JP2017529899A - Heart-shaped exercise device - Google Patents

Abstract

A method and apparatus for performing individual or group exercises using a heart-shaped exercise device is disclosed. The device includes a heart-shaped body and two or more handles. In some embodiments, the two or more handles form a generally concave surface. The heart-shaped body further includes a tail that can form a generally concave surface in a direction opposite to the handle. The heart-shaped body includes two round protrusions that induce movement, whether used with one or two hands, or used by one user, a pair, or a group. In some embodiments, the center of gravity is asymmetric about the horizontal axis. In some embodiments, the heart-shaped device is configured to rest stably on a surface. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

Cross-reference to related applications This application is based on US Patent Law Section 119 (e), “HEART SHAPED EXERCISE DEVICE USED SOLO, WITH A PARTNER, OR IN A GROUP FOR WELLNESS, THERAPY Claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 035,411 entitled "AND FITNESS," which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

  The disclosed embodiments generally relate to an exercise device, and more particularly to a hand-held exercise device.

  Hand-held exercise devices (eg, hand-held weights such as dumbbells and kettlebells) are typically used for weight lifting and advanced training exercises. For example, US Pat. No. 5,592,996 describes an oval and carved weight that can be used for weightlifting and aerobic training. However, such known devices include users who perform aerodynamic movements using the device, users who seek exercise devices with low impact (for example, users who have recovered from a disease such as a heart attack) , Morbidly obese users, children, or the elderly), or users who wish to perform paired or group exercises using the device, do not provide a satisfactory problem solution.

  According to one embodiment, a heart-shaped exercise device is disclosed. The heart-shaped exercise device includes a heart-shaped body and two or more handles in the body.

  According to another embodiment, a method of using a heart-shaped exercise device having a heart-shaped body and two or more handles is disclosed. The method includes grasping one or more handles and moving the heart-shaped device.

  According to yet another embodiment, a heart-shaped exercise is disclosed. The heart-shaped device includes a main body and two or more handles coupled to the main body. The body and the handle cooperate to form a heart shape.

  Of course, the concepts described above and the other concepts described below can be configured in any suitable combination as the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

  The foregoing and other aspects, embodiments, and features of the present teachings can be more fully understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

  The accompanying drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. In the drawings, each identical or nearly identical component that is illustrated in various figures is represented by a like numeral. For clarity, not all components are labeled in each drawing.

1 is a perspective view of a heart-shaped device according to one embodiment. FIG. It is a front view of the heart-shaped apparatus of FIG. It is a side view of the heart-shaped apparatus of FIG. It is a front view of the heart-shaped apparatus by another embodiment. It is a front view of the heart-shaped apparatus by another embodiment. 1 is a schematic diagram of a heart-shaped device moving in space, according to one embodiment. FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a central handle of a heart-shaped device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a first side of a heart-shaped device on a surface, according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a plan view of a second side of the heart-shaped device of FIG. 8 on a surface. 1 is a perspective view of a heart-shaped device according to one embodiment. FIG. FIG. 10B is a front view of the heart-shaped device of FIG. 10A attached with a smartphone. 1 is a front view of a heart-shaped device with an electronic reader attached, according to one embodiment. 1 is a perspective view of a heart shaped device with a smartphone mounted on a stand according to one embodiment. FIG. It is a front view of the heart-shaped apparatus by one Embodiment. It is a front view of the heart-shaped apparatus by another embodiment. It is the front view in which the user hold | maintained the heart-shaped apparatus. An image of a heart-shaped device being used in a circular exercise motion. An image of a heart-shaped device being used in a circular exercise motion. An image of a heart-shaped device being used in a circular exercise motion. An image of a heart-shaped device being used in a circular exercise motion. It is an image in which a heart-shaped device is used for normal push-ups. It is an image in which a heart-shaped device is used for normal push-ups. The heart-shaped device is used for abdominal muscle exercises. The heart-shaped device is used for abdominal muscle exercises. This is an image of a heart-shaped device used in a yoga pose. This is an image of a heart-shaped device used in one-handed exercise. This is an image of a heart-shaped device used in one-handed exercise. This is an image of a heart-shaped device used in one-handed exercise. This is an image of a heart-shaped device used in one-handed exercise. It is an image in which the heart-shaped device is used for self-massage. FIG. 6 is an image in which a heart-shaped device is used by a therapist performing acupressure therapy on a patient. An image in which a heart-shaped device is being used by a therapist to stimulate the points of a massage protocol. It is an image in which the heart-shaped device is used to support and stretch the user's waist. This is an image of a heart-shaped device being used for a pair of exercises. Shown are multiple heart-shaped devices used in group exercises. The heart-shaped device used in various exercise routines in pairs. The heart-shaped device used in various exercise routines in pairs. The heart-shaped device used in various exercise routines in pairs. The heart-shaped device used in various exercise routines in pairs. Shows a heart-shaped device used by partners in a complex back-to-back exercise routine. The heart-shaped device used in the group exercise routine is shown. The heart-shaped device used in the group exercise routine is shown. The heart-shaped device used in the group exercise routine is shown. The heart-shaped device used in the group exercise routine is shown. The heart-shaped device used in the group exercise routine is shown.

