Swing Fit Aerobic and Strength Training Exercise Machine

Abstract

The Swing Fit invention is for aerobic and strength training and comprises an open-framed design allowing for a 100 percent range of motion. Swing Fit has a very low center of gravity for increased stability and safety. Ergonomically correct resistance bands provide for unlimited range of motion and full articulation of the arms, which allows the user to exercise the muscles of the back, chest and shoulders through a full 100 percent range of motion. The device's wide impact absorbing foot pad reduces impact and increases the comfort and effectiveness of the machine, and an integral chin up bar allows for variably spaced grips to exercise specific muscles of the back and increases the structural rigidity of the machine. The machine is also portable and collapsible and uses a dynamic, free swinging motion coupled with the user's bodyweight to provide resistance

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based on provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 812707, filed on Jun. 9, 2006.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention relates generally to the field of exercise devices and more specifically to a machine for aerobic and strength training. There have been a plethora of exercise machines developed to facilitate aerobic or strength training. Most exercise machines are designed with a specific function to train a particular part or set of parts of the body and are largely limited to those functions in the specific set of exercises and their associated range of motions. And most machines generally focus on either being an aerobic training device or a strength training machine which needs to allow for a full range of motion for the strength training exercises to be effective. A...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] The primary object of the invention is to provide a machine that combines a dynamic free-swinging movement coupled with a 100% range of motion which allows the extremities, torso and legs to fully stretch and articulate. Another object of the invention is to provide an exercise machine which allows the user to fully extend the arms and legs for maximum comfort and muscle engagement. A further object of the invention is to provide a workout that is fun, comfortable and effective. Still yet another object of the invention is to provide an unobstructed area to allow the arms to swing in a manner similar to a cross-country skiing motion for a greatly increased cardiovascular benefit. Another object of the invention is to provide an effective workout for the muscles of the back by providing 100% range of motion to effectively work these muscle groups. A further object of the invention is to provide a machine which uses a combination of unobstructed range of motion and body weight to raise the user against gravity to provide resistance. Yet another object of the invention is to provide a very low impact exercise by using a wide area for the feet to contact the impact absorbing pad and provide a degree of resilience for the feet to press off to accomplish leg and abdominal exercises. Still yet another object of the invention is to provide a machine with the seat placed close to the ground for ease of ingress and egress. Another object of the invention is to provide a stable machine with a low center of gravity to increase safety and stability and is effective for injury recovery.

[0008] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a machine for aerobic and strength training comprising: An open-framed design allowing for a 100 percent range of motion, a low center of gravity for increased stability and safety, ergonomically correct power cords (resistance bands) providing for unlimited range of motion for the user and full articulation of the arms to the front, to the rear and perpendicular to the body while using the machine. A design allowing the user to exercise the muscles of the back, chest and shoulders through a full 100 percent range of motion, wide impact absorbing foot pad to reduce impact and increase comfort and effectiveness of the machine, and an integral bar which increases the structural integrity of the frame and allows for the user's hands to be variably spaced to exercise specific muscle groups of the back. A design with a foot pad which is ergonomically placed and angled relative to the seat to provide numerous distinct benefits including; creating a constant and beneficial stress on the abdominal muscles, impact absorption for low impact exercise, and an amount of deflection and spring-back resilience which increases the effort of the exercise and allows for the maximum extension of the muscles of the legs.

Problems solved by technology

In the White U.S. Pat. No. 281,216 which shows an elaborate swing device which could be used for exercise yet the White device does not provide an open frame to allow the arms to articulate perpendicular to the body.

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