US20160236025A1

US20160236025A1 - Multi-functional exercise equipment

Info

Publication number: US20160236025A1
Application number: US14/622,540
Authority: US
Inventors: Ashley Henan
Original assignee: Act Fitness Inc
Current assignee: Act Fitness Inc
Priority date: 2015-02-13
Filing date: 2015-02-13
Publication date: 2016-08-18

Abstract

A multi-functional exercise equipment. The multi-functional exercise equipment may allow a user to perform various exercises and may comprise: one or more wall tracks, slide plate, floor tracks, and base plate. The wall tracks may be mounted on a substantially flat surface, and the slide plate may slidably engage with the wall tracks. The floor tracks may be mounted on a second substantially flat surface, and the base plate may be configured to slidably engage with the floor tracks. Attachment points may be provided onto various parts of the multi-functional exercise equipment to allow the user to connect pieces of stabilization equipment for performing various exercises.

Description

FIELD OF USE

This disclosure relates generally to exercise equipment, and, in particular, to multipurpose exercise machines used for aerobic, strength, stretching, balancing, strength, stretching, rehabilitation, weight loss, toning, muscle balancing, and physical, emotional, and psychological therapy exercises.

BACKGROUND

Exercising regularly generally leads to tremendous benefits. Exercising generally enhances and maintains physical fitness, health, and wellness. Exercise has been performed for various reasons, including, strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, weight loss, honing athletic skills, and enjoyment. Exercising also helps boost a person's immune system, prevents obesity and cardiovascular diseases, and has been shown to elevate moods and promote a positive effect on mental health.
Unfortunately, exercising regularly can be an extremely difficult task. Waking up several hours before work to go to the gym is not always desirable, nor is driving to the gym after spending all day in the office. Of course, there are also countless obligations awaiting individuals when they come home after a long day at work, including fulfilling family needs and maintaining their household. Additionally, fitness classes at a gym or studio are generally set at a particular time, thereby causing individuals to rearrange their busy schedules in order to attend these fitness classes. If an individual misses his or her class, then that individual will likely be unable to find additional time to go to the gym before or after work. Thus, many individuals may have no choice but to either come up with a quick, makeshift, routine at home that will never fully satisfy their fitness goals, or just not work out at all.
Another difficulty is that some people lack the funds to continuously pay for the monthly gym memberships fees. Those fees, combined with the notorious cancellation fees associated with many gyms, can serve as a deterrent for many in signing up for a gym membership. Additionally, even if people do sign up for a gym membership, there is no guarantee that they will find the gym equipment that they seek. Individuals may dislike the fact that gym equipment is often used by other gym members during peak hours, such as before and after work.
Moreover, exercise can oftentimes lead to an unsafe or dangerous activity due to a risk of injury. Exercise can sometimes result in acute injuries, especially during strenuous group exercise classes where beginners may try to keep up with more advanced participants. Acute and chronic injuries can also occur when exercising with incorrect form. For example, when a person's external form is correct, many times, his or her internal form (e.g., distribution of weight, force, movement, resistance) is out of balance. In cases of weightlifting and isometric exercises, group activities may also result in injury when a participant's non-targeted muscle groups perform strenuous exercise or when the non-targeted muscles are unable to perform the task at hand.
Furthermore, conventional gym equipment may be ineffective for what an individual hopes to accomplish when working out his or her body. Some gym equipment may fail to target or isolate a specific muscle group while other gym equipment is limited to only a certain amount of exercises. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,640,696, issued to Lemieux, discloses a free weight dumbbell with adjustable weights, in which a user may perform arm exercises for each arm. Additionally, U.S. Pat. No. 2,447,218, issued to Trzesniewski, discloses a free weight barbell with adjustable weights, which may be used to perform arm workouts for both arms of the users. These exercise devices, however, are not generally configured to target or isolate a specific muscle group, as a user may work out a different muscle when performing free weight exercises.
A user may also move body parts incorrectly while attempting certain exercises. This, typically results from the principle underlying Newton's Third Law—i.e., “No every action there is always opposed an equal reaction”. Specifically, when there is unnecessary human body part movement during an exercise, there is a greater ineffectiveness of the exercise. This is especially true when it is compared to a human body performing the exercise with only essential movements (or with minimal wasted movements). Upon performing an unnecessary body movement during the execution of an exercise, any force and work attempting to reach the targeted muscle groups is generally: (1) minimized or reduced in intensity; (2) changed, redirected, or split to non-targeted areas; and (3) decreased exponentially respective to undesired movement and “action reaction” making the exercise ineffective. Depending on the redirection of the force by the user's incorrect body movement during the execution of the exercise, many common exercises may also be performed in an unsafe manner. This may result in: (1) injury, (2) inability to be active, and (3) being ineffective and inefficient to the exerciser.
Moreover, U.S. Pat. No. 3,640,527, issued to Proctor, and U.S. Pat. No. 2,855,199, issued to Kuckhoff, disclose gym equipment that are limited to only a certain amount of exercises. Specifically, Proctor discloses a weight resistant chest exercising device that allows a user to exercise his or her pectoral muscles. A user preferably lies on a padded table and swings abutment shafts upwardly and toward each other to work out the user's arms and chest. Kuckhoff discloses an exercise apparatus that allows a user to exercise his or her legs and hamstrings. A user sits on an exercise table, and positions his or her leg beneath a leg shaft in order to lift the leg shaft with weights. Although Proctor and Kuckhoff disclose gym equipment that targets and isolates specific muscle groups, the exercise equipment disclosed in both references do not provide a variety of exercises for other parts of the user's body.
Therefore, there remains a long felt need in the art for a multi-functional exercise equipment, which may be used to target and isolate certain muscle groups safely while stabilizing others. Preferably, the multifunctional exercise: (1) can be used at home, the office, or wherever is convenient; (2) is portable, space efficient, affordable; and (3) provides a user with effective targeted results. Preferably, the multifunctional exercise equipment will also have interchangeable parts and will have multiple configurations in order to provide a variety of exercises.

