Wall-Mounted Home Fitness Training Equipment

Abstract

An overall fitness trainer and can be a wall mounted unit that can utilize clip resistance bands as well as other techniques. These bands generally clip on the unit and onto different handles, bars and attachments to perform exercises. The unit can have a removable / adjustable pull up bar, dip bar and seat. It also includes a spring loaded, pull pin carriage that moves freely up and down a vertical spine. This allows for easy adjustment of the carriage and allows the user to attach the bands at multiple angles, widths and levels. This in turn increases the number of exercises the user can perform on the unit. The unit can be attached to the wall with lag bolts into two or more studs.

Description

[0001]This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 13 / 016,750 filed Jan. 28, 2011 which was a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 12 / 228,998 filed Aug. 19, 2008. Application Ser. Nos. 13 / 016,750 and 12 / 228,998 are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of home exercise equipment and more particularly to a wall-mounted home fitness unit with removable parts that adapts to numerous different exercises.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]It is known in the art to provide exercise equipment into the home which can be wall-mounted. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,339,125 teaches a single column exercising apparatus using a stack of weights. U.S. Pat. No. 5,383,525 teaches a wall-mounted shower exercise machine used for stretching muscles. U.S. Pat. No. 4,402,504 teaches an adjustable exercise device that uses a two-ended cable for providing resistance to pulling. U.S. Pat....

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a wall-mounted fitness trainer that uses clip resistance bands for exercise training. The unit has a removable pull-up bar, dip bar, and seat, and a spring-loaded pull pin carriage that allows for easy adjustment and attachment of bands at various angles. The unit can be easily attached to the wall using lag bolts. Additionally, the invention has optional accessories such as an adjustable swivel foot, telescoping central vertical spine, and various other attachments such as a dip bar, seat, knee stabilizer, and foot rest. These accessories increase the versatility and scope of the training sessions. The present invention is suitable for physical therapy / rehabilitation facilities, commercial gyms, schools, and home use.

Problems solved by technology

None of these prior art systems allow parts to be removed and exchanged for different exercises.

Also most of the prior art wall-mounted home systems do not allow adjustment for different users and for causing different muscles to be exercised.

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