the outlet, with the path comprising at least two turning points about which the cord may rotate, wherein a portion of the looped cord runs from the inlet to the outlet and ssupported by the frame and the turning pointsl and wherein a portion of the looped cord runs from the outlet to the inlet and lies outside the frame.wherein in use the user holds the looped cord and exerts a force thereon, so as to pull 13 cord out from the outlet and at the same time allowing cord to be correspondingly fed back into the inlet, so that the cord travels from the inlet, around the path and via the turning points, to the outlet, and Ihen passes via the users hands from the outlet back to the inlet.
2. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein at each turning point the direction of the path is changed by from 30 degrees to 360 degrees or more.
3. The exercise machine of claim 2, wherein at each turning point the direction of thc path is changed by from 90 degrees to 360 degrees or more.
4. The exercise machine of any one of the preceding claims, wherein there is at least one turning point where there is a change in direction of 120 degrees or more,
5. The exercise machine of claim 4, wherein there is at least one turning point where there is a change in direction of ISO degrees or more,
6. The exercise machine of claim, wherein there is at least one turning point where there is a change in direction of 360 degrees or more, 7, The exercise machine of claim 6 wherein there are at least two turning points where there is a change in direction of 360 degrees or more.8. The exercise machine of claim 7 wherein there are at least two turning points where there is a change in direction of 360 degrees or more, and there are additionally one or more further turning points where the direction of the path is changed by 45 degrees or more,.9. The exercise machine of claim 8, wherein the one or more further turning points are turning points where the direction of the path is changed by from 60 degrees to 180 degrees.10. The exercise machine of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the path is provided with guide means at the turning points, to guide the cord round said tunung point in the path that is followed by the cord.Ii. The exercise machine of claim 10, wherein the guide means are selected from: a pair of wails to define the path; a channel or groove to define the path; a tube to define the path; and a wheel or other curved surface around which the cord may he led.12. The exercise machine of claim 10 or 11, wherein one or more of the turning points comprises a guide means thst defines an alpha shape.13. The exercise machine of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the path is such that as the cord travels from the inlet to the outlet it changes direction by a total of 720 degrees or more.14. The exercise machine of claim 13, wherein the path is such that as the cord travels from the inlet to the outlet it changes direction by a total of 810 degrees or note.15. The exercise machine of claim 14, wherein the path is such that as the cord travels from the inlet to the outlet it changes direction by a total of 990 degrees or more.1& The exercise machine of ólaim 15, wherein the path is such: that as the cord Lravels from the Inlet to the outlet it changes direction by atotal of1;O8O:degrces or more; 17. Thc;enrSe thachine of any one MThe pretedln; claims, whetein the height of S the inlet and/okt thofheight:M the SUEt b adjuSted *itb iCtt the bôithth of to.1 gç The "ttse rnnh'e of aa; cc of the preodinj as Whet in the frame is provided with legs 11*. TheexercIse machine cla'm ii, wherein the egs are beight adjustable and this allows the oceral heIght of the frame to be adjusted.s Ac xerc*ae machine o any one of claims 1 to 1% wherein the inaèlujn&ijas the optThn for the user to 1np or icrnsc tiw iesi$ance by the 1cflo,i Ømore or less *iètS along the path of the rope Star b adding onemoving weights tIfthin the mad'e: /