SUMMARY

To minimize the limitations in the cited references, and to minimize other limitations that will become apparent upon reading and understanding the present specification, the following discloses a multi-functional exercise equipment, which provides a user with numerous exercises that target a specific muscle group.
One embodiment of the new apparatus is a multi-functional exercise equipment, comprising: one or more wall tracks; a slide plate; and one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; wherein the one or more wall tracks are configured to be mounted on a first substantially flat surface; wherein the slide plate is configured to slidably engage with the one or more wall tracks and is configured to resistibly slide across the one or more wall tracks in a substantially linear motion; wherein the slide plate comprises: one or more first attachment points, one or more rotational tracks, and one or more rotational rails; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment are configured to removeably attach to at least one of the one or more first attachment points; wherein the one or more rotational rails are movably engaged with the one or more rotational tracks and are configured to move in a substantially rotational motion around the one or more rotational tracks; wherein the moving of the one or more rotational rails around the one or more rotational tracks depends upon an adjustable rotating resistance; wherein at least one of the one or more first attachment points are located on the one or more rotational rails, such that there is at least one rotational attachment point; wherein the at least one rotational attachment point moves in the substantially rotational motion; and wherein a user equipping the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment performs one or more exercises by moving the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment and the one or more rotational rails in the substantially rotational motion. The multi-functional exercise equipment may further comprise: one or more floor tracks; a base plate; and one or more second attachment points; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to be mounted on a second substantially flat surface; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to removeably attach to a first end of the one or more wall tracks, such that, the one or more floor tracks may be substantially perpendicular to the one or more wall tracks; wherein the base plate may be configured to slidably engage with the one or more floor tracks and may be configured to resistibly slide across the one or more floor tracks in a substantially linear motion; wherein the base plate may comprise: one or more second attachment points, a rotating base, and a first appendage securing mechanism; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may be configured to removeably attach to each of the one or more second attachment points; wherein the first appendage securing mechanism of the rotating base may be configured to secure one or more appendages of the user; and wherein the first appendage securing mechanism and the rotating base may be rotatably connected to the base plate, such that the first appendage securing mechanism may be configured to rotate the one or more appendages of the user in one or more rotational degrees. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: one or more resistance bands; wherein a first end of each of the one or more resistance bands may be configured to removeably attach to one of the one or more first attachment points and one of the one or more second attachment points; wherein a second end of each of the one or more resistance bands may be configured to attach to one or more connection points of another of the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; and wherein the one or more resistance bands may be configured to add resistance to movement during the one or more exercises by the user. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a bench attachment; wherein the bench attachment may be configured to removeably attach to the slide plate via the one or more first attachment points; and wherein the bench attachment may be configured to provide a resistance when a force is applied to the bench attachment. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a core attachment; wherein the core attachment comprises: a mount and a core stabilizer; wherein the mount may be configured to removeably attach to the first attachment plate via the one or more first attachment points; wherein the core stabilizer may moveably attach to the mount and may be configured to engage with a mid-body of the user; and wherein the core stabilizer may be configured to provide an upward angular resistance. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: at least one pole; wherein the at least one pole may be configured to removeably attach to one of the one or more first attachment points and one of the one or more second attachment points. The at least one pole may be configured to provide a support to the user when the user performs the one or more exercises. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a hand stabilizer; wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured to receive and secure a hand of the user and is configured to prevent a finger movement of the hand of the user. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a foot stabilizer; wherein the foot stabilizer may be configured to receive and secure a foot of the user and is configured to prevent an ankle movement of the foot of the user. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: an arm restraint; wherein the arm restraint may be configured to removeably attach to an arm of the user and may be configured to removeably attach to the second end of the one or more resistance bands. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a thigh restraint; wherein the thigh restraint may be configured to removeably attach to a thigh of the user and may be configured to removeably attach to the second end of the one or more resistance bands. The at least one of a remaining one or more first attachment points may be located on the slide plate and may be configured to connect to the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment, such that the slide plate may be moved in the substantially linear motion.
Another embodiment of the new apparatus is a multi-functional exercise equipment, comprising: one or more wall tracks; a slide plate; and one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; wherein the one or more wall tracks are configured to be mounted on a substantially flat surface; wherein the slide plate is configured to slidably engage with the one or more wall tracks and is configured to resistibly slide across the one or more wall tracks in a substantially linear motion; wherein a flat sliding movement of the slide plate is configured to lock, such that the slide plate does not slide; wherein the slide plate comprises: one or more first attachment points, one or more rotational tracks, and one or more rotational rails; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment are configured to removeably attach to at least one of the one or more first attachment points; wherein the one or more rotational rails is movably engaged with the one or more rotational tracks and is configured to move in a substantially rotational motion around the one or more rotational tracks; wherein the moving of the one or more rotational rails around the one or more rotational tracks depends upon an adjustable rotating resistance; wherein at least one of the one or more first attachment points is located on the one or more rotational rails, such that there is at least one rotational attachment point; wherein the at least one rotational attachment point moves in the substantially rotational motion; wherein a user equipping the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment performs one or more exercises by moving the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment and the one or more rotational rails in the substantially rotational motion; and wherein at least one of a remaining one or more first attachment points are located on the slide plate and is configured to connect to the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment, such that the slide plate may be moved in the substantially linear motion. The multi-functional exercise equipment may further comprise: one or more floor tracks; a base plate; and one or more second attachment points; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to be mounted on a second substantially flat surface; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to removeably attach to a first end of the one or more wall tracks, such that, the one or more floor tracks may be substantially perpendicular to the one or more wall tracks; wherein the base plate may be configured to slidably engage with the one or more floor tracks and may be configured to resistibly slide across the one or more floor tracks in a substantially linear motion; wherein the linear sliding movement of the base plate may be configured to lock, such that the base plate does not slide; wherein the base plate may comprise: one or more second attachment points, a rotating base, and a first appendage securing mechanism; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may be configured to removeably attach to each of the one or more second attachment points; and wherein the first appendage securing mechanism of the rotating base may be configured to secure one or more appendages of the user. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: one or more resistance bands; wherein a first end of each of the one or more resistance bands may be configured to removeably attach to one of the one or more first attachment points and one of the one or more second attachment points; wherein a second end of each of the one or more resistance bands may be configured to attach to one or more connection points of the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; and wherein the one or more resistance bands may be configured to add resistance to movement during the one or more exercises by the user. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a bench attachment; wherein the bench attachment may be configured to removeably attach to the slide plate via the one or more first attachment points; and wherein the bench attachment may be configured to provide a resistance when a force is applied to the bench attachment. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a core attachment; wherein the core attachment may comprise: a mount and a core stabilizer; wherein the mount may be configured to removeably attach to the first attachment plate via the one or more first attachment points; wherein the core stabilizer may moveably attach to the mount and may be configured to engage with a mid-body of the user; and wherein the core stabilizer may be configured to provide an upward angular resistance. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: at least one pole; wherein the at least one pole may be configured to removeably attach to one of the one or more first attachment points and one of the one or more second attachment points. The at least one pole may be configured to provide a support to the user when the user performs the one or more exercises. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a hand stabilizer; wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured to receive and secure a hand of the user and may be configured to prevent a finger movement of the hand of the user. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a foot stabilizer; wherein the foot stabilizer may be configured to receive and secure a foot of the user and may be configured to prevent an ankle movement of the foot of the user. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: an arm restraint; wherein the arm restraint may be configured to removeably attach to an arm of the user and may be configured to removeably attach to the second end of the one or more resistance bands. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a thigh restraint; wherein the thigh restraint may be configured to removeably attach to a thigh of the user and may be configured to removeably attach to the second end of the one or more resistance bands. The first appendage securing mechanism and the rotating base may be rotatably connected to the base plate, such that the first appendage securing mechanism may be configured to rotate the one or more appendages of the user in one or more rotational degrees.
Another embodiment of the new apparatus is a multi-functional exercise equipment, comprising: one or more wall tracks; a slide plate; and one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; wherein the one or more wall tracks are configured to be mounted on a first substantially flat surface; wherein the slide plate is configured to slidably engage with the one or more wall tracks and is configured to resistibly slide across the one or more wall tracks in a substantially linear motion; wherein the slide plate is configured to lock at one or more of the eight vertical lock points along the wall tracks, so that the slide plate remains stationary; wherein the slide plate comprises: one or more first attachment points, one or more rotational tracks, and one or more rotational rails; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment are configured to removeably attach to either at least one of the one or more first attachment points of the slide plate or the one or more attachment points on the one or more wall tracks; wherein the one or more rotational rails can be configured to lock at one or more points along the rotational tracks, wherein the rotational rail may become locked and do not move in a rotational motion along the rotational track or the one or more rotational rails are movably engaged with the one or more rotational tracks and are configured to move in a substantially rotational motion around the one or more rotational tracks; wherein the moving of the one or more rotational rails around the one or more rotational tracks depends upon an adjustable rotating resistance; wherein at least one of the one or more first attachment points are located on the one or more rotational rails, such that there is at least one rotational attachment point; wherein the at least one rotational attachment point moves in the substantially rotational motion; and wherein a user equipping the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment performs one or more exercises by moving the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment and the one or more rotational rails in the substantially rotational motion. The rotational rails can be configured to lock at one or more points along the rotational tracks where the rotational rails may become locked and may not move in a rotational motion along the rotational track. The multi-functional exercise equipment may further comprise: one or more floor tracks; a base plate; and one or more second attachment points; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to be mounted on a second substantially flat surface; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to removeably attach to a first end of the one or more wall tracks, such that, the one or more floor tracks may be substantially perpendicular to the one or more wall tracks; wherein the base plate may be configured to slidably engage with the one or more floor tracks and may be configured to either slide across the one or more floor tracks in a substantially linear motion and/or lock at one or more of the eight (8) horizontal lock points along the floor tracks; wherein the base plate may comprise: one or more second attachment points, a rotating disc with one or more appendage securing mechanisms; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may be configured to removeably attach to each of the one or more second attachment points; wherein the first appendage securing mechanism of the rotating base may be configured to secure one or more appendages of the user so as to increase the user's stability; wherein the rotating disc rotates and locks at one or more points along a rotational path; and wherein the base plate slides and locks at one or more points along the floor tracks so as to facilitate proper user form. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a bench attachment, a core attachment, a hand stabilizer, a foot stabilizer, and an additional optional equipment; wherein the bench attachment may comprise: one or more first securing points, one or more first adjustable arms, a flat surface, and one or more second appendage securing mechanisms; wherein the bench attachment may be configured to removeably attach to the slide plate at one or more first attachment points via one or more of the bench's first securing points; wherein the bench attachment may be locked at one or more vertical lock points along the wall tracks so as to facilitate proper user form; and wherein the bench attachment may be configured to provide a resistance of various strengths when a force is applied to the flat surface or the adjustable arms of the bench attachment; wherein the adjustable arms of the bench attachment will preferably lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the bench attachment may also be configured to removeably attach to one or more of the appendage securing mechanisms located on the rotating disc; wherein the core attachment may comprise: one or more second appendage securing points, one or more second adjustable arms, one or more third appendage securing mechanisms, a leg block, a lap bar, a mount and a core stabilizer; wherein the mount may be configured to removeably attach to one or more first attachment points via one or more second securing points; wherein the core stabilizer is attached to the slide plate via one or more of the appendage securing points; wherein the one or more second adjustable arms may be configured to provide an upward angular resistance of various strengths when force is applied; wherein the one or more second adjustable arms may be configured to lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the leg block may be configured to lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the lap bar is configured to lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the core attachment is preferably attached to the slide plate via one or more first attachment points; wherein the arm attachment may comprise: a flat surface; wherein the flat surface may comprise: one or more first appendage restraints, one or more first connection points, and a form fitting arm sleeve and may be configured to isolate hand movement, such that the fingers and thumb of the user is secured and stabilized; wherein the form fitting arm sleeve may comprise one or more arm cuffs; and wherein the arm cuffs may comprise one or more second connection points. Preferably, the hand stabilizer is worn in the hand of the user wherein the one or more first connection points are attached to one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth attachment points; wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured to be worn by a user in conjunction with the slide plate; wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured to connect the user via one or more first connection points to one or more first attachment points; wherein the user's hand, fingers, thumb, and wrist are secured in place and the user applies force to the rotational rails as they slide along the rotational tracks. In another embodiment, the hand stabilizer may be configured such that one or more first connection points are attached to one or more first attachment points and the user applies force along the linear first or floor tracks; wherein the rotating disc may be locked in one or more points, and the base plate is locked and secured at one of the one or more horizontal locks along the floor tracks; wherein the foot stabilizer may comprise: a flat surface and a form fitting leg sleeve; wherein the flat surface may be comprised of: one or more second appendage restraints and one or more third connection points; wherein the form fitting leg sleeve may be comprised of: one or more leg cuffs; wherein the leg cuffs may be comprised of one or more fourth connection points; wherein the foot stabilizer may be configured to connect a user by one or more third or fourth connection points to one or more first attachment points. The foot stabilizer is preferably worn on foot of the user; wherein the user's foot, toes, and ankles are secured in place; wherein the user may apply force to the rotational rails and moves in a circular motion. Additionally, the user may preferably wear the foot stabilizer in conjunction with the slide plate; wherein the user applies force along the linear rails and moves in a linear motion; wherein the additional optional equipment may comprise: one or more poles, one or more resistance bands, a rope, a weighted pulley system, one or more ankle weights, one or more wrist weights, one or more weighted sand bags; wherein additional optional equipment may be used in order to either increase resistance or provide the user additional assistance; wherein additional optional equipment may be used in any configuration; wherein poles may connect the user at one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth attachment points, the base plate, the first or floor tracks, the rotational rails, the rotating disc, one or more pieces of stability equipment, the first, second, third, or fourth appendage securing mechanisms, the first or second restraints, the first, second, third, or fourth connection points, one or more pieces of stability equipment; and one or more pieces of the optional equipment; wherein one of the one or more optional equipment may be one or more resistance bands, which may connect a user with one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth attachment points, the first or base plate, the first or floor tracks, the rotational rails, the rotating disc, the one or more pieces of stability equipment, the first, second, third, or fourth appendage securing mechanisms, the first or second restraints, the first, second, third, or fourth connection points, and the one or more pieces of optional equipment.
Another embodiment of the new apparatus may be a multi-functional exercise equipment, comprising: one or more wall tracks; a slide plate; and one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; wherein the one or more wall tracks are configured to be mounted on a substantially flat surface; wherein the slide plate is configured to slidably engage with the one or more wall tracks and is configured to resistibly slide across the one or more wall tracks in a substantially linear motion; wherein a flat sliding movement of the slide plate is configured to lock, at one of the one or more vertical lock points, such that the slide plate does not slide; wherein the slide plate comprises: one or more first attachment points, one or more rotational tracks, and one or more rotational rails; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment and one or more pieces of optional equipment are configured to removeably attach to one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth attachment points; wherein the one or more rotational rails is movably engaged with the one or more rotational tracks and is configured to move in a substantially rotational motion in either direction around the one or more rotational tracks; wherein the moving of the one or more rotational rails around the one or more rotational tracks depends upon user applying force to adjustable rotating resistance; wherein at least one of the one or more first attachment points is located on the one or more rotational rails, such that there is at least one rotational attachment point; wherein the at least one rotational attachment point moves in the substantially rotational motion; wherein a user equipping the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment or the one or more pieces of optional equipment performs one or more exercises by engaging targeted muscle area around rotational track while stabilizing the non-targeted areas so that they are secure and do not move. The multi-functional exercise equipment may further comprise: one or more floor tracks; a base plate; and one or more second attachment points; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to be mounted on a second substantially flat surface; wherein the one or more floor tracks may be configured to removeably attach to a first end of the one or more wall tracks, such that, the one or more floor tracks may be substantially perpendicular to the one or more wall tracks; wherein the base plate may be configured to slide and lock at one of eight horizontal lock points along the floor tracks such that the base plate does not slide; wherein the one or more second attachment points may be located on the one or more floor tracks; wherein the base plate may comprise: one or more third attachment points, a rotating disc; wherein the rotating disc may be locked at one of eight points along a rotational path on the first appendage securing mechanism such that the rotational disc does not move; wherein the one or more pieces of stabilization equipment and one or more pieces of the additional optional equipment may be configured to removeably attach to each of the one or more second attachment points; and wherein the first appendage securing mechanism of the rotating base may be configured to secure one or more appendages of the user; wherein the rotating disc may be locked or may be rotationally engaged with resistance along a rotational path in both directions. The one or more pieces of stabilization equipment may comprise: a bench attachment; a core attachment; an arm attachment; and a leg attachment; wherein the bench attachment may comprise: one or more first securing points, one or more first adjustable arms, a flat surface, and one or more second appendage securing mechanisms; wherein the bench attachment may be configured to removeably attach to the slide plate via the one or more first attachment points via one or more of the bench's first securing points; wherein the bench attachment may be locked at one or more vertical lock points along the wall tracks so as to facilitate proper user form; and wherein the bench attachment may be configured to provide a resistance of various strength when a force is applied to the flat surface or the adjustable arms of the bench attachment; wherein the adjustable arms of the bench attachment will preferably lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the bench attachment also may be configured to removeably attach to one or more of the appendage securing mechanisms located on the rotating disc locked at one or more horizontal lock points along the floor tracks; wherein the core attachment may comprise: one or more second appendage securing points, one or more second adjustable arms, one or more third appendage securing mechanisms, a leg block, and a lap bar; wherein the mount may be configured to removeably attach from the one or more second securing points to one or more first attachment points on the slide plate; wherein the core stabilizer is attached to the slide plate via one or more of the appendage securing points; wherein the core attachment is connected to the slide plate; wherein the slide plate will lock at one or more vertical lock points along the wall tracks; wherein the one or more third appendage securing mechanisms lock at one or more different heights along a substantially vertical path to allow for correct positioning; wherein the one or more second adjustable arms may be configured to provide an upward angular resistance of various strength when force is applied; wherein the one or more second adjustable arms may be configured to lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the leg block may be configured to lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the lap bar is configured to lock at one of three points along an elliptical path; wherein the core attachment is attached to the slide plate via one or more attachment points; wherein the arm attachment may comprise: a flat surface; wherein the flat surface may comprise: one or more first appendage restraints, one or more first connection points, and a form fitting arm sleeve; wherein the form fitting arm sleeve may comprise one or more arm cuffs; and wherein the arm cuffs may comprise one or more second connection points. Preferably, the arm attachment is worn on the arm and hand of the user wherein the one or more first connection points are attached to one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth attachment points; wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured to be worn by a user in conjunction with the slide plate on the wall tracks or on the floor tracks; wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured to be worn by the user in conjunction with the slide plate; wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured to connect the user via one or more first connection points to one or more first attachment points; wherein the user's hand, fingers, thumb, and wrist are secured in place and the user applies force to the rotational rails as they slide along the rotational tracks (e.g., arms may move in a circular motion); wherein the hand stabilizer may be configured such that one or more first connection points are attached to one or more first attachment points and the user applies force along the linear first or floor tracks; wherein the rotating disc may be locked in one or more points, and the base plate is locked and secure at one of the one or more horizontal locks along the floor tracks; wherein the foot stabilizer may comprise: a flat surface and a form fitting leg sleeve; wherein the flat surface may be comprised of: one or more second appendage restraints and one or more third connection points; wherein the form fitting leg sleeve may be comprised of: one or more leg cuffs; wherein the leg cuffs may be comprised of one or more fourth connection points; wherein the foot stabilizer may be configured to connect a user by one or more third or fourth connection points to one or more first attachment points. The foot stabilizer is preferably worn on the leg and foot of the user; wherein the user's foot, toes, and ankles are secured in place; wherein the user applies force to the rotational rails and moves user's leg in a circular motion. Additionally, the user may preferably wear the foot stabilizer in conjunction with the slide plate; wherein the user applies force along the linear rails and moves in a linear motion; wherein the additional optional equipment may comprise: one or more stability poles, one or more dual hook resistance bands, a rope, a weighted pulley system, one or more ankle weights, one or more wrist weights, one or more weighted sand bags; wherein additional optional equipment may be used in order to either increase resistance or provide the user additional assistance; wherein additional optional equipment may be used in any configuration; wherein poles may connect the user at one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth attachment points, the base plate, the first or floor tracks, the rotational rails, the rotating disc, one or more pieces of stability equipment, the first, second, third, or fourth appendage securing mechanisms, the first or second restraints, the first, second, third, or fourth connection points, and one or more pieces of the optional equipment; wherein, one or more resistance bands may connect a user with one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth attachment points, the first or base plate, the first or floor tracks, the rotational rails, the rotating disc, the one or more pieces of stability equipment, the first, second, third, or fourth appendage securing mechanisms, the first or second restraints, the first, second, third, or fourth connection points, and the one or more pieces of optional equipment.
In one or more embodiments, the new apparatus may increase the effectiveness of targeted muscle training.
In one or more embodiments, the new apparatus may provide a plurality of attachment points, which may be used to connect various pieces of stabilizing equipment. Some sources of resistance may include: weights, weight connected by a cable or pulley, and/or resistance bands, which may be connected to a stationary object. The resistance bands may also connect to multiple restraint equipment that provides mutual resistance.
In one or more embodiments, the new apparatus may provide various exercises that isolate and target a particular muscle group. Thus, the new apparatus may prevent a user's joints from moving and may direct the resistance to specific muscle groups.
In one or more embodiments, the new apparatus may provide various exercises that may be performed using the disclosure, including without limitation: single arm tricep pull downs, single arm bicep curls, single arm flys, single arm seated row, low front arm circles, high front arm circles, floor level arm circles, double arm shoulder raises, hamstring pull downs, straight or bent knee quad lifts, inner thighs version of straight or bent knee quad lifts, hamstring and gluteus straight or bent knee quad lifts, leg circles on a wall, tricep dips, incline pushups, hanging leg lifts, hanging pull-ups, seated overhead press, crunches, side crunches, side to sides, FIG. 8 crunches, reverse crunches, staircase crunches, tuck ups, scissors, bicycles, open close, frogs, side to side tuck ups, straight leg lifts, side to side straight leg lifts, quad single leg knee ups, squats, single leg squat, and dead lift alternates.
In one or more embodiments, the new apparatus that can provide different configurations, wherein each configuration may allow a user can perform various different exercises for different body parts, and at different intensities, for different user ability level, and for users of different heights and weights. Generally, choosing a particular configuration setting is dependent upon: (1) the desired exercise; (2) desired intensity of the exercise; and (3) daily characteristics of the user (e.g., height, weight, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, exercise ability, exercising alone or with trainer, injury management, special physical circumstance (e.g., amputee, scoliosis, recent acute trauma)).
It is an object to provide a slide plate or wall slider that locks at one or more points on the wall tracks.
It is an object to provide a base plate or floor slider that locks at one or more points on floor tracks.
It is an object to provide a base plate or floor base that locks at one or more points along a rotational path.
It is an object to provide a core attachment that locks at one or more points along an elliptical path.
It is an object to provide a bench attachment seat that locks vertically, and horizontally. Preferably, the bench attachment seat moves against one or more levels of resistance.
It is an object to provide a core attachment arm that moves against one or more levels of desired resistance. Preferably, the base plate rotates in approximately 15 degrees each way (to right and left of 12 o'clock) against one or more levels of resistance.
It is an object to provide as slide plate that moves vertically against one or more levels of resistance; a base plate that move against one or more levels of resistance; a rotational rail that moves against one or more levels of resistance; a base plate that move against one or more levels of resistance; and resistance bands that provide one or more intensity levels and can be used alone or in combination.
It is an object for to provide the following exercises when the slide plate is locked into place on the wall tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) with resistance bands—tri-cep pull down
- 2) with resistance bands and hand stabilizer—single arm seated row
- 3) with resistance bands and hand stabilizer—single leg ham/glute pull downs
- 4) with resistance bands, hand stabilizer, and foot stabilizer—opposing sides simultaneous single leg ham/glute pull-down with single arm swimmer pull down
- 5) with resistance bands and poles—single leg, single arm bicep curl
- 6) with resistance bands, poles, and base plate locked—single arm fly
- 7) with resistance bands, and base plate locked—double arm fly
- 8) with poles and base plate locked—standing stretch with pole
- 9) with base plate locked—single leg hamstring stretch
- 10) with base plate rotating with 15° degree side-to-side resistance—standing oblique twist (hand on hips)
- 11) with base plate rotating with 15° degree side-to-side resistance and bands—double arm, double leg oblique twist
- 12) with base plate rotating with 15° degree side-to-side resistance bands, and poles—double leg twist with single arm crossover over press (other arm on pole)
- 13) with base plate rotating with 15° degree side-to-side resistance, and poles—standing oblique twist with supported oblique dip/tuck up (face away, rotate lower body hold twist for dip, feet stay in base on ground)

It is an object for to provide the following exercises when the slide plate locked into place on the wall tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) with core attachment—crunch, twist crunch, side middle
- 2) with core attachment and resistance bands—crunch with upward band resistance (bands attached to floor)
- 3) with core attachment, resistance bands, and hand stabilizer—crunch with double arm tricep press
- 4) with core attachment, resistance band, and poles—crunch and hold with overhead tricep press (one hand on pole while the other hand is using the band for tricep)
- 5) with core attachment, resistance band, poles, and arm stabilizer—crunch and hold with cross body fly
- 6) with core attachment, poles—assisted crunch (i.e., pull up crunch)
- 7) with core attachment with base plate locked at 1-8 points on floor track and 1-8 points around rotational disc—tricep push up, overhead press (face away, feet in base with hands to lap bar)
- 8) with core attachment with base locked, and resistance bands—single leg (one foot up on lap bar) bicep curl
- 9) with core attachment with base locked, resistance band and poles—crunch with single leg v-up
- 10) with core attachment with base locked and poles—crunch with single leg v-up
- 11) with core attachment, leg stabilizer and resistance bands—crunch with single leg v-up

It is an object for to provide the following exercises when the slide plate and rotational rail are locked into place on the wall tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) with bench attachment—butt lift/squat
- 2) with bench attachment and resistance bands—butt lift squat with overhead press
- 3) with bench attachment, resistance band, and pole—single leg squat with bicep curl
- 4) with bench attachment, resistance band, foot stabilizer—double leg seated leg extension
- 5) with bench attachment with poles—single leg squat with poles
- 6) with bench attachment with base plate locked—butt lift/squat
- 7) with bench attachment with base plate locked, resistance bands, hand stabilizer—single leg squat with parcel arm lifts
- 8) with bench attachment with base plate locked, resistance bands, poles—single arm standup reach ups, then switch resistance band and pole
- 9) with bench attachment with base plate locked, resistance band, foot stabilizer—seated single leg resistance lifts
- 10) with bench attachment with base plate locked, poles—single leg press down

It is an object for to provide the following configurations for the apparatus when the, slide plate and rotational rail are locked into place on the wall tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) hand stabilizer;
- 2) hand stabilizer, locked plate base;
- 3) hand stabilizer locked base plate, pole;
- 4) hand stabilizer, pole;
- 5) foot stabilizer;
- 6) foot stabilizer, pole
- 7) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked
- 8) foot stabilizer, base plate locked
- 9) hand stabilizer, bench attachment
- 10) hand stabilizer, bench attachment locked base plate;
- 11) hand stabilizer locked base plate, pole, bench attachment;
- 12) hand stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 13) foot stabilizer, bench attachment;
- 14) foot stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 15) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked bench attachment;
- 16) foot stabilizer, base plate locked bench attachment;
- 17) hand stabilizer, core attachment;
- 18) hand stabilizer, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 19) hand stabilizer, pole, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 20) hand stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 21) foot stabilizer, core attachment;
- 22) foot stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 23) foot stabilizer, pole, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 24) foot stabilizer, base plate locked, core attachment;

It is an object for to provide the following configurations for the multifunctional exercise equipment when the slide plate and rotational track locked into place on the wall tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) pole;
- 2) pole, base plate;
- 3) hand stabilizer;
- 4) hand stabilizer, pole;
- 5) hand stabilizer, pole, base plate locked (preferably at 1-8 points on floor track and 1-8 points around rotational track);
- 6) hand stabilizer, base plate locked;
- 7) foot stabilizer;
- 8) foot stabilizer, pole;
- 9) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked;
- 10) foot stabilizer, base plate locked;
- 11) hand stabilizer, bench attachment;
- 12) hand stabilizer, bench attachment locked base plate;
- 13) hand stabilizer locked base plate, pole, bench attachment;
- 14) hand stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 15) foot stabilizer, bench attachment;
- 16) foot stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 17) foot stabilizer, pole, base locked, bench attachment;
- 18) foot stabilizer, base plate locked, bench attachment;
- 19) hand stabilizer, core attachment;
- 20) hand stabilizer, base plate locked, core attachment;
- 21) hand stabilizer pole, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 22) hand stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 23) foot stabilizer, core attachment;
- 24) foot stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 25) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked, core attachment;
- 26) foot stabilizer, base plate locked, core attachment;

It is an object for to provide the following configurations for the multifunctional exercise equipment when the slide plate locked into place on the floor tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) hand stabilizer;
- 2) hand stabilizer, locked base plate;
- 3) hand stabilizer locked base plate, pole;
- 4) hand stabilizer, pole;
- 5) foot stabilizer;
- 6) foot stabilizer, pole;
- 7) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked;
- 8) foot stabilizer, base plate locked;
- 9) hand stabilizer, bench attachment;
- 10) hand stabilizer, bench attachment, locked base plate;
- 11) hand stabilizer locked base, pole, bench attachment;
- 12) hand stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 13) foot stabilizer, bench attachment;
- 14) foot stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 15) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked, bench attachment;
- 16) foot stabilizer, base locked bench attachment;
- 17) hand stabilizer, core attachment;
- 18) hand stabilizer, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 19) hand stabilizer pole, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 20) hand stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 21) foot stabilizer, core attachment;
- 22) foot stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 23) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked, core attachment;
- 24) foot stabilizer, base plate locked, core attachment;

It is an object for to provide the following configurations for the multifunctional exercise equipment when the base plate with rotational rail is locked into place on the floor tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) pole;
- 2) pole, base plate
- 3) hand stabilizer;
- 4) hand stabilizer, pole;
- 5) hand stabilizer, pole, locked base plate (preferably at 1-8 points on floor track and 1-8 points around rotational track);
- 6) hand stabilizer, locked base plate;
- 7) foot stabilizer;
- 8) foot stabilizer, pole;
- 9) foot stabilizer, pole, locked base plate;
- 10) foot stabilizer, base plate locked;
- 11) hand stabilizer, core attachment;
- 12) hand stabilizer, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 13) hand stabilizer, pole, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 14) hand stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 15) foot stabilizer, core attachment;
- 16) foot stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 17) foot stabilizer, pole, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 18) foot stabilizer, locked base plate, core attachment;

It is an object for to provide the following configurations for the multifunctional exercise equipment when the base plate with rotational track is locked into place on the floor tracks, including without limitation:

- 1) Hand stabilizer, bench attachment;
- 2) hand stabilizer, bench attachment, locked base plate;
- 3) hand stabilizer locked base plate, pole, bench attachment;
- 4) hand stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 5) foot stabilizer, bench attachment;
- 6) foot stabilizer, pole, bench attachment;
- 7) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked bench attachment;
- 8) foot stabilizer, base plate locked, bench attachment;
- 9) hand stabilizer, core attachment;
- 10) hand stabilizer, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 11) hand stabilizer pole, locked base plate, core attachment;
- 12) hand stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 13) foot stabilizer, core attachment;
- 14) foot stabilizer, pole, core attachment;
- 15) foot stabilizer, pole, base plate locked, core attachment;
- 16) foot stabilizer, base plate locked, core attachment;

It is an object of the new apparatus to avoid the limitations of the prior art.
Other features and advantages are inherent in the multi-functional exercise equipment claimed and disclosed will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description and its accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings are of illustrative embodiments. They do not illustrate all embodiments. Other embodiments may be used in addition or instead. Details which may be apparent or unnecessary may be omitted to save space or for more effective illustration. Some embodiments may be practiced with additional components or steps and/or without all of the components or steps which are illustrated. When the same numeral appears in different drawings, it refers to the same or like components or steps.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows the slide plate engaged on the wall tracks.

FIG. 2 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a single arm fly exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment.

FIG. 3 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a lateral single arm (palm forward) circle exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a supported single arm front shoulder slide exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment.

FIG. 5 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows the slide plate engaged on the floor tracks.

FIG. 6 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a supported lateral leg circles exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment.

FIG. 7 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows the slide plate engaged on the floor tracks.

FIG. 8 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a standing supported single leg lateral slide out exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment.

FIG. 9 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a bench attachment attached to the slide plate.

FIG. 10 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a butt lift squat exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment.

FIG. 11 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a core attachment attached to the slide plate.

FIG. 12 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing an ab crunch exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are illustrations of one embodiment of hand stabilizers and arm restraints.

FIG. 14 is an illustration of one embodiment of the resistance bands.

FIG. 15 is an illustration of one embodiment of the poles.

FIGS. 16A and 16B are illustrations of one embodiment of foot stabilizers and thigh restraints