  Handheld exercise devices such as dumbbells and kettlebells are used to perform advanced training exercises. For example, a user can lift a weight to perform a specific exercise set for strength training and / or bodybuilding. However, such devices do not provide a satisfactory solution to exercise with low impact, exercise involving aerodynamic action, or exercise in pairs or groups.

  Applicants have found that providing an exercise device with a heart-shaped body and handle can provide various benefits. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed herein include a heart-shaped exercise device having a heart-shaped body with two round protrusions, a split defined between the round protrusions, and a tail. In some embodiments, the heart-shaped body has one or more curved surfaces. In some embodiments, the center of gravity is disposed asymmetrically on the device.

  According to one aspect, the heart-shaped device is shaped to facilitate and facilitate gentle exercise and flowing aerodynamic motion. For example, in some embodiments, the handle is curved in a generally concave manner on the first side of the device to fit the user's body. In such embodiments, the handle can fan out from the central region of the body to facilitate these fluid movements. In some embodiments, the tail can also be curved away from the user's body in a generally concave manner on the second opposite side. The arc of the crack and the arc of the tail can be arranged so that the center of gravity is asymmetric with respect to the horizontal axis. This asymmetry of the center of gravity can be achieved by using the round protrusion of the heart to prompt the user to lead the user's movement (eg, in a circular pattern around the user's body) (eg, A natural flow of movement of energy and air around the heart-shaped device can be caused. The tail can also function as a natural point to end such movement.

  In one embodiment, the heart-shaped exercise device includes two hand holes incorporated into the round protrusion of the heart. The device is best described as being curved towards the body when held, arcing when twisted, and conforming to the shape of the body when held behind or behind the head. Including appropriate proprietary forms. The device also fans out in a reverse curve from the lower back point to the handle, allowing the subject to remain balanced and aerodynamic during use and exercise.

  According to another aspect, the unique asymmetry of a heart-shaped device (eg, a heart-shaped body with a rounded protrusion at the top and a tail at the bottom) determines which device is to be held and / or used. Present it in a clear way to the user. That is, unlike existing hand-held devices that are symmetric about the longitudinal and transverse axes (eg, the elliptical weight described in US Pat. No. 5,592,996), the heart-shaped device is clearly defined. Having a top (and a well-distinguishable) top and bottom, the new user is naturally directed to grip the device in the proper position. In addition, heart-shaped devices can be used for new users, poor health, and / or those who need rehabilitation of medical conditions (eg, from heart disease to cancer), as well as elite performance training (eg, special Accepted by users who avoid existing exercise equipment designed for military and / or professional athletes).

  According to yet another embodiment, the heart-shaped device is configured to rest stably on a surface (eg, the ground). For example, the heart-side device has only two contact points and, unlike existing devices that wobble when placed on a surface, has at least three points that contact the surface to rest stably in use . Of course, improving the stability of the heart-shaped device on the surface can make exercise easier and therefore safer for the user to complete. That is, having an unstable or wobbling device has resulted in a high degree of difficulty when used for ground or mat exercises (eg push-ups, yoga downward dogs, upward dogs, or board postures) It can pose unique challenges for advanced users, and at the same time pose safety issues for new users.

