Patent Publication Number: US-10780313-B2

Title: Exercise stick

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 16/162,538, entitled “Exercise Stick,” which was filed on Oct. 17, 2018. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     1. Field 
     The present general inventive concept relates generally to an exercise device, and particularly, to an exercise stick that is portable and effective for strength-training and stretching. 
     2. Description of the Related Art 
     There is a plethora of scientific studies available that describe physical, psychological, as well as immune-enhancing benefits of resistive exercise. It is important for individuals to maintain an exercise regimen to keep muscles, connective tissue, and bones strong, which are essential to good, long-term health. However, most exercise equipment is bulky, heavy, and non-portable. 
     Also, people who are disabled often seek exercise devices that are light-weight, portable, and non-bulky. However, it is difficult to find such devices that also provide ample strength-training functionality. 
     Therefore, there is a need for effective strength-training equipment that is light-weight, easy to use and transport, can be used in the home or virtually anywhere desired, and requires no weights, springs or bands. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present general inventive concept provides a pole for use as a physical therapy or exercise tool with a sliding handle where an angle and a tension of the handle are adjustable. 
     The pole may further include a pair of foot straps and a door mount strap to stabilize the pole for exercises in a vertical, horizontal, or angular way. 
     Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept. 
     The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing an exercise stick, including a main pole, and a tensioning assembly disposed at a substantially center portion of the main pole to move up the main pole in a first direction toward a first end of the main pole, and to move down the main pole in a second direction toward a second end of the main pole, the tensioning assembly including a large gear disposed on the tensioning assembly to change a resistance between the tensioning assembly and the main pole in response to a rotation of the large gear, and a plurality of tension clamps connected to opposing sides of the large gear to expand and contract in response to the rotation of the large gear. 
     The tensioning assembly may further include a first worm gear to contact one of the plurality of tension clamps, and a second worm gear to contact another one of the plurality of tension clamps, such that the rotation of the large gear causes the first worm gear and the second worm gear to turn to expand or contract the plurality of tension clamps. 
     The resistance between the tensioning assembly and the main pole may increase or decrease based on a tightening of the first worm gear and the second worm gear within the tensioning assembly, to cause the tensioning assembly to move more easily along the main pole based on a loosening of the first worm gear and the second worm gear or more difficultly along the main pole based on a tightening of the first worm gear and the second worm gear. 
     The tensioning assembly may further include a first tension clamp having a first small gear connected to a first worm gear, the first tension clamp disposed within an inner portion of the tensioning assembly to grip a portion of the main pole, such that two upper surfaces of the first tension clamp opens or closes in response to a rotation of the first small gear, and a second tension clamp having a second small gear connected to a second worm gear, the second tension clamp disposed within the inner portion of the tensioning assembly to grip a portion of the main pole, such that two upper surfaces of the second tension clamp opens or closes in response to a rotation of the second small gear, such that the large gear is rotatably connected to the first small gear and the second small gear to control the rotation of the first small gear and the second small gear. 
     The exercise stick may further include a handle assembly attached to the tensioning assembly to allow a user to move the tensioning assembly in the first direction and the second direction. 
     The handle assembly may include a handle foot to attach to the tensioning assembly. 
     The tensioning assembly may further include a handle lock disposed within a central portion of a rear surface to receive the handle foot. 
     The handle lock may include a handle lock lever disposed within a top portion of the tensioning assembly to lock or unlock the handle foot within the handle lock, and a rotatable locking member disposed within a central portion of the handle lock to rotate in response to a manipulation of the handle lock lever, such that the handle foot is removable in the unlocked position and not removable in the locked position. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which: 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates a front perspective view of an exercise stick, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates a side perspective view of the exercise stick, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 2A  illustrates a top front angled perspective view of an upper resistance band clamp, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates a top rear angled perspective view of the upper resistance band clamp, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 2C  illustrates another top front angled perspective view of the upper resistance band clamp, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 2D  illustrates another top rear angled perspective view of the upper resistance band clamp, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates a top front angled perspective view of a tension clamp, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates a top front angled cross-sectional perspective view of the tension clamp disposed within a tensioning assembly housing, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 3C  illustrates a top front angled closed perspective view of the tension clamp disposed within the tensioning assembly housing, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 3D  illustrates a top front angled closed perspective view of the tension clamp disposed within the tensioning assembly housing having a dial assembly disposed thereupon, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 4A  illustrates a front perspective view of the tensioning assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 4B  illustrates a bottom front angled perspective view of the tensioning assembly including an exploded view of the dial assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 4C  illustrates a front perspective view of the tensioning assembly including the dial assembly disposed on a tensioning assembly housing, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 5A  illustrates a front angled perspective view of a wheel sub assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 5B  illustrates a top angled exploded perspective view of the wheel sub assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a top angled exploded perspective view of a handle assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a rear angled perspective view of the handle assembly disposed on the tensioning assembly as disposed on the main pole, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 8A  illustrates a front angled perspective view of a handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 8B  illustrates a rear angled perspective view of the handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 8C  illustrates a side exploded perspective view of the handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a front perspective view of the handle assembly disposed on the tensioning assembly as disposed on the main pole, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a top angled perspective view of a door mount assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 11A  illustrates a view of the door mount assembly attached between a door and a door jamb, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 11B  illustrates another view of the door mount assembly attached between a door and a door jamb, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 11C  illustrates a view of the exercise stick being used by a user while standing, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 11D  illustrates a view of the exercise stick being used by a user while seated, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a side perspective view of an exercise stick, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 13A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of an end cap, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 13B  illustrates a front perspective view of an upper target ring, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 13C  illustrates a front perspective view of an upper target clip, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 14  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a large gear disposed between a first tension clamp and a second tension clamp, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 15A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of the large gear disposed through a portion of a tensioning assembly housing including an exploded view of a dial assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 15B  illustrates a rear perspective view of the dial assembly including an index spacer, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 15C  illustrates a front perspective view of the tensioning assembly including the dial assembly disposed on the tensioning assembly housing, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 16A  illustrates a rear isometric view of the tensioning assembly including a handle foot, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 16B  illustrates a rear isometric view of the handle foot inserted into a handle lock of the tensioning assembly including a handle lock lever in an unlocked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 16C  illustrates a rear isometric view of the handle foot inserted into the handle lock of the tensioning assembly including the handle lock lever in a locked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 17A  illustrates a front exploded perspective view of a handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 17B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 18  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 19A  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of a handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 19B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of a handle assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 20A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a plurality of foot straps in a folded position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 20B  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a plurality of foot straps in an extended position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 21A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a door mount assembly with a ribbon clamp in a closed position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 21B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the door mount assembly with the ribbon clamp in an open position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 22A  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the door mount assembly including a base portion, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; 
         FIG. 22B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the base portion disposed on the door mount assembly with a rotating peg in an unlocked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; and 
         FIG. 22C  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the base portion disposed on the door mount assembly with the rotating peg in a locked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity. 
     Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description. 
     It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). 
     The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof. 
     Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein. 
       FIG. 1A  illustrates a front perspective view of an exercise stick  100 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 1B  illustrates a side perspective view of the exercise stick  100 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the exercise stick  100  may include a main pole  110 , an end cap  120 , an upper resistance band clamp  130 , a tensioning assembly  140 , a handle assembly  150 , a lower resistance band clamp  160 , a plurality of foot straps  170 , and a base portion  180 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The main pole  110  may be unscrewed at one, two, or more points, in order to detach the main pole  110  into multiple portions to allow for easy storage of the main pole  110 . In other words, the main pole  110  may be sectional in at least two separate pieces, and may be sectional in more pieces, such as three, four, five, six, etc., or alternatively, the main pole  110  may be a single pole piece. 
     The main pole  110  may be constructed from metal, plastic, glass, fiberglass, wood, rubber, or any other durable material known to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may have any size (when fully assembled), ranging from one foot to ten feet in length, but is not limited thereto. 
     The end cap  120  may be disposed at a top end of the main pole  110 , and may be included to prevent components installed on the main pole  110  from sliding off the top end of the main pole  110 . Also, the end cap  120  may be designed to be slightly smaller than a diameter of the main pole  110  (but is not limited thereto), in order to enable a user to easily install or remove the upper resistance band clamp  130 , the tensioning assembly  140 , the handle assembly  150 , and/or the lower resistance band claim  160 . 
     The upper resistance band clamp  130  may be disposed below the end cap  120  to be movable (i.e., slidable) along the main pole  110 . 
     The tensioning assembly  140  may be disposed on the main pole  110  to be slidable along the main pole  110 , such that the tensioning assembly  140  may be easy or difficult to slide along the main pole  110 , based on a preference of a user. 
     The handle assembly  150  may be disposed on the tensioning assembly  140  to allow the user to move (i.e., slide) the tensioning assembly along the main pole  110 . 
     As such, a combination of the tensioning assembly  140  and the handle assembly  150  may allow the user to exert energy when attempting to slide the tensioning assembly  140  along the main pole  110  in various different directions, thereby allowing the user to exercise using the exercise stick  100 . 
     Also, the handle assembly  150  may be adjustable in any direction. 
     The lower resistance band clamp  160  may be disposed on the main pole  110  below the tensioning assembly  140 , and may be slidable along the main pole  110 . 
     The plurality of foot straps  170  may be disposed at a bottom portion of the main pole  110 , and may be stored within foot strap holders  171  when the plurality of foot straps  170  are not in use. 
     The base portion  180  may be disposed at a bottom tip of the main pole  110 , and may include a ball tip  181  that may be used to slide into another device, as preferred by the user. The ball tip  181  may be designed to protect a floor from scuff marks or scratches. 
       FIG. 2A  illustrates a top front angled perspective view of the upper resistance band clamp  130 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 2B  illustrates a top rear angled perspective view of the upper resistance band clamp  130 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 2C  illustrates another top front angled perspective view of the upper resistance band clamp  130 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 2D  illustrates another top rear angled perspective view of the upper resistance band clamp  130 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2A through 2D , the upper resistance band clamp  130  may include a pole receiving aperture  131 , a pole locking clamp  132 , a locking lever pivoting bar  133 , a locking lever extension  134 , a locking lever wedge  135 , a plurality of upper ridges  136 , and a plurality of lower ridges  137 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The pole receiving aperture  131  may be designed to receive the main pole  110  therein, and may slide up and down the main pole  110 . 
     The pole locking clamp  132  may lock the upper resistance band clamp  130  in place when the pole locking clamp  132  is rotated in a first direction, such that the pole locking clamp  132  remains stationary on the main pole  110 . When the pole locking clamp  132  is rotated in a second direction, the pole locking clamp  132  may slide up and down the main pole  110 . 
     The locking lever pivoting bar  133  may include the plurality of upper ridges  136  disposed on a lower surface thereof, and may pivot in a first direction to cause the locking lever extension  134 , which is perpendicularly connected to the locking lever pivoting bar  133 , to move downward until the plurality of upper ridges  136  contacts the plurality of lower ridges  137 . Also, the locking lever wedge  135  may catch on a bottom surface of the upper resistance band clamp  130 . 
     A resistance band  30 , as illustrated in  FIG. 11C , may be placed between the plurality of upper ridges  136  and the plurality of lower ridges  137 , such that the resistance band  30  is pinched (i.e., locked in place) therebetween. 
     The upper resistance band clamp  130  may have the same components as the lower resistance band clamp  160 , and therefore, descriptions of the components of the lower resistance band clamp  160  will be omitted for the sake of brevity. 
       FIG. 3A  illustrates a top front angled perspective view of a tension clamp  140   b , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 3B  illustrates a top front angled cross-sectional perspective view of the tension clamp  140   b  disposed within the tensioning assembly housing  140   a , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 3C  illustrates a top front angled closed perspective view of the tension clamp  140   b  disposed within the tensioning assembly housing  140   a , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 3D  illustrates a top front angled closed perspective view of the tension clamp  140   b  disposed within the tensioning assembly housing  140   a  having the dial assembly  144  disposed thereupon, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3A through 3D , the tension clamp  140   b  may be formed to have a worm screw  140   c  disposed between two upper surfaces thereof, and held down by a first clamp shoe  140   d  and a second clamp shoe  140   e . As such, when the worm screw  140   c  is twisted in a first direction, the two upper surfaces of the tension clamp  140   b  may be squeezed together. Therefore, if the tension clamp  140   b  is disposed on the main pole  110 , a movement of the tension clamp  140   b  along the main pole  110  becomes more difficult as the worm screw  140   c  continues to be turned such that the two upper surfaces of the tension clamp  140   b  come closer together. 
     The tensioning assembly housing  140   a  may be disposed around the tension clamp  140   b , and may include the dial assembly  144  disposed on a front surface thereof, such that the dial assembly  144  covers an end of the worm screw  140   c.    
