Compact office exercise unit

Abstract

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a compact exercise unit, which comprises a body attachable to a standard swivel chair leg in a removable manner. The body has at least one internal cavity and at least one exercise element. The exercise element has a first and a second end, the first end being fixed to the body. The element is extendable between a non-extended position and an extended position in which the second end of the element protrudes from the body. The cavity being adapted at least for storage of said element at least in said non-extended position.

1 . A compact exercise unit which comprises a body attachable to a standard swivel chair leg in a removable manner, and having at least one internal cavity and at least one exercise element having a first and a second end, said first end being fixed to the unit, said element being extendable between a non-extended position and an extended position in which the second end of the element protrudes from the body, said cavity being adapted at least for storage of said element at least in said non-extended position.  
     
     
         2 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said element is extendable into at least two different extended positions defining two different operative states of said unit.  
     
     
         3 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said body has an external surface and said cavity comprises at least a first compartment adapted for the storage of said exercise element, and wherein at least one of said external surface and said cavity further comprises a second compartment adapted for storage of at least one additional object.  
     
     
         4 . A unit according to  claim 3 , wherein said additional object is an additional exercise unit, a part thereof, or a supplement to said exercise element.  
     
     
         5 . A unit according  claim 1 , wherein said element is of variable length.  
     
     
         6 . A unit according to  claim 5 , wherein said element is telescopic.  
     
     
         7 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said element, when said unit is mounted on said chair leg, is adapted for rotation about a vertical rotation axis, which is parallel to said swivel chair leg.  
     
     
         8 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said element has, when extended, a protruding portion including said second end, which is adapted for rotation about a horizontal rotation axis, perpendicular to said leg when said unit is mounted thereon.  
     
     
         9 . A unit according to  claim 8 , wherein said protruding portion has an adjustable height and length.  
     
     
         10 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the second end of said element is adapted for mounting thereon an additional exercise device, a part thereof, or a supplement to said exercise element.  
     
     
         11 . A unit according to  claim 10 , wherein said supplement is a resistance means.  
     
     
         12 . A unit according to  claim 1 , further adapted to function as a foot rest.  
     
     
         13 . A unit according to  claim 1 , further adapted to be so mounted on said leg as not to interfere with the performance of regular office activity, when said element is in its non-extended position.  
     
     
         14 . A unit according to  claim 1 , allowing the use of said element for at least one of upper and lower body exercises by chair occupant in sitting position.  
     
     
         15 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said chair leg has a predetermined diameter and said body is formed with a longitudinal slot extending perpendicularly to said swivel chair leg, when the unit is mounted thereon, and having a first open end at the circumference of the body, and a second closed end spaced inwardly from said circumference, the width of said slot being not smaller than said predetermined diameter.  
     
     
         16 . A unit according to  claim 15 , further comprising a clamping mechanism for the fixation of the position of said unit relative to said leg, with the leg being located at said closed end of the slot, by clamping said leg against second, closed end of said unit.  
     
     
         17 . A unit according to  claim 16 , wherein said clamping mechanism comprises a first element adapted for horizontal movement along said slot towards said second end of the slot, and a second element adapted for vertical movement, within said slot.  
     
     
         18 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said chair leg has a non-rotational part and said unit is adapted for mounting to said part to avoid rotation of said unit when the chair is rotated.  
     
     
         19 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said unit has an external surface and is of such dimension as to allow mounting thereon of an additional exercise device, a part thereof, or a supplement to said exercise element.  
     
     
         20 . A unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said unit is adapted for connection to a computer equipped with appropriate software and programs, allowing the use of features such as a personal trainer, exercise reminder, exercise games or the like, in conjunction with said unit, through an interactive computer interface.  
     
     
         21 . A compact exercise unit attachable to a standard swivel chair leg in a removable manner, the leg having a predetermined diameter, said unit having a body formed with a longitudinal slot extending perpendicularly to said swivel chair leg, when the unit is mounted thereon, and having a first open end at the circumference of the body, and a second closed end spaced inwardly from said circumference, the width of said slot being not smaller than said predetermined diameter.  
     
     
         22 . A unit according to  claim 21 , further comprising a clamping mechanism for the fixation of the position of said unit relative to said leg, with the leg being located at said closed end of the slot, by clamping said leg against second, closed end of said unit.  
     
     
         23 . A unit according to  claim 22 , wherein said clamping mechanism comprises a first element adapted for horizontal movement along said slot towards said second end of the slot, and a second element adapted for vertical movement, within said slot.  
     
     
         24 . A unit according to  claim 21 , wherein said unit is adapted for connection to a computer equipped with appropriate software and programs, allowing the use of features such as a personal trainer, exercise reminder, exercise games or the like, in conjunction with said unit, through an interactive computer interface.  
     
     
         25 . A compact exercise unit attachable to a standard swivel chair leg in a removable manner, which comprises at least one exercise element with a first and a second end, said first end being fixed to the unit, said element being extendable between a non-extended position and an extended position in which a portion thereof including said second end is adapted for rotation about a horizontal rotation axis perpendicular to said leg when said unit is mounted thereon.  
     
     
         26 . A unit according to  claim 25 , wherein said element is of variable length.  
     
     
         27 . A unit according to  claim 26 , wherein said element is telescopic.  
     
     
         28 . A unit according to  claim 25 , wherein said element has, when extended, a protruding portion including said second end, which is adapted for rotation about a horizontal rotation axis, perpendicular to said leg when said unit is mounted thereon.  
     
     
         29 . A unit according to  claim 28 , wherein said protruding portion has an adjustable height and length.  
     
     
         30 . A unit according to  claim 25 , wherein the second end of said element is adapted for mounting thereon an additional exercise device, a part thereof, or a supplement to said exercise element.  
     
     
         31 . A unit according to  claim 25 , wherein said unit is adapted for connection to a computer equipped with appropriate software and programs, allowing the use of features such as a personal trainer, exercise reminder, exercise games or the like, in conjunction with said unit, through an interactive computer interface.