  According to another aspect, the heart-shaped device can be used for psychosomatic physiotherapy such as yoga, or tai chi, or rehabilitation.

  According to yet another aspect, the heart-shaped device can be used for personal exercises, with partners, or in group-linked exercises. In some embodiments, a single user or more than one user can grip two or more handles of the heart-shaped device to perform various individual or group exercises. For example, one or more heart-shaped devices can be used by couples who wish to exercise together and are often connected and non-verbal to communicate without the concerns associated with dancing Provide more ways. In other embodiments, grouped people can perform trust and team building exercises while sharing energy by using several heart-shaped devices to form a circle. For example, a heart-shaped device can be held between each pair of individuals in the form of a ring. Of course, in such an embodiment, users can connect to each other (eg, by grasping a heart-shaped device) without having to hold hands directly. This can facilitate and even facilitate group exercise, as holding hands often becomes an obstacle to group activity. Furthermore, internal and external energy flows can be caused either individually or with partners or groups.

  According to yet another embodiment, the heart-shaped device can be used for either self-massage and / or healing, or massage or acupoint healing for the patient by the practitioner. That is, the heart-shaped device can be used as a therapy tool having a handle. For example, the tail or round protrusion of the device can be used for an acupressure type protocol.

  According to yet another aspect, the heart-shaped device casually or seriously experiences emotional emotions that are centered on the mind while the user thinks about himself or with others with social interaction An integrated form can be formed that makes it possible. First, the front view of the device is a derivative of the shape that universally symbolizes the heart and emotions of the heart. That is, the user can first see a widely recognized symbol for the human mind and then physically grip it (eg, by a handle). In other words, the user can hold the heart in the user's hand, which allows the person to communicate that he has a healthy heart in his body. In addition, using this form, exercise by hand and with the power of a partner or group, when working alone, with a partner, or as a member of a group, a unique and psychological psychology. And emotional responses are drawn from the user. Heart-shaped devices can also be involved in social innovation by deepening human interaction, and by using this device in specially choreographed movement patterns for partners and groups, Can be involved in.

  According to another aspect, the heart-shaped device provides psychosomatic effects and health. For example, in some embodiments, the heart-shaped device can be used for spine rebalancing, muscle tissue rebalancing, and qi movement through a series of static poses (eg, sun worship), Or it can be used to move the mind through a series of actions similar to dance or Tai Chi.

  In some embodiments, the heart-shaped device is sized to perform normal weightlifting and bench press exercises. In such an embodiment, the split is sized to fit the user's chin so that the heart-shaped device can pass through the user's chin without obstruction.

  Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a handheld exercise device 100 according to one aspect. As shown in these figures, the device 100 includes a generally heart-shaped body 102 having a first round protrusion 104 a, a second round protrusion 104 b, and a tail 106. Of course, in other embodiments, the shape of the heart may be somewhat emphasized. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the heart-shaped body 102 also includes a crevice 108 defined between the first round protrusion 104a and the second round protrusion 104b.

  In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the round protrusions 104a, 104b are symmetric about the longitudinal axis A1. That is, the first round protrusion 104a can have the same size as the second round protrusion 104b. The round protrusions 104a, 104b can also be asymmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis A1 in other embodiments. For example, the first round protrusion 104a may be sized differently than the second round protrusion 104b, while still maintaining a heart-shaped or nearly heart-shaped body.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the body has a width Wb that in some embodiments is between about 8 inches and about 24 inches. In other embodiments, the body width Wb is between about 11 inches and 12 inches. In one embodiment, the body Wb is about 11.75 inches. The body also has a length Lb that in some embodiments is from about 5 inches to about 18 inches. In some embodiments, the length of the body from the base of the crevice 108 to the end of the tail 106 is about 8.25 inches long. As shown in FIG. 3, the apparatus 100 has a thickness Tb that in some embodiments is between about 0.25 inches and 8 inches. In some embodiments, the thickness is between about 0.75 inches and 1.5 inches. Of course, the thickness Tb can be varied depending on the material used. It will be further appreciated that other suitable widths, lengths, and thicknesses of the device can be used in other embodiments.