     The upper resistance band clamp  130  and the lower resistance band clamp  160  may allow a user (or a therapist) to vary positions and to achieve desired length of a band  30 , as well as spacing of one end of the band  30  and the tension clamp  140   b . The upper resistance band clamp  130  and the lower resistance band clamp  160  may each include a locking lever so they may be unlocked and moved/relocated to different levels on the main pole  110 , locking them with a band of selected resistance. 
       FIG. 4A  illustrates a front perspective view of the tensioning assembly  140 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 4B  illustrates a bottom front angled perspective view of the tensioning assembly  140  including an exploded view of the dial assembly  144 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 4C  illustrates a front perspective view of the tensioning assembly  140  including the dial assembly  144  disposed on the tensioning assembly housing  140   a , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4A through 4C , the tensioning assembly  140  may include a housing  140   a , which includes a first pole aperture  141   a  at a first end of the housing  140   a , and a second pole aperture  141   b  at a second end of the housing  140   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     The tensioning assembly  140  may also include a first resistance band anchor loop  142   a  disposed at the first end of the housing  140   a , and a second resistance band anchor loop  142   b  disposed at the second end of the housing  140   a . The first resistance band anchor loop  142   a  may receive a first end of a resistance band  30 , such that a second end of the resistance band  30  may be attached to the upper resistance band clamp  130 . The second resistance band anchor loop  142   b  may receive a first end of another resistance band  30 , such that a second end of the another resistance band  30  may be attached to the lower resistance band clamp  160 . 
     The tensioning assembly  140  may also include, disposed on a front surface thereof, a dial support  143   a , an indexing clamp  143   b , a dial cover gear  143   c , and a worm gear  143   d , but is not limited thereto. 
     The dial support  143   a  may receive thereon the dial assembly  144 , specifically, first a number dial  144   a , then a dial cover  144   b , then a dial cap  144   c , and a dial handle  144   d . The number dial  144   a  may be attached to the dial cover gear  143   c , which is connected to the worm gear  143   d , such that turning the number dial  144   a  in a first direction or a second direction causes the dial cover gear  143   c  to turn in a first direction or a second direction, thereby causing the worm gear  143   d  to turn in a first direction or a second direction, which causes the worm screw  140   c  to turn and either tighten or loosen the two upper surfaces of the tension clamp  140   b  around the main pole  110 . When the dial cover gear  143   c  turns in a first direction, the worm gear  143   d  turns in a direction opposite from the first direction of the turning dial cover gear  143   c.    
       FIG. 5A  illustrates a front angled perspective view of the wheel sub assembly  145 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 5B  illustrates a top angled exploded perspective view of the wheel sub assembly  145 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 5A and 5B , the wheel sub assembly  145  may include a housing top  145   a  disposed on the housing  140   a  of the tensioning assembly  140 , a wheel  145   b  disposed on the housing top  145   a , a plurality of housing caps  145   c  to prevent the wheel  145   b  from being removed from the housing top  145   a , a wheel lock lever  145   d  extending downward from the housing top and connected to the housing  140   a  to prevent the wheel  145   b  from moving by sliding upwards into one of a plurality of wheel slots  145   f , a wheel plug  145   e  to connect to the wheel  145   b  from underneath the housing top  145   a , a plurality of locating marks  145   g  disposed around a circumference of the wheel  145   b  to annotate where the wheel slots  145   f  are located, and a threaded aperture  145   h  disposed at a center portion of the wheel  145   b  to accept a threaded base  156  of the handle assembly  150 , as illustrated in  FIG. 6 . 
       FIG. 6  illustrates a top angled exploded perspective view of the handle assembly  150 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIG. 6 , the handle assembly  150  may include a handle tubing  151  (preferably at least partially constructed from non-slip material) that is attached at two ends thereof to two handle arms  152  by two caps  153 . The two handle arms  152  may each be attached at base portions thereof to a handle base  154 , which may be attached to the threaded aperture  145   h  of the wheel  145   b  via the threaded base  156 , which may be locked to the wheel  145   b  using a sliding handle lock  155 . 
     An adjustable strap  157  may be attached at side portions thereof, the side portions that each contain a removable strap holder  158 , to the two caps  153 . 
     As such, the handle assembly  150  may be attached to the wheel sub assembly  145  of the tensioning assembly  140 . 
       FIG. 7  illustrates a rear angled perspective view of the handle assembly  150  disposed on the tensioning assembly  140  as disposed on the main pole  110 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIG. 7 , it is clear that the tensioning assembly  140  may slide along the main pole  110  when a user grabs and pulls on the handle assembly  150 . 
       FIG. 8A  illustrates a front angled perspective view of a handle assembly  250 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 8B  illustrates a rear angled perspective view of the handle assembly  250 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 8C  illustrates a side exploded perspective view of the handle assembly  250 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 8A through 8C , the handle assembly  250  may include a ball  251 , which includes a first half ball  251   a  and a second half ball  251   b , which may have a plurality of rained bumps on surfaces thereof to promote gripping of the ball  251 . The first half ball  251   a  may have a bolt  257  attached to an inner portion thereof to connect to an attachment member  253  disposed on an inner portion of the second half ball  251   b , which may connect the ball  251  to a ball handle  252 . 
     A peg  255  may be attached to an end of the ball handle  252  opposite from an end at which the ball  251  is attached, in order to connect the handle assembly  250  to the wheel  145   b  via a threaded base  254 . A sliding lever lock  256  may lock the threaded base  254  to the wheel  145   b , and may be locked and/or unlocked for each of use. 
       FIG. 9  illustrates a front perspective view of the handle assembly  250  disposed on the tensioning assembly  140  as disposed on the main pole  110 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIG. 9 , it is clear that the tensioning assembly  140  may slide along the main pole  110  when a user grabs and pulls and/or pushes on the handle assembly  250 . 
       FIG. 10  illustrates a top angled perspective view of a door mount assembly  190 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The door mount assembly  190  may be included in order to position the exercise stick  100  in various horizontal and/or angular positions with respect to the user and/or the floor. 
     Referring to  FIG. 10 , the door mount assembly  190  may include a main body  191 , a ball receiving aperture  192 , a clamp door  193 , a clamp foot  194 , a clamp wedge  195 , a notched ribbon  196 , a pull ring  197 , a mounting ribbon  198 , and a butt end  199 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The ball tip  181  of the base portion  180  of the exercise stick  100  may be placed into the ball receiving aperture  192 , and then the clamp door may pivotably close the ball tip  181  within the ball receiving aperture  192  such that the clamp wedge  195  disposed at a tip of the clamp foot  194  may catch onto a portion of the main body  191  to maintain the ball tip  181  within the ball receiving aperture  192 . 
