Modular Resistance Training System

Abstract

The exercise system includes a chassis including a first board, a second board having one or more linear rails extending along a longitudinal dimension of the chassis, a sled platform configured to couple in sliding engagement with the one or more linear rails, and a resistance band dock coupled between the first board and the second board. The exercise system further includes an exercise bar stand including a fixed standing platform, first and second leg bases including lateral stabilizers disposed on opposite sides of the fixed standing platform, and an exercise bar protruding vertically from the first and second leg bases and including a horizontal crossbar portion.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] [Related Applications] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 406,507, filed September 14, 2022, and entitled PERSONAL EXERCISE SYSTEMS, the complete disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. [Background technology]

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of exercise equipment. For example, aspects of the present disclosure relate to reformer devices and equipment configured to provide resistance training for various types of physical exercise. Some reformer devices can be unnecessarily bulky, heavy, and expensive. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0003] Described herein are methods, systems, and devices that facilitate compound and / or whole-body strength, stretching, and / or balance training and utilize springs (e.g., resistance bands) and / or other features to provide resistance to movement of a movable carriage or other member to exercise one or more muscles of the body.

[0004] The modular resistance training and other exercise systems / equipment disclosed herein may include a glide module including a chassis, a sliding limb platform configured to operate as a carriage / sled, and / or one or more resistance devices, such as resistance bands, configured to couple between the chassis' docking structure and the sliding limb platform. Such systems / equipment may further include an exercise bar module, which may include a base / stand configured to support an exercise bar, such as a balance bar or other bar having a horizontal crossbar component. The base / stand may include a leg base that provides standing support for the exercise bar module, and the leg base may include laterally / horizontally extending supports to provide additional stability. The exercise bar module may include a fixed limb platform (e.g., a standing platform), which may provide a fixed limb platform that can be combined with the sliding limb platform of the glide module to facilitate resistance training. The glide module may be configured to mate with the exercise bar module or otherwise physically coupled to or located in proximity to the exercise bar module to provide a resistance / reformer training assembly / system.

[0005] For purposes of summarizing the present disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features have been described. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment. Thus, the disclosed embodiments may be practiced in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages that may be taught or suggested herein.

[0006] Various embodiments are depicted in the accompanying drawings for illustrative purposes, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention in any way. Furthermore, various features of the various disclosed embodiments can be combined to form additional embodiments, which are part of this disclosure. Throughout the drawings, reference numerals may be reused to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1-1] 1 illustrates a modular motion system including a sliding carriage component according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 1-2] 1 illustrates a modular motion system including a sliding carriage component according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 1-3] 1 illustrates a modular motion system including a sliding carriage component according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 2A] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a modular exercise system according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 2B] FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a modular exercise system according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 2C] 1 illustrates a top view of a modular exercise system according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 2D] 1 illustrates a bottom view of an exercise bar base according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 3] 1 illustrates an exercise system in a storage configuration according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 4] 1 illustrates a user utilizing an exercise system according to the present disclosure with the balance bar component of the system in a lowered position / configuration in accordance with one or more embodiments. [Figure 5] 1 illustrates a user utilizing an exercise system according to the present disclosure with the balance bar component of the system in an elevated position / configuration in accordance with one or more embodiments. [Figure 6]1 illustrates a user utilizing an exercise system according to the present disclosure with the resistance training chassis module positioned in a partially retracted position relative to the exercise bar stand in accordance with one or more embodiments. [Figure 7A] 1 illustrates a close-up view of a resistance band dock / hub according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 7B] FIG. 1 illustrates a bottom view of an anchor well cover according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 illustrates an isolated perspective view of a sliding carriage / plate of a motion system according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 9A] FIG. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a sliding carriage / plate according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 9B] FIG. 1 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a sliding carriage / plate according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 10A] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a dual panel / board carriage chassis according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 10B] 1 illustrates a top view of a dual panel / board carriage chassis according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 10C] FIG. 1 illustrates a bottom view of a dual panel / board carriage chassis according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 10D] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a footplate carriage assembly according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 10E] FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a footplate carriage assembly according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 11] 1 illustrates a foot carriage / platform chassis in a folded storage configuration according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 12] 1 illustrates an example of a reformer gym system according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 13] 1 illustrates an exercise platform system being used by a user, according to one or more embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The headings provided herein are for convenience only and do not necessarily affect the scope or meaning of the claimed invention. While certain preferred embodiments and examples are disclosed below, the inventive subject matter extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and / or uses, as well as modifications and equivalents thereof. Accordingly, the scope of the claims that may arise herefrom is not limited by any of the specific embodiments described below. For example, in any method or process disclosed herein, the acts or operations of the method or process may be performed in any suitable order and are not necessarily limited to any particular order disclosed. Various operations may be described as multiple separate operations in sequence, in a manner that may be useful in understanding particular embodiments, but the order of description should not be construed to imply that these operations are order-dependent. Furthermore, structures, systems, and / or devices described herein may be embodied as integrated or separate components. For purposes of comparing various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments are described. Not necessarily all such aspects or advantages are achieved by any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, various embodiments may be implemented in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other aspects or advantages that may also be taught or suggested herein.

