Wrist and forearm exerciser

Abstract

An improved wrist and forearm exerciser apparatus which consists of an elongated hollow cylindrical handle for grasping in both hands and turning in a forward or in a reverse direction. A long elastic flexible tube which is attached to the opposite ends of the handle. The user then places the free end of the tube under his or her feet. Rotation of the handle to raise and then lower the tube requires an effort, therefore strengthening the wrist and forearm. The wrist and forearm exerciser apparatus can also be used to perform other functions such as to strengthen other body parts such as the upper arms, shoulders, back and chest. The user of the apparatus can vary the degree of effort necessary to perform the desired exercise by how many times the user wraps the tube around the handle prior to performing the exercise.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to devices commonly referred to as wrist and forearm exercisers.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Apparatuses of the foregoing nature are well known in the prior art, and commonly comprises a flexible material, such as a rope, strong enough for supporting a load (ex: metal or plastic weights), and a cylindrical handle on which the rope is wound using both hands held away from the body.[0005]The apparatus is used by in various ways in energizing the wrists and forearms, one common way involves the alternate rotation of the wrists as much as the user is able to use his or her free hand to grasp the handle slightly forward or backward in a manner to wind or unravel the rope onto the handle, thereby raising or lowering the weight or load as depicted in U.S. Pat. No. 6,234,934 dated May 22, 2001 issued to Gorczyca. In the majority of the prior art devices, the handle has a rotational axis of symme...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]When I initially invented this apparatus, I intended it to be solely used for exercising the wrist and forearm, however, I realized that it could be used for exercising the users upper arms, shoulders, back and chest, and that the user can adjust the resistance or effort merely by winding more or less of a tube or tubes around the handle. Furthermore, since no weights are needed to create a load, this apparatus can be used safely by children, teenagers, adults and the elderly.

Problems solved by technology

Additionally, it is unnecessary to use a cumbersome weight or weights to create a load or effort, which could injure the user if the weight or weights are accidently dropped.

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