Training apparatus

Abstract

A training apparatus is provided for training the back musculature of a user and includes a knee part to support one or both knees of the user and an arm part or hand part that is arranged relative to the knee part in such a way that the back region of the user, upon bracing of the knee against the knee part and bracing of the arms or hands against the arm part or hand part, is aligned in a substantially horizontal position along a longitudinal axis of the training apparatus, wherein the knee part and arm part or hand part are thus arranged below the back region of the user. The arm part or hand part for both arms or hands can be configured to be separately movable.

Description

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0001]The invention relates to a training apparatus, in particular for the training of the back muscles of a user.[0002]A large number of massage and training devices are known to relax and to train the spinal column region of a user. A training apparatus is known, for example, from DE 10 2007 032 148 B and U.S. Pat. No. 7,704,200 B which has a reclining area to support a user in a prone position, comprising a plurality of transverse elements arranged sequentially on a longitudinal axis of the training apparatus. The transverse elements are mounted about the longitudinal axis to execute a see-saw movement. Two knee parts are provided to support the knees of the user and are arranged below the reclining area and configured so that they are separately movable for each individual knee.[0003]This training apparatus described above enables training of the lower back region, in particular the pelvic region of a user, and enables movement of the lower back region thro...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a training apparatus for the lower back region that can help alleviate tension and stiffening of the lower back region. However, it cannot help move the upper back region or targets specific movements for the back areas. Another embodiment of the training apparatus includes a securing device to keep the user securely attached to the training apparatus, which can increase safety and help promote effective therapy for handicapped or movement-impaired individuals.

Problems solved by technology

However, with the aid of the known training apparatus it is not possible to loosen the upper back region, in particular the neck and the shoulder region and to achieve targeted movement of the corresponding back areas.

A longer training phase, in which there is movement of the arms and stretching and movement of the upper back region, may result in tiredness of the neck musculature of the user so that there is the danger of the head dropping.

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