Portable exercise apparatus

Abstract

A portable exercise apparatus is provided. The portable exercise apparatus may include a base frame adapted to telescopically receive an extension frame. The extension frame may include four vertical extensions pivotably connected to four extension bars so as to form a generally simple cubic lattice shape. The four vertical extensions may include a plurality of spaced apart pin openings. The base frame may include four tubular vertical members. Each vertical member may include an upper end defining a opening for telescopically receiving the vertical extension. Near the upper end on each vertical member may include a locator pin sized for connecting with the pin openings. A user may telescopically mount the vertical extensions into the upper ends of the base frame by connecting four locator pins in predetermined pin openings along the length of the vertical extensions. The user may then perform body-weight exercises on at least one extensions bar at a predetermined height.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to exercise apparatus and, more particularly, to a portable exercise apparatus and methods of its use for performing exercises.[0002]Currently, a significant portion of the elderly and handicapped populations are out of shape, and so need to perform a battery of body weight exercises since body weight training has been proven to be a very beneficial for of getting in shape. Yet there is no device that facilitates body weight training that is adjustable for different body types and exercise performances and that is also portable.[0003]As can be seen, there is a need for an exercise apparatus that is portable and adjustable for different individuals performing a wide array of body-weight exercises.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]In one aspect of the present invention, a portable exercise apparatus comprises: a base frame comprising: four vertical members, wherein each vertical member terminates in an upper end and an opposin...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a portable exercise apparatus that can be easily folded for easy storage and transportation. The apparatus includes a base frame with adjustable locator pins and four vertical members that fold into a collapsed position. There is also an extension frame with four vertical extensions that can be telescopically received by the base frame and four extension bars that can be pivotally connected to the vertical members. The extension frame also has a plurality of spaced apart pin openings for receiving the locator pins. The invention allows for body-weight exercise on the extension bars and easy disassembly and storage of the exercise apparatus.

Problems solved by technology

Yet there is no device that facilitates body weight training that is adjustable for different body types and exercise performances and that is also portable.

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