     The mounting ribbon  198  may be attached to the notched ribbon  196 , such that pulling the pull ring  197  may cause both the notched ribbon  196  and the mounting ribbon  198  to move within the main body  191 . 
     The mounting ribbon  198  may be placed between a door and a door jamb, such that the butt end  199  remains on a side of the door opposite of where the user is standing, such that pulling on the exercise stick  100  does not cause the exercise stick to move away from the area between the door and the door jamb. 
       FIG. 11A  illustrates a view of the door mount assembly  190  attached between a door  10  and a door jamb  20 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 11B  illustrates another view of the door mount assembly  190  attached between a door  10  and a door jamb  20 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 11C  illustrates a view of the exercise stick  100  being used by a user while standing, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 11D  illustrates a view of the exercise stick  100  being used by a user while seated, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 11A through 11D , the exercise stick  100  may be used by the user when the user steps on the plurality of foot straps, or alternatively, places the mounting ribbon  198  between the door  10  and the door jamb  20 , and then pulls on and/or pushes the handle assembly  150  such that the tensioning assembly  140  may slide along the main pole  110 . As stated above, the resistance band(s)  30  may be added between the tensioning assembly  140  and the upper resistance band clamp  130  and/or the lower resistance band clamp  160 , in order to provide the user with alternative, additional, and/or optional resistance when sliding the tensioning assembly  140  along the main pole  110 . In other words, the upper resistance band clamp  130  and/or the lower resistance band clamp  160  may allow the user to feel alternating muscle groups activated as the user pushes and pulls on the handle assembly  150 . 
     The main purpose of the exercise stick  100  is to provide individuals exercise equipment/a device that requires no weights, bands or springs. The exercise stick  100  provides adjustable resistive force to challenge and strengthen muscles, similar to strengthening encountered from lifting progressively heavier free-weights or by using weighted gym equipment, such as that found in health clubs. As stated above, there is a plethora of scientific studies available that describe physical, psychological, as well as immune-enhancing benefits of resistive exercise. The exercise stick  100  helps individuals partake in an exercise regimen to keep muscles, connective tissue, and bones strong, which are essential to good, long-term health. The exercise stick  100  offers individuals effective strength-training equipment that is light-weight, easy to use, and easy to transport. Furthermore, the exercise stick  100  can be used in the home or virtually anywhere desired, and requires no weights, springs or bands, but may include tension bands for extra resistance if desired. The exercise stick  100  can be used in vertical, horizontal or angular ways, and has a graded resistance available to customize resistive tension for each person and exercise. The exercise stick  100  could prove to be a vital exercise tool for those needing rehab equipment or those who simply want an effective low-cost alternative to gym equipment, club memberships, etc., that is easy to use and travels well. 
     Of further importance, is that the exercise stick  100  is naturally low-impact and very safe since it uses no heavy weights which have a number of inherent dangers, and requires no bands or springs which can cause injury when unexpectedly breaking or snapping back. Also, users of the exercise stick  100  can stop any movement abruptly with no danger, and they can regulate and select the exercise tension to their preference. They will not risk equipment malfunction or endanger themselves by selecting too high a resistance. 
     Weights and dumbbells provide long-term progressive resistance exercise, and one can merely select increasingly heavier weights over time to continue to challenge each muscle group. The exercise stick  100  introduces a resilient workout apparatus that individuals can use over many years to exercise, tone and strengthen virtually all arm, leg and core muscles in a progressive fashion similar to that when utilizing free-weights. 
     Individuals can shorten duration of workout sessions because the exercise stick  100  works the antagonist muscle immediately, in a fraction of a second, after the agonist is worked, with no equipment setup change needed, (for example the bicep is worked immediately following the triceps). This applies to all muscle groups and movements performed with exercise stick  100 . Because of its adjustability, the exercise stick  100  can be employed throughout all stages of rehabilitation, and may also be used for long-term exercise and strength-training. 
     The exercise stick  100  is the only product of its kind to provide a versatile exercise device to assist users at any stage of life, to promote health and well-being. The exercise stick  100  is both a useful rehabilitation tool as well as well as general strengthening equipment. It is uniquely designed to be able to be split into multiple equal parts, offering convenience when transporting or storing. It may also include a padded carrying/storage case to allow for convenient storage and transport of the exercise stick  100 , and the case may include separate compartments for storage of all of the components of the exercise stick  100 . 
     The exercise stick  100  may be designed to allow various different muscle groups to be activated during use, based on a change of an angle of the handle assembly  150  with respect to the user. Also, adjustability of the tension of the exercise stick  100  may allow a therapist and a user to monitor and note clear definable strength changes over time and/or over the course of therapy intervention. Changing the tension grade by increasing or decreasing it enables therapists and users to limit, or intensify strengthening. Higher numbers on the dial  144   a  may indicate the patient is performing at a higher/stronger level (which may be important for documentation purposes of therapists so they may demonstrate a patient&#39;s/client&#39;s progress, to keep physicians informed or for verifying progress to insurers when submitting for reimbursement, and to justify for an attending physician or payer the appropriateness to continue or stop therapy). In some cases (depending on stage of healing) the physician may want the patient to not overstress a muscle or tendon that they have surgically altered or repaired (for example, tendons have less or greater tensile strength at different stages/times following surgery/repair). 
       FIG. 12  illustrates a side perspective view of an exercise stick  300 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 13A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of the end cap  320 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The exercise stick  300  may include a main pole  310 , the upper target ring  311 , a lower target ring  312 , an end cap  320 , an upper resistance band clamp  330 , a tensioning assembly  340 , a handle assembly  350 , a lower resistance band clamp  360 , a plurality of foot straps  370 , and a base portion  380 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The main pole  310  may be unscrewed at one, two, or more points, in order to detach the main pole  310  into multiple portions to allow for easy storage of the main pole  310 . In other words, the main pole  310  may be sectional in at least two separate pieces, and may be sectional in more pieces, such as three, four, five, six, etc., or alternatively, the main pole  310  may be a single pole piece. 
     The main pole  310  may be constructed from metal, plastic, glass, fiberglass, wood, rubber, or any other durable material known to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may have any size (when fully assembled), ranging from one foot to ten feet in length, but is not limited thereto. 
