Rotational and linear resistance force exercise apparatus

Abstract

An exercise apparatus with an adjustable rotating element around which a force transferring material wraps either clockwise or counterclockwise to provide bidirectional rotational resistance for exercising. The force transferring material is preferably guided to remain in close proximity to the rotating element while wrapping around the rotating element.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise apparatus comprising:
 an adjustable rotating element around which a force transferring material wraps either clockwise or counterclockwise to provide bidirectional rotational resistance for exercising; and   said force transferring material guided to remain in close proximity to said rotating element while wrapping around said rotating element.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said rotating element is a circular wheel. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said circular wheel is capable of accommodating said force transferring material on its periphery. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 3  wherein said circular wheel accommodates said force transferring material in a groove on its periphery. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said force transferring material is selected from the group consisting of a cable, a belt, a chain, a rope, and a rubber band. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said force transferring material is guided with pulleys disposed in proximity to said rotating element. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said rotating element adjusts horizontally between 1 and 360 degrees vertically and between approximately 1 foot and approximately 10 feet high. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising an interchangeable attachment disposable on said rotating element. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 8  wherein said interchangeable attachment is a head accommodating attachment. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 8  wherein said interchangeable attachment is a long shoulder handle attachment. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 8  wherein said interchangeable attachment is a twin free spin plate. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising an attachment for a particular exercise permanently affixed to said adjustable rotating element. 
     
     
         13 . A connectable attachment for a bidirectional rotating resistance exercise apparatus comprising a surface on which a user places the user's hand to strengthen the user's shoulder joint and elbow joint and wrist joint and related muscles in supination, pronation and rotation motions. 
     
     
         14 . A connectable attachment for a bidirectional rotating resistance exercise apparatus comprising a surface on which a user places at least one foot of the user to strengthen the user's hip joint, knee joint, ankle joint and spine and related muscles in supination, and pronation, and rotation motions. 
     
     
         15 . A connectable attachment for a bidirectional rotating resistance exercise apparatus comprising a knee cradle on which users place one knee to strengthen the user's hip joint and related muscles in supination, pronation, and rotation motions. 
     
     
         16 . A connectable attachment for a bidirectional rotating resistance exercise apparatus comprising an over-head adjustable handle which a user can hold to strengthen the user's spine, hip, knee and ankle joints and related muscles in a rotating motion. 
     
     
         17 . A connectable attachment for a bidirectional rotating resistance exercise apparatus comprising an elbow cradle with which a user strengthens the user's shoulder joint and muscles in supination, pronation, and rotation motions.