Portable exercise pole and method of use

Abstract

Disclosed is a portable exercise pole that generally comprises a first hollow rod with a round base connected at the bottom, an extension, and a top piece. First rod has first and second threaded collars (e.g. nuts) welded therein. The extension generally comprises a second rod having a first threaded rod at the bottom, capped with first and second threaded collars. Third and fourth threaded collars are welded inside second rod. Top piece generally comprises a second round plate connected to a second threaded rod that snugly fits into third and fourth threaded collars or directly into first and second threaded collars, if the extension is not used. An alternate embodiment of the pole generally comprises floor and ceiling bases, a first hollow rod, a threaded insert, an extension, and an adjustment rod. Pole exercises are designed to tone and strengthen an athlete's muscles as well as build self-confidence.

1 . A portable exercise pole comprising:
 a first rod having threaded collars proximate one end of said first rod;   a base connected to an opposing end of said first rod, said base comprising a first plate; and   a top piece including a second plate, a flange mount bearing connected to said second plate, a ball joint swivel bearing connected to said flange mount bearing; a second threaded rod connected to said ball joint swivel bearing; and a jam nut surrounding said second threaded rod.   
   
   
       2 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 1 , further comprising an extension including a second rod having third and fourth threaded collars proximate one end of said second rod; and a first threaded rod attached at an opposing end of said second rod. 
   
   
       3 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 2 , wherein said first, second, third, and fourth threaded collars comprise nuts. 
   
   
       4 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 1 , said first plate comprising a flange having apertures and rubber stops inserted into said apertures for added friction and stability and to prevent marring a floor. 
   
   
       5 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 1 , further comprising rubber padding fully adhered to top of said second plate for added friction and stability and to prevent marring a ceiling. 
   
   
       6 . A portable exercise pole comprising:
 a floor base including a curved top surface and a planar bottom surface, said top surface having a centrally defined aperture extending lengthwise from said top surface to said bottom surface and a slot substantially surrounding said aperture;   a first hollow rod;   an adjustment rod including a threaded body having a capped top end;   a ceiling base including a planar top surface and a curved bottom surface having a centrally defined aperture extending lengthwise from said top surface to said bottom surface of said ceiling base.   
   
   
       7 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 6 , further comprising a threaded insert for insertion into an end of said first hollow rod. 
   
   
       8 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 6 , further comprising an extension including a hollow rod having a threaded insert at one end and a short threaded rod attached at opposing end. 
   
   
       9 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 6 , said capped top end of said adjustment rod further comprises an aperture for receiving a fastener. 
   
   
       10 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 6 , further comprising rubber bumpers adhered to said bottom surface of said floor base and to said top surface of said ceiling base. 
   
   
       11 . A portable exercise pole according to  claim 6 , wherein said ceiling base further comprises a slot substantially surrounding said aperture within said ceiling base. 
   
   
       12 . A method of performing exercises with a dance pole that tone, strengthen, and increase an athlete's flexibility as well as creates a sexy feeling of confidence in said athlete comprising the steps of:
 performing warm up exercises;   performing transition moves;   performing strength building exercises;   performing spins;   reviewing said performing transition moves, performing strength building exercises, and performing spins steps;   dancing freestyle; and   performing cooling down exercises at a slow and steady pace to lower heart rate of said athlete.   
   
   
       13 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing warm up exercises comprises the substeps of:
 standing up straight with both feet on floor spaced shoulder length apart;   holding pole with one hand;   placing opposite hand on knee; and   moving hips and abdominal muscles in a circular movement.   
   
   
       14 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing warm up exercises comprises the substeps of:
 standing up straight with both feet on floor;   lifting one foot up to touch toes on said dance pole;   thrusting hips out and away from body;   tracing hand slowly down entire standing leg; and   peaking head through created leg hole.   
   
   
       15 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing warm up exercises comprises the substeps of:
 placing both feet close to base of said pole;   gripping said pole overhead with one hand;   leaning body away from said pole;   holding free arm straight; and   holding stretch.   
   
   
       16 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing transition moves comprises the substeps of:
 standing up straight with both feet on floor;   gripping said pole with one hand;   rolling body in a circular motion; and   tracing body with opposing free hand.   
   
   
       17 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing transition moves comprises the substeps of:
 standing up straight with both feet on floor;   gripping said pole with one hand;   arching back of body; and   pulling body up one body part at a time.   
   
   
       18 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing transition moves comprises the substeps of:
 standing up straight with both feet on floor;   gripping said pole with one hand;   keeping torso straight;   bringing chin to chest; and   rolling neck in a circular movement.   
   
   
       19 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing transition moves comprises the substeps of:
 lying on back on floor;   gripping said pole with one hand;   bringing both legs straight up in air together;   bending said legs at a 90-degree angle;   alternating kicking of said legs, bringing one of said legs up and then bringing said leg down; and   moving pelvis from side to side.   
   
   
       20 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing transition moves comprises the substeps of:
 gripping said pole with one hand; and   kicking calf of one leg up, taking a step with opposite leg, and tilting head back.   
   
   
       21 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing transition moves comprises the substeps of:
 gripping said pole with one or both hands;   turning both ankles back and forth;   pointing toes; and   spreading both legs apart in a V-shape and shaking said legs.   
   
   
       22 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing strength building exercises comprises the substeps of:
 standing with back facing said pole;   gripping said pole with both hands directly behind athlete;   bringing legs together;   walking away from said pole;   bending at elbows;   dropping rear and torso towards floor; and   bringing rear and torso back upwards without touching said rear and torso to said pole.   
   
   
       23 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing strength building exercises comprises the substeps of:
 standing up straight with both feet on floor next to said pole;   gripping said pole with one hand; and   sliding said hand down and lowering body to said floor in split position wherein both legs are separated in opposite directions and pelvis abuts said floor;   
   
   
       24 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing strength building exercises comprises the substeps of:
 sitting on said floor next to said pole;   gripping said pole with both hands above head;   lifting rear end of athlete off said floor with upper body strength; and   lifting remaining part of body off said floor until said body is parallel to said floor.   
   
   
       25 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of performing spins comprises the substeps of:
 gripping said pole with one or both hands high onto said pole;   walking around said pole;   lifting body off ground;   wrapping legs around pole; and   spinning down said pole.   
   
   
       26 . A method of performing exercises according to  claim 12 , wherein said step of dancing freestyle comprises the substeps of: performing an exercise routine including repeating said performing transition moves, performing strength building exercises, and performing spins steps with matching melody.