     The end cap  320  may include a hook-receiving aperture  321 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The end cap  320  may be disposed at a top end of the main pole  310 , and may be included to prevent components installed on the main pole  310  from sliding off the top end of the main pole  310 . Also, the end cap  320  may be designed to be slightly smaller than a diameter of the main pole  310  (but is not limited thereto), in order to enable a user to easily install or remove the upper resistance band clamp  330 , the tensioning assembly  340 , the handle assembly  350 , and/or the lower resistance band claim  360 . Furthermore, the hook-receiving aperture  321  may receive a hook (not illustrated), such that the exercise stick  300  is hanged for storage. 
     The upper resistance band clamp  330  may be disposed below the end cap  320  to be movable (i.e., slidable) along the main pole  310 . 
     The upper target clip  311  may be disposed below the upper resistance band clamp  330  to be movable (i.e. slidable) along the main pole  310 . 
     The tensioning assembly  340  may be disposed on the main pole  310  to be slidable along the main pole  310 , such that the tensioning assembly  340  may be easy or difficult to slide along the main pole  310 , based on a preference of the user. 
     The handle assembly  350  may be disposed on the tensioning assembly  340  to allow the user to move (i.e., slide) the tensioning assembly along the main pole  310 . 
     As such, a combination of the tensioning assembly  340  and the handle assembly  350  may allow the user to exert energy when attempting to slide the tensioning assembly  340  along the main pole  310  in various different directions, thereby allowing the user to exercise using the exercise stick  300 . 
     Also, the handle assembly  350  may be adjustable in any direction. 
     The lower target clip  312  may be disposed on the main pole  310  below the tensioning assembly  340 , and may be slidable along the main pole  310 . 
     The lower resistance band clamp  360  may be disposed on the main pole  110  below the lower target clip  312 , and may be slidable along the main pole  310 . 
     The plurality of foot straps  370  may be disposed at a bottom portion of the main pole  310 . 
     The base portion  380  may be disposed at a bottom tip of the main pole  310 . 
       FIG. 13B  illustrates a front perspective view of an upper target ring  311 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIG. 13B , the upper target ring  311  may include a pole-receiving aperture  311   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     The pole-receiving aperture  311   a  may be designed to receive the main pole  310  therein, such that the upper target ring  311  may slide up and down the main pole  310 . The upper target ring  311  may be a target for the user to reach during exercise using the tensioning assembly  340 . 
     The lower target ring  312  may be similar in function and scope with the only exception being its placement at a different location of the main pole  310 . 
       FIG. 13C  illustrates a front perspective view of an upper target clip  411 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIG. 13C , the upper target clip  411  may include a pole-receiving portion  411   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     The pole-receiving portion  411   a  may be designed to receive the main pole  310  therein, such that the upper target clip  411  may slide up and down the main pole  310 . The upper target clip  411  may be a target for the user to reach during exercise using the tensioning assembly  340 . 
     The lower target ring  412  may be similar in function and scope with the only exception being its placement at a different location of the main pole  310 . 
       FIG. 14  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a large gear  343  disposed between a first tension clamp  340   b   1  and a second tension clamp  340   b   2  (collectively, a pair of tension clamps), according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIG. 14 , the first tension clamp  340   b   1  may be formed to have a first worm screw  340   d   1  disposed between two upper surfaces thereof, and held down by a first clamp shoe  340   e   1  and a second clamp shoe  340   f   1 . Additionally, a first small gear  340   c   1  may be disposed on a first end of the first worm screw  340   d   1 . Concordantly, the second tension clamp  340   b   2  may be formed to have a second worm screw  340   d   2  disposed between two upper surfaces thereof, and held down by a first clamp shoe  340   e   2  and a second clamp shoe  340   f   2 . Additionally, a second small gear  340   c   2  may be disposed on a first end of the second worm screw  340   d   2 . As such, the two upper surfaces of the first tension clamp  340   b   1  and the two upper surfaces of the second tension clamp  340   b   2  may be squeezed together (i.e. closes) in response to the first small gear  340   c   1  rotating the first worm screw  340   d   1  in a first direction or a second direction and the second small gear  340   c   2  rotating the second worm screw  340   d   2  in the first direction or the second direction. Therefore, if the pair of tension clamps are disposed on the main pole  310 , a movement of the pair of tension clamps along the main pole  310  becomes more difficult as the first small gear  340   c   1  and the second small gear  340   c   2  continues to be turned, such that the two upper surfaces of the first tension clamp  340   b   1  and the two upper surfaces of the second tension clamp  340   b   2  come closer together. 
     Conversely, when the first small gear  340   c   1  and the second small gear  340   c   2  are rotated in the second direction or the first direction, the two upper surfaces of the first tension clamp  340   b   1  and the two upper surfaces of the second tension clamp  340   b   2  may spread apart (i.e. opens). Therefore, if the pair of tension clamps are disposed on the main pole  310 , a movement of the pair of tension clamps along the main pole  310  becomes easier as the first small gear  340   c   1  and the second small gear  340   c   2  continues to be turned, such that the two upper surfaces of the first tension clamp  340   b   1  and the two upper surfaces of the second tension clamp  340   b   2  spread farther apart. 
     The small gear  340   c   1  and the small gear  340   c   2  may be substantially the same size and construction, such that they may have a predetermined amount of teeth (e.g., eleven teeth). 
     The large gear  343  may include an index spacer  343   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     Moreover, the large gear  343  may be disposed between the pair of tension clamps. Specifically, a plurality of teeth of the large gear  343  may be interlocked with a plurality of teeth of the first small gear  340   c   1  and a plurality of teeth of the second small gear  340   c   2 . As such, the first small gear  340   c   1  and the second small gear  340   c   2  may rotate in response to a rotation of the large gear  343 . Furthermore, the large gear  343  may rotate in response to a rotation of the index spacer  343   a.    
     The large gear  343  may have a predetermined amount of teeth (e.g., thirty-three teeth). 
       FIG. 15A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of the large gear  343  disposed through a portion of a tensioning assembly housing  340   a  including an exploded view of a dial assembly  344 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 15B  illustrates a rear perspective view of the dial assembly  344  including the index spacer  343   a , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The tensioning assembly housing  340   a  may also include, disposed on a front surface thereof, the large gear  343 , but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 15A through 15B , the large gear  343  may receive thereon the dial assembly  344 , specifically, first a number dial  344   a , then a dial cover  344   b , then a dial clamp  344   c , and a dial handle  344   d . The number dial  344   a  may be affixed and/or adhered to the index spacer  343   a . Specifically, a plurality of teeth  343   a   1  of the index spacer  343   a  may be connected to a plurality of teeth  344   a   1  on at least a portion of a rear surface of the first number dial  344   a . Furthermore, a plurality of notches  343   a   2  of the index spacer  343   a  may restrict the dial clamp  344   c  to turn between a plurality of numbers etched on a front surface of the number dial  344   a.    