[0009] Certain reference numbers are reused for convenience throughout the various figures of the present disclosure for devices, components, systems, features, and / or modules that have similar characteristics in one or more respects. However, with respect to any of the embodiments disclosed herein, the reuse of common reference numbers in the figures does not necessarily indicate that such features, devices, components, or modules are identical or similar. Rather, one skilled in the art can obtain information from the context as to the extent to which the use of common reference numbers may suggest similarity between the referenced subject matter. The use of a particular reference number in the context of the description of a particular figure may be understood to relate to the identified device, component, aspect, feature, module, or system in that particular figure, and not necessarily to any device, component, aspect, feature, module, or system identified by the same reference number in another figure. Furthermore, aspects in separate figures identified with a common reference number may be construed as sharing characteristics or being entirely independent of one another.

[0010] When an alphanumeric reference identifier is used that includes a numeric portion and an alphabetic portion (e.g., "10a," where "10" is the numeric portion and "a" is the alphabetic portion), a reference herein to only the numeric portion (e.g., "10") can refer to any feature identified in a figure using such numeric portion (e.g., "10a," "10b," "10c," etc.), even if such feature is identified with a reference identifier that combines the numeric portion with one or more alphabetic characters (e.g., "a," "b," "c," etc.). That is, a reference herein to feature "10" can be understood to refer, by way of example, to the identified feature "10a" in a particular figure of the disclosure, or to either the identifier "10" or "10b" in the same or another figure.

[0011] The present disclosure relates to personal exercise equipment that may include one or more modular subsystems and / or associated virtual reality and / or computer systems. Disclosed herein are various exercise systems, devices, and methods for personal strength training / exercise. Various exercise and / or fitness training (e.g., yoga, Pilates, etc.) have become widely popular. Although some embodiments are described herein in the context of yoga and / or Pilates exercise, it should be understood that any of the embodiments disclosed herein may be used with or related to any other suitable or desirable type of exercise and / or fitness training.

[0012] Yoga and Pilates can provide many health benefits, especially for people suffering from back pain and / or other health conditions. Yoga and Pilates have been shown to have several distinct health benefits for both physical and mental health. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide yoga and / or Pilates exercise systems / devices that can be used as metaverse (e.g., virtual reality) gyms and / or exercise platforms that combine various / multiple categories of exercise with metaverse (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and / or the like) features, which can advantageously provide users with an immersive experience and further promote wellness. Such metaverse environments can be interactive and / or instructional and / or include exercise games with other users. Visual metrics, such as speed, distance, duration, repetitions, resistance, and / or sets, can be displayed.

[0013] The metaverse-integrated exercise platform disclosed herein can provide a virtual reality (VR) environment that includes artificial intelligence (AI) evaluation. For example, as a user exercises, an AI engine can continuously evaluate and / or compare the user's workout and / or body metrics to determine progress and / or automatically make modifications to the user's workout routine by reducing and / or increasing sets, repetitions, resistance, and / or duration. The systems disclosed herein can include one or more electronic displays, such as a television, monitor, tablet, VR headset, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and / or a phone inserted into a VR viewer associated with the exercise platform. Such exercise platforms can include means for scanning body movements and depicting and / or overlaying a user image / representation in a virtual environment. For example, the exercise platforms described herein can incorporate AI motion sensors using specific control circuitry (e.g., integrated into smartphone and / or laptop computing devices) and use 2D and / or 3D markerless motion tracking of the user's movements to generate metrics including repetitions (reps), form, posture, angles, and other biomechanical feedback. The exercise platform / system may implement various other metrics that may be securely stored (e.g., in remote / cloud data storage) and may include, for example, health data, anti-aging metrics, body and personal data metrics, workout and physical activity data along with biomechanical analysis and feedback.

[0014] Some embodiments disclosed herein can provide a variety of benefits, including a simplified device for strengthening core muscles, improving overall body posture, alleviating joint pain and / or muscle pull, toning the body, and / or increasing flexibility and / or balance. The Pilates reformer device / system disclosed herein can be used to perform muscle-stimulating exercises without the need for substantial cardiovascular exercise or weightlifting. The embodiments disclosed herein can be used to help strengthen the body, develop core muscles, and / or relieve joint discomfort and muscle tension.

[0015] The exercise platforms disclosed herein can be used to perform a variety of exercises involving the arms, shoulders, chest, back, triceps, biceps, lats, and / or other muscle groups of the upper body using various resistance bands and / or positions on the exercise platform. The systems disclosed herein can also enable a user to perform approximately 20 or more lower body exercises using resistance to strength train and / or develop the glutes, calves, thighs, glutes, abdominals, hamstrings, and other lower body muscles. Lunges, squats, leg presses, twists, side steps, lateral raises, calf raises, and many other exercises can be performed using any of the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0016] Modular Reformer Systems / Devices FIGS. 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 illustrate exemplary embodiments and configurations of modular reformer systems 100 according to aspects of the present disclosure. While particular aspects of systems 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 may differ from one another in one or more respects, for convenience and clarity, the following description may be understood to relate to any of systems 100a, 100b, 100c, and references to reference identifiers used in two or more of FIGS. 1-1, 1-2, or 1-3 may be understood to relate to such identified components in any of the associated ones of FIGS. 1-1, 1-2, or 1-3. Additionally, descriptions of reformer system "100" may be understood to refer to any of reformer systems 100a, 100b, or 100c. Any subset of the components shown in any of Figures 1-1 through 1-3, or any of the other figures provided herein, may be combined / provided in a kit in one or more boxes or the like, and the components of the kit may be assembled / combined in some manner by the user.

