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Exercise and training apparatusRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Support For Entire Body Of User (e.g., Bench, Slant Board, Etc.), Suspension Device, Body InversionExercise and training apparatus description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060183610, Exercise and training apparatus. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to exercise apparatus and more particularly to improved exercise and training apparatus which can provide an endurance workout by simulating the movement of a swimming dolphin. [0002] Experts in the field of fitness and exercise are in agreement that actually performing exercises is the most beneficial way to promote health and well being. One of the most effective methods of exercising is swimming as it provides an effective cardiovascular regimen and is a very low impact exercise. Exercise and training apparatus are described in prior art as represented in U.S. Pat. No. 5,158,513 issued on October 1992 to Mitchel p. Reeves and U.S. Pat. No. 4,830,363 issued May 1989 to Robert J. Kennedy and U.S. Pat. No. 5,393,280 issued February 1995 to Joseph Haviv and various U.S. patents referred to in these patents. The prior art exercise and training apparatus enable the user to approximate the kicking movement of the legs however they fail to provide an arrangement which would enable the user to move both legs in unison in several directions such as up and down, side to side and in diagonal directions. Also multiple body positions such as upright sitting position several incline sitting positions and flat laying position are limited. [0003] The present invention object is to provide an improved exercise and training apparatus enabling the user lower body to simulate the movement of a swimming dolphin tail with both legs in unison. Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows movement of the legs in unison in plural directions. Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to exercise in several body positions. Another object of the present invention is to provide means to adjust the resistance of the legs lever. SUMMERY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In accordance with the present invention there is provided an exercise and training apparatus. [0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an improved exercise and training apparatus. [0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved exercise and training apparatus enabling the user lower body to simulate the movement of a swimming dolphin tail with both legs in unison. [0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to exercise in several body positions. [0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide means to adjust the resistance Means of the legs and arms levers. [0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to exercise by moving arm and legs simultaneously or separately. [0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to adjust the length of the legs lever and the length of the arms levers to accommodate different users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] These and other advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon referring to the accompanying drawings in which: [0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise and training apparatus in accordance with the present invention. [0013] FIG. 2 is a side view of an exercise and training apparatus inclined position in accordance with the present invention. [0014] FIG. 3 is a side view of an exercise and training apparatus in accordance with the present invention. PARTS REFERENCE NUMERALS [0015] 11. base. [0016] 12. upper body support. [0017] 13. lower body support. [0018] 14. head support. [0019] 15. arm lever. [0020] 16. legs lever. [0021] 17. resistance means. [0022] 18. universal joint. [0023] 19. connection bar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0024] In the following description similar features and part in the drawing were given similar numerals. [0025] Referring to FIG. 1 there is illustrated a training and exercising apparatus in accordance with the present invention. [0026] The apparatus comprises a base means (11) disposed on a supporting surface. [0027] An upper body support (12) attached to base means (11) in a manner that allows positioning of the upper body support in several positions ranging from generally horizontal position to generally vertical position. Continue reading about Exercise and training apparatus... Full patent description for Exercise and training apparatus Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Exercise and training apparatus patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. 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