     Moreover, the user may grasp the dial handle  344   d  to rotate the dial clamp  344   c , which is connected to the index spacer  343   a , such that turning the dial clamp  344   c  in the first direction or the second direction causes the large gear  343  to turn in the first direction or the second direction, thereby causing the first small gear  340   c   1  and the second small gear  340   c   2  to turn in the first direction or the second direction and either tighten or loosen the two upper surfaces of the pair of tension clamps around the main pole  310 . 
       FIG. 15C  illustrates a front perspective view of the tensioning assembly  340  including the dial assembly  344  disposed on the tensioning assembly housing  340   a , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 15A and 15C , the user may view the plurality of numbers of the number dial  344   a  via the aperture  344   c   1 . Moreover, the user may rotate the dial clamp  344   c  to a desired resistance, which is indicated by an arrow  344   c   2  above the aperture  344   c   1 . In general, an increase in resistance may be achieved by rotating the dial clamp towards larger numbers. 
       FIG. 16A  illustrates a rear isometric view of the tensioning assembly  340  including a handle foot  356 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The tensioning assembly housing  340   a  may be disposed around the first tension clamp  340   b   1  and the second tension clamp  340   b   2 . 
       FIG. 16B  illustrates a rear isometric view of the handle foot  356  inserted into a handle lock  345  of the tensioning assembly  340  including a handle lock lever  345   d  in an unlocked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 16C  illustrates a rear isometric view of the handle foot  356  inserted into the handle lock  345  of the tensioning assembly  340  including the handle lock lever  345   d  in a locked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 16A through 16C , the tensioning assembly  340  may include the tensioning assembly housing  340   a , which includes a first pole aperture  341   a  at a first end of the tensioning assembly housing  340   a , and a second pole aperture  341   b  at a second end of the tensioning assembly housing  340   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     As such, an increase in resistance and/or friction is achieved by tightening the tensioning assembly  340  around the main pole  310 . 
     The tensioning assembly  340  may also include a first resistance band anchor loop  342   a  disposed at a first end of a resistance band anchor handle  342 , and a second resistance band anchor loop  342   b  disposed at a second end of the resistance band anchor handle  342 . The first resistance band anchor loop  342   a  may receive a first end of a resistance band, such that a second end of the resistance band may be attached to the upper resistance band clamp  330 . The second resistance band anchor loop  342   b  may receive a first end of another resistance band, such that a second end of the another resistance band may be attached to the lower resistance band clamp  360 . 
     The handle lock  345  may include a protruding portion  345   a , a rotatable locking member  345   b , a handle foot-receiving aperture  345   c , and the handle lock lever  345   d , but is not limited thereto. 
     The handle lock  345  may be disposed on a central portion of a rear surface of the tensioning assembly  340 . The handle lock lever  345   d  may be disposed within a top portion of the tensioning assembly  340 , such that at least a portion of the handle lock lever  345   d  protrudes from a top edge of the tensioning assembly  340 . 
       FIG. 17A  illustrates a front exploded perspective view of a handle assembly  350 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 17B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the handle assembly  350 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The handle assembly  350  may include a handle tubing  351 , a pair of handle arms  352 , a pair of caps  353 , a handle base  354 , a base pivot  355 , the handle foot  356 , a tightening strap  357 , a pair of removable strap holders  358 , and a tightening assembly  359 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The handle foot  356  may include a top portion  356   a  and a bottom portion  356   b , but is not limited thereto. 
     The top portion  356   a  is illustrated to have an octagonal prism shape. However, the top portion  356   a  may be a rectangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, or any other prism known to one of ordinary skill in the art, but is not limited thereto. 
     The bottom portion  356   b  is illustrated to have a square prism shape. However, the bottom portion  356   b  may be a rectangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, an octagonal prism, or any other prism known to one of ordinary skill in the art, but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIG. 17B , the handle base  354  may include a plurality of ridges  354   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIG. 17A , the base pivot  355  may include a pivot aperture  355   a  and a plurality of ridges  355   b , but is not limited thereto. 
     The tightening assembly  359  may include a tightening dial  359   a  and a threaded insert  359   b , but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIG. 17A , the handle tubing  351  (preferably at least partially constructed from non-slip material) may be disposed between the pair of handles  352 . Additionally, each end of the tightening strap  357  may be disposed through an aperture of each of the pair of removable strap holders  358 . Each of the pair of removable strap holders  358  may be disposed on each of the pair of handle arms  352 . Moreover, the pair of removable strap holders  358  may be secured to the pair of handle arms by the pair of caps  353 . The pair of handle arms  352  may each be affixed and/or adhered at base portions thereof to the handle base  354 , which may be affixed and/or adhered to the protruding portion  345   a  of the handle lock  345  via the handle foot  356 , which may be locked to the handle lock  345  using the handle lock lever  345   d . Furthermore, the tightening dial  359   a  may be affixed and/or adhered to the threaded insert  359   b , which may be inserted into the pivot aperture  355   a  of the base pivot  355 , such that a plurality of threads of the threaded insert  359   b  may interweave with a plurality of threads of the pivot aperture  355   a . As such, the user may turn the tightening dial  359   a  in a first direction (i.e. clockwise) to tighten the contact between the plurality of ridges  355   b  and the plurality of ridges  354   a . Also, the user may adjust the orientation of the handle assembly  350  by loosening the tightening dial  359   a  by turning it in a second direction (i.e. counterclockwise), changing the orientation, and turning the tightening dial  359   a  in the first direction. 
     As such, the handle assembly  350  may be attached to the handle lock  345  of the tensioning assembly  340 . 
       FIG. 18  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a handle assembly  450 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The handle assembly  450  may include a handle tubing  451 , a pair of handles  452 , a pair of end caps  453 , a tube fixture  454 , a fixture base  455 , and a handle foot  456 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The handle assembly  450  may include a handle tubing  451  may be disposed between the pair of handles  452  (preferably at least partially constructed from non-slip material). Each of the pair of end caps  453  may be disposed on an end of each of the pair of handles  452 . The pair of end caps  453  may be soft and textured to improve the user&#39;s grip of the handle assembly  450 . The handle tubing  451  may be inserted through an aperture of the tube fixture  454 , such that the handle tubing  451  protrudes from both ends of the tube fixture  454 . The fixture base  455  may be directed toward the handle lock  345 . As such, the handle assembly  450  may be attached to the handle lock  345  of the tensioning assembly  340 . 
