Push-up bar system, apparatus and method

Abstract

Disclosed is an exercise device for use during an exercise regimen including a push-up exercise. The exercise device for use in a push-up exercise includes a plurality of bar assemblies, a base assembly, a plurality of sensors electrically coupled to a processor, and a transmitter in communication with a memory. The bar assembly comprises a handle configured to be grasped by a user. The rear frame further defines a protrusion configured to be received by a plurality of recesses on the base assembly. The plurality of sensors are configured to sense data responsive to a motion performed by the user. The processor is configured to determine a quality assessment of a performance of the push-up exercise. The memory is configured to store the sensed data and the assessment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise device for use in a push-up exercise, the device comprising:
 a plurality of bar assemblies, each bar assembly comprising a handle affixed to a rear frame defining a protrusion, the handle being configured to be grasped by a user;   a base assembly comprising a top frame and a bottom frame, the top frame defining a plurality of recesses configured to receive the protrusion;   a plurality of sensors disposed on the device, the sensors being configured to sense data responsive to a motion performed by the user;   a processor electrically coupled to the plurality of sensors, wherein the processor is configured to determine a quality assessment of a performance of the push-up exercise;   a memory configured to store the sensed data and the assessment; and   a transmitter in communication with the memory for transmitting the sensed data and the assessment to an external computing device.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein each bar assembly is selectively positionable to be supported on the base assembly to accommodate a desired characteristic. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , the desired characteristic being one of the size of the user, the muscle group to be targeted, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , the bar assembly also being configured to be decoupled from the base assembly when the bar assembly is not supported by the base assembly. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a pressure sensor configured to measure an amount of force or pressure applied by the user. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors includes an infrared proximity sensor configured to measure a distance between the user and the device. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors include a heart rate sensor configured to measure a heart rate of the user when performing the push-up exercise. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 5 , wherein the amount of force or pressure is communicated to the processor for generating the quality assessment of the performance of the push-up exercise. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein the distance between the user and the device is communicated to the processor for generating the quality assessment of the performance of the push-up exercise. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 7 , wherein the heart rate of the user is communicated to the processor for generating the quality assessment of the performance of the push-up exercise. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising an image display presenting the quality assessment of the performance of the push-up type exercise. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the bar assembly is configured to be rotatable by the user when performing the push-up exercise or between uses of the exercise device. 
     
     
         13 . An exercise device for use in a push-up exercise, the device comprising:
 a bottom frame configured to be coupled to a top frame, the top frame having a plurality of recesses defined thereon;   a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a pressure sensor and an infrared proximity sensor;   a processor electrically coupled to the plurality of sensors, the processor being configured to generate an assessment of a performance of the push-up exercise;   a memory in communication with the processor, the memory configured for storing sensed data and the assessment;   a transmitter in communication with the memory, the transmitter configured for transmitting sensed data and the assessment to an external computing device; and   an image display configured to present the assessment to the user.   
     
     
         14 . An exercise device for use in a push-up exercise, the device comprising:
 a rear frame defining a protrusion adapted for positioning on a surface;   a handle coupled to the rear frame, the handle being configured to be grasped by a user; and   a plurality of sensors disposed on the handle.   
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 14 , wherein the handle further comprises:
 a handle frame having the plurality of sensors disposed thereon, the plurality of sensors comprising a heart rate sensor;   a cover coupled to the handle frame, the cover configured to be disposed above the rear frame; and   a handle support configured to be coupled to the handle frame.   
     
     
         16 . An exercise method using a push-up exercise device, the method comprising:
 positioning a plurality of bar assemblies on a base assembly, wherein each bar assembly is received within the base assembly, thereby partially limiting the movement of each bar assembly relative to the base assembly;   grasping a handle of the bar assembly, the handle oriented orthogonally to the base assembly;   applying pressure on the bar assembly and the base assembly when performing a push-up exercise; and   receiving a quality assessment of the push-up exercise from the push-up exercise device, the quality assessment being generated by a processor housed within the device.   
     
     
         17 . The exercise method of  claim 16 , wherein the receiving step comprises the substeps of:
 measuring an amount of pressure or force applied on the base assembly and the bar assembly; and   transmitting the amount of pressure or force to the processor for generating the quality assessment.   
     
     
         18 . The exercise method of  claim 16 , wherein the receiving step comprises the substeps of:
 measuring a distance between the user and the base assembly when performing the push-up exercise; and   transmitting the distance to the processor for generating the quality assessment.   
     
     
         19 . The exercise method of  claim 16 , wherein the receiving step comprises the substeps of:
 measuring a heart rate of the user; and   transmitting the heart rate to the processor for generating the quality assessment.   
     
     
         20 . The exercise method of  claim 16 , wherein the receiving step further comprises presenting the quality assessment via a display disposed on the device. 
     
     
         21 . The exercise method of  claim 16 , further comprising transmitting the quality assessment to an external computing device. 
     
     
         22 . The exercise method of  claim 21 , wherein the quality assessment is transmitted to the external computing device for generating an overall wellness assessment of the user. 
     
     
         23 . The exercise method of  claim 16 , wherein the positioning step further comprises positioning the bar assembly onto the base assembly to accommodate a desired characteristic. 
     
     
         24 . The exercise method of  claim 23 , wherein the characteristic is one of the size of the user, the muscle group to be targeted, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         25 . The exercise method of  claim 16 , wherein the applying step further comprises rotating the bar assembly relative to the base assembly while performing the push-up exercise or between uses of the push-up exercise.