Vibrating exercise apparatus

Abstract

An exercise device has a motor rotating an eccentric weight to cause a vibration. The motor is powered by a power source external to the exercise device and has at least one handle is sized and configured to be gripped by a user for exercise. A pair of opposing end frames are connected to the motor on opposite ends of the motor with the handle extending between the end frames in a straight line of sufficient length so a user can grab the handle with both hands at once. The handle optionally extends beyond the end frames so weights can be added thereto. A speed control is connected to the motor to vary the vibration speed. A first connector is fastened to the device and configured to releasably fasten to a flexible member which is preferably connected to a variable resistance such as a weight stack. Thus, a portable vibrating handle can be connecting to existing exercise devices to provide vibrational exercise. A second connector allows the portable device to be interposed between the handle and the adjustable resistance of the exercise device.

1 . A portable exercise device, comprising:
 a motor rotating an eccentric weight to cause a vibration below about 200 Hz with an amplitude of about 3 mm to 8 mm, the motor being powered by a power source external to the device;   at least one handle sized and configured to be gripped by a user for exercise;   a pair of opposing end frames on opposite ends of the motor with the handle extending between the end frames in a straight line of sufficient length so a user can grab the handle with both hands at once, the handle extending beyond the end frames so weights can be added thereto;   a speed control connected to the motor to vary the vibration speed; and   a first connector fastened to the device and configured to releasably fasten to a flexible member adapted to be connected to a variable resistance device during use.   
   
   
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       4 . The portable exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is electrical an electrical cord connects the speed control to the motor. 
   
   
       5 . The portable exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the connector is a separate part threadably connected to the exercise device. 
   
   
       6 . The portable exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising an elastic member connected to the first connector or to a flexible member that is connected to the first connector. 
   
   
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       11 . A portable exercise device, comprising:
 an elongated barbell bar having gripping areas configured to be grabbed by weight lifters;   an electric motor fastened to the bar, the motor having an eccentric weight thereon to vibrate the bar, the motor connected to the bar to vibrate the bar as the eccentric rotates, the motor being powered by a power source external to the exercise device.   
   
   
       12 . The portable exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein the bar passes through the motor. 
   
   
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       14 . The portable exercise device of  claim 11 , further comprising at least one weight on each opposing end of the bar. 
   
   
       15 . The portable exercise device of  claim 11 , further comprising an electric power connected to the motor which is an electric motor. 
   
   
       16 . The portable exercise device of  claim 11 , further comprising an electric power cord connected to a variable speed control and to the motor which is an electric motor. 
   
   
       17 . The portable exercise device of  claim 11 , further comprising a first connector connected to the portable exercise device, the first connector adapted to releasably connect to a flexible member. 
   
   
       18 . The portable exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein the motor is contained in a housing with end frames connecting the housing to the bar, and further comprising a first connector connected to the motor housing or to the end frames, the first connector adapted to releasably connect to a flexible member. 
   
   
       19 . The portable exercise device of  claim 18 , wherein the connector comprises one of a hook, eyelet, or U-shaped connector. 
   
   
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       21 . The portable exercise device of  claim 17 , further comprising a variable resistance exercise device connected to the first connector through a flexible member and further connected to a device engageable by a person exercising connected to the second connector. 
   
   
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       25 . The portable exercise device of  claim 17 , further comprising a flexible member connected to the first connector and to a variable resistance exercise device. 
   
   
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       43 . A method for exercising, comprising:
 providing a motor rotating an eccentric to cause vibration, the motor having an electric power cord with an electrical plug and having a variable speed control;   fastening the motor to a flexible member and to a device engageable by a person exercising so the motor vibrates the device engageable by the person and vibrates the flexible member as the motor rotates.   
   
   
       44 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein the device engageable by the person is a handle connected by end frames to a housing for the motor. 
   
   
       45 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein the motor is in a housing having end frames which are fastened to a handle, with the flexible member fastened to the housing or an end frame. 
   
   
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       47 . The method of  claim 43 , further comprising an elastic member connected to the flexible member. 
   
   
       48 . The method of  claim 43 , further comprising a variable resistance device connected to the flexible member. 
   
   
       49 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein the flexible member is fastened to a non-moving structure.