Retraction device
An exercise device includes a cable that is configured to extend from the exercise device between a retracted position and an extended position. A resistance device is configured to bias the cable into the retracted position. A tensioning mechanism is configured to alter a tension provided by the cable. A protective component is positioned adjacent an opening and configured to guide the cable through the opening.
1 . An exercise kit, comprising:
a plurality of exercise devices, wherein each of the plurality of exercise devices comprises:
a cable that is configured to extend from the exercise device between a retracted position and an extended position,
a resistance device configured to bias the cable into the retracted position,
a tensioning mechanism configured to alter a tension provided by the cable,
an opening through which the cable extends, and
a protective component positioned adjacent to the opening and configured to guide the cable through the opening,
wherein at least one of the plurality of exercise devices is configured for user adjustable tension.
2 . The exercise kit of claim 1 , wherein user adjustable tension comprises user attachment of at least one of a plurality of interchangeable cables to the exercise device, wherein the plurality of interchangeable cables comprise different measures of tension.
3 . The exercise kit of claim 2 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is consistent.
4 . The exercise kit of claim 2 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is variable.
5 . The exercise kit of claim 2 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is adjusted via user manipulation of the tensioning mechanism of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension.
6 . The exercise kit of claim 2 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is consistent.
7 . The exercise kit of claim 2 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is variable.
8 . The exercise kit of claim 1 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is adjusted via user manipulation of the tensioning mechanism of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension.
9 . The exercise kit of claim 1 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is consistent.
10 . The exercise kit of claim 1 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the at least one of the plurality of exercise devices configured for user adjustable tension is variable.
11 . The exercise kit of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of exercise devices further comprises an interchangeable exercise component configured for coupling to the cable.
12 . The exercise kit of claim 1 , further comprising a casing defining a cavity.
13 . The exercise kit of claim 12 , wherein the cable of each of the plurality of exercise devices extends from the casing when an exercise device of the plurality of exercise devices is positioned in the cavity of the casing.
14 . The exercise kit of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor.
15 . The exercise kit of claim 14 , wherein the sensor is configured to measure a number of extensions of at least one exercise kit component, a time of use of at least one exercise kit component, a distance traveled by of at least one exercise kit component, a weight of a load coupled to of at least one exercise kit component, a velocity of at least one exercise kit component, a speed of at least one exercise kit component, an amount of work performed by of at least one exercise kit component, an energy transfer by of at least one exercise kit component, an acceleration of at least one exercise kit component, a vector of at least one exercise kit component, a direction of at least one exercise kit component, a force applied to of at least one exercise kit component, an altitude of at least one exercise kit component, a location of at least one exercise kit component, a revolution of at least one exercise kit component, a velocity of the revolution of at least one exercise kit component, or combinations thereof.
16 . The exercise kit of claim 14 , wherein the sensor is an accelerometer.
17 . An exercise device comprising:
a cable that is configured to extend from the exercise device between a retracted position and an extended position,
a resistance device configured to bias the cable into the retracted position,
a tensioning mechanism configured to alter a tension provided by the cable,
an opening through which the cable extends,
a protective component positioned adjacent the opening and configured to guide the cable through the opening, and
a sensor configured to measure a distance traveled by at least one exercise device component.
18 . The exercise device of claim 17 , wherein the exercise device is configured for user adjustable tension.
19 . The exercise device of claim 18 , wherein user adjustable tension comprises user attachment of at least one of a plurality of interchangeable cables to the exercise device, wherein the plurality of interchangeable cables comprise different measures of tension.
20 . The exercise device of claim 19 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the exercise device is consistent.
21 . The exercise device of claim 19 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the exercise device is variable.
22 . The exercise device of claim 18 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the exercise device is adjusted via user manipulation of the tensioning mechanism of the exercise device.
23 . The exercise device of claim 18 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the exercise device is consistent.
24 . The exercise device of claim 18 , wherein the tension provided by the cable of the exercise device is variable.
25 . The exercise device of claim 17 , wherein the exercise device further comprises an interchangeable exercise component configured for coupling to the cable.
26 . The exercise device of claim 17 , further comprising a casing defining a cavity.
27 . The exercise device of claim 26 , wherein the cable of the exercise device extends from the casing when the exercise device is positioned in the cavity of the casing.
28 . The exercise device of claim 17 , wherein the sensor is further configured to measure a number of extensions of at least one exercise device component, a time of use of at least one exercise device component, a weight of a load coupled to of at least one exercise device component, a velocity of at least one exercise device component, a speed of at least one exercise device component, an amount of work performed by of at least one exercise device component, an energy transfer by of at least one exercise device component, an acceleration of at least one exercise device component, a vector of at least one exercise device component, a direction of at least one exercise device component, a force applied to of at least one exercise device component, an altitude of at least one exercise device component, a location of at least one exercise device component, a revolution of at least one exercise device component, a velocity of the revolution of at least one exercise device component, or combinations thereof.
29 . The exercise device of claim 17 wherein the sensor is an accelerometer.
30 . An exercise kit, comprising:
a plurality of exercise devices, wherein each of the plurality of exercise devices comprises:
a cable that is configured to extend from the exercise device between a retracted position and an extended position,
a resistance device configured to bias the cable into the retracted position,
a tensioning mechanism configured to alter a tension provided by the cable,
an opening through which the cable extends,
a protective component positioned adjacent to the opening and configured to guide the cable through the opening, and
a sensor configured to measure a distance traveled by at least one exercise device component of at least one of the plurality of exercise devices.