Exercise Device and Method

Abstract

Improved exercise assemblies and related methods of use are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous exercise assemblies that are adjustable, changeable and/or rotatable. The present disclosure provides for an exercise assembly that can function as a straight pull-up bar in one arrangement, and can also function as a dynamic, range-of-motion exercise assembly in another arrangement. The exemplary exercise assembly includes an advantageous design that permits users to not only perform straight bar pull-ups, but also allows users to quickly and easily convert the assembly into a two-handled, variable resistance, bicycle-style crank (e.g., a rotating bicycle pull up bar assembly) in which the user rotates two handles of the bar similar to how a cyclist rotates bicycle pedals.

1 . A multi-functional exercise assembly, comprising:
 at least one tubular element,   an elongated bar that includes a plurality of adjustable joints,   wherein the at least one tubular element and the elongated bar are repositionable so as to function as a pull-up bar in a first position, and to function as a range-of-motion exercise assembly in a second position.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the range-of-motion exercise assembly takes the form of a two-handled, variable resistance, bicycle-style crank. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the range-of-motion exercise assembly operates so as to support at least one of bear-crawl movement exercises, boxing speed-bag exercises and rock climbing movement exercises. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising mounts configured and dimensioned to be mounted with respect to each end of the elongated bar. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated bar includes handgrip sections with cushioned, foam gripping surfaces. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the handgrip sections include bio-metric sensors that are adapted to monitor at least one of heart-rate, skin elasticity and hydration of a user. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the handgrip sections include pressure-sensors that are adapted to record at least one of user weight, number of exercise repetitions per workout, number of exercise repetitions per set, and number of exercise repetitions per session. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the handgrip sections include sensors and wherein the sensors include communication elements that communicate sensed date to an electronic device. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated bar is dimensioned to pass through the at least one tubular element. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated bar defines a first end, a second end, a first handle section, a second handle section, an inner shaft, an outer shaft and a second outer shaft. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-functional exercise assembly of  claim 10 , wherein each of the first handle section and the second handle section includes a first strut member, a second strut member and a handle member therebetween. 
     
     
         12 . An exercise method, comprising:
 a. providing a multi-functional exercise assembly that includes (i) at least one tubular element, and (ii) a telescoping, spring-and-twist tensioned, tube-within-tube bar;   b. positioning the multi-functional exercise assembly in a first exercise orientation to function as a pull-up bar; and   c. repositioning the multi-functional exercise assembly in a second exercise orientation to support a range-of-motion exercise activity.   
     
     
         13 . The exercise method of  claim 12 , wherein the repositioning step comprises at least one of adjusting, changing or rotating the multi-functional exercise assembly. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise method of  claim 12 , wherein the positioning or the repositioning step comprises detachably mounting the multi-functional exercise assembly with respect to a door frame or training platform to function as a pull-up bar.