  According to another aspect, the heart-shaped device is an aerodynamic device that allows one or more users to grip the device and exercise freely (eg, as shown in FIGS. 16A-16D). Including a handle that allows the action to be performed. As shown in FIG. 2, each round protrusion 104a, 104b can have an opening 110a, 110b, respectively, which has a first handle 112a, a second handle 112b, and a third handle. The handle 112c is defined. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the handles 112 a, 112 b, and 112 c are formed integrally with the main body 102. The first handle 112a and the second handle 112b can be symmetrical to each other. The third handle 112c can be disposed in the central region of the main body 102 between the two openings 110a, 110b of the round protrusions 104a, 104b.

  In other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, the handle can be attached to the body 102 (eg, attached to the round protrusions 104a, 104b). In such embodiments, the handle can completely overlap the body, but the handle can also protrude outward from the body (eg, perpendicular to the body). In some embodiments, the handle can be removably attached to the body 102. In other embodiments, the handles 112a, 112b can be the periphery of the round protrusions 104a, 104b themselves (eg, if there is no opening or if there is a single central opening as shown in FIG. 5). ).

  Although three handles are shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2, in other embodiments, the device may have only two handles (eg, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5). In other embodiments, the device 100 can have more than four handles. Of course, the device 100 may have some openings in the round protrusion or other suitable part of the body to form the handle in any way.

  In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the openings 110a, 110b have a width Wo of about 1.25 inches to 5 inches. The openings 110a, 110b also have a height Ho of about 2.75 inches to 12 inches. Of course, other suitable widths and heights of the openings can be used. It will be further appreciated that in these embodiments the openings are shown as having the same width and height, but in other embodiments the first opening 110a is the same as the second opening 110b. It can have different widths and / or heights.

  In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the first handle 112a and the second handle 112b have a diameter Dh, which in some embodiments is about 0.5 inches to 3.0 inches. In some embodiments, the handle diameter Dh is between about 0.75 inches and 1.5 inches. Of course, in some embodiments, the device is in a manner that allows the diameter of the first and second handles to be selected and manufactured for a particular user's grip (eg, by 3D printing). Can be manufactured. In other embodiments, a sleeve can be placed over each handle to increase the diameter of the first and second handles. In some embodiments, the length of each handle (eg, the length along the outer periphery of the handle) is about 3 inches to 4.5 inches.

  Referring again to FIG. 2, in some embodiments, the third handle 112c has a width Wc of about 2 inches to about 16 inches. In one embodiment, the third handle has a width Wc of about 2.5 inches. The third handle 112c can have a thickness of about 0.75 inches to 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, the thickness of the third handle 112c is the same as the diameter of the first handle 112a and the second handle 112b. Of course, the thickness of the third handle 112c may be different from the diameter of the first handle 112a and the second handle 112b. In some embodiments, the third handle includes a raised portion 114 (eg, a slightly curved raised portion) that allows the user to use his / her finger to perform hand exercises. It becomes possible to grip the third handle.

  According to another aspect, the heart-shaped device is configured to facilitate and cause a flowing aerodynamic action by the user performing the exercise. In some embodiments, the flowing action is provided by configuring the device to have a heart shape. That is, the device has an asymmetric shape that includes a round protrusion at the top and a tail at the bottom, which can be used when the device moves through space (e.g., air and around the heart-shaped device). Facilitating the flow of energy. In some embodiments, the top of the heart cuts through space as it moves around the user's body.

  An example of a flowing action caused by a heart-shaped device is shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, when the heart-shaped device moves so that the round protrusions lead the movement, air and energy travel over the object as the heart-shaped device passes through the space (labeled E). (See the arrow attached.) Air and energy leave the device via the tail 106.

  Flowing motion can also be caused by making the center of gravity of the device asymmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis A2. For example, in one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the center of gravity 116 may be located above the device's direct center (eg, the center of the third handle 112c). The center of gravity can also be located at the base of the crevice 108 or the base of the tail 106 below the direct center of the device. Of course, in other embodiments, the centroid may be symmetric about all axes (A1, A2, A3).

  In some embodiments, the fulcrum is positioned above the device's direct center (eg, above the center of the third handle), below the device's direct center, and to support the center of gravity in place. The thickness of the body can be varied so that it can be in the base part of the base, the base part of the tail, or the direct center of the apparatus.

