Single step resistance training device

Abstract

A step resistance training device having a user actuatable step is used to train the muscles of the lower extremities, pelvis, and gluteus maximus. The training device generally comprises a frame with a base upon which a pivot, one or more springs, and a step are mounted. Other elements, such as various guides, extensions, and hand holds may be mounted to the frame as well. In some embodiments, these elements allow the training device to be adjusted for ergonomic or training related reasons. The step is actuatable about the pivot and is attached to one or more springs to provide resistance. Resistance may also be provided by other resistance devices such as elastic bands or tubing. A user may train using the training device by engaging the step with his or her foot and applying a downward force thereto.

1 . A step resistance training device comprising:
 a frame having a top end and a bottom end;   one or more frame attachments at the top end of the frame;   a step having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end of the step attached to a pivot at the bottom end of the frame;   one or more step attachments attached to the step; and   one or more resistance devices attached to the one or more frame attachments and the one or more step attachments;   wherein the one or more resistance devices provide resistance when the step is actuated by a user.   
     
     
         2 . The training device of  claim 1  wherein the one or more resistance devices are removably attached to the one or more frame attachments, the one or more step attachments, or both. 
     
     
         3 . The training device of  claim 1  further comprising an extension, the extension extending from the top end of the frame wherein the one or more frame attachments are attached to the extension. 
     
     
         4 . The training device of  claim 3  further comprising:
 an extension guide extending from the top end of the frame and configured to accept the extension;   one or more adjustment holes formed along the length of one or more sides of the extension guide;   one or more securing holes formed along the length of one or more sides of the extension; and   one or more securing pins;   wherein the extension is adjustable within the extension guide and secured by the one or more securing pins.   
     
     
         5 . The training device of  claim 1  further comprising a step extension, the step extension extending from the bottom end of the frame wherein the pivot of the step is attached to the step extension. 
     
     
         6 . The training device of  claim 5  further comprising:
 a step guide extending from the bottom of the frame and configured to accept the step extension;   one or more adjustment holes formed along the length of one or more sides of the step guide;   one or more securing holes formed along the length of one or more sides of the step extension; and   one or more securing pins;   wherein the step extension is adjustable within the step guide and secured by the one or more securing pins.   
     
     
         7 . The training device of  claim 1  wherein the one or more resistance devices are springs. 
     
     
         8 . The training device of  claim 1  further comprising a pivoting pad at the distal end of the step. 
     
     
         9 . The training device of  claim 1  further comprising one or more hand holds. 
     
     
         10 . A step resistance training device comprising:
 a frame having a top end and a bottom end;   an extension extending downward from the top end of the frame, the extension having one or more frame attachments attached thereto.   a step extension extending upward from the bottom of the frame, the step extension having a first end of a pivot attached thereto;   a step extending outward from the frame, the step having one or more step attachments and a second end of the pivot attached thereto; and   one or more resistance devices attached to the one or more frame attachments and the one or more step attachments;   wherein the one or more resistance devices provide resistance when the step is actuated by a user.   
     
     
         11 . The training device of  claim 10  wherein the extension, the step extension, or both are adjustable. 
     
     
         12 . The training device of  claim 10  wherein the step further comprises a pad attached to a distal end of the step through a rotating mount. 
     
     
         13 . The training device of  claim 10  wherein the one or more resistance devices are springs. 
     
     
         14 . A method of step resistance training comprising:
 providing a step having a proximal end and a distal end, the step in an unactuated position and attached to a frame at the proximal end via a pivot at a bottom end of the frame, wherein resistance is provided by one or more resistance devices attached to one or more frame attachments at a top end of the frame and one or more step attachments of the step.   resisting a downward force applied to the step by a user; and   returning the step to the unactuated position when the downward force applied by the user is less than the resistance provided by the one or more resistance devices.   
     
     
         15 . The method of resistance training of  claim 14  further comprising adjusting the resistance provided by the one or more resistance devices by adding, removing, or replacing resistance devices to create a desired amount of resistance. 
     
     
         16 . The method of resistance training of  claim 14  further comprising adjusting the resistance provided by the one or more resistance devices by adjusting the height of an extension, wherein the extension extends downward from an extension guide at the top end of the frame and has the frame attachment attached thereto. 
     
     
         17 . The method of resistance training of  claim 14  further comprising adjusting the resistance provided by the one or more resistance devices by adjusting the position of one or more step attachments along the length of the step. 
     
     
         18 . The method of resistance training of  claim 14  further comprising adjusting the position of the step by adjusting the position of a step extension, wherein the step extension is attached to the pivot of the step and extends upward from a step guide at the bottom end of the frame. 
     
     
         19 . The method of resistance training of  claim 14  wherein the step further comprises a rotating pad at the distal end of the step. 
     
     
         20 . The training device of  claim 14  wherein the one or more resistance devices are springs. 
     
     
         21 . A method of step resistance training comprising:
 engaging a step having a proximal end and a distal end, the step in an unactuated position and attached to a frame at the proximal end via a pivot at a bottom end of the frame, wherein resistance is provided by one or more resistance devices attached to one or more frame attachments at a top end of the frame and one or more step attachments of the step.   applying a downward force to the step to move the step downward; and   reducing the downward force applied to the step to allow the step to move upward towards the unactuated position.   
     
     
         22 . The method of resistance training of  claim 21  further comprising adjusting the resistance provided by the one or more resistance devices by adding, removing, or replacing resistance devices to create a desired amount of resistance. 
     
     
         23 . The method of resistance training of  claim 21  further comprising adjusting the resistance provided by the one or more resistance devices by adjusting the height of an extension, wherein the extension extends downward from an extension guide at the top end of the frame and has the frame attachment attached thereto. 
     
     
         24 . The method of resistance training of  claim 21  further comprising adjusting the resistance provided by the one or more resistance devices by adjusting the position of one or more step attachments along the length of the step. 
     
     
         25 . The method of resistance training of  claim 21  further comprising adjusting the position of the step by adjusting the position of a step extension, wherein the step extension is attached to the pivot of the step and extends upward from a step guide at the bottom end of the frame. 
     
     
         26 . The method of resistance training of  claim 21  wherein the step further comprises a rotating pad at the distal end of the step. 
     
     
         27 . The training device of  claim 21  wherein the one or more resistance devices are springs.