Multifunctional Portable Exercise Device

Abstract

Example embodiments of the present invention include devices used to improve in-home exercise routines. In one example embodiment, an exercise device includes two assemblies that can connect and disconnect from each other. When the assemblies are connected together, a user can position the exercise device as described above to serve as a sit-up spotter to brace the user's feet during sit-up type exercises. In addition, the assemblies can be disconnected and serve as weights to allow the user to do various leg lifting exercises with weights securely attached to the foot of the user.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure generally relates to exercise devices, and in particular, to multifunctional and portable exercise devices that can be use to perform a variety of exercises and at the same time be portable to allow a user to easily travel with the exercise device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The importance of regular exercise has increased in modern society. Health and medical experts agree that a regular regiment of exercise can have multiple positive health effects. In addition, men and women of all ages desire to feel better about not only their health, but also to increase their self esteem by exercising and working on the way their body looks. Because of the medical and social benefits, exercise is important to a large portion of the modem population.[0003]Although the importance of regular exercise has increased, the time for which people have to exercise has decreased. For example, people have careers, family, schooling and oth...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Example embodiments of the present invention include devices used to improve in-home exercise routines. In one example embodiment, an exercise device includes two assemblies that can connect and disconnect from each other. When the assemblies are connected together, a user can position the

Problems solved by technology

For example, people have careers, family, schooling and other obligations which often leave them with little to no time to exercise.

The ability for people to travel to a gym or take exercise classes is severely limited.

The problem is even further compounded when traveling for business where people find themselves in unfamiliar locations.

For example, because many in-home exercise routines do not use equipment, often times it takes a much longer time to perform exercise that is useful because the only resistance available is from that of th

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