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- the various embodiments disclosed herein relate to exercise equipment.
- the various embodiments disclosed herein relate to exercise platforms.
- the various embodiments disclosed herein relate to exercise platforms for use with exercise bands.
- One type of exercise or training routine involves the use of one or more elastic bands to supply a source of resistance as an individual performs an exercise movement. That is, during the exercise movement, the elastic bands are stretched, thereby imparting resistive tension to the body part that is being exercised. In some cases, the elastic bands may apply a significant amount of tension. During these exercises, some portion of the elastic band is required to be anchored, or fixed in position, so that the resistive force of the elastic band may be realized.
- an elongated bar that is connected to the elastic band may be utilized.
- the elastic band must be secured or fixed at some point, while the portions of the elastic band that are attached to the elongated bar is able to be stretched away from this fixed point to allow the resistive force or tension to be transferred to the elongated bar and to the user's arms during the arm curl exercise.
- the elastic band comprises a closed loop
- a user places their feet on a mid-section of the loop, so as to use their weight retain the elastic band in place.
- the two free, terminal ends of the loop are attached to the curl bar.
- tension is formed in each of the two terminal ends of the loop that are attached to the bar, so as to create resistance on the user's arms.
- the amount of force that is developed in the elastic band is significant, given that it must be to be a physical challenge to the user of the curl bar in order to have a physiological impact in the user's muscles. Accordingly, this significant tension generated in the elastic band is imparted into the feet of the user who is standing on the band, which may result trauma or injury to relatively soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligaments) of the user's feet, or at the very least makes the user's feet uncomfortable over the course of time in which the arm curl exercise is performed. Thus, this discomfort may lead to a premature cessation of their workout routine, which is unwanted.
- a suitable exercise platform for a user to stand on who desires to perform elastic band exercises that requires some portion of an elastic band to be fixed in position, so as to avoid potential trauma, injury or uncomfortableness of performing exercises using exercise bands. It would also be desirable to have a suitable exercise platform that reduces the coefficient of friction between the exercise band and the platform itself, so as to extend the life of the exercise band, while preventing injury to the user.
- an exercise platform that includes a body having a first surface opposite a second surface, the body having a first section and a second section pivotably joined together; a first channel disposed in the second surface; and a second channel disposed in the second surface that intersects the first channel.
- an exercise kit that includes one or more exercise platforms having a body having a first surface opposite a second surface, the body having a first section and a second section pivotably joined together; a first channel disposed in the second surface; and a second channel disposed in the second surface that intersects the first channel; and one or more exercise bands.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one side of the exercise platform in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a user standing on the exercise platform holding an exercise bar that is attached to an exercise band in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the exercise platform in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the exercise platform including a retaining device to attach multiple exercise platforms together in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed therein.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the exercise platform including a hinge accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 7 is another perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 8 is still another perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 9 is yet another perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a user standing on the exercise platform shown in FIG. 6 , holding an exercise bar that is attached to an exercise band in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein.
- the exercise platform 10 includes a pair of channels or grooves 30 and 40 that intersect each other.
- the channels 30 and 40 are configured to receive therein a portion of the exercise band 20 . Given the recessed configuration of the channels 30 and 40 , they serve to capture therein the width dimension of the exercise band 20 .
- the exercise platform 10 comprises a body 100 having a surface 110 for a user to stand on or to place their body weight or some portion thereof on, and a surface 120 configured to be positioned proximate to a floor or other support surface.
- the surfaces 110 and 120 may be opposed.
- the body 100 may have any suitable cross-sectional thickness or shape.
- the body 100 may be substantially rectilinear, but is not required, as the body 100 may be rectilinear, curvilinear or a combination thereof.
- the body 100 may be bounded by opposed edges 150 A and 150 B and edges 160 A and 160 B. It should be appreciated that the edges 160 A and 160 B may each include respective recesses 200 A and 200 B. In some cases, the recesses 200 A-B may be curved so as to be concave or convex.
- channels 30 and 40 Disposed on surface 120 of the body are the channels 30 and 40 , as shown in FIG. 2 , whereby the channel 30 extends along the longitudinal axis of the body 100 , and the channel 40 extends at a substantially right angle to the longitudinal axis of the body 100 .