[0017] The reformer system 100 may include gliding platform modules / units 30 including one or more platforms, which may have the form of segmented support boards. For example, the gliding module / unit 30 may include a first board / platform / panel 1 and / or a second board / platform / panel 2. The first board / panel 1 and the second board / panel 2 may be interconnected by a resistance band / device docking segment 3, which may have the form of a raised hub structure. The dock 3 may extend along the longitudinal dimension D of the module 30 and / or the system 100. l For example, the dock 3 may have a ridge / curb / flange configuration with a longitudinal dimension oriented transverse to the longitudinal dimension D of the system 100. l (i.e., the lateral dimension D of the system 100) wThe dock / hub 3 may have an elongated shape extending parallel to the wall 19a of the resistance device 6. The dock / hub 3 may function and / or be considered as a bulkhead, interface, divider, console, dock, docking station, etc., and may include one or more wells, slots, channels, grooves, anchor points, or compartments 19 configured to receive and / or connect / secure a portion (e.g., proximal anchor / docking end / portion) of one or more resistance devices 6 (e.g., bands).

[0018] Although the resistance device 6 is described below as a band, it should be understood that the resistance device 6 shown and described in connection with the present disclosure may have any suitable or desirable configuration or structure. The resistance band 6 may be coupled at its first end 21 (e.g., the "proximal" end) to the dock 3 as shown, which may advantageously provide a stationary / anchored base for the resistance band 6. For example, an anchor / end 22 associated with the first end 21 of the resistance band 6 may be inserted into and / or otherwise coupled to and retained / anchored within an opening / well 19 in the dock 3. The terms "associated" and "associated with" are used herein in accordance with their broad and ordinary meaning. For example, if a first feature, element, component, device, or member is described as "associated with" a second feature, element, component, device, or member, such description should be understood to indicate that the first feature, element, component, device, or member is physically coupled, attached, connected, integrated with, at least partially embedded within, or otherwise physically associated with, whether directly or indirectly, the second feature, element, component, device, or member. Anchor well 19 may be any type of receptacle or cavity access for positioning a resistance band portion.

[0019] The second end 23 (e.g., the "distal" end) of one or more resistance devices / bands 6 may be connected to a sliding contact (e.g., foot) plate / platform 5. The sliding foot plate 5 may provide a dynamic / moving component that, when coupled to the stationary dock 3 via the springs / resistance devices / bands 6, provides a resistive sliding carriage for resistance training. In combination with other resistance features of the system 100, such as the resistance bands / devices 24, the system 100 allows for simultaneous upper and lower body resistance training.

[0020] The first glide panel / board 1 and sliding foot plate 5 can operate as a linear guide / rail system, with the foot plate 5 moving in one dimension D along the rail. l The panel / board 1 can move as a carriage / slide / runner with the platform 1. The panel / board 1 can include a track 25 extending along one or both sides of the platform 1, the track including a structure along which the foot plate 5 can move. While certain images and descriptions herein refer to liner guide rails / tracks extending along one or both sides of the board / panel, it should be understood that such rails / guides can extend along the centerline 109 of the respective board / panel or at other locations. The board / panel 1 can operate as a linear sliding table with the foot plate 5. The track 25 can provide a linear bearing for the movement of the plate / platform 5. The platform 1 foot plate can include any structure that slidingly engages with the track 25, such as a T-slot extension configured to be positioned within and retained by the channel of the track 25.

[0021] The foot plate 5 may include a proximal flange 26, which can provide a stop, bumper, cushion, etc. that the user's foot may contact to provide support when exercising. The proximal end / portion 26 of the plate 5 may further provide a docking feature for connecting the distal end / portion 23 of the resistance band 6 to the plate / platform 5. Additionally, the surface of the foot plate 5 may include traction features 27, such as a mat, pad, or surface including one or more treads, ridges, grooves, etc., which can provide traction for the user's foot (or hand). In addition to, or as an alternative to, the proximal stop flange 26, the foot plate 5 may include a distal stop flange / lip 36, which can provide traction for the user to place their foot in the longitudinal dimension D. l 1-2 , the distal flange 36 may be configured to at least partially conform to the shape of the user's foot, allowing the foot to be positioned within a distal portion 37 of the footplate 5 defined by the distal flange 36.

[0022] System 100 may include a base structure 4, which may function as an exercise bar stand and thus may be considered a bar support base or stand. For example, base / stand 4 may be configured to support exercise / balance bar 16 and / or other components of system 100. Base / stand 4 may include a fixed foot / standing platform / plate 7, which may be physically coupled / secured to second board / panel 2 of glide module / unit 30 (or to another component of glide unit 30, such as dock / hub 3). Base / stand 4 may include foot stops 8 and / or traction features 27. Base / stand 4 may extend vertically along a vertical dimension D to provide stability to base / stand 4 and system 100. l The glide unit 30 may include lateral stabilizers 9 extending along the periphery of the platform 10. The stabilizers 9 may have the form of any type of foot, platform, spreader, outrigger, etc. The glide unit 30 may advantageously include a foldable dual-board chassis, where bending of the board (e.g., at / near its base) may be performed to transition the chassis between a folded / stowed configuration and an open configuration.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 1-2 , the second panel / board 2 of the glide unit 30 can have circular holes 39 or other types of mating receptacles to allow exercise handles 38 (e.g., push-up handles) to be positioned at various angles. For example, the mating holes / receptacles 39 can be arranged in a circular pattern as shown. When exercising, a user can hold / use an exercise handle 38 attached to a particular one of the mating holes 39 with one hand while performing resistance gliding / exercises with the other hand positioned on the sliding plate / carriage 5. The legs / stabilizers 9 can similarly include mating holes / receptacles 33 / 10 for attaching an exercise / balance bar 16 and / or threading / passing a resistance band 24.

