Strap-Based Exercise System

Abstract

The invention is a strap-based suspension exercise system that includes a main strap that is attached to a fixed or stationary object to anchor the exercise system and exercise straps that are used to perform a variety of exercises. Different main straps are provided that enable anchoring the exercise system virtually anywhere. The exercise straps, which may be inelastic or elastic are attached to the main strap using a uniquely designed buckle and include a safety strap. Various optional equipment, such as a foot hammock, a wrist or foot strap, additional handles, exercise straps with gym rings, and a vest worn by the user are provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise system, comprising:
 a main strap having a length, a first end configured for attachment to a stationary object, and an opposite second end configured to attachment to a first location along the length of said main strap, thereby forming a loop upon attachment to said first location;   a buckle attached to said loop of said main strap and defining two separate openings;   a pair of exercise straps, each having a first end configured for attachment to one of said two separate openings of said buckle and a second end opposite said first end; and   a pair of handles, each attached to one of said second ends of said exercise straps.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein said buckle is configured to freely slide along said main strap within said loop. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein said buckle comprises a pair of latches, wherein each of said latches forms a portion of a perimeter wall defining a portion of each of said two separate openings defined by said buckle, respectively, and wherein each of said latches opens and closes, thereby providing a perimeter wall opening to each of said two separate openings, respectively. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein said first end of said main strap comprises a loop, and further comprising:
 a body configured to attach to said loop, said body having a center cylindrical portion having a pair of opposite ends and a pair of cylindrical bodies, each attached to one of said opposite ends of said center cylindrical portion, wherein said cylindrical bodies have a diameter larger than a diameter of said center cylindrical portion and a length less than a length of said center cylindrical portion; and   a pair of non-slip pads disposed around an outside surface of each of the cylindrical bodies.   
     
     
         5 . The exercise system of  claim 4 , wherein at least one of said cylindrical bodies is configured to be reversibly attached and detached from one of said opposite ends of said center cylindrical portion. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein said pair of exercise straps comprises a pair of inelastic exercise straps, wherein a length of each of said inelastic exercise straps is adjustable. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise system of  claim 6 , wherein each of said exercise straps comprises a first strap, a second strap, a buckle for connecting said first strap and said second strap and for adjusting the length of said first strap, and a sleeve disposed along said first strap and through which said first strap passes, and further comprising:
 a pair of safety straps, each having a first end attached to said second strap and a second end opposite said first end attached to said sleeve.   
     
     
         8 . The exercise system of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 a pair of straps, each having a length and two ends configured to mate to a corresponding one of said second end of said exercise straps, thereby forming a loop at each of said second ends of said exercise straps, wherein said length is sufficient to hold a user's foot.   
     
     
         9 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein said pair of exercise straps comprises a pair of elastic exercise straps. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein said pair of elastic exercise straps each comprises a loop at said second end of said exercise strap for attachment of a second pair of handles. 
     
     
         11 . An exercise system, comprising:
 a main strap having a length and a first end configured for attachment to a first location along the length of said first strap, thereby forming a loop sufficient to encompass a stationary object upon attachment to said first location, and a second end opposite said first end;   a buckle attached to said second end of said main strap and having two separate openings;   a pair of exercise straps, each having a first end configured for attachment to one of said two separate openings of said buckle and a second end opposite said first end; and   a pair of handles, each attached to one of said second ends of said exercise straps.   
     
     
         12 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 an anchor for attachment to a stationary object and for attachment to said loop.   
     
     
         13 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , wherein said buckle comprises a pair of latches, wherein each of said latches forms a portion of a perimeter wall defining a portion of each of said two separate openings defined by said buckle, respectively, and wherein each of said latches opens and closes, thereby providing a perimeter wall opening to each of said two separate openings, respectively. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , wherein said first end of said main strap comprises a loop, and further comprising:
 a body configured to attach to said loop, said body having a center cylindrical portion having a pair of opposite ends and a pair of cylindrical bodies, each attached to one of said opposite ends of said center cylindrical portion, wherein said cylindrical bodies have a diameter larger than a diameter of said center cylindrical portion and a length less than a length of said center cylindrical portion; and   a pair of non-slip pads disposed around an outside surface of each of the cylindrical bodies.   
     
     
         15 . The exercise system of  claim 14 , wherein at least one of said cylindrical bodies is configured to be reversibly attached and detached from one of said opposite ends of said center cylindrical portion. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , wherein said pair of exercise straps comprises a pair of inelastic exercise straps, wherein a length of each of said inelastic exercise straps is adjustable. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise system of  claim 16 , wherein each of said exercise straps comprises a first strap, a second strap, a buckle for connecting said first strap and said second strap and for adjusting the length of said first strap, and a sleeve disposed along said first strap and through which said first strap passes, and further comprising:
 a pair of safety straps, each having a first end attached to said second strap and a second end opposite said first end attached to said sleeve.   
     
     
         18 . The exercise system of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 a pair of straps, each having a length and two ends configured to mate to a corresponding one of said second end of said exercise straps, thereby forming a loop at each of said second ends of said exercise straps, wherein said length is sufficient to hold a user's foot.   
     
     
         19 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , wherein said pair of exercise straps comprises a pair of elastic exercise straps. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , wherein said pair of elastic exercise straps each comprises a loop at said second end of said exercise strap for attachment of a second pair of handles.