Patent ID: 7998042
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise chair for an exercise system, said exercise system of a type that utilizes an exercise resistance cable apparatus of a type that includes an exercise resistance cable having a first end being connectable to an exercise chair, and; a handgrip connected to a second end of said exercise resistance cable, said exercise chair comprising: a) a chair frame; b) a first force directing means securely attached to said chair frame at a first selected location at approximately shoulder height level at the left side of said chair frame; c) a second force directing means securely attached to said chair frame at a second selected location at approximately shoulder height level at the right side of said chair frame; d) a third force directing means securely attached to said chair frame at a third selected location at approximately ankle height level at the right side of said chair frame; e) a fourth force directing means securely attached to said chair frame at a fourth selected location at approximately ankle height level at the left side of said chair frame; and, f) means for connecting the first end of an elastic resistance cable to a selected position on said chair frame, wherein said first, second, third and fourth force directing means provide a redirection of force applied by a user at said shoulder and ankle height levels for a selectable exercise using a resistance cable, and, wherein said first, second, third and fourth force directing means each comprise a retractable reel assembly including a safety mechanism for preventing unintended retraction of said cable, said retractable reel assembly, comprising: