JPWO2004028645A1 - Exercise equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is an exercise tool (10) that is attached to a living body, can easily give a load caused by exercise, can easily start exercise, and can be used safely even if handled incorrectly. The exercise device (10) is sewn from a stretchable synthetic fiber knitted fabric, and is integrated with a pair of wristband portions (22) forming an annulus for attachment to both wrists so as to be grasped by a hand. A pair of wearing devices (30) provided with a pair of grip portions (24) sewn together and a wristband portion (22) for connecting the pair of wristband portions (22) to each other And a connecting member (20) which is sewed so as to have an annular shape and is penetrated through the inner side of the wristband portion (22) so as to be movable in the circumferential direction of the wristband portion (22). Therefore, even if the grip strength and arm strength are weak and the grip part (24) is not gripped as in the elderly, there is no trouble that the wearing tool (30) is separated from the hand, and it is easy and easy. Can start exerciseIn addition, the position and angle of the load during exercise can be changed, the degree of freedom of the type of exercise is increased, and the muscle strength of the body's neck, shoulders, back muscles, arms, abdominal muscles, etc. can be strengthened.

Description

  The present invention relates to an exercise device that is applied to a living body and applies a load due to exercise so as to generate effects such as physical fitness enhancement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, lifestyle-related disease prevention, and blood circulation promotion.

As an exercise tool for applying an exercise load to a living body, a training machine using a weight for strengthening muscle strength, a dumbbell for applying a load due to a load, and a tube-type or spring-type exercise tool for applying a load due to a tension have been proposed. According to these, muscle strength such as main muscle, auxiliary muscle, balance muscle is strengthened by giving exercise load such as pushing, pulling, expanding, closing etc. to the limbs, physical strength increase, injury prevention, rehabilitation, lifestyle-related disease prevention, Effects such as blood circulation promotion can be obtained.
By the way, in the above-described conventional exercise equipment, a training machine using a weight, a dumbbell for applying a load by a load, and a tube type or a spring type exercise apparatus for applying a load by tension have not only advantages but also the following disadvantages. It was. For example, in a training machine for strengthening muscle strength, (a) it takes time to set and adjust weight, strength, length, etc. at the start of exercise, (b) inconvenient to carry due to large machine dimensions and weight, (c ) The training place is limited because of the need for installation, (d) The training place is limited to generate noise, (e) When you have to hurt somewhere during the exercise and have to stop There were problems such as difficulty in interruption.
On the other hand, for example, a tube-type or spring-type exercise device is convenient to carry, and the training place is relatively limited and can be easily interrupted even during exercise, but (f) release the hand by mistake. In some cases, the grip hits the limbs or face due to the rebound of the tube or spring, and the skin was pinched between the spring windings. This problem is particularly noticeable in elderly people who are weak in gripping strength and muscular strength and are not used to handling training equipment.
The present invention has been made in the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an exercise device that can start exercise easily and easily and does not cause any trouble even if handled incorrectly.

