Self-orienting adjustable length fitness pole

Abstract

Provided is an adjustable length fitness pole that includes an upper tubular section having an upper handgrip portion and a lower joint portion. The fitness pole also includes a lower tubular section having a lower foot mounting portion and an upper joint portion. The joint portions of the upper and lower tubular sections are sized and configured for slideable, registered engagement with each other thereby to prevent relative misalignment between the foot mounting portion and the handgrip portion.

1 . An adjustable length fitness pole comprising:
 an upper tubular section having an upper handgrip portion and a lower joint portion,   a lower tubular section having a lower foot mounting portion and an upper joint portion,   said joint portions of the upper and lower tubular sections being sized and configured for slideable, registered engagement with each other thereby to prevent relative misalignment between said foot mounting portion and said handgrip portion.   
   
   
       2 . An adjustable length fitness pole according to  claim 1  wherein said upper tubular section includes a key and said lower tubular section includes a keyway that is geometrically congruent to said key. 
   
   
       3 . An adjustable length fitness pole according to  claim 2  including a foot attachment releasably secured and rotationally registered to said foot mounting portion. 
   
   
       4 . An adjustable length fitness pole according to  claim 3  including a handgrip secured to said upper handgrip portion, said handgrip including a releasable hand strap. 
   
   
       5 . An adjustable length fitness pole according to  claim 1  wherein said upper and lower joint portions have non-circular cross-sections.