[0024] The base / stand 4 supports and / or includes an exercise (e.g., balance) bar 16. For example, the bar 16 may be integral with and / or secured to the base 4 in some manner via an exercise bar dock 11, which may include one or more mounting sockets or receptacles 33, which may include height adjustment means or mechanisms for selectively setting the height of the bar 16. For example, the bar 16 may include a vertical pole segment 31 and a crossbar segment 32, and the height of the crossbar segment 32 may be adjustable by adjusting the connection between the vertical bar segment 31 and the base 4. In some embodiments, height adjustment is accomplished through the use of a pin and hole adjustment system, where a pin 34 may be inserted through a bracket 33 and through a corresponding opening 35 in the vertical portion 31 of the balance bar 16. Such a mechanism allows a user to select a desired height for the crossbar portion 32 of the balance bar 16 corresponding to a particular workout and / or the user's height, and the height setting of the bar 16 may be secured in place using the pin 34.

[0025] The balance bar 16 extends to some extent in the longitudinal dimension D l 1-2 , the base / stand 4 includes secondary vertical bar mounting brackets / docks 73 that may be positioned on the lateral stabilizer 9, for example, at its end portions / areas.

[0026] System 100 may further include one or more (e.g., two as shown) handled resistance bands / apparatus, including band 24 and handle 18 portions / components, which may be secured to base / stand 4 at a location laterally outward of center 109 and / or advantageously laterally outward of the area of ​​foot pads / plates 27. In some embodiments, handle clips 14 may be coupled and / or otherwise associated with vertical portion 31 of exercise bar 16, and clips 14 may include hooks or other similar features configured to secure / retain handle portions 18 of the handled resistance bands. Thus, when not in use by the user, resistance band handles 18 may be secured to base / stand 4 and / or bar 16 in a location that does not interfere with the user's exercise activity and / or is suitable for storage of system 100. In some embodiments, clips 14 for resistance band handles 18 may be positioned below balance bar 16 in an area closer to the floor-contacting portion of base / stand 4. For example, Figures 1-2 show an example lower resistance band handle clip 14b and an optional higher clip 14a.

[0027] The balance bar 16 may include one or more additional handles 13 in addition to the cross bar 32. For example, the cross bar 32 generally extends in a lateral dimension D w Although the manual handle 13 may be oriented in a vertical dimension D in some embodiments, l As an example, the secondary handlebar 13 may protrude from the vertical portion 31 of the balance bar 16. In some embodiments, as shown, the secondary handlebar 13 may be initially oriented in the lateral dimension D w may protrude from the balance bar 16 in a longitudinal dimension D as shown. l As with any handle of system 100, handle 13 may include grip foam or tape or similar features to promote grip and / or comfort when engaged by a user's hand.

[0028] As described in detail herein, the system operates by standing on the dynamic (e.g., sled / carriage 5) and / or stationary (e.g., platform 7) limb support (e.g., foot) plates / platforms of the system 100 and engaging the resistance bands 6 to slide the sliding sled / carriage (e.g., foot plate) 5 through foot contact, thereby adjusting the relative distance D between the foot sled / carriage 5 and the stationary standing platform 7. p The system 100 may provide an exercise assembly for enabling a user to dynamically move / extend lower body parts, such as feet and legs, through increasing or decreasing the height of the platform 5. However, it should be understood that the system 100 may be configured to enable a variety of upper body exercises through engagement with the sliding plate / platform 5, by resting hands, forearms, elbows, or other upper body parts on one or more of the platforms 5, 2, 7, or by using / engaging an upper body tool, such as a push-up bar. For example, the system 100 may include a dock, hole, or other type of receptacle 39 for coupling a push-up handlebar 38 or similar manually engageable device.

[0029] The handle mating holes / receptacles 39 may be implemented in the sliding plate 5, the glide module / unit hub / dock 3, the fixed plate 2, the balance bar leg base 42 such as in the lateral / horizontal stabilizer 9, or any other component of the system. For example, a user can couple a first exercise / manual handle 38 (e.g., a push-up bar / handle) with the handle mating holes 39 associated with the sliding plate 5 and further couple a second exercise / manual handle 38 to one of the stationary components of the system 100, such as the surface of the other stationary panel 2 of the glide module 30, the dock / hub 3, and / or the leg base 42. Exemplary locations of such handle mating holes / receptacles 39 are shown in FIGS. 1-2 . In some embodiments, markings may be implemented in the area of ​​the manual handle mating holes / receptacles 39 to visually indicate optional locations for push-up handles or other devices and help the user configure the handles 38 for a particular exercise. The handle mating dock / hole 39 to which the handle 38 is coupled can be positioned in various positions for use in push-up exercises and / or for use with a gliding platform for sliding, e.g., Pilates, resistance / reformer exercises. Any of the platforms of system 100 (e.g., particularly resistance movable platform 5), which can be thought of as foot bars, can be configured to be convertible for use as a handlebar member for any standing, kneeling, lying (such as prone or side), sitting, or other exercise position, with or without the use of a raised platform.