  In other embodiments, the center of gravity can be put in place by changing the arc Ac of the fissure and the arc At of the tail. In this specification, the tail arc can mean the angle between the first peripheral wall of the tail and the second peripheral wall of the tail. The arc of the crack portion may mean an angle between the peripheral wall of the first round protrusion adjacent to the crack portion and the peripheral wall of the second round protrusion adjacent to the crack portion. In some embodiments, the fissure arc Ac can be between about 30 degrees and about 120 degrees. In such an embodiment, the tail arc At may be between about 40 ° and 160 °. In some embodiments, the optimal location of the center of gravity can be determined by the ratio (eg, Ac / At) between the fissure arc and the tail arc. In some embodiments, the center of gravity is suitably positioned when the ratio is from about 0.5 to about 1.5. In one embodiment, the center of gravity is optimally placed when the ratio is about 1.0. That is, in some embodiments, the tail arc At and the fissure arc Ac are substantially equal in order to properly position the center of gravity. In such embodiments, the center of gravity is located slightly above the center of the device (eg, as shown by element 116 in FIG. 2).

In other embodiments, the device is configured to cause flow by providing a handle and tail that curve outwardly from the body in opposite directions. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the handle is curved upward (eg, about the horizontal axis) from the heart-shaped body to form a generally concave shape. The curvature angle θ _H of each handle can be about 0 ° to about 45 °. Of course, the handles are shown with the same curvature angle in this figure, but in other embodiments, the curvature angle of each handle may be different. In some embodiments, the curvature of the handle provides a fanning effect. FIG. 7 shows an enlarged view of a third handle (e.g., the central portion of the body) showing the curvature or ventilation of the handle.

As shown in FIG. 3, the tail portion 106 is curved downward (for example, around the longitudinal axis) from the heart-shaped main body to form a concave shape as a whole. The curvature angle θ _T of the tail is about 0 ° to about 45 °. The curvature angle of the tail need not be the same as the curvature angle of each handle, but in some embodiments, the handle and the tail have the same curvature angle.

  Of course, the handle and tail are shown as having curvature in these embodiments, but in other embodiments, only the handle may be curved and / or only the tail is curved. Also good. In some embodiments, only one handle and tail may be curved.

  According to another aspect, the apparatus is configured to stably rest on a surface during floor or mat exercise (eg, the exercise shown in FIGS. 17A-17B and 19). As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the device 100 includes a first body contacting side 118 and a second side 120 opposite the first side for stably placing the device on the surface 122. Have In use, as shown in FIG. 9, when the second side 120 of the device is placed on the surface 122, the device 100 contacts the surface at three locations 124a, 124b, 124c. In one embodiment, the first contact point 124a and the second contact point 124b are the first round protrusion 104a and the second round protrusion 104b of the body. In such an embodiment, the third contact point 124c is the tail of the body. Of course, in this embodiment, the round protrusions and tails of the heart-shaped device are shown as contacting, but the body can be configured so that other locations contact the floor.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the body contact side is placed on the surface, only the first and second handles are in contact with the surface 124. Of course, this two-point contact is not as stable as the three-point contact on the second rest side 122 for exercising. However, such a configuration can be used for a user who desires a more difficult exercise. In some embodiments, the body contacting side matches the user's body shape.

  According to another aspect, the heart-shaped device 200 can be configured to support a single electronic device (eg, a smartphone such as an iPhone). In some embodiments, the body includes a recess 226 into which the smartphone 228 can be inserted, as shown in FIG. 10A. As shown, the size of the recess 226 matches the size of the smartphone 228, and the smartphone 228 snaps into the recess 226 to engage securely (see FIG. 10B). In this figure, the recess is shown to engage the smartphone, but in other embodiments, other attachment mechanisms can be used to secure the smartphone. For example, the body of the device can include a clip, snap, hook, or other suitable attachment mechanism for engaging a smartphone. In some embodiments, the smartphone removably engages the device. As shown in FIG. 10A, the main body may include a cutout portion 230 into which a user's finger can be inserted in order to remove the smartphone from the recess.