- the channels 30 and 40 may be arranged at angles other than right angles.
- channels 30 and 40 intersect each other so as to divide each of the channels 30 and 40 into sections.
- channel 30 is defined by a channel section 30 A and a channel section 30 B
- channel 40 is defined by a channel section 40 A and a channel section 40 B.
- the intersecting channels 30 and 40 form a plurality of legs 300 that are configured to be placed onto a support surface, such as a floor.
- the channels 30 and 40 may be the same length or may be different lengths, where one channel is longer than the other channel.
- the channel 30 is centered between the edges 160 A and 160 B of the exercise platform 10 .
- the channel 40 is centered between the edges 150 A and 150 B of the platform 10 .
- one or more of the channels 30 and 40 may be arranged so that they are not centered relative to the respective edges 160 A-B and 150 A-B of the platform 10 .
- both channels 30 and 40 may be arranged so that they are centered relative to the respective edges 160 A-B and 150 A-B of the platform 10 .
- the channel sections 30 A-B include a channel cap surface 300 that is bounded laterally by opposed walls 310 formed by the legs 300 .
- the channel sections 40 A-B include a channel cap surface 320 that is bounded laterally by opposed walls 330 formed by legs 300 .
- the channels 30 and 40 form a recessed cross configuration 350 within the surface 120 . Accordingly, when the legs 300 are placed on the floor or other support surface, the recessed cross configuration 350 is separated or spaced from the floor by a gap, and the ends of each channel 30 and 40 that are proximate to the edges 150 A-B and 160 A-B are open (i.e.
- the channels 30 and 40 have a width and depth dimension that is able to accommodate the width and depth dimension of the elastic band 20 . Meaning that the channels 30 and 40 are capable of receiving the elastic band 20 therein.
- the channels 30 and 40 are configured to have a width dimension that is greater than or equal to the width dimension of the exercise band.
- the body of the exercise band 20 is received depending on whether channels 30 or 40 are being used, as shown in FIG. 3 .
- the ends 21 and 22 of the exercise band 20 are attached to a piece of exercise equipment to which the exercise band 20 applies resistance.
- the ends 21 and 22 of the exercise band 20 may be attached to an exercise bar 23 , such as that used for arm curls by a user.
- the exercise bar 23 may be received through loops formed by the closed exercise band 20 at its ends 21 and 22 .
- the body 100 of the exercise platform 10 may include one or more apertures disposed therethrough and/or other structures to facilitate the use of the elastic bands for exercising. Such structures and apertures may be provided to enable one or more elastic bands to be attached thereto, or to allow other peripheral structures or items to be attached to the body 100 of the exercise platform 10 to enable other exercises to be performed by the user of the platform 10 .
- the body 100 may be formed of any suitable material, including but not limited to plastic, wood, metal, or other material, such as polymeric material.
- the body 100 may be formed from polyethylene, including ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene.
- UHMW polyethylene provides a low coefficient of friction relative to the exercise band 20 that in in contact therewith. This low friction coefficient, also reduces the noise that is generated between the exercise band 20 and the platform 10 when the exercise band 20 is stretched.
- UHMW polyethylene ultra-high molecular weight
- the wear on the exercise band 20 is reduced. That is, the potential for fraying or wear of the exercise band 20 is reduced, while the operating life of the exercise band 20 is extended. This also reduces the risk of the exercise band failing and snapping, which could result in a significant injury to the user of the platform 10 .
- the surface 110 may be configured with recesses to receive at least a portion of the dimension and shape of the legs 300 of a second exercise platform 10 so that multiple exercise platforms 10 may be stacked one on top of another.
- one or more exercise platforms 10 , the exercise band 20 , and various other accessories, including the retention device may be provided as a kit in any combination.
- the exercise platform 10 , the exercise band 20 and the retention device may be provided separately in any combination.
- the exercise platform 10 may include a retaining device 111 , such as a clip on one or more of its edges 150 and 160 , to allow multiple platforms 10 to be attached thereto, as shown in FIG. 5 .
- the channels 30 and 40 may be extended in length as multiple platforms are used together.
- the surface area of the surface 110 of the platform 10 may be increased, thereby allowing various exercises to be performed, as well as allowing the user to have a wider stance for their feet.