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

In the following detailed description of various embodiments of the disclosure, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various aspects of one or more embodiments of the disclosure. However, one or more embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and/or components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of embodiments of the disclosure.
While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the disclosure. As will be realized, the disclosure is capable of modifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the graphs, figures, and the detailed descriptions thereof, are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. Also, the reference or non-reference to a particular embodiment of the disclosure shall not be interpreted to limit the scope of the disclosure.
Before the present disclosure is disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular structures, process steps, or materials disclosed herein, but is extended to equivalents thereof as would be recognized by those ordinarily skilled in the relevant arts. It should also be understood that terminology employed herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.
In the following description, certain terminology is used to describe certain features of one or more embodiments of the disclosure. For example, a surface that is “substantially” flat would mean that the object is either completely flat or nearly completely flat. The exact allowable degree of deviation from absolute completeness may in some cases depend on the specific context. However, generally speaking, the nearness of completion will be so as to have the same overall result as if absolute and total completion were obtained. The use of “substantially” is equally applicable when used in a negative connotation to refer to the complete or near complete lack of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result.
As used herein, the term “appendage” generally refers to any external body part that protrudes from a person's body and may include, without limitation, a foot, hand, arm, leg, head, neck, fingers, and toes.
As used herein, a plurality of items, structural elements, compositional elements, and/or materials may be presented in a common list for convenience. However, these lists should be construed as though each member of the list is individually identified as a separate and unique member. Thus, no individual member of such list should be construed as a de facto equivalent of any other member of the same list solely based on their presentation in a common group without indications to the contrary.
As used herein, the term “wall tracks” generally refers to one or more bars, rods or wall tracks that provide running surfaces for vertical movement of the slide plate and/or base plate along the wall. Similarly, the term “floor tracks” generally refers to one or more bars, rods, or floor tracks that provide running surfaces for horizontal movement of the slide plate and/or base plate along the ground or floor.
FIG. 1 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows the slide plate engaged on the wall tracks. As shown in FIG. 1, one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105; a slide plate 110; floor tracks 205, and a base plate 210. FIG. 1 shows that the wall tracks 105 are generally configured to be mounted on a substantially flat surface 140 such as a wall or door and that each track or rail is generally mounted in parallel with respect to each other. Additionally, the tracks may be mounted in a substantially parallel configuration, such that the tracks are either completely parallel or nearly completely parallel. The wall tracks 105 may be mounted by one or more mounts 150 but may be mounted by any various mechanisms such as hooks and fasteners. In one embodiment, the slide plate 110 may be configured to engage with the wall tracks 105 and may be configured to slide along the length of the wall tracks 105 in a linear fashion. The multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may also be configured to allow a user to lock the slide plate 110 at various locations along the wall tracks 105.
FIG. 1 also shows that the slide plate 110 may comprise: first attachment points 115, 120, 125 and a rotational rail 135. Each of the first attachment points 115, 120, 125 may be configured to allow a user to remove or attach one or more pieces of stabilization equipment to each of the first attachment points 115, 120, 125. In one embodiment, the first attachment points 115, 120 may be located on the front portion of the slide plate 110, whereas the other first attachment point 125 may be located on the rotational rail 135. Specifically, the slide plate 110 may comprise a rotational track, which may be configured to include a rotational rail 135 that is adapted to move in a substantially circular or rotational motion around the rotational track. The rotational motion of the slide plate 110 may move either completely circular or partially circular, and, when moving the rotational rail 135 around the rotational track, the movement of the rotational rail 135 may be subjected to an adjustable rotating resistance. The adjustable rotating resistance may be the resistance applied when a user moves the rotational rail 135 around the track and may be adjusted with varying degrees of resistance by the user. First attachment point 125 may be located at the rotational rail 135 and may be configured to move in a rotational motion along with the rotational rail 135 within the rotational track. Thus, a user utilizing stabilization equipment may perform an exercise by attaching the stabilization equipment to the first attachment point 125 and moving the stabilization equipment in a rotational motion. For example, a user may wear a hand stabilizer 300 (shown in FIGS. 2-4 and 13) and perform various arm exercises by attaching a connection point of the hand stabilizer 300 to first attachment point 125. Similarly, a user may wear a foot stabilizer 400 and perform various leg exercises by attaching a connection point of the foot stabilizer 400 to first attachment point 125. Furthermore, the adjustable rotating resistance may allow the user to select varying resistances when performing a workout with the rotational rail 135. Regarding first attachment points 115, 120, these attachment points may be configured to allow a user to attach stabilization equipment and move the slide plate 110 and stabilization equipment in a substantial linear and/or vertical motion. In other embodiments, the rotational track and rotational rail 135 may be ellipsoidal or a figure eight shape or any other shape that allows for a substantially rotational movement. Additionally, the wall tracks 105 may be horizontally or diagonally configured without deviating from the scope of the disclosure.
In one embodiment, when sliding the slide plate 110 along the wall tracks 105, the sliding may be subjected to an adjustable resistance. Specifically, the user may adjust the friction between the wall tracks 105 and the first sliding plate 110, such that more or less resistance may be applied when moving the first sliding plate 110 in a vertical or linear manner. Additionally, the slide plate 110 may be configured to lock in one or more positions along the wall tracks 105. This adjustable feature may allow a user to perform exercises with various workout intensities, thereby allowing a user to perform the exercises in a different and variable manner.
Regarding the floor tracks 205 and base plate 210, the base plate 210 or “floor slider” may also comprise second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230 and an appendage securing mechanism 250. The floor tracks 205 may be mounted on a second flat surface such as a floor and are generally in parallel with one another. In a preferred embodiment, the floor tracks is usually, substantially perpendicular to the wall tracks, such that the angle of the floor tracks is positioned within approximately 45 to 135 degrees with respect to the wall tracks. The base plate 210 is generally configured to engage with the floor tracks 205 and may be configured to slide horizontally along the length of the floor tracks 205 in a horizontal and linear fashion. The multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may also be configured to lock the base plate 210 at various positions along the floor tracks 205 to allow the user to perform various workout exercises. Furthermore, appendage securing mechanism 250 of the base plate 210 may be used for securing the appendage of a user such as a foot when performing exercises and may be any type of fasteners such as foot straps. In one embodiment, the base plate 210 may be configured to slide along and lock into place along the floor tracks 205. In another embodiment, the appendage securing mechanism 250 may be positioned on a rotatable surface on the base plate 210, such that a user may face a particular direction and may be change his or her orientation relative to the base plate 210. These orientations generally allow a user to exercise different parts of the user's body while maintaining proper and consistent form. To increase safety, the rotating surface may lock into a particular orientation, thereby preventing the user's feet from moving or slipping while the user exercises. This is generally important because proper form typically results effective exercises and a reduction of dangerous strains on the body.
The multi-functional exercise equipment 100 also allows a user to perform additional exercises. For example, when the slide plate 110 is locked in a lowered position, a user may position himself or herself facing away from the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and connect one end of a resistance band 500 (shown in FIGS. 2 and 14) to one of the attachment points 115, 120 and the other end of a resistance band 500 to the user's hand or hand stabilizer 300, which may be fastened and secured to the hand of the user. The user may then perform exercises such as bicep curls, overhead tricep extensions, and overhead presses by moving his or her arms using a traditional form for the bicep curls, overhead tricep extensions, and overhead presses. Similarly, when the slide plate 110 is at a positioned at a height approximately at the user's shoulder height, a user may position himself or herself by facing away from the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and connect one end of the resistance band 500 to one of the attachment points 115, 120 and the other end to the user's hand, or to a device attached to the user's hand. The user may then perform exercises such as chest presses and flys by moving the user's arms using a traditional form for the chest presses and flys.
The multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may also comprise additional accessories and attachments, which may be used in combination with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 in aiding the user to perform other various exercises. Such accessories and attachments may include, without limitation, hand stabilizers 300, 350 (shown in FIG. 13), arm restraints 800, 850 (shown in FIG. 13); resistance bands 500 (shown in FIG. 14); poles 355 (shown in FIG. 15); foot stabilizers 900, 950 (shown in FIG. 16); and thigh restraints 1000, 1050 (shown in FIG. 16). Each combination of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and accessories/attachments may be customized with the slide plate 110 and rotational rail 135 locked at various points in the slide plate 110 (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). The slide plate 110 may also be moved and locked along a vertical path on the wall tracks to accommodate the body type and height of the user. Regarding the base plate 210, the attachments and accessories may attach onto the second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230 of the base plate 210, and the center portion of base plate 210 along with the appendage securing mechanism 250 may rotate and lock at various points around a rotational path. The base plate 210 may also move along the floor tracks 205 along a horizontal or linear path and may lock at certain points on the floor tracks.
Examples of some of the configurations for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and corresponding exercises, involving the slide plate 110 engaged with the wall tracks may include the following:

1) resistance band 500—tricep pull down
2) resistance band 500, hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—single arm fly
3) resistance band 500, hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, foot stabilizers 900, 950, thigh restraint 1000, 1050—single leg ham/glute pull downs
4) resistance band 500, arm restraints 800, 850, foot stabilizers 900, 950, thigh restraint 1000, 1050—opposing sides, simultaneous single leg ham/glute pull down with single arm swimmer pull down
5) resistance band 500, poles 355—single leg, single arm bicep curl
6) resistance band 500, poles 355, and locked base plate 210—single arm fly
7) resistance band 500, locked base plate 210—double arm fly
8) poles 355, locked base plate 210—standing stretch with pole
9) locked base plate 210—single leg hamstring stretch
10) rotating base plate 210 with approximately 15 degrees of side-to-side resistance—standing oblique twist (hand on hips)
11) rotating base plate 210 with approximately 15 degrees of side-to-side resistance with resistance band 500—double arm, double leg oblique twist
12) rotating base plate with approximately 15 degrees side-to-side resistance, resistance band 500, poles 355—double leg twist with single arm crossover over press (other arm on pole)
13) rotating base plate 210 with approximately 15 degrees side-to-side resistance, poles 355—standing oblique twist with supported oblique dip/tuck up (face away, rotate lower body hold twist for dip, feet stay in base on ground) Note: slide plate 110 and rotational rail 135 may be engaged on.

It is important to note, however, that each of these exercise combinations can be used to execute more than ten different exercises.
FIG. 2 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a single arm fly exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment. As shown in FIG. 2, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 300 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210; resistance band 500, and hand stabilizer 300. The slide plate 110 may comprise first attachment points 115, 120, 125. The base plate 210 may comprise second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230 and an appendage securing mechanism 250. FIG. 2 shows that a user may perform a single arm fly exercise by attaching hand stabilizer 300 to attachment point 120 via resistance band 500. Specifically, the user may perform a fly exercise by moving his or her arm and hand stabilization equipment 300 repeatedly in an arc motion while overcoming the resistance of the resistance band 500. When the resistance band 500 is coupled to attachment point 125, the user may be capable to perform guided arm and leg circles exercises. Additionally, the attachment point 125 may be configured to have an adjustable resistance in order to allow a user to exert varying amounts of force. Preferably, when performing the single arm fly exercise, the user preferably targets his or her pectoral muscles, biceps, deltoids, and lateral muscles during the exercise.
FIG. 3 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a lateral single arm (palm forward) circle exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment. As shown in FIG. 3, one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105; a slide plate 110; floor tracks 205, a base plate 210 and hand stabilizer 300. As discussed above, the wall tracks 105 may be mounted on a flat surface such as a wall or door. Additionally, the slide plate 110 may be slidably connected to the wall tracks 105, such that the slide plate 110 may move along the tracks in a vertical fashion. The slide plate 110 may also be configured to lock in certain vertical places along the wall tracks 105.
FIG. 3 also shows how a user may perform an exercise when the slide plate 110 is locked at a certain position. For example, a piece of stabilization equipment may be attached to the first attachment point 125 of the slide plate 110 and may be moved by the user in a rotating fashion. Such stabilization equipment may comprise elastic resistance bands, cables, and devices, which may be used in conjunction with the multi-functional exercise equipment. For instance, as shown in FIG. 3, a user may perform a lateral single arm circle exercise by utilizing stabilization equipment. Specifically, the user wears a hand stabilizer 300 and removeably attaching the hand stabilizer 300 to the first attachment point 125 of the rotational rail 135. After the hand stabilizer 300 has been attached to the attachment point 125 of the rotational rail 135, the user may perform arm exercises by moving his or her arm, the hand stabilizer 300, and the rotational rail 135, in a circular fashion. The user may move his or her arm in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner, and may adjust the height of the slide plate 110 along the wall tracks 105 to work out certain muscle groups in the user's arm. The user may also increase the resistance around the rotational rail 135. Although FIG. 3 shows the user attaching the stabilization equipment to the first attachment point 125 of the rotational rail 135, the hand stabilizer 300 may attach to other attachment points of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 such as first attachment points 115, 120 or second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230. Furthermore, although FIG. 2 shows the user attaching the hand stabilizer 300 directly to first attachment point 125, the user may also utilize resistance bands 500 that attach between the first attachment points 115, 120, 125 of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and the hand stabilizer 300.
When an elastic band, resistance band 500, or other device is coupled to one end to the first attachment points 115, 120, 125 and the other end to the user's appendage such as a hand or foot (either directly or through a device such as the resistance bands), the user is able to perform guided arm and leg circles. Additionally, attachment point 125 may be configured to move in a substantially rotational motion and may be configured to have an adjustable resistance in order to allow a user to exert varying amounts of force. Regarding the slide plate 110, the first attachment plate 110 may likewise be configured to have an adjustable vertical resistance when slidably moving along the wall tracks 105. This adjustable feature of the slide plate 110 allows a user to perform different exercises with various resistances in different angles. In alternate embodiments, the stabilization equipment may be attached to any part of the users body, depending upon what exercise is desired. Preferably, when performing the single arm lateral circle exercises, the user preferably targets his or her biceps, triceps, deltoids, rear deltoids, and lateral muscles during the exercise.
The multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may also comprise additional accessories and attachments, which may be used in combination with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 in aiding the user to perform other various exercises. Each combination of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and accessories/attachments may be customized with the slide plate 110 and rotational rail 135 locked at various points in the slide plate 110 (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). Additionally, the slide plate 110 may be moved and locked along a vertical path on the wall tracks to accommodate the body type and height of the user. Furthermore, increasing resistance for the rotational rail 135 may be established. Regarding the base plate 210, the attachments and accessories may attach onto the second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230 of the base plate 210, and the center portion of base plate 210 with the appendage securing mechanism 250 rotated and locked at various points around a rotational path. The base plate 210 may also move along the floor tracks 205 along a horizontal or linear path and may lock at certain points on the floor tracks.
Examples of some of the configurations for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and corresponding exercises, involving the slide plate 110 engaged with the wall tracks may include the following:

1) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—lateral single arm (palm forward) circles (shown in FIG. 3)
2) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—forward single arm circles (palm up) while balancing on a single leg in base plate 210
3) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—lateral single arm circles (palm down) feet in base which pole 355 for stabilization
4) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—seated lateral single arm circles (palm down) other hand on pole 355
5) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—front single leg circles
6) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, pole 355—back supported single leg circles
7) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, pole 355—back single leg circles with squat alternating
8) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—front single leg crescent moons (half circles)

It is important to note, however, that each of these exercise combinations can be used to execute more than ten different exercises.
FIG. 4 is an illustration of one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a supported single arm front shoulder slide exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment. As shown in FIG. 4, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210; hand stabilizer 300, and pole 355. FIG. 4 shows that a user may perform a supported single arm front shoulder slide exercise by directly attaching the hand stabilizer 300 to attachment point 135. The user may then perform a supported single arm front shoulder slide exercise by moving his or her arm and hand stabilization equipment 300 up and down repeatedly in vertical fashion while overcoming any resistance with the slide plate 110. Additionally, the slide plate 110 may be configured to have an adjustable resistance in order to allow a user to exert varying amounts of force. Preferably, when performing the supported single arm front shoulder slide exercise, the user preferably targets his or her biceps, triceps, deltoids, and lateral muscles during the exercise.
FIG. 4 also shows that the multi-functional exercise equipment may further comprise a pole 355. In one embodiment, the pole 355 may be configured to removeably attach to the second attachment point 215. The pole 355 may also be configured to provide support for the user when the user performs an exercise. For example, if the user performs an arm exercise while securing his or her feet onto the appendage securing mechanism 250 of the base plate 210, the user may hold onto the pole 355 for support, as shown in FIG. 4. Alternatively, the user may attach the pole 355 to other attachment points (e.g., attachment points 115, 225) for support from a different position. Although FIG. 4 only shows a single pole, the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise multiple poles.
The multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may also comprise additional accessories and attachments, which may be used in combination with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 in aiding the user to perform other various exercises. Each combination of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and accessories/attachments may be customized with the slide plate 110 locked at various points in the wall tracks 105 (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) or with the base plate 210 locked at various points in the floor tracks 205 (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). The rotational rail 135 may also lock at various points on rotational track within the slide plate 110 (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). Furthermore, the slide plate 110 may be moved and locked along a vertical path on the wall tracks to accommodate the body type and height of the user. Resistance may also be applied to the sliding plate 110 or rotational rail 135 to increase the intensity of the workout. Regarding the base plate 210, the attachments and accessories may attach onto the second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230 of the base plate 210. The center portion of base plate 210 with the appendage securing mechanism 250 may also rotate and lock at various points around a rotational path. The base plate 210 may also move along the floor tracks 205 along a horizontal or linear path and may lock at certain points on the floor tracks.
Examples of some of the configurations for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and corresponding exercises, involving the slide plate 110 engaged with the wall tracks and the rotational rail 135 stationary, may include the following:

1) pole 355—seated/supported single arm lateral shoulder slides
2) pole 355—front arm, back leg alternating slides
3) hand stabilizer 300, 350, arm restraint 800, 850—single arm front flathand slides
4) hand stabilizer 300, 350, arm restraint 800, 850, pole 355—supported single arm front shoulder slides (as shown on FIG. 4)
5) hand stabilizer 300, 350, arm restraint 800, 850, pole 355—overhead, supported palm up single arm front flat hand slide ups
6) hand stabilizer 300, 350, arm restraint 800, 850—overhead single leg, single arm, lateral flat hand push downs
7) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—seated single leg lifts
8) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, pole 355—standing supported single leg lifts
9) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, pole 355—standing supported single leg reverse slides
10) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—standing front single leg, bent knee slide downs

FIG. 5 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows the slide plate engaged on the floor tracks. As shown in FIG. 5, one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105; a slide plate 110; floor tracks 205, and a base plate 210. The wall tracks 105 are generally configured to be mounted on a substantially flat surface 140 such as a wall or door, and the floor tracks 205 may be mounted on a second flat surface such as a floor or ground. Preferably, the wall tracks 105 and floor tracks 205 are mounted in a substantially parallel configuration, such that the rails are either completely parallel or nearly completely parallel. The base plate 210 may be mounted on the floor tracks 205 near the ground. Importantly, FIG. 5 shows that the slide plate 110 may be engaged with the floor tracks 205. The slide plate 110 and rotational track 135 may also be locked (i.e., non-rotating).
FIG. 6 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a supported lateral leg circles exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment. As shown in FIG. 6, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 300 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210; poles 355, and foot stabilizer 900. FIG. 6 shows that a user may perform a supported lateral leg circle exercise by standing on the base plate 210 and attaching foot stabilizer 900 to attachment point 135 of the rotational track 135 of the a slide plate 110. The user may then perform the supported lateral leg circles exercise by moving his or her leg/foot and the foot stabilizer 900 repeatedly in a circular motion. Resistance may be applied on the rotational track 135 and may be adjustable to allow the user to exert varying amounts of force. The user may also utilize poles 355 to support his or herself. Preferably, when performing the single arm fly exercise, the user preferably targets his or her glutes, inner thighs, outer thighs, hamstrings, and quadriceps muscles during the exercise.
Additional accessories and attachments may be used in combination with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 to aid the user to perform other various exercises. Each combination of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and accessories/attachments may be customized with the slide plate 110, and the rotational rail 135 locked at various points in the slide plate 110 (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). Additionally, the slide plate 110 may be moved and locked along the horizontal path of the floor tracks 205, and the user may also apply an increased resistance for the rotational rail 135. Regarding the base plate 210, the attachments and accessories may attach onto the second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230 of the base plate 210, and the center portion of base plate 210 with the appendage securing mechanism 250 may rotate and lock at various points around a rotational path. The base plate 210 may also move along the floor tracks 205 along a horizontal or linear path and may lock at certain points on the floor tracks.
Examples of some of the configurations for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and corresponding exercises, involving the slide plate 110 engaged with the floor tracks, may include the following:

1) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, pole 355—supported lateral leg circles (shown in FIG. 6).
2) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—seated lateral single arm circles
3) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—bent over single arm front floor circles
4) hand stabilizers 300, 350 and arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—single leg supported bent over single arm front floor circles
5) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—seated, supported single arm lateral floor circles
6) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—single front leg circles
7) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—single leg lunge alternate single leg reverse floor circles.

It is important to note, however, that each of these exercise combinations can be used to execute more than ten different exercises.
FIG. 7 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows the slide plate engaged on the floor tracks. As shown in FIG. 7, one embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105; a slide plate 110; floor tracks 205, and a base plate 210. The wall tracks 105 are generally configured to be mounted on a substantially flat surface 140 such as a wall or door, and the floor tracks 205 may be mounted on a second flat surface such as a floor or ground. Preferably, the wall tracks 105 and floor tracks 205 are mounted in a substantially parallel configuration, such that the rails are either completely parallel or nearly completely parallel. The base plate 210 may be mounted on the floor tracks 205 near the ground.
FIG. 7 also shows that the slide plate 110 may be engaged with the floor tracks 205. Importantly, the rotational track 135 is preferably locked (i.e., non-rotating) and the slide plate is preferably configured to slide along the floor tracks 205. The multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may also be configured to lock the slide plate 110 at various locations along the floor tracks 205 for various exercises.
FIG. 8 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a standing supported single leg lateral slide out exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment. As shown in FIG. 8, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210; poles 355, and foot stabilizer 900. FIG. 8 shows that a user may perform a standing supported single leg lateral slideout exercise by standing on the base plate 210 and attaching foot stabilizer 900 to attachment point 135 of the rotational track 135 of the a slide plate 110. The user may then perform the standing supported single leg lateral slideout exercise by moving his or her leg/foot and the foot stabilizer 900 repeatedly in a linear motion. Resistance may be applied on the slide plate 110 and may be adjustable to allow the user to exert varying amounts of force. The user may also utilize poles 355 to support his or herself. Preferably, when performing the single arm fly exercise, the user preferably targets his or her glutes, inner thighs, and oblique muscles during the exercise.
Additional accessories and attachments may be used in combination with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 to aid the user to perform other various exercises. Each combination of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and accessories/attachments may be customized with the slide plate 110 and rotational rail 135 locked at various points in the slide plate 110 (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). Additionally, the slide plate 110 may be moved and locked along the horizontal path of the floor tracks (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). Furthermore, increasing resistance for the slide plate 110 may be established. Regarding the base plate 210, the attachments and accessories may attach onto the second attachment points 215, 220, 225, 230 of the base plate 210, and the center portion of base plate 210 with the appendage securing mechanism 250 may rotate and lock at various points around a rotational path. The base plate 210 may also move along the floor tracks 205 along a horizontal or linear path and may lock at certain points on the floor tracks.
Examples of some of the configurations for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and corresponding exercises, involving the slide plate 110 engaged with the floor tracks and the rotational track 135 locked within the slide plate 110, may include the following:

1) pole 355—seated single arm (on pole) lateral slide outs
2) pole 355—single leg lateral leg slides
3) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—seated lateral single arm flat hand slide outs
4) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—supported seated front single arm flat hand slide outs
5) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355, base plate 210—single leg supported single arm bent over flat hand front slide outs.
6) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—runners stretch single arm front slide outs (alternate with lunge)
7) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—standing single leg front slide backs
8) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, pole 355—standing supported single leg lateral slide outs.
9) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, pole 355—single leg “chair” squat, alternate with single leg supported back slide outs
10) foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—balancing single leg back slide outs
11) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—down dog single arm lateral mini slides
12) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—supported (on knee leg extended in base) side plank single arm mini slide outs
13) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—alternate runners lunge stretch (using pole to lift torso higher) with single arm front floor slides
14) hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850, pole 355—supported side angle pose or half moon with single arm lateral mini slide outs

