Exercise rack

Abstract

An exercise apparatus configurable in a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration is provided. The exercise apparatus includes: a horizontal upper support structure comprising a pair of vertical sleeves at opposing ends of the upper support structure; first and second inserts receivable in a corresponding one of the vertical sleeves; and first and second leg assemblies coupled to a corresponding one of the first and second inserts. A bottom contact surface of each of the first and second inserts angles upwardly laterally outward, and wherein a top contact surface of each of the first and second leg assemblies is level, whereby when the exercise apparatus is in the expanded position respective top contact surfaces of the first and second leg assemblies abut corresponding bottom contact surfaces of the first and second inserts, whereby the first and second leg assemblies splay laterally outward.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]This present invention relates to the field of portable exercise devices, generally to improve health, fitness, and increase physical activity, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a transformable, lightweight, portable and stable exercise apparatus for use in performing a wide variety of exercises and activities including but not limited to various strength, conditioning, martial arts, aerial, dance, suspended swinging activities, or stretching exercises.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]With the development of the modern society, stressful and busy lifestyles are normal. With new emerging global pandemics, this creates challenges and new constraints of available space and sites for doing exercise and physical activity with lockdowns and facility closures. Insufficient amounts of exercise are common, which eventually affects the mental and physical health and strength of human beings. Various exercise apparatus are available in the market t...

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Problems solved by technology

Having access to a commercial gym, apartment fitness center, local community centre, and other health, fitness and physical activity locations can easily be disrupted and user access compromised with pandemics, temporary and permanent facility closures, forced lockdowns, curfews and not having enough space in one's home to achieve total body workouts with conventional exercise equipment.

Disadvantages of conventional portable exercise apparatus include the inability or difficulty in disassembling and transporting the device when a user must be away...

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