Portable Boxing Exerciser

The present invention relates to exercising machines for the training of athletes and for general health maintenance programs. More particularly, the invention relates to boxing exercises designed to teach balance and arm and leg coordination.

Boxing requires arm and leg muscle power but also good speed, good balance and coordination. The athletes have traditionally used punching balls and punching bags, jump ropes and weights to acquire and maintain these necessary skills.

There is however, a need for a composite machine which could, at the same time, improve the user's strength, balance and coordination. It was discovered that the combination of an exercising bicycle with a punching ball station could yield such a multi-purpose device.

The principal object of this invention is to provide a boxing exerciser which, by simultaneously working the arms and legs of the user, can develop and maintain his muscular strength, his balance and his coordination.

Another object of this invention is to provide a boxing exerciser which can group in a single location the various implements commonly used by a training boxer.

A further object of this invention is to provide a boxing exerciser which is compact, easily movable and may be conveniently dismantled for storage.

These and other useful objects are achieved by a supporting frame containing an overhead adjustable punching bag in front of the stationary bicycle attached to said frame. The stationary bicycle has means for an adjustable chest rester to provide optimum support and angle so that the user may conveniently use the punching bag while bicycling on the stationary bicycle. The stationary bicycle has a speedometer and odometer for recording the stationary bicycle exercising and an adjustable brake to adjust pedaling resistance. Behind the person as seated on the bicycle, a angular support contains counterbalancing barbells and heavy punching bag for additional exercise stations.

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of the preferred embodiment of the BOXING EXERCISER;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a back elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.

Referring now to the drawing, there is shown a composite boxing exerciser 1 which combines a stationary bicycle 2 with a punching ball station 3 within a single framework 4. A large punching bag 5 and a weight station 6 are also provided in the back section of the frame.

The exercising bicycle 2 follows the standard design of this type of device; but comprises, in addition, a chest rester 7 which extends from the top of the handle bar 8. The chest rester has a soft padded plate 9 against which the user of the exerciser can lean in order to maintain his balance while working both the bicycle and the punching ball 3. The chest rester 7 comprises an extensible arm formed by two telescopic elements 10 and 11 which can be adjusted to various length positions by means of a screw and wing nut combination 12 passing through matching holes drilled through the elements 10, 11. The chest rester is pivoted about an horizontal axis parallel and adjacent to the handle bar 8. A locking knob 13 is provided to lock the rotational adjustment of the telescopic elements. The position of the padded plate 9 can also be rotationally adjusted by releasing the screw and wing nut assembly 14 which secures it to the inner telescopic element 11. The stationary bicycle 2 is also provided with a brake 15 and an odometer 16. The framework 4 comprises two parallel trapezoidal elements 17, 18 extending from the forward and backward base of the bicycle exerciser 2. Each frame element 17, 18 comprises a front vertical support 19, a back vertical support 20 and a horizontal roof member 21. The structure is stabilized by two pairs of braces 22, 23. Crossplates 24 and 25 joining the two roof members 21 provide the attachment support for the punching ball 3 and the punching bag 5. Two brackets 26, 27 attached to the rear of the back vertical elements 20 provide a convenient way for supporting a set of barbells 28. The frame is preferably built from square tubing. The various elements are tied to one another by means of easily removable screw and wing nut assemblies. Accordingly, the entire device can be quickly dismantled for storage or transportation. The punching bag 5 and the barbell 28 are strategically positioned to provide stability for the entire structure.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been described, modifications can be made thereof and other embodiments can be devised without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims.