Exercise Apparatus and Method

Abstract

An exercise apparatus is designed specifically to provide a cross training apparatus for mixed martial arts training. The exercise apparatus combines separate training methodologies and apparatuses that are desirable for mixed martial arts training, then arranges each of those apparatuses into a desired spatial orientation at separate stations. Stations include a close combat station, two stations that are directed upper body strength training, and a core training station. Users of the apparatus go through an exercise routine at each station, then move immediately to the next station and go through a routine for that station. The exercise routines may be timed.

1 . Apparatus for suspending a heavy bag from an overhead suspension point, comprising,
 an attachment member configured for attaching to the heavy bag, the attachment member having a circular base member and at least one arm having a first end attached to the circular member and extending away therefrom and a second end, configured for removable attachment to said overhead suspension point, said at least one arm having sufficient rigidity along the length thereof between the first and second ends that the heavy bag may be removed from and attached to the overhead suspension point by moving the heavy bag upwardly toward the overhead suspension point.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the circular base member comprises a disk having a diameter that is about the same as the diameter of the heavy bag. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus according to  claim 2  wherein the circular base member is fabricated from a rigid material. 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus according to  claim 3  including plural arms attached to the circular base member and extending away therefrom, each of said plural arms fabricated from a rigid material. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus according to  claim 5  wherein each of said plural arms is attached to the circular base member near a peripheral edge thereof, and extend away therefrom and are joined together at a point above and near the center of the circular base member. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus according to  claim 6  including a hook attached to the joined plural arms. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the circular base member and at least one arm are metal. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the circular base member comprises a circumferential rim having a center point and wherein the at least one arm is positioned near the center point. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus according to  claim 9  including plural arms attached to the circumferential rim, each of said plural arms attached to one another near the center point. 
     
     
         11 . Apparatus for suspending a heavy bag having a longitudinal axis from an overhead suspension point, comprising,
 a suspension hat defined by a first member configured for attachment to the heavy bag, said first member lying in a plane substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis; and   a second member having a first portion attached to the first member and a second portion configured for attachment to and detachment from the overhead suspension point, said second member being sufficiently rigid that said heavy bag may be attached to and detached from the overhead suspension point by lifting said heavy bag upwardly toward said suspension point.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  wherein the first and second members are rigid. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  wherein the first member is a disk. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  wherein the first member is a circumferential rim. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  including plural second members, each attached to the first member and configured for attachment to the overhead suspension point. 
     
     
         16 . Apparatus for suspending a heavy bag having a longitudinal axis from an overhead suspension point, comprising,
 a suspension member configured for attachment to the heavy bag at a proximate end of said suspension member and for attachment to the overhead suspension point at a distal end of said suspension member, said suspension member comprising a material having sufficient stiffness along a length thereof that said heavy bag may be selectively connected to and disconnected from the overhead suspension point by moving said heavy bag upwardly toward said overhead suspension point.   
     
     
         17 . The apparatus according to  claim 16  wherein said suspension member further comprises a planar member extending in a plane substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis, said planar member attached to said bag, and at least one arm attached to the planar member at a proximate end of said at least one arm and said at least one arm configured for attachment to the overhead suspension point at a distal end of said at least one arm. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus according to  claim 17  wherein said planar member comprises a rigid disk. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus according to  claim 17  wherein said planar member comprises a circumferential rim. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus according to  claim 16  wherein said suspension member further comprises a planar disk extending in a plane substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis, said planar disk attached to said bag, and plural arms attached at their first ends to the planar disk around a peripheral edge of thereof, and each of said arms joined at their second ends near a point on the longitudinal axis.