  FIG. 11 shows device 300 engaged with an electronic reader (eg, Eyepad®). In some embodiments, the device 300 includes a recess and cutout (not shown) for attaching and detaching the electronic reader 332 (eg, similar to the device shown in FIG. 10A). Of course, in such an embodiment, the port is sized to accept an electronic reader. The device 300 can have other attachment mechanisms for engaging the electronic reader.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in some embodiments, in order for the user to view the device 400 in an upright position so that the user can view the user's smartphone or electronic reader without holding the device. A stand 434 can be used. In such embodiments, the stand 434 can include an opening 436 sized to receive the tail 406 of the device 400. Of course, in other embodiments, the stand may have other configurations. Further, in other embodiments, other structures can be used to keep the device upright.

  Of course, the device can be made of plastic, wood, rubber, metal, or other suitable material. The device can also be coated with a soft neoprene-type material, vinyl, rubber, or chrome plating. In some embodiments, such a coating can make the device easier to grip and handle and less likely to be damaged when dropped. The device can also be made of a plastic shell and filled with a suitable material to impart the desired mass (eg, 1 pound weight) to the device. Such a shell also allows various electronic devices to be built into the device.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the device 500 may include one or more speakers 540 that allow sound (eg, music) to be played from the device (FIG. 13 is 1). 2 speakers and FIG. 14 has 5 speakers). In some embodiments, an audio player (eg, a smartphone) can communicate with a speaker to play sound (eg, music) from the speaker. Of course, in some embodiments, an audio player can be connected directly to a speaker (ie, to a device) via a heart-shaped body port and connector (eg, US Pat. 2010/0190607). In such embodiments, the device can include a recess, such as the recess shown in FIG. 10A, to hold the audio player. In other embodiments, the audio player can be indirectly connected to the speakers via wireless, Bluetooth, or other suitable connection. It will be further appreciated that the device can have an on / off switch that allows the user to turn the speaker on and off. In some embodiments, the device can be configured to play music continuously when the speaker is turned on. In other embodiments, the device plays music only when the user moves the device around the user's body, or when the user increases / decreases device movement. It can be configured to increase / decrease the volume of music. In such embodiments, the device can be configured to guide the user to exercise.

  In some embodiments, the speakers in the heart-shaped device can be used for acoustic healing. In such embodiments, the sound can be played back and transmitted to the body. Of course, the user can control the heart-shaped device to guide and move the sound and to control the sound quality that is played and transmitted. See the acoustic bath and bath described in US 2010/0190607.

  In other embodiments, the device can include a light source (eg, a strip-shaped light emitter 542) for illuminating the device. In such an embodiment, the device may have an on / off switch (not shown) that allows the user to turn off and turn on. Of course, the device can be configured to always turn on the light emitter, but can also be configured to execute one or more illumination programs. For example, the device may be configured to light up when the device is moving, but otherwise keep the illuminator off. In another embodiment, the device can be configured to increase the brightness of the illumination as it moves (eg, the brightness increases as the user moves the device faster). Of course, the program can be used to guide the user to exercise.

  Although the device 500 of FIGS. 13 and 14 is shown as having both a speaker and a light emitter, it should be understood that the device can have only a speaker and / or a light emitter. Further, although the light emitter is shown surrounding the periphery of the main body, the light emitter can be placed at any suitable location on the main body. Similarly, although the speaker is shown as being located in the center of the body (eg, on the third handle), the speaker can be located at any suitable location on the body.

  FIGS. 15-29 show an example where a heart-shaped device is used by an individual or group performing an exercise routine or performing healing or massage. For example, the device can be used in Partner Yoga, Acro Yoga®, Tai Chi ball, Tai Chi push hands, dance, and Tantra.

  In order to maximize the benefits of a heart-shaped exercise device, it is beneficial to have knowledge of the key concepts for these actions in the mind-body region that we share. This is the concept of “setting the goal” as the first requirement for establishing a connection between the mind and body and then achieving it as a result. The intent is to establish in the mind what pattern or action to perform. Or more profoundly, healing, embodying strength, overcoming fear, attracting success, or more thankful to others in everyday life Sets goals or goals in any area of life.

  Once this concept or consciousness is established, the practitioner “selects” an optimal movement pattern designed to benefit the practitioner and reinforce this purpose. This is the fundamental basis for hatha yoga in asana, such as Warrior Pose. A simple and obvious example of this concept is the idea of sitting in the correct posture with your back straight. When a person consciously does this, a biofeedback mechanism is also formed that consciously benefits, and further, the expansion of the rib cage, which provides the ability to take up more oxygen to rejuvenate the body, and thus the spine stretches Many good results are also obtained, such as reducing the pressure acting on the organ and the space between the spine. Another simple example is consciously choosing to make a grumpy face or show a smile. From these examples, it can be seen that a person can obtain different emotional results by consciously taking a consciously selected body posture for only a few seconds. Choose whether to take an upright position, bend forward, smile, or show a grumpy face.

  In the case of a heart-shaped exercise device, the user knows consciously or unconsciously that the device will be lifted and used to engage in activities that are “good for the user” and healthy. . The activity also evokes people's feelings of compassion, gratitude and general well-being to touch their hearts. In addition, the heart-shaped exercise device performs various flowing circular exercises, and others Figure 15 shows the heart-shaped device being held in front of the user's chest at a fixed scale, with the person being able to connect the hearts laterally. Fig. 17 shows a weight used for circular motion created by the inventor, Fig. 17A-17B and 18A-18B show heart-shaped devices used for normal push-ups and abdominal exercises, respectively. Fig. 20A to 20D show a heart-shaped device used for a yoga asana called a downward dog. Figure 21 shows a self-massage that uses a round protrusion to massage the back of the neck, and Figure 22 shows that the heart-shaped device is therapeutically used to massage a point on a person's back. Figure 23 shows how a therapist using the heart cusp can stimulate the patient's acupoint, and Figure 24 shows how to stretch while supporting the waist. Figure 25 shows how a heart can be used, Figure 25 shows a device used by partners to perform a heart exercise, and Figure 26 shows a device used in a heart circle by group.

  Using the fitness choreography created by the inventor of the heart-shaped device, the people in the group can actually connect as shown in FIG. 26 of the circle. The fan-shaped heart-shaped device forms a means of connecting and joining people and can be used as a tool for all of the partner mind and body training described above, giving it its own unique area of partner and group exercise form. Established.

  An example of the type of exercise created by the inventor that uses a heart-shaped device to form a connection between two partners to build trust, strength, and flow is shown in FIGS. 27D. FIG. 25 shows Choo Choo and FIGS. 27A-27D show complex partner flow, partner balance, partner squat, and partner reverse balance, respectively. FIG. 28 shows two partners performing various exercises in a complex back-to-back hybrid and flexible exercise routine.

  An example of an exercise type created by the inventor that uses a heart-shaped device to strengthen team building and build connections between groups of three or more to build trust, strength, and flow Is shown in FIGS. 26 and 29A-29E. FIG. 26 shows a heart circle, and FIGS. 29A to 29E show a heart group balance, a heart group flow, a heart lifting, a heart circle as a priest, and a heart group inversion, respectively.

  In some embodiments, the extension of limbs and joints while connecting partners or groups through a tool called a heart-shaped device facilitates the flow of “Ki” in either situation. In some embodiments, the heart-shaped device allows a group to actually connect between heart-shaped devices to provide a unique mind-body experience that depends on physicality.

  In some embodiments, this indirect connection facilitates group exercise. That is, people often resist group joining by holding hands in a group environment, and even if they hold hands, there is no reliable way to connect. In some embodiments, the heart-shaped device reduces this resistance and leads people to be stimulated to eliminate ego and borders. Connections and communities are formed. Regardless of your back, weight, age, or fitness level, such connections can be used by individuals, from young people to elementary school age to the elderly.

  From the above description, regardless of whether it is a fitness or medical professional, a general person, or a person who needs rehabilitation, any person can understand the concept devised by the present inventor. It will be possible. In addition, the inventor intends to devise a widely distributed form of educational video in which mind-body methodologies are explained and distributed.