It is important to note, however, that each of these exercise combinations can be used to execute more than ten different exercises.
FIG. 9 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a bench attachment attached to the slide plate. As shown in FIG. 9, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210 and bench attachment 600. FIG. 9 shows that the slide plate 110 may be positioned and locked at a lower area along the wall tracks 105. Here, the bench attachment 600 or bench attachment may be configured to removeably attach onto the slide plate 110 via first attachment points 115, 120 and may be configured to provide a resistance when a force is applied to the bench attachment 600. Such resistance may be found in exercises such as squats and angled push-ups.
FIG. 10 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing a butt lift squat exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment. As shown in FIG. 10, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210 and bench attachment 600. FIG. 10 shows that the bench attachment 600 may attach to and secure onto the rotational track 135 and slide plate 110 on the wall tracks 105. When the bench attachment 600 is attached to the slide plate 110, the user may perform a squatting exercise with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100. Specifically, the user may sit on the bench attachment 600 and squat down against the resistance of the bench attachment 600 to work his or her legs or thighs. The slide plate 110 may be adjusted in height provide varying levels of difficulty. Additionally, the resistance of the bench attachment 580 may also be adjusted to provide the user with additional varying levels of difficulty.
Although FIG. 10 shows the user performing butt lift squat exercises, the bench attachment 600 may be used for other exercises such as push-ups. Specifically, the bench attachment 600 may be in a “locked” position, and the user may perform push-ups by placing his or her hands on the bench attachment 600 and pushing his or her body upward against the bench attachment 600. Preferably, the squat exercises works out his or her glutes.
Additional accessories and attachments may be used in conjunction with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 to aid the user to perform other various exercises. Each combination of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and accessories/attachments may be customized with the bench attachment 600. The bench attachment 600 may also be customized to accommodate a body type or height of a user (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8). Additionally, the base plate 210 may be moved and locked along the horizontal path of the floor tracks (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) along with the appendage securing mechanism 250.
Examples of some of the configurations for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and corresponding exercises, involving the bench attachment 600 locked with the slide plate may include the following:

1) bench attachment 600—butt lift squat (shown in FIG. 10)
2) bench attachment 600, resistance bands 500—butt lift squat with overhead press
3) bench attachment 600, resistance bands 500, pole 355—single leg squat with bicep curl
4) bench attachment 600, resistance bands 500, foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—double leg seated leg extension
5) bench attachment 600, poles 355—single leg squat with balance poles
6) bench attachment 600 (locked)—butt lift squat
7) bench attachment 600 with base plate 210 (locked), resistance bands 500, hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—single leg squat with parcel arm lifts
8) bench attachment 600 with base plate 210 (locked), poles 355—single arm standup reach ups, then switch band/pole arms
9) bench attachment 600 with base plate 210 (locked), resistance bands 500, foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050—seated single leg resistance lifts
10) bench attachment 600 with base plate 210 (locked), poles 355—single leg press down

FIG. 11 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a core attachment attached to the slide plate. As shown in FIG. 11, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210 and core attachment 700. The core attachment 700, “abdominal station”, or “ab station” may comprise: one or more second appendage securing mechanisms 705, core stabilizer 710, handle 715, and mount 720. FIG. 11 shows that the slide plate 110 may be positioned and locked at a lower area along the wall tracks 105, and that the core attachment 700 may be attached to the slide plate 110. Specifically, the mount 720 of the core attachment 700 may be configured to removeably attach to the slide plate 110 via first attachment points 115, 120. In a preferred embodiment, the core attachment 700 is preferably attached to the slide plate 110 only when the slide plate is locked and secured to the wall tracks 105.
Additionally, a user may secure his or her feet onto the second appendage securing mechanism 705 and allow the core stabilizer 710 and handle 715 to rest upon the mid-body of the user. Unlike the bench attachment 600, which is generally configured to provide an downward resistance, the core attachment 700 may be configured to provide an upward angular resistance, such that a user may be able to perform additional exercises involving lifting of the core attachment 710. Preferably, the core stabilizer 710 is positioned between a user's legs as the user lays on a flat surface and preferably targets certain muscles when the user performs abdominal exercises. The handle 715 may also contact the user's abdomen, and may assist the user to reposition himself or herself at an adequate distance from the multi-functional exercise equipment 700 for an optimal exercise workout. The core attachment 710 may be used to perform various exercises and may be configured to secure the hips and integrate inner thighs and pelvic floor into an abdominal workout. Alternatively, the user may perform other workouts such as lower abdominal workouts, including tuck ups, scissors, bicycles, open close, frogs, side to side tuck ups, straight leg lifts, side to side straight leg lifts.
FIG. 12 is an illustration of another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment and shows a user performing an ab crunch exercise on the multi-functional exercise equipment. As shown in FIG. 12, another embodiment of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may comprise: wall tracks 105, a slide plate 110, floor tracks 205, a base plate 210 and core attachment 700, wherein the core attachment 700 may comprise: one or more second appendage securing mechanisms 705, core stabilizer 710, handle 715, and mount 720. FIG. 12 shows that, when the core attachment 700 is attached to the slide plate 110, the user may perform an ab crunch exercise with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100. Specifically, the user may lay on the floor and position the core attachment 700 in-between his or her legs or abdomen to perform sit up exercises. The slide plate 110 may be adjusted in height to lift the user's leg to provide varying levels of difficulty.
In another setup, the core attachment 700 may be used for tricep workouts. For example, the user may face the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and pull the handle 715 of the core attachment 700 in an upward manner. Similarly, the user may also lift the handle 715 vertically while the core attachment 700 is between the user's legs. Thus, the user may perform various lower abdominal exercises and upper abdominal exercises. Although FIG. 12 shows the user doing an ab crunch, it should be understood that the core attachment 700 of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 may be configured to allow the user to perform other exercises as well.
Additional accessories and attachments may be used in combination with the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 to aid the user to perform other various exercises. Each combination of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and accessories/attachments may be customized with the core attachment 700. The core attachment 700 can also be customized to accommodate a body type or height of a user (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 on the wall tracks 105). Additionally, core attachment 700 may be adjusted at various points (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, and 4 along an angular path), and various resistances may be adjusted when the core attachment is not locked at a certain point. Although the base plate 210 is rarely used in conjunction with the core attachment 700, the base plate 210 may also be moved and locked along the horizontal path of the floor tracks (e.g., points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) along with the appendage securing mechanism 250.
Examples of some of the configurations for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and corresponding exercises, involving the core attachment 700 with the slide plate, may include the following:

1) core attachment 700—ab crunch (shown in FIG. 12)
2) core attachment 700, resistance bands 500—crunch with upward band resistance
3) core attachment 700, resistance bands 500, hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—crunch with double arm tricep press
4) core attachment 700, resistance bands 500, poles 355—crunch and hold with overhead tricep press
5) core attachment 700, resistance bands 500, poles 355, hand stabilizers 300, 350, arm restraints 800, 850—ab crunch and hold with cross body fly
6) core attachment 700, poles 355—assisted crunch (pull up crunch)
7) core attachment 700—tricep push up, overhead press
8) core attachment 700, resistance bands 500—single leg (one foot up on lap bar) bicep curl
9) core attachment 700, foot stabilizers 900, thigh restraints 1000, 1050, resistance bands 500—crunch with single leg v-up