As a result of various investigations in the background of the above circumstances, the present inventor has provided a gripped portion to be gripped between fingers on a pair of annular portions that form a ring for mounting on the tip of the limb. A pair of attachments are provided integrally, and when the attachments are connected to each other by a connecting member made of an elastic material, the attachments are separated from the tip of the limb even if the grip strength or muscular strength of the limb is weak. It was difficult, and it was found that even elderly people can start exercise easily and easily. The present invention has been made based on such findings.
That is, the gist of the exercise device of the present invention is as follows: (a) a pair of annular portions that form a ring for mounting on the tip of the limb, and a pair of annular portions that are gripped between fingers. A pair of wearing tools each having a pair of gripped portions provided integrally; and (b) a connecting member made of a stretchable elastic material that connects the pair of wearing tools to each other. .
In this way, a pair of wearing parts are configured by integrally providing a gripped part to be gripped between fingers in a pair of annular parts that form an annular shape for mounting on the tip part of the limb, Since these wearing devices are connected to each other by a connecting member made of an elastic material that can be expanded and contracted, even if the grip strength and muscular strength of the limbs are weak like an elderly person, the wearing devices are separated from the tip of the limbs. You can start exercising easily and easily without any problems.
Preferably, the exercise tool is integrally provided on (a) a pair of wristband portions that form an annular shape to be worn on both wrists and a pair of wristband portions that are gripped by a hand. A pair of attachments having a pair of grip portions; and (b) a connecting member made of an elastic material that can be expanded and contracted to connect the pair of attachments to each other. In this way, a pair of wristband portions that are annular for mounting on both wrists are integrally provided with a grip portion that is gripped by a hand, thereby forming a pair of mounting devices. Since they are connected to each other by connecting members made of elastic material that can be stretched, even if the grip strength and arm muscle strength are weak as in the elderly, there is no trouble that the wearing tool leaves the hand, and it is easy And you can start exercising easily.
Preferably, the connecting member is connected so that a connecting position between the pair of wristband portions is movable in a circumferential direction of the wristband portion. If it does in this way, since a connection member can be freely moved to the peripheral direction of a wristband part, the position and angle of the load at the time of exercise can be changed, and the freedom degree of the kind of exercise is raised.
Preferably, the connecting member is made of a cloth band that can expand and contract in the longitudinal direction, and is sewn in an annular shape so as to be able to penetrate the inside of the pair of wristband portions. In this way, it is possible to prevent the skin from being pinched between the windings as compared with the case where a spring is used. Moreover, since it is sewn in an annular shape, a load twice as long as the tension in the longitudinal direction of the fabric band can be applied.
Preferably, the connecting member is sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric. In this way, compared to the case of using a spring, even when touching the skin during exercise, the touch is good and there is no sense of incongruity.
Preferably, the wristband portion is sewn in an annular shape from a stretchable fabric band. In this way, the annular wristband portion composed of the sewn fabric band is attached to the wrist without any sense of incongruity even if it is large or small on the wrist due to its stretchability.
Preferably, the wristband portion is sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric. In this way, compared to the case of using a rubber material or the like, the feel is good when worn on the wrist and there is no sense of incongruity.
Preferably, both ends of the grip portion are fixed at two positions of the wristband portion. If it does in this way, since the both ends of a grip part will be fixed to two positions of the wristband part with which a wrist is mounted | worn, an installation tool will become further difficult to leave | separate from a hand.
Preferably, the grip portion is sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric, and is sewn at two positions separated from each other in the annular wristband portion. In this way, since both ends of the wristband portion sewn from the synthetic fiber knitted fabric are sewn at two positions apart from each other in the wristband portion, This makes it harder for the wearer to leave the hand.
Preferably, the grip portion is made of a material that is thicker and harder than the wristband portion. In this way, the gripping force of the hand gripping the grip portion is effectively transmitted to the mounting tool, so that the mounting tool is more difficult to separate from the hand.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of an exercise tool according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the wearing device viewed from a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the grip portion of the exercise device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a method of using the exercise equipment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of an exercise tool 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of a grip portion 24 as a gripped portion of the exercise tool 10. It is the side view of the mounting tool 30 seen from. As shown in FIG. 1, the exercise tool 10 includes a pair of wearing tools having a wristband portion 22 as a pair of annular portions and a pair of grip portions 24 integrally provided on the pair of wristband portions 22. 30 and a connecting member 20 that connects the mounting tool 30 to each other. Moreover, the magnitude | size in the use condition in FIG. 1 is full length 200x height 100x depth of 100 mm, for example.
The connecting member 20 is configured such that a synthetic fiber knitted fabric rich in elasticity knitted from stretchable synthetic fibers such as acrylic and polyester fibers is sewn in a bag band shape and elastically stretches in the longitudinal direction, that is, the circumferential direction. In order to connect the pair of wristband portions 22 to each other, the connection position with the wristband portion 22 can be moved in the circumferential direction of the wristband portion 22 and the inner side of the wristband portion 22 And the both ends of the sack-like knitted fabric are sewn so as to form an annular shape.
As with the connecting member 20, the wristband portion 22 is formed by sewing a stretchable synthetic fiber knitted fabric in a bag band shape and further in an annular shape.
The grip portion 24 is formed by synthesizing a synthetic fiber knitted fabric similar to that of the connecting member 20 in a bag-belt shape, and both ends of the wristband portion 22 are spaced apart from each other, i.e., at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. It is sewn on. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the grip portion 24 has a thicker shape than the connecting member 20 and the wristband portion 22. This thickness is obtained by strongly stuffing polyester cotton or a piece of cloth into the inside when the synthetic fiber knitted fabric is sewn into a bag-belt shape. Thereby, although the grip part 24 is provided with elasticity, it is harder and thicker than the wristband part 22.
