Modular Isometric and Speed Training Device

Abstract

A modular exercise device that provides isometric and speed training in a plurality of embodiments by providing a single sensing core that can be encased in multiple housings. A force measurement smart core is an electronic piece although a pressure indicator or physical force gauge could be used also. A feedback interface providing visual/auditory tactile interaction could be visual using an LCD or LEDS, audible, or tactile (vibration feedback) Means to setup the device include buttons or dials to set the goal force or change the exercise program. A memory allows the device to be programmed to walk the user through a routine or to allow the user to see previous workouts. A connection means to connect to a computer, the network or other electronic device using standard known architecture would be utilized. This could be wireless, wired or through memory cards.

1 . Modular isometric device comprising:
 a smart core consisting of:
 a housing or frame; 
 a force and time measurement component, 
 a feedback interface providing at least one of visual, auditory, or tactile interaction, and 
 a housing. 
   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the smart core is further comprised of wireless connection means to connect the device to a wireless network. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the smart core is further comprised of an electronic memory allowing the device to be programmed to walk the user through a routine or to allow the user to see previous workouts. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising one or more physical extensions removeably attached to the housing. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein, the force and time measurement component is electronic. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein, the force and time measurement component is a pressure indicator or physical force gauge. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 4  wherein, the physical extensions include upper body and core extensions. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7  wherein, the physical extensions for upper body and core extensions include: fixed handgrips, scissor handgrips, T-handle grips, cord pulls, a medicine ball, or moveable handle bars attached to the smart core as alternative housings. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 4  wherein, the physical extensions include lower body and core extensions. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 3  wherein, a memory card is provided to transfer information from the device to a computer. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1  wherein, the housing is further comprised of two receiving arms for attachably receiving numerous grips. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11  wherein, the grips include a short handle, balled handle, and an extended handle 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 2  wherein, the wireless connection means connect the device to a wireless computer network. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 2  wherein,
 the wireless connection means connects the device to a mobile wireless device; 
 said mobile wireless device provides a continuous network connection; 
 said mobile wireless device provides a memory for storing exercise data locally on the smart phone or remotely to server or other computer; 
 said mobile wireless device provides a user access to said exercise data; 
 said mobile wireless device provides software that would automatically connect and synchronize any data or exercise program. 
 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14  wherein the mobile wireless device is a smart phone. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1  comprising two smart cores whereby the two smart cores are press together, pulled apart, or apply pressuring in opposing directions during an isometric exercise routine. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 2  wherein, the memory includes a users history of exercise will show what their peak performance and abilities are and is able to scale the forces generated so that the users can compete based on their effort compared to their historical performance and not based on actual force measured. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 17  wherein, users compete on speed to see how fast they can apply a force. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 1  wherein, said device is provided with accessories that mount it to stationary objects. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 1  wherein,
 the device consists of a core measurement unit that can measure the force being applied by the user and also the force/time; and 
 said device provides direct feedback to the user to indicate force applied, the time taken to reach a predefined force, and the neural reaction time. 
 
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising means of measuring force, torque, and pressure that are correlated to the external force applied by the user. 
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 11  further comprising a controlled motion attachment attached to the two receiving arms for attachably receiving numerous grips providing very slow movement during the exercise of the receiving arms and attached grips while the user maintained the desired force on the grips. 
     
     
         23 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the controlled motion attachment is either a stepper motor or a governor. 
     
     
         24 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the controlled motion apparatus allows the device to walk a user through an exercise routine by moving the handles to different positions for a variety of different exercises.