[0030] The system 100 may further include one or more side handles 15 associated with the exercise / balance bar 16. The one or more side handles 15 may include pads 13. The side handles 15 of the balance bar 16 may be used in different grip exercises, allowing the user to grasp in a lateral handgrip position.

[0031] One or more resistance band handle clips 14 may be associated with / coupled to the exercise / balance bar 16 and configured to receive one or more resistance band handles 18. The resistance band handle storage clips 14 may provide a dock for placing the handles 18 when not being used for exercise. The system 100 may include an upper resistance band handle storage dock 14a and / or a lower resistance band handle storage dock 14b configured to receive one or more resistance handles 18. The resistance band handles 18 may have grip cushion features to allow a user to grip and perform multiple exercises. The bar 16 may further include interior pegs / mounts 45 for attaching resistance band handles or other equipment. The pegs / mounts 45 may be vertically aligned with the secondary side handles 15, as shown, or at another height relative to the vertical portion 31 of the handles 16. The pegs / mounts 45 may be linear and horizontally oriented, as shown, and may have end caps / flanges for holding attached handles or other implements.

[0032] 1-2 , the standing platform 7 may include a first area 120 on a first side of the crossbar 32, which may correspond to a side of the stand / base 4 into which the board 2 may be inserted or otherwise engaged. A second area 121 of the standing platform 7 may be located / accessible on the opposite side of the crossbar 32.

[0033] 1-3 show the system 100c in an alternative configuration, in which the centerline 111 of the standing platform 7 is aligned with the lateral dimension / direction D w , the crossbar 32 extends approximately in the longitudinal dimension D of the system 100c. lIn such a configuration, it may be desirable for the exercise bar 16 to be docked / positioned on the side dock / mount 73 so as not to block the center of the standing platform 7, which may be positioned in the area of ​​the centerline 109 of the system 100c.

[0034] In the configuration of system 100c, a user can exercise using the crossbar grips 32 or the side handle grips 13, which provide alternative angles and grip points for balance and various exercises. By providing the ability to rotate the exercise bar base / stand 4, and thereby the fixed footplate / platform 7, by, for example, 90° as shown, system 100 allows for a variety of exercises at different angles and directions using the same modular components and system. Such configurability can allow users to work out in various planes or motion vectors, improving the flow of any exercise class by providing such increased functionality on a single piece of equipment. The configurability of the system can also allow users to perform a greater variety of exercises to work more diverse muscle groups.

[0035] 2A-2C illustrate perspective, side, and top views, respectively, of various configurations of a modular reformer exercise system 100 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The system 100 includes a glide module 30 that may be separable from an exercise stand / base 4. The glide module 30 may include a frame / chassis that includes a first board / panel 1 and a second board / panel 2 separated by a transversely oriented resistance band dock 3. The first board / panel 1 may have two horizontal frame / track members 25a, 25b that extend along the sides of the board / panel 1.

[0036] A carriage 5 is supported by the horizontal frame / track member 25 and is configured for translational movement along at least a portion of the length of the horizontal frame / track member 25, and has a flat support surface 29. A first set of springs 6 (e.g., resistance bands) is supported by and / or coupled to the carriage 5 and is configured to extend toward the proximal end of the first panel / board 1 to a connection with the docking structure 3. The docking structure 3 can have a raised upper surface 49 that is in a plane above the upper surface 29 of the glide carriage 5 and can be configured to support a user in a seated position. Alternatively, the stationary platform 7 can be used by the user as a seated platform for some exercises.

[0037] FIG. 2D shows a bottom view of the balance bar base / stand 4. The base / stand 4 may be configured with resistance band storage and / or wiring cavities, brackets, and / or channels. For example, the standing platform 7 and / or leg base 42 may have channels 74 (e.g., vertical channels) through which the resistance bands 24 can pass, and the resistance bands 24 may have their ends / portions coupled / secured within storage cavities / spaces 75 within the leg base configuration 42, e.g., at least partially within the lateral stabilizer portions 9 of the leg base 42. The base 42 may further include an attachment structure 77, such as a spool-type protrusion, around which the resistance bands can be wound and / or secured. The resistance bands 24 may be at least partially housed within the lower carriage of the stand / base 4 shown in FIG. 3D. Removable placement of bands through / within the stand / base structure 4 can facilitate interchange of various types of resistance bands, thereby providing customization / adjustment of the resistance characteristics of the system 100.