       FIG. 19A  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of a handle assembly  550 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The handle assembly  550  may include a ball  551 , an intermediary surface  552 , and a handle foot  553 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The ball  551  may include a first half ball  551   a  and a second half ball  551   b , but is not limited thereto. 
     The handle assembly  550  may include a ball  551 , which includes a first half ball  551   a  and a second half ball  551   b , which may have a plurality of rained bumps on surfaces thereof to promote gripping of the ball  551 . The second half ball  551   b  may have an intermediary surface  552  disposed on a bottom portion thereof to connect to the top portion  553   a  of the handle foot  553 . 
     The handle foot  553  may include a top portion  553   a  and a bottom portion  553   b , but is not limited thereto. 
     The top portion  553   a  is illustrated to have an octagonal prism shape. However, the top portion  553   a  may be a rectangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, or any other prism known to one of ordinary skill in the art, but is not limited thereto. 
     The bottom portion  553   b  is illustrated to have a square prism shape. However, the bottom portion  553   b  may be a rectangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, an octagonal prism, or any other prism known to one of ordinary skill in the art, but is not limited thereto. 
       FIG. 19B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of a handle assembly  650 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The handle assembly  650  may include a pedal  651 , a pair of strap holders  652 , a removable strap  653 , an intermediary surface  654 , and a handle foot  655 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The handle foot  655  may include a top portion  655   a  and a bottom portion  655   b , but is not limited thereto. 
     The top portion  655   a  is illustrated to have an octagonal prism shape. However, the top portion  655   a  may be a rectangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, or any other prism known to one of ordinary skill in the art, but is not limited thereto. 
     The bottom portion  655   b  is illustrated to have a square prism shape. However, the bottom portion  655   b  may be a rectangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, an octagonal prism, or any other prism known to one of ordinary skill in the art, but is not limited thereto. 
     The pedal  651  may be disposed between the pair of strap holders  652 . Additionally, each end of the removable strap  653  may be disposed through an aperture of each of the pair of strap holders  652 . One of the pair of strap holders may be disposed on a top surface of the intermediary surface  654 . Moreover, the pedal  651  may rotate about an axis at the connection between the one of the pair of strap holders  652  and the intermediary surface  654 . Furthermore, a bottom surface of the intermediary surface may be disposed on a top surface of the top portion  655   a  of the handle foot  655 . 
     The user may insert a foot onto the pedal  651  to push and/or pull the handle assembly  650 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 17A through 19B , although, not illustrated, the handle foot  456  may be similar in shape, size, and functionality to the handle foot  356 , the handle foot  553 , and the handle foot  655 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 16B through 19B , the handle foot-receiving aperture  345   c  is illustrated to be square shaped. The bottom portion  356   b  of the handle foot  356  may have a shape to correspond to the handle foot-receiving aperture  345   c , such as a square prism. As such, the user may insert the handle foot  356  into the handle foot-receiving aperture  345   c . Alternatively, the user may insert at least one of the handle foot  456 , the handle foot  553 , and the handle foot  655 . The protruding portion  345   a  may be substantially the same height as the handle foot  356  with respect to a rear surface of the tensioning assembly housing  340   a . Moreover, the rotatable locking member  345   b  (e.g., a rotating surface, a rotating platform) may start in a first position (i.e. unlocked) and rotate 45° to a second position (i.e. locked) in response to the user pushing and/or pulling the handle lock lever  345   d  from the first position to the second position. In other words, the rotatable locking member  345   b  may rotate in response to a manipulation of the handle lock lever  345   d . As such, the rotatable locking member  345   b  may prevent the handle foot  356  from being removed from the handle foot-receiving aperture  345   c , when the handle lock lever  345   d  is in the locked position. Specifically, the handle foot-receiving aperture  345   c  may be oriented at a 45° angle relative to the bottom portion  356   b  of the handle foot  356 , which may prevent the handle foot  356  from being removed from the handle foot-receiving aperture  345   c . Conversely, the handle foot  356  may be removed when the handle lock lever  345   d  is in an unlocked position. 
       FIG. 20A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a plurality of foot straps  370  in a folded position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 20B  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a plurality of foot straps  370  in an extended position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The plurality of foot straps  370  may include a top surface  370   a , a bottom surface  370   b , and plurality of foot strap holders  371 , but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIG. 20A , each of the plurality of foot straps  370  may be inserted into each of the plurality of foot strap holders  371 . The top surface  370   a  of the plurality of foot straps may be preferably at least partially have a textured surface to increase friction when the user places at least one foot thereupon. Furthermore, the bottom surface  370   b  may be preferably at least partially constructed from non-slip material, such that the plurality of foot straps  370  do not move when the user has at least one foot thereupon. 
     The base portion  380  may include a base aperture  381  and a base tip  382 , but is not limited thereto. 
     The base portion  380  may support the exercise stick  300  in response to the base tip  382  being in contact with a surface, such that the exercise stick  300  stands perpendicular with respect to the surface. The base tip  382  may be constructed such that the base tip does not cause damage, such as scratching and/or indenting the surface. 
       FIG. 21A  illustrates a top isometric perspective view of a door mount assembly  390  with a ribbon clamp  393  in a closed position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 21B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the door mount assembly  390  with the ribbon clamp  393  in an open position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     The door mount assembly  390  may be included in order to position the exercise stick  300  in various horizontal and/or angular positions with respect to the user and/or the floor. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 21A through 21B , the door mount assembly  390  may include a main body  391 , a split peg  392 , a clamp door  393 , a ribbon wedge  394 , a clamp wedge  395 , a notched ribbon  396 , a pull ring  397 , a mounting ribbon  398 , and a ribbon stop  399 , but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIG. 21B , the main body  391  may include a wedge-receiving groove  391   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     The clamp door  393  may include a door hinge  393   a , but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 21A through 21B , the clamp door  393  may be disposed within at least a portion of the main body  391 . The pull ring  397  may be disposed on a distal end of the notched ribbon  396  with respect to the main body  391 . Additionally, the clamp door  393  may be in a first position (i.e. closed), such that the ribbon wedge  394  catches at least one notch along a front surface of the notched ribbon  396 . Specifically, the at least one notch may prevent the notched ribbon  396  from extending in response to the user pushing and/or pulling the pull ring  397 . The clamp wedge  395  may be inserted into the wedge-receiving groove  391   a  to prevent the clamp door  393  from opening. 
     Referring to  FIG. 21B , the user may push and/or pull the clamp door  393  to a second position (i.e. open), such that the ribbon wedge  394  is no longer catching the at least one notch along the front surface of the notched ribbon  396 . Specifically, the clamp door  393  may pivot about the door hinge  393   a  to reach the second position. As such, the notched ribbon  396  may extend in response to the user pushing and/or pulling the pull ring  397 . 