A method of using the exercise device 10 configured as described above will be described below. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of how to use the exercise device 10 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the wrists 50 are inserted from the side where the grip portions 24 of the pair of wristband portions 22 are not sewn, the wristband portions 22 are attached to the wrist, and the grip portions 24 are placed between the thumb and forefinger. The grip portion 24 is gripped so as to be placed. In this state, the motion of applying or removing the force so as to expand and contract the connecting member 20 is repeated. As a method of applying a force for expanding and contracting the connecting member 20, there are methods of expanding both wrists to the left and right, expanding to the front and rear, expanding to the top and bottom, and crossing the arms. In addition, this exercise includes a method of bending both elbows and a method of extending both elbows. There are also ways to raise both wrists above the front of the chest and shoulders, to the right, to the left, or behind the back. Further, this exercise can be performed with the body posture standing, sitting, or sleeping.
For example, as an exercise for strengthening the strength of arms and shoulders, there is a method in which the wrist is placed in front of the chest and both arms are moved up and down or the arms are alternately put forward. There is also a method in which the wrist is placed near the right flank while both elbows are stretched, and the right arm is moved in the backward direction of the waist, which is performed symmetrically.
Next, an example of another method of using the exercise device 10 of the present invention will be described. For example, when the exercise apparatus 10 is worn on both toes, the toes are inserted into the wristband part 22 and the grip part 24 is placed between the thumb and forefinger, for example, in the same manner as the above-described method of wearing on both wrists. In addition to grasping, the wristband portion 22 is put on and attached to the arch portion of the foot. In this state, the motion of applying or removing the force so as to expand and contract the connecting member 20 is repeated. Also in this case, there are various exercise methods similar to the case of wearing on both wrists.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the exercise device 10 is held between the fingers by the wristband portion 22 as a pair of annular portions that form an annular shape so as to be attached to the distal end portion of the limb. A pair of mounting tools 30 provided with grip portions 24 as a pair of gripped portions provided integrally with each other, and a connecting member 20 made of a stretchable elastic material for connecting the pair of mounting tools 30 to each other. Therefore, even if the grip strength and muscular strength of the extremities are weak like an elderly person, there is no trouble that the wearing device 30 is separated from the hand or toe, and the exercise can be started easily and easily. it can.
Further, according to the present embodiment, the connecting member 20 is connected to the pair of wristband portions 22 so that the connecting position of the connecting member 20 is movable in the circumferential direction of the wristband portion 22. Since it can be freely moved in the circumferential direction of the portion 22, the position and angle of the load during exercise can be changed, and the degree of freedom of the type of exercise can be increased. As a result, muscle strength of the body's neck, shoulders, dorsal muscles, arms, abdominal muscles, etc. can be strengthened, and effects such as physical strength enhancement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, lifestyle-related disease prevention, and blood circulation promotion are generated in the living body.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the connecting member 20 is made of a stretchable cloth band, and is sewn in an annular shape so as to be able to pass through the inside of the pair of wristband portions 22. Compared to the above, it is preferable to prevent the skin from being pinched between the windings. Moreover, since it is sewn in an annular shape, a load twice as long as the tension in the longitudinal direction of the fabric band can be applied.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the wristband portion 22 is sewn in an annular shape from a stretchable fabric band, the annular wristband portion 22 composed of the sewn fabric band can be expanded and contracted. Even if it is small or large at the wrist or toe part depending on the sex, it is not exactly uncomfortable and it is worn on the wrist or toe.
Further, according to the present embodiment, the grip portion 24 is sewn at two positions separated from each other in the wristband portion 22 in which both ends are annular, and is thicker and harder than the wristband portion 22. Since it is comprised, it becomes easy to hold | grip and it becomes difficult to separate | separate an installation tool from a hand tip or a foot tip.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the connecting member 20, the wristband portion 22, and the grip portion 24 constituting the exercise device 10 are sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric, and therefore a spring is used for the connecting member. Compared to the case where a rubber band is used for the wristband, the touch is good even when it comes into contact with the skin during exercise, is worn on the wrist or toes, or is gripped. Further, even if the wearing tool hits the body away from the hand or foot, it does not cause a soft injury.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the exercise device 10 can be used even when the body posture is upright, sitting down, or sleeping, for example, for exercise on a hospital bed or for rehabilitation. Can be used for exercise.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the exercise tool 10 is sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric, so that the weight is approximately 100 g and the wear tool 30 is overlapped and crushed, for example, a total length of 100 × height. Since it is 100 x 60 mm in depth, it is easy to carry and does not need to be installed, so there is no need for a place. In addition, since no sound is generated during exercise, it can be used in a quiet place such as a hospital or a library.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the exercise using the exercise device 10 is an exercise using one's own power as compared to the exercise using the above-described training machine or the like. There is no need to adjust the load on the equipment, and the exercise can be stopped at any time during the exercise.
As mentioned above, although one Example of this invention was described using drawing, this invention is applied also in another aspect.
For example, although the connecting member 20 described above is a single annular cloth band, a plurality of annular cloth bands may be connected in a chain shape.
Further, the connecting member 20 described above was an annular cloth band, but it may be a tape-like one that is not annular but has both ends, or may be made of a stretchable material, such as rubber. But you can.
Moreover, the above-mentioned connection member 20 should just connect a pair of mounting tool 30 mutually, for example, may connect a pair of grip part 24 mutually.
In addition, the connecting member 20, the wristband portion 22, and the grip portion 24 that constitute the above-described exercise device 10 are synthetic fiber knitted fabrics, but may be any elastic fabric, for example, natural fiber knitted fabrics. It may be a woven fabric made of natural fiber or synthetic fiber woven with ground, elastic yarn or processed to have elasticity.
In addition, the above-described grip portion 24 may include a sponge or rubber material having elasticity inside the bag belt shape, or a plurality of synthetic fiber knitted fabrics may be overlapped.
Further, the exercise using the above-described exercise tool 10 may be performed with one attachment tool 30 of the exercise tool 10 attached to the hand and the other attached to the foot tip. In this case as well, there are various exercise methods similar to the case where they are worn on both wrists or both feet, and the same effect can be obtained.
The above description is only an example of the present invention, and the present invention can be variously modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Industrial applicability

