Off-set weighted exercise method and apparatus

摘要

Disclosed is an adjustable weighted exercise apparatus which in one implementation may include a base frame assembly attachable to a strap assembly for connection to a user, the base frame assembly including a base frame; a weight support member connected to the base frame and disposed to maintain a weight at a distance from the user. In some implementations, the weight support member may be further connected to at least one support bar connected to the base frame. A method hereof may include enhancing exercise of a body including disposing a weight at a distance from a user's body; and, exercising the user's body.

主权项

1. An off-set weighted exercise apparatus which includes:
a base frame assembly attachable to a strap assembly having a shoulder strap with a top and a bottom for connection to a user, the base frame assembly including
a base frame;a weight support member connected to the base frame and disposed to maintain a weight or other application of force at one or both an extended or increased distance D from the base frame; and, one or both:at least one support bar connected to the base frame and connectable to the weight support member to support the weight support member; or,wherein the weight support member is an angularly disposed weight support member angularly connected to the base frame; wherein the one or both an extended or increased distance D creates a difference in the effective operational center of gravity relative to the center of gravity that would have been provided by the weight had the weight been in a position adjacent the base frame a non-extended or non-increased distance therefrom; and, wherein the one or both an extended or increased distance D creates a difference in the weight application, as a torque within the apparatus between the upper portion and the lower portion, or between the top of the shoulder strap and the bottom of the shoulder strap.