Health hoop

Abstract

The present invention relates to a health hoop comprising a ring, a weight device, and a guide device with an end being attached to the weight device and the other end being received within the ring, wherein the ring virtually remains stationary when the health hoop is used, and the weight device rotates about the ring while being guided by the guide device, wherein the weight device is attached to the guide device via a strap with an adjustable length. This health hoop of simple structure and easy manipulation can be used by different people to make individualized fitness plans, and can minimize the risk of injuring the muscles and joints of body parts to be exercised.

1 . A health hoop, comprising a ring, a weight device, and a guide device with an end being attached to the weight device and the other end being received within the ring, characterized in that the ring virtually remains stationary when the health hoop is used, and the weight device rotates about the ring while being guided by the guide device, wherein the weight device is attached to the guide device via a strap with an adjustable length. 
     
     
         2 . The health hoop according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ring is provided along an entire perimeter thereof with a continuous C-shaped slot which is opened radially outward to receive the guide device. 
     
     
         3 . The health hoop according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the guide device comprises a U-shaped bracket and two rollers connected to ends of two legs of the U-shaped bracket, wherein the rollers are received for rolling in the slot of the ring, and the strap with an adjustable length is connected to a base of the U-shaped bracket. 
     
     
         4 . The health hoop according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the weight device has a weight which can be increased or decreased depending on a user's desire and capability. 
     
     
         5 . The health hoop according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ring is provided with one or two ergonomic handles for a user to grip. 
     
     
         6 . The health hoop according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ring is provided with radially inward extending lugs, to which a body part to be exercised can be connected via connecting means. 
     
     
         7 . The health hoop according to  claim 6 , characterized by further comprising connecting strips connected to the lugs and an attachment adapted to the body part. 
     
     
         8 . The health hoop according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ring is made of metal, carbon fibers, or plastics. 
     
     
         9 . The health hoop according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ring is integrally formed, or is designed to be detachable and to enable a size adjustment and a position locking by adjusting and locking means. 
     
     
         10 . The health hoop according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the weight device can rotate about the ring manually by person or automatically by electric power.