  As described above, the present invention is an exercise tool that is applied to a living body and gives a load due to exercise so as to generate effects such as physical fitness enhancement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, lifestyle-related disease prevention, and blood circulation promotion. It can be suitably used.

Claims (10)

A pair of annular parts that form a ring to be attached to the distal ends of the limbs, and a pair of grasped parts that are integrally provided on the pair of annular parts so as to be grasped between fingers. Wearing equipment;
And a connecting member made of a stretchable elastic material for connecting the pair of mounting tools to each other. A pair of wearing devices having a pair of wristband portions that are annular for mounting on both wrists, and a pair of grip portions that are integrally provided on the pair of wristband portions to be gripped by a hand;
And a connecting member made of a stretchable elastic material for connecting the pair of mounting tools to each other. The exercise device according to claim 2, wherein the connection member is connected so that a connection position between the pair of wristband portions is movable in a circumferential direction of the wristband portion. The exercise device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the connecting member is made of a cloth band that can be expanded and contracted in the longitudinal direction, and is sewn in an annular shape so as to penetrate the inside of the pair of wristband portions. The exercise tool according to claim 4, wherein the connecting member is sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric. The exercise tool according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the wristband portion is sewn in an annular shape from a cloth band that can be expanded and contracted in a longitudinal direction. The exercise tool according to claim 6, wherein the wristband portion is sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric. The exercise device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein both ends of the grip portion are fixed at two positions of the wristband portion. 9. The grip part according to claim 2, wherein the grip part is sewn from a synthetic fiber knitted fabric and sewn at two positions apart from each other in the annular wrist band part. Exercise equipment. The exercise device according to claim 2, wherein the grip portion is made of a material that is thicker and harder than the wristband portion.

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