- multiple platforms 10 may be stacked, thus increasing the vertical distance the user is from the floor and reducing the slack in the exercise band 20 and increasing its resistance.
- a platform 20 may be used for each foot of a user.
- the exercise band 20 may comprise any suitable elastic band, such as that formed as a closed loop (having no ends) or as a single segment having terminal ends, which is resilient and capable of imparting a resistive force to the user when the exercise band is stretched.
- the exercise band 20 may be configured to have a flat profile, or flat opposed surfaces; however, the exercise band 20 may take on any suitable shape, including a curvilinear shape, a rectilinear shape and combinations thereof.
- the platform 10 may be configured to include one or more additional channels 400 that extend at a substantially right angle to the longitudinal channel 30 .
- the channels 400 and channel 30 may be arranged at other angles than right angles.
- These additional one or more channels 400 are arranged in some embodiments so that they are spaced apart from each other relative to edges 150 A and 150 B of the platform 10 .
- the one or more channels 400 may be utilized in addition to one or more of channel 30 and channel 40 .
- the platform 10 may include the longitudinal channel 30 and one or more of the channels 400 , whereby these channels 400 are positioned anywhere between the edges 150 A and 150 B of the platform 10 .
- one or more of the channels 400 may be provided exclusive of both channel 30 and channel 40 .
- two channels are disposed on either side of the channel 40 .
- the channels 400 A and 400 B form respective channel segment pairs 400 A′ and 400 A′′ and channel segment pairs 400 B′ and 400 B′′ that are positioned on either side of the longitudinal channel 30 .
- these channels 400 A and 400 B are configured, to receive respective exercise bands 20 therein.
- the exercise band(s) 20 may be used with suitable handgrips or other exercise devices.
- the user may utilize the bands that are positioned within each of the channels 400 A and 400 B independently or together as they desire.
- FIGS. 6-11 Another embodiment of the exercise platform referred to by reference numeral 10 ′ is configured to be foldable as shown in FIGS. 6-11 . That is, the exercise platform 10 ′ may be separated into two or more sections and joined by a hinge or pivot. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 , the exercise platform 10 may be separated into sections 10 A and 10 B, which are pivotably joined together by a hinge 500 . In some embodiments the hinge 500 may be positioned proximate to the surface 110 of the exercise platform, as shown in FIGS. 6-11 . It should be appreciated that in some embodiments, the hinge 500 may comprise a piano hinge for example, however, any suitable hinge may be used.
- the hinge 500 may be formed from any suitable material, such as polymeric material, including plastic, as well as metal and the like. As shown in FIG. 10 , the hinge 500 may comprise a hinge section 500 A and 500 B that are attached to respective platform sections 10 A and 10 B using any suitable means such, as adhesive, rivets, screws and the like.
- the hinge sections 500 A-B include spaced projections 520 that have a hole or bore 530 that extends therethrough. The spaced projections 520 of each hinge section 500 A-B are configured to be interleaved with each other so that the bores 530 of the spaced projections 520 are aligned to receive a shaft 540 therethrough to pivotably couple the hinge sections 500 A-B together.
- the hinge 500 is formed to be integral with the sections 10 A and 10 B of the platform 10 , and in some cases formed of the same material as the platform 10 .
- the hinge 500 allows the platform 10 may be folded to make it more compact for travel and storage purposes, which is highly desirable.
- the platform 10 ′ may incorporate one or more rollers 600 positioned proximate to each opening 360 associated with the channel 30 , as shown in FIGS. 6-11 .
- the roller 600 may include an elongated cylindrical body 620 having an opening 630 extending therethrough, as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the cylindrical body 620 is configured to rotatably receive a shaft 640 therethrough, with the ends of the shaft 640 being attached to respective supports 650 provided by the platform 10 ′.
- the shaft 640 may be formed of any suitable material, such as metal or plastic for example. In some embodiments, the shaft 640 may be made integral with the cylindrical body 620 .
- the rollers 600 are positioned at the openings 360 arranged at each end of the channel 300 of the platform 10 ′. Specifically, the rollers 600 allow the exercise band 20 to roll smoothly as it transitions from being substantially parallel (substantially horizontal) to the bottom surface 120 of the platform 10 ′ as it extends upward to become substantially perpendicular (substantially vertical) to the platform 10 ′ for connection to the exercise bar 23 , as shown clearly in FIG. 11 .
