Total Workout Device

Abstract

A modular exercise system is provided that includes a first gripping member having an elongate opening sufficiently large to permit a user to place at least two hands in the opening, the opening having a profile ergonomically configured to facilitate grasping of the first gripping member with a user's hands; a second gripping member comprising an elongate opening, the elongate opening configured to permit a user to exert force on the second gripping member with at least part of the user's body; and a force-resistant member having first and second ends each configured to be connected the first and second gripping members, respectively, wherein each of the first and second ends of the force-resistant member comprise a detachable connector that may be used to connect the force-resistant member to the first or second gripping members.

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         8 . A modular exercise system for enhanced versatile use, the system comprising:
 a first gripping member comprising an elongate opening sufficiently large to permit a user to place at least two hands in the opening, the opening having a profile ergonomically configured to facilitate grasping of the first gripping member with a user's hands;   a second gripping member comprising an elongate opening, the elongate opening configured to permit a user to exert force on the second gripping member with at least part of the user's body; and   a force-resistant member having first and second ends each configured to be connected the first and second gripping members, respectively, wherein each of the first and second ends of the force-resistant member comprise a detachable connector that may be used to connect the force-resistant member to the first or second gripping members.   
     
     
         9 . The modular exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein the second gripping member comprises a similar configuration to the first gripping member, permitting a user to use at least both hands in the elongate opening of the second gripping member. 
     
     
         10 . The modular exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein the second gripping member comprises a foot platform in part defining the elongate opening of the second gripping member, wherein the foot platform is configured to permit a user to place their foot within at least a part of the elongate opening. 
     
     
         11 . The modular exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein the detachable connector of the force-resistant member comprises a safety locking clip. 
     
     
         12 . The modular exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein the force-resistant member comprises an elongate spring. 
     
     
         13 . The modular exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein the force-resistant member comprises an elastic cable. 
     
     
         14 . The modular exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first and second gripping members comprises a sensor to detect motion of the gripping member during use. 
     
     
         15 . The modular exercise system of  claim 14 , wherein the sensor is configured to indicate to the user the number of repetitions.