[0038] The underside 84 of the stationary platform 7 may be elevated above the floor-contacting plane 107 of the leg base 42 so that, when the base / stand 4 is placed on a generally flat surface, the underside 84 of the platform 7 and the interior walls 86 of the leg base 42 define an open channel / space 83 (e.g., a generally rectangular volume) between the platform surface 84, the side walls 86, and the surface (e.g., the ground) on which the base / stand 4 rests. Such space 83 may be configured / dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the proximal board / panel 2 of the glide module 30. In some embodiments, the platform 7 includes a groove / channel feature 87, such as a male tongue / groove flange / protrusion, configured to mate within a corresponding channel 54 of the board / panel 2 to guide insertion of the board / panel 2 into the space 83 below the standing platform 7. Although male mating features 87 are shown on the underside 84 of the standing platform 7 and corresponding female mating features 54 are shown on the glide module panel / board 2, it should be understood that in some embodiments, the panel / board features 54 may be male features and the platform 7 features 87 may be female features.

[0039] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view and a front view of exercise system 100 with the components of exercise / balance bar 16 arranged in a storage position / configuration. In the assembled configuration of FIGS. 1-1-1-3 and 2A-2C, balance bar 16 is shown in a vertical configuration appropriate for the exercise to be performed by a user. System 100, as described herein, may be advantageously designed to facilitate relatively low-profile storage of system 100 when not in use. To such end, system 100 may include exercise bar storage features 10, which may include receptacles, recesses, channels, sockets, docks, etc. Such bar storage receptacles 10 may advantageously be located / positioned relatively near the bottom / floor-contacting portion of base 4, as shown, and oriented to hold balance bar 16 in a generally perpendicular horizontal orientation relative to the vertical orientation shown in certain other figures. Exercise bar storage receptacles 10 may be positioned laterally outward of fixed footplate / platform 7 in the form of leg bases 42 of base / stand structure 4. The leg base 42 may be configured with a receptacle 10a that allows insertion of the vertical portion 31 of the bar 16 from the rear (as shown in FIG. 3), a receptacle 10b that allows insertion from the front, or both. For example, the storage receptacle 10 may pass completely through the vertical portion 79 of the leg base 42. The storage receptacle 10, which may include any type of male or female engagement feature, may allow the bar 16 to be inserted and locked therein, allowing the unit to be hung by the bar 16 or stored under furniture.

[0040] In the storage configuration shown in FIG. 3 , the resistance bar handle 18 can be held against a resistance band port 78, which provides access to a channel 74 through the platform 7 and / or leg base 42 for positioning the resistance band 24 underneath and / or within the leg base 42.

[0041] Figure 4 shows a user 95 utilizing an exercise system 100 according to the present disclosure with the exercise / balance bar component 16 of the system 100 in a lowered position / configuration. Figure 5 shows a user 95 utilizing the exercise system 100 with the exercise / balance bar 16 in a raised position / configuration. Figure 6 shows a user 95 utilizing the exercise system 100 with its glide unit 30 positioned / configured in a wide stance configuration, with the glide unit 30 and board 2 set back a desired distance compared to the position of the board 2 relative to the bar stand / base 4 in the configurations of Figures 4 and 5.

[0042] System 100 may operate as a reformer system in which a user 95 may place one limb (e.g., foot) on carriage / sled component 5 and another limb (e.g., foot) on a stationary platform (e.g., platform 7, platform 2). Springs / bands 6 or other resistance members may resiliently bias carriage 5 toward stationary platform and / or bar 16. User 95 may stand (or sit or lie) on carriage 5 as shown and push against a surface, such as a foot bar portion / flange, to move carriage 5 away from the foot bar. User 95 may also grasp ends 18 of a pair of resistance bands 24 to perform upper body exercises.

[0043] Conventional reformer devices do not provide adjustable handle grips near the elevated portion of the device that users can grasp during various exercise movements and routines. Embodiments of the present disclosure advantageously provide a reformer / exercise system that is relatively simple and easy to use, including a compact, convertible platform mechanism that can be converted from a slide board to a variety of other exercises with relatively little modification. For example, a user 95 can stand on the elevated platform 7 to perform exercises in various planes, or can perform exercises from the elevated platform 7 while seated, kneeling, lying down, or in other positions. Embodiments of the present disclosure further provide one or more handle members that are adjustable to accommodate a wide range of users who exercise in a seated position on the platform 7 (which may also be referred to as a "chair" in some contexts).

[0044] As with other embodiments disclosed herein, the system 100 of FIGS. 4-6 includes a glide module 30, which includes a chassis / frame formed of a first board / panel 1 and a second board / panel 2 connected together by a resistance compartment / dock 3, from which resistance bands 6 can be connected to a Pilates foot plate 5. Various numbers / types of resistance bands 6 can be used to provide the desired resistance. In some embodiments, the convertible platform 30, in the open configuration shown, can have a flat surface with a generally horizontal orientation when placed on the ground or other surface for use in exercise. The panels / boards 1 and 2 of the Pilate glide module 30 can be folded together via hinges on both sides that connect to the resistance band dock / compartment section 3 (see FIG. 11 ), creating a storage and / or transport configuration for the glide module 30 suitable for sliding under a bed or hanging on the back of a door or closet.

[0045] A fixed foot platform 7 may be connected to, and at least partially located on, one of the glide module boards / panels 1, 2 to provide a variety of additional exercise options. The platform 7 may be associated with an exercise bar stand / base 4 that includes a leg base 42 for additional stability. The carriage 5 and / or fixed platform 7 may have a non-slip foot cushion surface. As described in detail above, the bar stand 4 may have an integrated balance bar 16 storage feature 10.