- the use of the rollers 600 reduces the abrasion or chaffing that is imparted to the exercise band 20 during its use, and resultantly reduces wear and tear on the exercise band 20 .
- one or more exercise platforms 10 ′ may be combined with one or more the exercise band 20 , and various other accessories, including the retention device 111 as a kit.
- the exercise platform 10 ′ and one or more exercise bands 20 may be provided in a kit. In such kits, the exercise bands 20 may have different resistances.
Abstract
An exercise platform includes a pair of pivoting sections that include intersecting channels on one side and a support surface on another side upon which a user stands. When the platform is in use, the channels are spaced away from a floor surface and are dimensioned to allow a portion of an exercise band to be retained therein. Rollers provided by the platform allow the exercise band to move smoothly, as the user performs an exercise movement thereby reducing wear of the exercise band.
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- This Application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/752,184 filed on Jan. 24, 2020, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to exercise equipment. In particular, the various embodiments disclosed herein relate to exercise platforms. More particularly, the various embodiments disclosed herein relate to exercise platforms for use with exercise bands.
- As people increasingly take an interest in their health, they continue to seek out various exercise and training routines. One type of exercise or training routine involves the use of one or more elastic bands to supply a source of resistance as an individual performs an exercise movement. That is, during the exercise movement, the elastic bands are stretched, thereby imparting resistive tension to the body part that is being exercised. In some cases, the elastic bands may apply a significant amount of tension. During these exercises, some portion of the elastic band is required to be anchored, or fixed in position, so that the resistive force of the elastic band may be realized.
- For example, in the case of arm curls, an elongated bar that is connected to the elastic band may be utilized. However, the elastic band must be secured or fixed at some point, while the portions of the elastic band that are attached to the elongated bar is able to be stretched away from this fixed point to allow the resistive force or tension to be transferred to the elongated bar and to the user's arms during the arm curl exercise.
- When the elastic band comprises a closed loop, a user places their feet on a mid-section of the loop, so as to use their weight retain the elastic band in place. As a result, the two free, terminal ends of the loop are attached to the curl bar. Thus, as the curl bar is moved upward and downward to perform the “arm curl” exercise, tension is formed in each of the two terminal ends of the loop that are attached to the bar, so as to create resistance on the user's arms.
- The amount of force that is developed in the elastic band is significant, given that it must be to be a physical challenge to the user of the curl bar in order to have a physiological impact in the user's muscles. Accordingly, this significant tension generated in the elastic band is imparted into the feet of the user who is standing on the band, which may result trauma or injury to relatively soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligaments) of the user's feet, or at the very least makes the user's feet uncomfortable over the course of time in which the arm curl exercise is performed. Thus, this discomfort may lead to a premature cessation of their workout routine, which is unwanted.
- Therefore, it would be desirable to have a suitable exercise platform for a user to stand on who desires to perform elastic band exercises that requires some portion of an elastic band to be fixed in position, so as to avoid potential trauma, injury or uncomfortableness of performing exercises using exercise bands. It would also be desirable to have a suitable exercise platform that reduces the coefficient of friction between the exercise band and the platform itself, so as to extend the life of the exercise band, while preventing injury to the user.
- It is one aspect to provide an exercise platform that includes a body having a first surface opposite a second surface, the body having a first section and a second section pivotably joined together; a first channel disposed in the second surface; and a second channel disposed in the second surface that intersects the first channel.
- It is another aspect to provide an exercise kit that includes one or more exercise platforms having a body having a first surface opposite a second surface, the body having a first section and a second section pivotably joined together; a first channel disposed in the second surface; and a second channel disposed in the second surface that intersects the first channel; and one or more exercise bands.
