Leverage training sled

Abstract

A sled leverage training sled in many implementations includes a first elongate member separated by a distance from a second elongate member. The elongate members may be tubes, pipes or other suitable shape that would allow for the leverage training sled to slide along the ground. A leverage training sled may also include a cross member having a first end adjacent to a portion of the first elongate member and a second end adjacent to a portion of the second elongate member. The sled may further include a contact member that extends from a portion of the cross member at a first angle relative to the cross member and is configured to pivot from the first angle to a second angle and an upright member that extends from a portion of the cross member. The leverage training sled may also include a bladder member positioned at a height between a portion of the upright member and a portion of the contact member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sled comprising:
 a first elongate member separated by a distance from a second elongate member;   a cross member extending between a portion of the first elongate member and a portion of the second elongate member;   a contact member positioned adjacent to a portion of the cross member and positioned at a first angle relative to the cross member, the contact member being configured to pivot from at least the first angle to a second angle;   an upright member that extends from the cross member; and   a bladder member positioned between a portion of the upright member and a portion of the contact member.   
     
     
         2 . The sled of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second elongate members are cylinders. 
     
     
         3 . The sled of  claim 1 , further comprising a deck portion configured to be positioned above a portion of the cross member. 
     
     
         4 . The sled of  claim 1 , wherein the cross member is a plurality of cross members. 
     
     
         5 . The sled of  claim 1 , wherein the bladder member is an adjustable air spring, the adjustable air spring configured to adjust a pressure of the bladder member from at least a first pressure to at least a second pressure. 
     
     
         6 . The sled of  claim 1 , wherein the cross member is positioned substantially perpendicular to the first elongate member and the second elongate member. 
     
     
         7 . The sled of  claim 6 , further comprising a pivot pin positioned adjacent to the cross member, wherein the pivot pin is configured to receive a lubricant. 
     
     
         8 . The sled of  claim 3 , further comprising a brace that extends between the upright member and a portion of the deck portion. 
     
     
         9 . The sled of  claim 3 , further comprising a friction increasing member positioned above at least a portion of the deck portion. 
     
     
         10 . A method of manufacturing a sled, comprising:
 providing a first and a second elongate member;   providing a cross member that extends at least between the first elongate member and the second elongate member;   providing a contact member that is positioned adjacent to the cross member, wherein the contact member is positioned at a first angle relative to the cross member and is configured to pivot at least from the first angle to a second angle;   providing an upright member that extends from the cross member; and   providing an impact absorbing member that extends between a portion of the upright member and a portion of the contact member.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of providing a deck portion configured to be positioned above a second portion of the cross member. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the cross member is a plurality of cross members. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the impact absorbing member is an adjustable air spring, the adjustable air spring configured to adjust a pressure of the member from at least a first pressure to at least a second pressure. 
     
     
         14 . A leverage training sled, comprising:
 a first sliding member and a second sliding member;   a support member coupled to a portion of the first sliding member and to a portion of the second sliding member;   a collision member positioned adjacent to a portion of the support member, wherein the collision member is positioned at an angle relative to the support member;   a pivot member coupled to the support member and the collision member;   a column that extends substantially vertically from the support member; and   a impact absorbing member having an internal pressure and that extends between a portion of the column and a portion of the collision member.   
     
     
         15 . The leverage training sled of  claim 14 , further comprising a sensor configured to record a value that is sensed by the sensor. 
     
     
         16 . The leverage training sled of  claim 14 , wherein the internal pressure of the impact absorbing member can be increased or decreased an amount. 
     
     
         17 . The leverage training sled of  claim 14 , further comprising a padded member removably coupled to the collision member. 
     
     
         18 . The leverage training sled of  claim 17 , wherein the padded member includes a visual indicator on a front face of the padded member. 
     
     
         19 . The leverage training sled of  claim 14 , wherein the impact absorbing member is a plurality of impact absorbing members. 
     
     
         20 . The leverage training sled of  claim 14 , wherein the pivot member includes a removable pivot pin.