[0046] System 100 may be used by user 95 in connection with yoga, Pilates, and / or stretching exercises, among other exercises. Positioning bar 16 in the lowered configuration shown in FIG. 4 provides a relatively stable position for bar 16, potentially providing greater balance and stability during exercise, such as may be useful during stretching and warm-ups. The vertical height of the balance bar is adjustable from a first position ( FIG. 4 ) to at least a second position ( FIG. 5 ) relative to the ground. In the configuration shown in FIGS. 4-6 , the flat surface of platform 7 is positioned above the flat support surface of carriage 5, thereby allowing user 95 to perform a variety of exercises on platform 7 in different planes of motion from a standing, kneeling, or lying position.

[0047] System 100 may include a second set of resistance bands 24 that, when used in combination with sliding carriage 5, can provide simultaneous muscle group exercise. For example, user 95 can perform a resistance lunge while performing a single-leg squat with the second leg pushing carriage 5 backward under resistance while performing a squat using downward resistance for the squat movement and forward resistance for the leg movement. In some embodiments, exercise system 100 can provide multiple (e.g., up to 39 or more) exercises, including yoga resistance stretches, Pilates reverse and / or side lunges, back splits, side arm work, knee stretches, squats, curls, triceps, resistance push-ups, upper and lower back hamstrings, deltoid exercises, chest exercises, and many other exercises. Carriage 5 can also be used for cardio gliding exercises.

[0048] The footplate / carriage 5 is resiliently attached to the resistance device dock / hub / console of the glide module 30 via one or more resistance bands 6, and the handle 18 is resiliently attached to the base / stand 4 via bands 24. The base / stand 4 may include certain ports 78 through which the resistance bands 24 may pass for attachment into and / or under the leg base 42.

[0049] The positions of the crossbar 32 and side handles 15 may be adjusted such that they can be moved from a first height relative to the ground to a second height relative to the ground, the second height being further from the ground than the first height. Also, the second portion of each handle member may be selectively rotatable about an axis extending generally through a centerline of the first portion of the handle member, such that the rotational orientation of each handle member may be adjusted from a first rotational orientation to at least a second rotational orientation about the axis extending generally through the centerline of the first portion of the handle member.

[0050] FIG. 7A shows a close-up view of the resistance band dock / hub 3 of any of the systems 100 disclosed above. In some embodiments, the system 100 can include a cover plate / feature 43 configured to cover the anchor well / opening 19 configured to receive the proximal end / portion of the resistance band 6. FIG. 7B shows an underside view of the cover 43 according to one or more embodiments. Such a cover 43 can prevent the resistance band 6 from disengaging from the dock / hub 3, thereby providing a safety benefit because tension resistance bands, if released from engagement with the dock / hub 3 in an uncontrolled manner, can bounce back in a manner that could cause bodily harm to the user or damage to property. The resistance bands 6 can have common resistance / tension characteristics, or the bands can have varying resistance / tension in various bands. The dock / hub 3 can allow for interchangeability of the resistance bands 6 to provide more or less resistance as desired by the user. 7B shows protrusion formations 46 extending from the underside of the cover 43 that may be shaped and configured to nest within the well / opening 19 to secure the cover plate 43 to the dock 3. For example, the protrusion formations 46 may have a peg and hole design or a box and socket design, where the protrusions 46 provide an interlocking connection that may have a press-fit engagement with the well / receptacle 19 when inserted into the well / receptacle 19. In some embodiments, the protrusions 46 may include specific notches 47 or other features configured to receive and / or secure the anchor end 22 of the resistance band 6 when the protrusions 46 fit within the well 19. In some embodiments, the resistance band 6 may be adjusted within the housing of the dock 3 by tightening the band using circular tension or a similar mechanism.

[0051] FIG. 8 shows an isolated view of the sliding carriage / plate 5 of any of FIGS. 1-1-6 in accordance with one or more embodiments. The image in FIG. 8 shows laterally protruding tabs / tongues 51 that may be configured to mate with grooves / channels in the track system 25 of the glide module. The mating protrusions 51 may have a blade-type configuration and slide as sliding tabs or tongue features within the channels / grooves of the track 25. FIG. 8 shows an example in which a male component of a tongue-and-groove sliding connection between a sled / carriage and one or more linear rails / tracks is associated with the sled / carriage and a corresponding female channel / groove is associated with the linear track / rail. While two tongue features 51 are shown on each side of the sliding carriage / plate 5, it should be understood that any number or configuration of tongue features may be implemented.

[0052] 9A and 9B illustrate exemplary embodiments of any of the sliding carriage / plates disclosed herein. Similar to the embodiments described above, the sliding carriage / plate 5-2 can be configured to couple to the distal end of a resistance band, such that sliding movement of the carriage / plate 5-2 tensions the resistance band, which in turn resists the movement / movement of the carriage 5-2. In some embodiments, the sliding carriage / plate of the present disclosure includes a proximal coupling feature 52 for coupling / securing a resistance band thereto. For example, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the carriage 5-2 can include slot retention features 52, such that the distal end of the resistance band fits into each of the slots 52 in a T-slot configuration / mechanism. Thus, a resistance band can be coupled to the carriage 5-2 by placing the distal anchor / flange of the resistance band into the cavity / channel 51 and sliding the band into the vertical slot 52, with the anchor holding the resistance band within the channel 51 when the band is positioned within the slot 52. The resistance band retention feature 52 may be integrated with the proximal stop 26 of the carriage 5-2 or any other feature of the carriage 5-2.