- These and other features and advantages of the various embodiments disclosed herein will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise platform in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein;
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FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one side of the exercise platform in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a user standing on the exercise platform holding an exercise bar that is attached to an exercise band in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the exercise platform in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the exercise platform including a retaining device to attach multiple exercise platforms together in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed therein. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the exercise platform including a hinge accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 7 is another perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 8 is still another perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 9 is yet another perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 6 in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein; and -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a user standing on the exercise platform shown inFIG. 6 , holding an exercise bar that is attached to an exercise band in accordance with the concepts of the various embodiments disclosed herein. - Various embodiments of an
exercise platform 10 that is configured for use with anexercise band 20 are set forth in the Figs. Theexercise platform 10 includes a pair of channels orgrooves channels exercise band 20. Given the recessed configuration of thechannels exercise band 20. - Specifically, the
exercise platform 10 comprises abody 100 having asurface 110 for a user to stand on or to place their body weight or some portion thereof on, and asurface 120 configured to be positioned proximate to a floor or other support surface. In some embodiments, thesurfaces body 100 may have any suitable cross-sectional thickness or shape. In some embodiments, thebody 100 may be substantially rectilinear, but is not required, as thebody 100 may be rectilinear, curvilinear or a combination thereof. - In some embodiments, the
body 100 may be bounded byopposed edges edges edges respective recesses recesses 200A-B may be curved so as to be concave or convex. - Disposed on
surface 120 of the body are thechannels FIG. 2 , whereby thechannel 30 extends along the longitudinal axis of thebody 100, and thechannel 40 extends at a substantially right angle to the longitudinal axis of thebody 100. However, it should be appreciated that thechannels channels channels channel 30 is defined by achannel section 30A and achannel section 30B, whilechannel 40 is defined by achannel section 40A and achannel section 40B. In addition, the intersectingchannels legs 300 that are configured to be placed onto a support surface, such as a floor. Thus, in some embodiments, thechannels channel 30 is centered between theedges exercise platform 10. In addition, in some embodiments, thechannel 40 is centered between theedges platform 10. However, one or more of thechannels respective edges 160A-B and 150A-B of theplatform 10. As shown inFIG. 2 , bothchannels respective edges 160A-B and 150A-B of theplatform 10. - The
channel sections 30A-B include achannel cap surface 300 that is bounded laterally byopposed walls 310 formed by thelegs 300. In addition, thechannel sections 40A-B include achannel cap surface 320 that is bounded laterally byopposed walls 330 formed bylegs 300. Thus, thechannels cross configuration 350 within thesurface 120. Accordingly, when thelegs 300 are placed on the floor or other support surface, therecessed cross configuration 350 is separated or spaced from the floor by a gap, and the ends of eachchannel edges 150A-B and 160A-B are open (i.e. openings 360 between thelegs 300 formed on eachedge 150A-B and 160A-B; it should be appreciated that these openings may include a curved or radiused edge to reduce the friction generated with theexercise band 20 that is in contact therewith). Thechannels elastic band 20. Meaning that thechannels elastic band 20 therein. Thechannels - Accordingly, when the
body 100 is placed so that thelegs 300 are placed in contact with a support surface, such as a floor, a gap is created between the floor and thechannel cap surface 300, thechannel cap surface 320, and the floor. Through these gaps, the body of theexercise band 20 is received depending on whetherchannels FIG. 3 . Then the ends 21 and 22 of theexercise band 20 are attached to a piece of exercise equipment to which theexercise band 20 applies resistance. For example, the ends 21 and 22 of theexercise band 20 may be attached to anexercise bar 23, such as that used for arm curls by a user. In some embodiments, theexercise bar 23 may be received through loops formed by theclosed exercise band 20 at itsends - It should be appreciated that in other embodiments, the
body 100 of theexercise platform 10 may include one or more apertures disposed therethrough and/or other structures to facilitate the use of the elastic bands for exercising. Such structures and apertures may be provided to enable one or more elastic bands to be attached thereto, or to allow other peripheral structures or items to be attached to thebody 100 of theexercise platform 10 to enable other exercises to be performed by the user of theplatform 10. - It should be appreciated that the