FIGS. 13A and 13B are illustrations of one embodiment of hand stabilizers and arm restraints. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, embodiments of the hand stabilizer 300, 350 may comprise: wrist restraints 305, 355, metacarpal restraints 310, 360, finger restraints 315, 316, 317, 318, 319; 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, bases 320, 370 and connection points 325, 326, 327, 328, 375, 376, 377, 378. FIGS. 13A and 13B show that the hand stabilizers 300, 350 may be worn around the users' hand, such that the fingers, hand, and wrist of the user are disposed in a flat position. The hand stabilizers 300, 350 may also be configured to prevent finger movement, such that the user's fingers are completely restrained or nearly completely restrained. The hand stabilizers 300, 350 may causes the user to actively and constantly press his or her hand onto a hard surface to target and isolate certain hand and arm muscles, thereby providing a more efficient and more effective workout. The bases 320, 370 may be configured for the user to actively and constantly press onto and is generally configured with fasteners to hold and secure the hand of the user. Specifically, the bases 320, 370 may be secured onto the users' hands by securing the wrists of the user with the wrist restraints 305, 355; securing the hands of the user with the metacarpal restraints 310, 360; and securing the fingers of the user with the finger restraints 315, 316, 317, 318, 319; 365, 366, 367, 368, 369. After the hands of the user has been secured onto the hand stabilizers 300, 350 the user may attach the hand stabilizers 300, 350 onto the various embodiments of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 to perform various workouts. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the user may perform arm workouts by securing his or her hand with the hand stabilizer 300 and onto the attachment point 125 of the rotational rail 135 for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100. The user then may workout his or her arm by moving the arm in a rotational motion to perform lateral single arm circle exercises with the rotational rail 135. The user may move his or her arm in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner, and may adjust the height of the slide plate 110 along the wall tracks 105 to work out certain muscle groups in the user's arm. Alternatively, by attaching one end of the resistance band 500 to an attachment point of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and the other end for resistance band to a connection point 325, 326, 327, 328, 375, 376, 377, 378, the user may perform additional arm exercises. By constantly pushing against the base 320, 370 of the hand stabilizer 300, 350 the user may be forced to exercise certain muscles in his or her arm. Although FIGS. 13A and 13B only show four connection points, it should be understood that any number of connection points may be used for the hand stabilizer. For example, the hand stabilizer may have another connection point located near the underside palm area adjacent to the base and additional mounting points, placed equidistant from one another along the circumference of the wrist restraints 305, 355.
FIGS. 13A and 13B also show the arm restraints 800, 850. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, embodiments of the arm restraints 800, 850 may comprise: an arm cuff 805, 855 and connection points 810, 811, 812, 860, 861, 862. Preferably, the arm restraint 800, 850 is secured onto the arm of a user and may be positioned between the elbow and shoulder of the user. The user may then perform arm workouts by performing arm exercises while the arm restraint 800, 850 is connected to the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 or while a resistance band 500 is connected in-between the arm restraint 800, 850 and multi-functional exercise equipment 100. The arm restraint 800, 850 may also be supplemented by the hand stabilizer 300, 350 for additional arm workouts and resistance workouts. Although each of the arm restraints 800, 850 in FIGS. 13A and 13B only show three connection points, it should be understood that any number of connection points may be used for the arm restraint.
FIG. 14 is an illustration of one embodiment of resistance bands. As discussed above, the resistance bands 500 are generally any elastic band used for strength training and may be used to connect an accessory such as a stabilization equipment to the multi-functional exercise equipment. For example, one end of the resistance band may connect to a stabilization equipment (e.g., hand stabilizer 300) while the other end of the resistance band may connect to the slide plate 110 of the multifunctional exercise equipment 100. Each resistance band 500 is preferably constructed from polymers and rubbers and preferably comprises plastic handles or fasteners on each end for secure gripping, fastening, and securing the resistance band 500.
FIG. 15 is an illustration of one embodiment of poles. As discussed above, the poles 355 are preferably any long, slender, piece of wood, plastic, or metal, typically used with one end attached to the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 for support. For example, a user may attach one end of pole 355 while the other end of the pole 355 may be used to provide support to the user. Although each pole 355 may be constructed from metal, polymers, or wood, the pole 355 may be constructed from any manmade or non-manmade material.
FIGS. 16A and 16B are illustrations of one embodiment of foot stabilizers and thigh restraints. As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, one embodiment of the foot stabilizer 900, 950 may comprise: an ankle restraint 905, 955; foot restraint 910, 960; toe restraints 915, 955; base 920, 970; and connection points 925, 926, 928, 929, 930, 975, 976, 978, 979, 980. FIGS. 16A and 16B show that the foot stabilizer 900, 950 may be worn around the users' feet, such that the toes, feet, and ankles of the user are stabilized in a single position. The foot stabilizer 900, 950 may also be configured to prevent ankle movement, such that the user's ankle are completely restrained or nearly completely restrained. The foot stabilizer 900, 950 may cause the user to actively and constantly press his or her foot onto a hard surface to target and isolate certain muscles, thereby providing a more efficient workout. The base 920, 970 may be configured for the user to actively and constantly press onto and generally contains a number of fasteners to hold and secure the feet, ankle, and/or toes of the user. Specifically, the base 920, 970 may be secured onto the user's foot by securing the ankle of the user with the ankle restraint 905, 955; securing the foot of the user with the foot restraint 910, 960; and securing the toes of the user with the toe restraints 915, 955. Thus, ankle restraint 905, 955, foot restraint 910, 960, toe restraints 915, 955, and base 920, 970 generally function together to effectively restrain the user's foot and ankle in a specific position, thereby reducing ankle joint movement. After the foot of the user has been secured onto the foot stabilizer 900, 950, the user may attach the foot stabilizer 900, 950 directly onto the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and perform various workouts. For example, the user may perform leg workouts by securing his or her foot with the foot stabilizer 900, 950 and onto the first attachment point 125 of the rotational rail 135 for the multi-functional exercise equipment 100. The user then may workout his or her leg by moving the leg in a circular motion. The user may move his or her leg in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner, and may adjust the height of the slide plate 110 along the wall tracks 105 to work out certain muscle groups in the user's leg. Alternatively, by attaching one end of the resistance band 500 to an attachment point of the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 and the other end of the resistance band 500 to a connection point 925, 926, 928, 929, 930, 975, 976, 978, 979, 980, the user may perform different leg exercises. By constantly pressing against the base 920, 970, the user is also forced to exercise certain muscles in his or her foot/leg. Although each of the foot stabilizers 900, 950 of FIGS. 16A and 16B only show five connection points, it should be understood that any number of connection points may be used for each foot stabilizer.
FIGS. 16A and 16B also embodiments of a thigh restraint. As shown in 16A and 16B, embodiments of the thigh restraint 1000, 1050 may comprise: a leg cuff 1005, 1055 and connection points 1010, 1011, 1012, 1060, 1061, 1062. Preferably, the thigh restraint 1000, 1050 is secured onto the thigh of a user and may be positioned between the knee and pelvis of the user. The user may then perform one or more leg workouts while the thigh restraint 1000, 1050 is connected to the multi-functional exercise equipment 100 or while a resistance band 500 is connected in-between the thigh restraint 1000, 1050 and multi-functional exercise equipment 100. The thigh restraint 1000, 1050 may be supplemented by the foot stabilizer 900, 950 for additional leg workouts and resistance workouts. Although each of the thigh restraints 1000, 1050 in FIGS. 16A and 16B only show three connection points, it should be understood that any number of connection points may be used for the thigh restraint.
While the foregoing written description of the disclosure enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The disclosure should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the disclosure as claimed.
The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the disclosure has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the above detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the disclosure. As will be realized, the disclosure is capable of modifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the detailed description is to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. Also, although not explicitly recited, one or more embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in combination or conjunction with one another. Furthermore, the reference or non-reference to a particular embodiment of the disclosure shall not be interpreted to limit the scope the disclosure. It is intended that the scope of the disclosure not be limited by this detailed description, but by the claims and the equivalents to the claims that are appended hereto.
Except as stated immediately above, nothing which has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A multi-functional exercise equipment, comprising:

one or more wall tracks;

a slide plate; and

one or more pieces of stabilization equipment;

wherein said one or more wall tracks are configured to be mounted on a first substantially flat surface;

wherein said slide plate is configured to slidably engage with said one or more wall tracks and is configured to resistibly slide across said one or more wall tracks in a substantially linear motion;

wherein said slide plate comprises: one or more first attachment points, one or more rotational tracks, and one or more rotational rails;

wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment are configured to removeably attach to at least one of said one or more first attachment points;

wherein said one or more rotational rails are movably engaged with said one or more rotational tracks and are configured to move in a substantially rotational motion around said one or more rotational tracks;

wherein said moving of said one or more rotational rails around said one or more rotational tracks depends upon an adjustable rotating resistance;

wherein at least one of said one or more first attachment points are located on said one or more rotational rails, such that there is at least one rotational attachment point;

wherein said at least one rotational attachment point moves in said substantially rotational motion; and

wherein a user equipping said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment performs one or more exercises by moving said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment and said one or more rotational rails in said substantially rotational motion.

2. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, further comprising:

one or more floor tracks;

a base plate;

wherein said one or more floor tracks are configured to be mounted on a second substantially flat surface;

wherein said one or more floor tracks are configured to removeably attach to a first end of said one or more wall tracks, such that, said one or more floor tracks are substantially perpendicular to said one or more wall tracks;

wherein said base plate is configured to slidably engage with said one or more floor tracks and is configured to resistibly slide across said one or more floor tracks in a substantially linear motion;

wherein said base plate comprises: one or more second attachment points, a rotating base, and a first appendage securing mechanism;

wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment are configured to removeably attach to each of said one or more second attachment points;

wherein said first appendage securing mechanism of said rotating base is configured to secure one or more appendages of said user; and

wherein said first appendage securing mechanism and said rotating base is rotatably connected to said base plate, such that said first appendage securing mechanism is configured to rotate said one or more appendages of said user in one or more rotational degrees.

3. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 2, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

one or more resistance bands;

wherein a first end of each of said one or more resistance bands is configured to removeably attach to one of said one or more first attachment points and one of said one or more second attachment points;

wherein a second end of each of said one or more resistance bands are configured to attach to one or more connection points of another of said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; and

wherein said one or more resistance bands are configured to add resistance to movement during said one or more exercises by said user.

4. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

a bench attachment;

wherein said bench attachment is configured to removeably attach to said slide plate via said one or more first attachment points; and

wherein said bench attachment is configured to provide a resistance when a force is applied to said bench attachment.

5. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

a core attachment;

wherein said core attachment comprises: a mount and a core stabilizer;

wherein said mount is configured to removeably attach to said first attachment plate via said one or more first attachment points;

wherein said core stabilizer moveably attaches to said mount and is configured to engage with a mid-body of said user; and

wherein said core stabilizer is configured to provide an upward angular resistance.

6. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

at least one pole;

wherein said at least one pole is configured to removeably attach to one of said one or more first attachment points and one of said one or more second attachment points; and

wherein said at least one pole is configured to provide a support to said user when said user performs said one or more exercises.

7. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprises:

a hand stabilizer;

wherein said hand stabilizer is configured to receive and secure a hand of said user and is configured to prevent a finger movement of said hand of said user.

8. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprises:

a foot stabilizer;

wherein said foot stabilizer is configured to receive and secure a foot of said user and is configured to prevent an ankle movement of said foot of said user.

9. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprises:

an arm restraint;

wherein said arm restraint is configured to removeably attach to an arm of said user and is configured to removeably attach to said second end of said one or more resistance bands.

10. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 1, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprises:

a thigh restraint;

wherein said thigh restraint is configured to removeably attach to a thigh of said user and is configured to removeably attach to said second end of said one or more resistance bands.

11. A multi-functional exercise equipment, comprising:

one or more wall tracks;

a slide plate; and

one or more pieces of stabilization equipment;

wherein said one or more wall tracks are configured to be mounted on a substantially flat surface;

wherein a flat sliding movement of said slide plate is configured to lock, such that said slide plate does not slide;

wherein said one or more rotational rails is movably engaged with said one or more rotational tracks and is configured to move in a substantially rotational motion around said one or more rotational tracks;

wherein at least one of said one or more first attachment points is located on said one or more rotational rails, such that there is at least one rotational attachment point;

wherein said at least one rotational attachment point moves in said substantially rotational motion;

wherein a user equipping said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment performs one or more exercises by moving said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment and said one or more rotational rails in said substantially rotational motion; and

wherein at least one of a remaining one or more first attachment points are located on said slide plate and is configured to connect to said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment, such that said slide plate may be moved in said substantially linear motion.

12. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, further comprising:

one or more floor tracks;

a base plate; and

one or more second attachment points;

wherein said linear sliding movement of said base plate is configured to lock, such that said base plate does not slide;

wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment are configured to removeably attach to each of said one or more second attachment points; and

wherein said first appendage securing mechanism of said rotating base is configured to secure one or more appendages of said user.

13. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

one or more resistance bands;

wherein a second end of each of said one or more resistance bands are configured to attach to one or more connection points of said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment; and

14. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

a bench attachment;

15. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

a core attachment;

wherein said core attachment comprises: a mount and a core stabilizer;

16. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

at least one pole;

wherein said at least one pole is configured to removeably attach to one of said one or more first attachment points and one of said one or more second attachment points;

17. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

a hand stabilizer;

18. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

a foot stabilizer;

19. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

an arm restraint;

20. The multi-functional exercise equipment of claim 11, wherein said one or more pieces of stabilization equipment comprise:

a thigh restraint;