Multi-Purpose Resistance-Free Exercise Wheel

Abstract

A multi-purpose resistance-free exercise wheel is provided. The exercise wheel provides a resistance free and robust exercise device including a support rod disposed between a pair of wheels that facilitates better handling of the exercise wheel. The support rod includes a preferred length ranging from 12-18 inches, so as to optimize the grasping area to facilitate maneuvering of the exercise wheel. A shaft rotatably disposed within the support rod interconnects the wheels. Bushings disposed at the ends of the support rod facilitate forward and backward rotation of the wheels without resistance. The wheels include a preferred diameter ranging from 10-12 inches, so as to provide optimal support and stability to a user utilizing the exercise wheel. Handles disposed on opposing ends of the shaft extend outwardly relative to the wheels provide a grip for performing various exercises.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A resistance-free exercise wheel, comprising:
 an elongated shaft including a first end opposing a second end;   a first wheel slidably mounted onto the first end and a second wheel slidably mounted onto the second end;   wherein the first wheel is positioned interiorly relative to the first end and the second wheel is positioned interiorly relative to the second end, such that the first end of the elongated shaft extends horizontally outwardly from the first wheel and the second end of the elongated shaft extends horizontally outwardly from the second wheel;   a tubular support rod slidably mounted onto the elongated shaft between the first wheel and the second wheel, the tubular support rod including a bushing configured to receive the elongated shaft;   wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are configured to rotate independently of the tubular support rod.   
     
     
         2 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of handles slidably mounted onto the first end and the second end of the elongated shaft, the pair of handles positioned outwardly relative to the pair of wheels. 
     
     
         3 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of the  claim 2 , wherein the first wheel and the second wheel each include a centerbore, wherein each of the centerbores includes a diameter less than a diameter of the tubular support rod and less than a diameter of the handles, such that the centerbores prevent the first wheel and the second wheel from sliding longitudinally along the elongated shaft. 
     
     
         4 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 3 , wherein the first wheel and the second wheel each include a plurality of support ribs disposed around a perimeter edge thereof. 
     
     
         5 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 2 , wherein the handles includes a padded and tacky exterior surface. 
     
     
         6 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of foot pedals disposed on the first end and the second end of the elongated shaft and positioned outwardly relative to the pair of wheels. 
     
     
         7 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 6 , wherein the pair of foot pedals include a planar member and a strap configured to secure a user's foot to the pair of pedals. 
     
     
         8 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 1 , wherein the first wheel and the second wheel each include a diameter ranging from 10-12 inches. 
     
     
         9 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular support rod includes a longitudinal length ranging from 12-18 inches. 
     
     
         10 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular support rod includes a padded and tacky exterior surface. 
     
     
         11 ) The resistance-free exercise wheel of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular support rod includes a length equal to or less than a length of a portion of the elongated shaft that is disposed between the pair of wheels.