body 100 may be formed of any suitable material, including but not limited to plastic, wood, metal, or other material, such as polymeric material. In some embodiments, thebody 100 may be formed from polyethylene, including ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene. It should be appreciated that the use of UHMW polyethylene provides a low coefficient of friction relative to theexercise band 20 that in in contact therewith. This low friction coefficient, also reduces the noise that is generated between theexercise band 20 and theplatform 10 when theexercise band 20 is stretched. Thus, as theexercise band 20 moves or slides over the surfaces of thebody 100, including the corners of theopenings 360 of thechannel exercise band 20 is reduced. That is, the potential for fraying or wear of theexercise band 20 is reduced, while the operating life of theexercise band 20 is extended. This also reduces the risk of the exercise band failing and snapping, which could result in a significant injury to the user of theplatform 10. - In some embodiments, the
surface 110 may be configured with recesses to receive at least a portion of the dimension and shape of thelegs 300 of asecond exercise platform 10 so thatmultiple exercise platforms 10 may be stacked one on top of another. - It should be appreciated that one or
more exercise platforms 10, theexercise band 20, and various other accessories, including the retention device, may be provided as a kit in any combination. Alternatively, theexercise platform 10, theexercise band 20 and the retention device may be provided separately in any combination. - Alternatively, the
exercise platform 10 may include aretaining device 111, such as a clip on one or more of its edges 150 and 160, to allowmultiple platforms 10 to be attached thereto, as shown inFIG. 5 . Accordingly, thechannels surface 110 of theplatform 10 may be increased, thereby allowing various exercises to be performed, as well as allowing the user to have a wider stance for their feet. As previously discussed,multiple platforms 10 may be stacked, thus increasing the vertical distance the user is from the floor and reducing the slack in theexercise band 20 and increasing its resistance. In some embodiments, aplatform 20 may be used for each foot of a user. - Additionally, the
exercise band 20 may comprise any suitable elastic band, such as that formed as a closed loop (having no ends) or as a single segment having terminal ends, which is resilient and capable of imparting a resistive force to the user when the exercise band is stretched. In some cases, theexercise band 20 may be configured to have a flat profile, or flat opposed surfaces; however, theexercise band 20 may take on any suitable shape, including a curvilinear shape, a rectilinear shape and combinations thereof. - In yet another embodiment, the
platform 10 may be configured to include one or more additional channels 400 that extend at a substantially right angle to thelongitudinal channel 30. However, it should be appreciated that the channels 400 andchannel 30 may be arranged at other angles than right angles. These additional one or more channels 400 are arranged in some embodiments so that they are spaced apart from each other relative toedges platform 10. In some embodiments, the one or more channels 400 may be utilized in addition to one or more ofchannel 30 andchannel 40. For example, in some embodiments, theplatform 10 may include thelongitudinal channel 30 and one or more of the channels 400, whereby these channels 400 are positioned anywhere between theedges platform 10. In further embodiments, one or more of the channels 400 may be provided exclusive of bothchannel 30 andchannel 40. - For example, in the case of the embodiment shown in
FIG. 4 , two channels, designated as 400A and 400B, are disposed on either side of thechannel 40. Thus, thechannels longitudinal channel 30. As such, thesechannels respective exercise bands 20 therein. In some embodiments, the exercise band(s) 20 may be used with suitable handgrips or other exercise devices. For example, when a user of theplatform 10 is standing thereon, the user may utilize the bands that are positioned within each of thechannels - Another embodiment of the exercise platform referred to by
reference numeral 10′ is configured to be foldable as shown inFIGS. 6-11 . That is, theexercise platform 10′ may be separated into two or more sections and joined by a hinge or pivot. For example, as shown inFIG. 6 , theexercise platform 10 may be separated intosections hinge 500. In some embodiments thehinge 500 may be positioned proximate to thesurface 110 of the exercise platform, as shown inFIGS. 6-11 . It should be appreciated that in some embodiments, thehinge 500 may comprise a piano hinge for example, however, any suitable hinge may be used. It is also contemplated that thehinge 500 may be formed from any suitable material, such as polymeric material, including plastic, as well as metal and the like. As shown inFIG. 10 , thehinge 500 may comprise ahinge section respective platform sections hinge sections 500A-B include spacedprojections 520 that have a hole or bore 530 that extends therethrough. The spacedprojections 520 of eachhinge section 500A-B are configured to be interleaved with each other so that thebores 530 of the spacedprojections 520 are aligned to receive ashaft 540 therethrough to pivotably couple thehinge sections 500A-B together. It should be appreciated that in some embodiments thehinge 500 is formed to be integral with thesections platform 10, and in some cases formed of the same material as theplatform 10. Thus, thehinge 500 allows theplatform 10 may be folded to make it more compact for travel and storage purposes, which is highly desirable. - In addition, the
