Exerciser

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are directed toward apparatus for performing physical training exercises, comprising: a member comprising a length of tubing and including an exterior surface having a central longitudinal axis and defining at least two pairs of receivers, axially-spaced from one another; wherein each receiver is defined by a longitudinal axis and an aperture formed through the exterior surface of the member.

1 . Apparatus for performing physical training exercises, comprising:
 a member comprising a length of tubing and including an exterior surface having a central longitudinal axis and defining at least two pairs of receivers, axially-spaced from one another;   wherein each receiver is defined by a longitudinal axis and an aperture formed through the exterior surface of the member.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a length of square tubing 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a length of rectangular tubing. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a length of triangular tubing. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a length of multi-sided tubing. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a length of oval tubing. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a length of tubing having two flat sides and two curved sides 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the receivers comprise enlarged openings having an additional cutout portion covering corners of the openings, thereby dispersing stress points. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein longitudinal axes of a first pair of receivers is at a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the member and the longitudinal axes of a second pair of receivers is at a second angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the member. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the first angle is between 10° and 40°, and the second angle is between 140° and 170°. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the first angle is about 30° and the second angle is about 150°. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a bar disposed through a center of the member along its longitudinal axis, wherein a portion of the bar extends out through both ends of the member. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein additional weights are added onto the portion of the bar extending out through the ends of the member. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising internal O-rings to reinforce predetermined portions of the member. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the O-rings are made of mesh. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the member is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of: elastomeric material, plastic, any type of plastic derivative or recycled plastic, any hydrocarbon material such as nylon, rubber or rubber derivatives, steel, aluminum, foam or foam derivatives, fiberglass, carbon fiber, leather, imitation leather, vinyl, PVC, mesh lining, wood/bamboo, imitation wood, and any combination, hybrid or blend of these materials. 
     
     
         17 . Apparatus for performing physical training exercises, comprising:
 a member comprising a length of tubing and including an exterior surface having a central longitudinal axis and defining one pair of receivers;   wherein each receiver is defined by a longitudinal axis and an aperture formed through the exterior surface of the member.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the receivers comprise enlarged openings having an additional cutout portion covering corners of the openings, thereby dispersing stress points. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein a longitudinal axis of a first receiver is at a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the member and a longitudinal axis of a second receiver is at a second angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the member. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the first angle is between 10° and 40°, and the second angle is between 140° and 170°. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the first angle is about 30° and the second angle is about 150°. 
     
     
         22 . Apparatus for performing physical training exercises, comprising:
 a hollow member comprising a length of tubing having a first end and a second end, and including an exterior surface having a central longitudinal axis;   a pair of end caps for sealing the first and second ends of the hollow member;   a pair of handles attached to the member;   an aperture in the member for filling the member with a weighting agent; and   a plug for sealing the aperture.   
     
     
         23 . Apparatus for performing physical training exercises, comprising:
 a member comprising a solid tubular member including an exterior surface having a central longitudinal axis.   
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 23 , further comprising a pair of exterior handles attached to the member.