     At least a portion of the mounting ribbon  398  may be connected to the notched ribbon  396 , such that pushing and/or pulling the pull ring  397  may cause both the notched ribbon  396  and the mounting ribbon  398  to move within the main body  391 . 
     The mounting ribbon  398  may be placed between a door and a door jamb, such that the ribbon stop  399  remains on a side of the door opposite of where the user is standing, such that pulling on the exercise stick  300  does not cause the exercise stick to move away from the area between the door and the door jamb. 
       FIG. 22A  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the door mount assembly  390  including the base portion  380 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 22B  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the base portion  380  disposed on the door mount assembly  390  with a rotating peg  392   a  in an unlocked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
       FIG. 22C  illustrates a bottom isometric perspective view of the base portion  380  disposed on the door mount assembly  390  with the rotating peg  392   a  in a locked position, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 22A through 22C , the split peg  392  may include a rotating portion  392   a , a fixed portion  392   b , and a pair of peg ridges  392   c , but is not limited thereto. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 22A through 22B , the split peg  392  may be inserted into the base aperture  381  of the base portion  380  of the exercise stick  300 , such that the rotating portion  392   a  protrudes from a front side of the base portion  380  and the fixed portion  392   b  is disposed therein. In other words, the base aperture  381  may receive the split peg  392  therein, such that the rotating portion  392   a  protrudes from the front side of the base portion  380  and the fixed portion  392   b  is disposed therein. Additionally, the rotating portion  392   a  may be in a first position (i.e. unlocked). 
     Referring to  FIG. 22C , the rotating portion  392   a  may be rotated in a first direction or a second direction, such that the rotating portion may be in a second position (i.e. locked). The pair of peg ridges  392   c  may prevent the rotating portion  392   a  from movement due to the pair of peg ridges  392   c  catching at least a portion of the rotating portion  392   a . Subsequently, the user may rotate the rotating portion  392   a , in the second direction or the first direction, such that the rotating position may be unlocked. 
     The exercise stick  300  may be used by the user when the user steps on the plurality of foot straps  370 , or alternatively, places the mounting ribbon  398  between the door and the door jamb, and then pulls on and/or pushes the handle assembly  350  such that the tensioning assembly  340  may slide along the main pole  310 . As stated above, the resistance band(s) may be added between the tensioning assembly  340  and the upper resistance band clamp  330  and/or the lower resistance band clamp  360 , in order to provide the user with alternative, additional, and/or optional resistance when sliding the tensioning assembly  340  along the main pole  310 . In other words, the upper resistance band clamp  330  and/or the lower resistance band clamp  360  may allow the user to feel alternating muscle groups activated as the user pushes and pulls on the handle assembly  350 . 
     The main purpose of the exercise stick  300  is to provide individuals exercise equipment/a device that requires no weights, bands or springs. The exercise stick  300  provides adjustable resistive force to challenge and strengthen muscles, similar to strengthening encountered from lifting progressively heavier free-weights or by using weighted gym equipment, such as that found in health clubs. As stated above, there is a plethora of scientific studies available that describe physical, psychological, as well as immune-enhancing benefits of resistive exercise. The exercise stick  300  helps individuals partake in an exercise regimen to keep muscles, connective tissue, and bones strong, which are essential to good, long-term health. The exercise stick  300  offers individuals effective strength-training equipment that is light-weight, easy to use, and easy to transport. Furthermore, the exercise stick  300  can be used in the home or virtually anywhere desired, and requires no weights, springs or bands, but may include tension bands for extra resistance if desired. The exercise stick  300  can be used in vertical, horizontal or angular ways, and has a graded resistance available to customize resistive tension for each person and exercise. The exercise stick  300  could prove to be a vital exercise tool for those needing rehab equipment or those who simply want an effective low-cost alternative to gym equipment, club memberships, etc., that is easy to use and travels well. 
     Of further importance, is that the exercise stick  300  is naturally low-impact and very safe since it uses no heavy weights which have a number of inherent dangers, and requires no bands or springs which can cause injury when unexpectedly breaking or snapping back. Also, users of the exercise stick  300  can stop any movement abruptly with no danger, and they can regulate and select the exercise tension to their preference. They will not risk equipment malfunction or endanger themselves by selecting too high a resistance. 
     Weights and dumbbells provide long-term progressive resistance exercise, and one can merely select increasingly heavier weights over time to continue to challenge each muscle group. The exercise stick  300  introduces a resilient workout apparatus that individuals can use over many years to exercise, tone and strengthen virtually all arm, leg and core muscles in a progressive fashion similar to that when utilizing free-weights. 
     Individuals can shorten duration of workout sessions because the exercise stick  300  works the antagonist muscle immediately, in a fraction of a second, after the agonist is worked, with no equipment setup change needed, (for example the bicep is worked immediately following the triceps). This applies to all muscle groups and movements performed with exercise stick  300 . Because of its adjustability, the exercise stick  300  can be employed throughout all stages of rehabilitation, and may also be used for long-term exercise and strength-training. 
     The exercise stick  300  is the only product of its kind to provide a versatile exercise device to assist users at any stage of life, to promote health and well-being. The exercise stick  300  is both a useful rehabilitation tool as well as well as general strengthening equipment. It is uniquely designed to be able to be split into multiple equal parts, offering convenience when transporting or storing. It may also include a padded carrying/storage case to allow for convenient storage and transport of the exercise stick  300 , and the case may include separate compartments for storage of all of the components of the exercise stick  300 . 
     The exercise stick  300  may be designed to allow various different muscle groups to be activated during use, based on a change of an angle of the handle assembly  350  with respect to the user. Also, adjustability of the tension of the exercise stick  300  may allow a therapist and a user to monitor and note clear definable strength changes over time and/or over the course of therapy intervention. Changing the tension grade by increasing or decreasing it enables therapists and users to limit, or intensify strengthening. Higher numbers on the number dial  344   a  may indicate the patient is performing at a higher/stronger level (which may be important for documentation purposes of therapists so they may demonstrate a patient&#39;s/client&#39;s progress, to keep physicians informed or for verifying progress to insurers when submitting for reimbursement, and to justify for an attending physician or payer the appropriateness to continue or stop therapy). In some cases (depending on stage of healing) the physician may want the patient to not overstress a muscle or tendon that they have surgically altered or repaired (for example, tendons have less or greater tensile strength at different stages/times following surgery/repair). 
     Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.