Portable exercise device for mounting to a bed frame

Abstract

An exercise device for attachment to a bed frame. A user accessible loop section allows a user to either grab onto or insert his feet into the exercise device. A bed frame mounting device is connected to the bed frame. A length adjustable section is connected between the user accessible loop section and the bed frame mounting device. In a preferred embodiment, the length adjustable section is adjusted so that the user accessible loop section reaches to the top of the mattress. The user sits on the mattress of the bed frame, inserts his feet into the user accessible loop section and performs sit-ups using the mattress as a sit-up mat and comfortable support for his back. In another preferred embodiment, the user attaches a resistance band between the user accessible loop section and the bed frame mounting device. The user can then perform resistance exercises such as arm curls or he can lie on the mattress and perform leg lifts.

1 ) An exercise device for attachment to a bed frame supporting a mattress, comprising:
 A) a narrow strip of one or more pliant materials comprising a portion of which is formed into a user accessible loop section adopted to permit a user to grab onto or insert one or two feet into the exercise device,   B) a length adjustable section connected to said user accessible loop section and adapted to adjust in length the exercise device, and   C) a bed frame mounting device adapted to connect said length adjustable section to the bed frame.   
     
     
         2 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , wherein said user accessible loop section comprises an ankle pad for receiving both feet of a user. 
     
     
         3 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , wherein said user accessible loop section comprises an ankle pad for receiving one foot of a user. 
     
     
         4 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , wherein said user accessible loop section comprises:
 A) a strap,   B) a rubber tube, wherein said strap is inserted through said rubber tube,   C) a neoprene layer, covering said rubber tube.   
     
     
         5 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , wherein said device is adapted to permit the user to sit on said mattress and insert his feet into said user adjustable loop section and to permit the user to perform sit-ups on said mattress while the user's feet are supported by said user accessible loop section. 
     
     
         6 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , wherein said length adjustable section comprises:
 A) a strap, and   B) a buckle,   wherein the length of said length adjustable section is adapted to permit adjustment by manipulating said strap and said buckle.   
     
     
         7 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , for use on a bed with an L-shaped frame element, wherein said bed frame mounting device comprises:
 A) a U-shaped channel for receiving said L-shaped frame element, and   B) a base section sandwiched between said mattress and said L-shaped frame element.   
     
     
         8 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , for use on a bed with a wooden bed frame comprising a wooden slat, wherein said bed frame mounting device comprises:
 A) a sliding metal bracket slidingly connected to said bed frame mounting device,   B) a first rubber pad connected to said sliding metal bracket,   C) a second rubber pad connected to said bed frame mounting device   D) a threaded thumb screw for adjusting the position of said sliding metal bracket, wherein said wooden slat is positioned between said first rubber pad and said second rubber pad.   
     
     
         9 ) The exercise device as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one elastic resistance band connected between said user accessible loop section and said bed frame mounting device. 
     
     
         10 ) The exercise device as in  claim 9 , wherein said at least one elastic resistance band is a plurality of elastic resistance bands. 
     
     
         11 ) The exercise device as in  claim 9 , adapted to permit a user to utilize said exercise device for performing repetitive resistance exercises. 
     
     
         12 ) The exercise device as in  claim 11 , adapted to permit a user to stand next to said bed frame and grab said user accessible loop section and perform curls for bicep exercise. 
     
     
         13 ) The exercise device as in  claim 11 , adapted to permit a user to lie on said mattress and insert his feet into said user accessible loop section and perform leg lift exercises. 
     
     
         14 ) An exercise kit adapted to be attached to a bed frame to produce an exercise device, said kit comprised of:
 A) a narrow strip of one or more pliant materials comprising a portion of which is formed into a user accessible loop section,   B) a length adjustable section connected to said user accessible loop section,   C) a bed frame mounting device adapted to be connected both to said bed frame and to said length adjustable section, and   D) a plurality of elastic resistant bands.