Frictional Resistance Exercise System and Methods of Use

Abstract

An improved frictional resistance exercise system is disclosed. Typically, the improved frictional resistance exercise system includes a plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members and a plurality of door mount assemblies. Each of the plurality of door mount assemblies is adapted to fit over a door edge and extend to at least one of a door front surface and a door back surface allowing a door to be opened or closed when coupled thereon. Moreover, each of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members is coupled to each of the plurality of door mount assemblies. A rope having a first end and a second end is slidably coupled to each of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members. Exemplary exercise routines for use with the improved frictional resistance exercise system whereby the resistance can be varied throughout the range of motion of the exercise routine are further disclosed.

1 . A frictional resistance exercise system comprising:
 a plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members;   a plurality of door mount assemblies, the plurality of door mount assemblies being adapted to fit over a door edge and extending to at least one of a door front surface and a door back surface allowing a door to be closed when coupled thereon, each of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members being coupled to each of the plurality of door mount assemblies;   wherein the plurality of door mount assemblies comprise a first door mount assembly coupled to a door edge and a second door mount assembly coupled the opposing door edge, the first door mount assembly being approximately aligned linerally with the second door mount assembly; and   a rope, the rope having a first end and a second end, the rope being slidably coupled to each of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members.   
     
     
         2 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members is comprised of copper and is substantially hollow. 
     
     
         3 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members comprises a first section and a second section intersecting the first section in the approximate center thereof, the first section being coupled to the second section by one or more fasteners and one or more receiving nuts. 
     
     
         4 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 3 , wherein the first section being coupled to the second section by one or more fasteners and one or more receiving nuts comprises the first section being coupled to the second section by two threaded fasteners and two threaded receiving nuts whereby head portions of the two threaded fasteners are in contact with bores in the door mount assembly, elongated threaded portions of the two threaded fasteners pass through the second section, and ends of the elongated threaded portions distal the head portions extend into the first section, and are coupled to the two threaded receiving nuts therein. 
     
     
         5 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of door mount assemblies comprise a first door mount assembly coupled to a top door edge and second door mount assembly coupled to a bottom opposing door edge, the first door mount assembly being approximately aligned longitudinally with the second door mount assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of door mount assemblies comprise a first door mount assembly coupled to a hinge side door edge and second door mount assembly coupled to a latch door edge, the first door mount assembly being approximately aligned latitudinally with the second door mount assembly. 
     
     
         7 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 5 , wherein the first door mount assembly and the second door mount assembly are coupled proximal a hinge side door edge. 
     
     
         8 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of door mount assemblies includes a bracket having a first section and a second section, the first section being a flat generally rectangular section with one or more first bores, and a second section being connected to and disposed substantially perpendicular to the first section thereby creating an L-bracket. 
     
     
         9 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of door mount assemblies further includes a third section, the third section being a flat generally rectangular section, the third section being connected to and disposed substantially perpendicular to the second section thereby creating a J-bracket. 
     
     
         10 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 9 , wherein the first section, the second section, and the third section has a thickness of approximately 16-24 gauge. 
     
     
         11 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of door mount assemblies further includes (i) one or more first fasteners, each of the one or more first fasteners adapted to extend substantially through each of the one or more first bores and to couple to the one or more first retaining nut, and (ii) one or more second fasteners, each of the one or more second fasteners adapted to extend substantially through each of the one or more second bores and to couple to the door edge. 
     
     
         12 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 1  further comprising, at least one padding member, the at least one padding member being couples to a door mount assembly adjacent a surface of a door. 
     
     
         13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . A frictional resistance exercise system comprising:
 a first T-shaped cylindrical member;   a first door mount assembly, the first door mount assembly including a bracket coupled to a door top edge and extending to a door front surface and a door back surface, the first door mount assembly being coupled to the first T-shaped cylindrical member;   a second T-shaped cylindrical member;   a second door mount assembly, the second door mount assembly including a bracket coupled to a door bottom edge and extending to the door front surface and the door back surface, the second door mount assembly being coupled to the second T-shaped cylindrical member, and   a rope, the rope having a first end and a second end, the rope being slidably coupled to the first and second T-Shaped cylindrical members.   
     
     
         15 . The frictional resistance exercise system of  claim 14 , further comprising,
 a cord, the cord coupled to a base portion of the first T-shaped cylindrical member and a base portion of the second T-shaped cylindrical member, the cord adapted to secure a one of the first door mount assembly and second door mount assembly when the other of the first door mount assembly and the second door mount assembly is coupled to its door edge by one or more fasteners.   
     
     
         16 . A method of exercising, the method comprising:
 providing a plurality of frictional resistance exercise devices, each of the frictional exercise devices having a T-shaped cylindrical member and a door mount assembly, wherein (i) the door mount assembly is adapted to fit over a door edge and extend to at least one of a door front surface allowing a door to be closed when coupled thereon, and (ii) the T-shaped cylindrical member is coupled to the door mount assembly;   securing a first frictional resistance exercise device to a top door edge;   securing a second frictional resistance device to a bottom door edge;   attaching a rope to the first frictional resistance exercise device and the second exercise devices;   applying a force to the ends of the rope while holding the ends of the rope along a horizontal plane, the force being resisted by the first and second frictional devices.