  According to another aspect, a method of using a heart-shaped device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes grasping the heart-shaped device with the body contacting surface adjacent to the user's body and the round protrusion of the heart positioned above (see, eg, FIG. 15). ). The method further includes moving the heart-shaped device around the user's body in an exercise routine. In some embodiments, the method includes placing the resting side of the heart-shaped device on a surface and grasping the handle to perform the exercise. In another embodiment, the method includes grasping a heart shape between two users and performing a group exercise.

  Although the present teachings have been described in connection with various embodiments and examples, it is not intended that the present teachings be limited to such embodiments or examples. On the contrary, the present teachings encompass various alternatives, modifications, and equivalents that will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the foregoing description and drawings are for illustrative purposes only.

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A heart-shaped body,
A heart-shaped exercise device comprising two or more handles in the body.   The heart-shaped body includes two round protrusions, the outer edge of the first round protrusion is a first handle, and the outer edge of the second round protrusion is a second handle. The hand-held exercise device described.   The heart-shaped body includes first and second round protrusions, and the first and second round protrusions have first and second openings that define first and second handles, respectively. The hand-held exercise device according to claim 1.   The handheld device of claim 3, further comprising a third handle formed between the first and second openings at a central portion of the heart-shaped body.   The hand-held exercise device of claim 1, wherein the heart-shaped body and the two or more handles are integrally formed.   The handheld device of claim 1, wherein the heart-shaped body comprises a tail.   The hand-held device of claim 6, wherein the heart-shaped body comprises a split defined between the first and round protrusions.   8. The handheld device of claim 7, wherein the ratio between the arc of the split and the arc of the tail is about 0.75 to 1.5.   8. The handheld device of claim 7, wherein the ratio between the arc of the fissure and the arc of the tail is about 1.0.   The handheld device of claim 1, wherein the two or more handles include two handles that curve upward and away from the heart-shaped body.   The hand-held device of claim 1, wherein the curvature angle of each of the two handles is between about 0 ° and 45 °.   The hand-held device of claim 6, wherein the tail is curved downward and away from the heart-shaped body.   The handheld device of claim 12, wherein the tail has a curvature angle of about 0 ° to about 45 °.   The heart-shaped body includes a first side that matches a contour of a user's body, and a second side that is configured to be stably placed on a surface opposite to the first side. The handheld device according to claim 1, comprising:   15. The handheld of claim 14, wherein when the second side is placed on the surface, each of the tail, first round protrusion, and second round protrusion of the heart-shaped body contacts the surface. apparatus.   The handheld device of claim 1, further comprising one or more speakers disposed on the heart-shaped body.   The handheld device of claim 1, further comprising one or more light emitters disposed on the heart-shaped body.   The hand-held device according to claim 1, wherein the heart-shaped main body includes a recess having a size to accommodate one of a smartphone and an electronic reader. A method of using a heart-shaped exercise device having a heart-shaped body and two or more handles,
Gripping one or more handles;
Moving the heart-shaped device.   Grabbing the one or more handles includes grasping the one or more handles with the first and second round protrusions of the heart-shaped body facing up. Item 20. The method according to Item 19.   Grabbing the one or more handles includes a first user grasping the one or more handles, and moving the heart-shaped device moves the heart-shaped device to the first. 20. The method of claim 19, comprising moving around the body of one user.   Grabbing the one or more handles includes a first user grasping the first handle and a second user grasping the second handle, wherein the heart shape The method of claim 19, wherein moving a device comprises moving the heart-shaped device between the first and second users. The first user grasping the first handle of the second heart-shaped device;
The second user grasping a second handle of the second heart-shaped device;
23. The method of claim 22, further comprising moving the first and second heart-shaped devices between the first and second users.   Grabbing the one or more handles includes grasping a first handle located in the center of the heart-shaped body, the first handles having first and second round protrusions, respectively. The method of claim 19, wherein the method is disposed between the first and second openings in the section. The second user grasping the first handle of the second heart-shaped device;
A third user grasping a second handle of the second heart-shaped device;
The third user grasping the first handle of the third heart-shaped device;
The first user gripping a second handle of the third heart-shaped device;
23. The method of claim 22, wherein the first, second, and third users are in a loop. The body,
Two or more handles coupled to the body,
A heart-shaped exercise device, wherein the body and the two or more handles cooperate to form a heart shape.

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