platform 10′ may incorporate one ormore rollers 600 positioned proximate to eachopening 360 associated with thechannel 30, as shown inFIGS. 6-11 . Theroller 600 may include an elongatedcylindrical body 620 having anopening 630 extending therethrough, as shown inFIG. 10 . Thecylindrical body 620 is configured to rotatably receive ashaft 640 therethrough, with the ends of theshaft 640 being attached torespective supports 650 provided by theplatform 10′. It should be appreciated that theshaft 640 may be formed of any suitable material, such as metal or plastic for example. In some embodiments, theshaft 640 may be made integral with thecylindrical body 620. As previously discussed, therollers 600 are positioned at theopenings 360 arranged at each end of thechannel 300 of theplatform 10′. Specifically, therollers 600 allow theexercise band 20 to roll smoothly as it transitions from being substantially parallel (substantially horizontal) to thebottom surface 120 of theplatform 10′ as it extends upward to become substantially perpendicular (substantially vertical) to theplatform 10′ for connection to theexercise bar 23, as shown clearly inFIG. 11 . The use of therollers 600 reduces the abrasion or chaffing that is imparted to theexercise band 20 during its use, and resultantly reduces wear and tear on theexercise band 20. - It is also contemplated that one or
more exercise platforms 10′ may be combined with one or more theexercise band 20, and various other accessories, including theretention device 111 as a kit. For example, theexercise platform 10′ and one ormore exercise bands 20 may be provided in a kit. In such kits, theexercise bands 20 may have different resistances. - Therefore, it can be seen that the objects of the various embodiments disclosed herein have been satisfied by the structure and its method for use presented above. While in accordance with the Patent Statutes, only the best mode and preferred embodiments have been presented and described in detail, with it being understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto or thereby. Accordingly, for an appreciation of the true scope and breadth of the embodiments, reference should be made to the following claims.
Claims (19)
1. An exercise platform comprising:
a body having a first surface opposite a second surface, said body having a first section and a second section pivotably joined together;
a first channel disposed in said second surface; and
a second channel disposed in said second surface that intersects said first channel.
2. The exercise platform of claim 1 , wherein said body is formed of ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene.
3. The exercise platform of claim 1 , wherein said first and second channels have open ends.
4. The exercise platform of claim 3 , wherein an edge proximate to said open ends of said first and second channels each includes a roller.
5. The exercise platform of claim 1 , wherein said first channel is longer than said second channel.
6. The exercise platform of claim 5 , wherein said second channel comprises a plurality of said second channels, wherein a first one of said second channels is centered in said second surface, and a second and a third one of said second channels are positioned on either side of said first one of said second channels.
7. The exercise platform of claim 1 , wherein the exercise platform is stackable with another exercise platform.
8. The exercise platform of claim 1 , further comprising a retaining device configured to attach the exercise platform to another exercise platform.
9. The exercise platform of claim 1 , wherein said first and second channels define a plurality of legs configured to be placed upon a support surface.
10. The exercise platform of claim 9 , wherein when said legs are disposed on the support surface, said first and second channels are spaced away from the support surface by a gap.
11. An exercise kit comprising:
one or more exercise platforms comprising:
a body having a first surface opposite a second surface, said body having a first section and a second section pivotably joined together;
a first channel disposed in said second surface; and
a second channel disposed in said second surface that intersects said first channel; and
one or more exercise bands.
12. The exercise kit of claim 11 further comprising:
a retention device to attach at least two of said exercise platforms together.
13. The exercise platform of claim 11 , wherein said body is formed of ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene.
14. The exercise platform of claim 11 , wherein said first and second channels each include a roller.
15. The exercise platform of claim 11 , wherein said first channel is longer than said second channel.
16. The exercise platform of claim 11 , wherein the exercise platform is stackable with another exercise platform.
17. The exercise platform of claim 11 , wherein said first and second channels define a plurality of legs configured to be placed upon a support surface.
18. The exercise platform of claim 17 , wherein when said legs are disposed on the support surface, said first and second channels are spaced away from the support surface by a gap.
19. The exercise platform of claim 18 , wherein said first and second channels form openings with the support surface.
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