[0053] The embodiment of Figures 9A and 9B shows a gutter 68 that can be configured to slide along a tongue feature of the footplate track system 25 of the glide module. The mating groove / channel 68 can have a trench-type configuration, which slides around a sliding tab or tongue feature of the track 25. Figures 9A and 9B show an example in which a female channel component of a tongue-and-groove sliding connection between a sled / carriage and one or more linear guide rails / tracks is associated with the sled / carriage and a corresponding male tongue feature is associated with the linear track / rail. As with any carriage / sled / plate disclosed herein, the carriage / plate 5-2 can include a roller receptacle 61 configured to receive one or more pins and / or rollers configured to facilitate movement of the carriage / plate 5-2.

[0054] 10A-10C show perspective, top, and bottom views, respectively, of the chassis 301 of the dual panel / board glide module 30 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Figures 10A-10C show the carriage chassis / platform 301 in an open / extended configuration, which may correspond to a configuration for use by a user. For example, in the illustrated open / extended configuration, the chassis / platform 301 may be configured to engage with a balance bar stand / base 4 or other implement to collectively provide a resistance-based exercise system as disclosed herein.

[0055] The chassis 301 includes a first tray / board / panel 1 and a second tray / board / panel 2. The first board 1 and the second board 2 may be coupled to a central hub 3, as described in detail above. For example, the hub 3 may be connected to the platforms 1, 2 at interfaces 57, which may have hinge mechanisms associated therewith. For example, the chassis 301 may be configured to fold along the hinge line 57 such that the chassis 301 can transition between an open / extended configuration, as shown in FIGS. 10A-10C, and a folded / stowed configuration, which may be suitable for storage and / or transportation of the chassis 301.

[0056] In some embodiments, the hub 3, which may function as a resistance band dock, has a side profile (see FIG. 10E) that has a truncated triangular shape with sloping sides 48 and a flat or rounded top surface 49. However, it should be understood that the hub 3 may have any suitable shape or size. The top surface 49 of the hub / dock 3 extends in the longitudinal direction (D l ) can be positioned vertically above the flat surfaces 53, 56 of the respective trays / boards 1, 2 on either side. The resistance band dock / hub 3 can have the form of a trapezoidal ridge, the length of which is a longitudinal dimension D l Transverse dimension D w The dock / hub 3 can be elongated and oriented in a vertical direction. The dock / hub 3 can be a raised docking structure as shown, or it can be flat. For example, in a flat configuration, the docking features can include rings or hooks that protrude from the flat surface of the dock / hub. The dock / hub 3 is connected to the respective boards 1, 2 at its long sides 57, and the connecting areas can operate as linear hinges, as described above. The structure 3 can function as a hinge / pivot bar / block, which can have the form of a ridge.

[0057] One or both of the trays / boards 1, 2 can have a handle feature 46 associated therewith. For example, as shown, each of the trays / boards 1, 2 can include an opening 46 through which a user's fingers can be placed to enable manual engagement with the opening for holding and / or carrying the chassis 301. For example, the handle feature 46 can function as a recessed handle that is flush with one or more surfaces of the boards / panels 1, 2. The handle openings 46a, 46b can have any suitable or desirable shape, such as the elongated oval / stadium shape shown. The handles 46 can advantageously be positioned relatively close to the distal ends 62, 63 of the respective trays / boards 1, 2, for example, within 6 inches of the ends 62, 63, or within 20% of the length of the end of the tray / board.

[0058] Similar to other embodiments disclosed herein, the first tray / panel / board 1 can have associated therewith tracks 25 extending on both sides of the tray 1, and such tracks 25 can facilitate linear translational movement of a sliding carriage platform / plate (e.g., foot plate) as described herein. The second tray / panel 2 may or may not similarly have associated therewith carriage tracks. In some implementations, the second tray / panel / board 2 includes longitudinally extending channels 54 (or protrusions / tongues) that can facilitate alignment and / or engagement with a balance bar stand / base structure and / or associated standing platform, as described herein. For example, the channel 54 can have a corresponding protrusion associated with another structure extending therethrough, configured to guide insertion of the panel / board 2 into a space defined by the other structure / base of an associated system. The track 25 can be any type of linear or nonlinear guide rail, rail, sliding track, guide channel, etc., configured to enable the foot platform to operate as a rail-mounted carriage.

[0059] The surfaces 53, 56 of the panels / boards 1, 2 may be smooth or may have traction grooves or other non-slip features associated therewith to accommodate a user standing or resting their hands in connection with various exercises. The bottom view in FIG. 10C shows the bottom surfaces 65, 66 of each tray 1, 2, which may be positioned against the floor or other surface when the chassis 301 is in the open / extended configuration shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B during use of the device 301. The surfaces 65, 66 may include traction features such as pads, grooves, sticky surface materials, etc. to facilitate secure positioning of the chassis 301 when placed on the floor during exercise. In the folded / stowed configuration shown in FIG. 11, the surfaces 65, 66 may be the outer surfaces / exterior surfaces visible when the folded chassis 301 is in the upright position as shown in FIG. 11, and the chassis 301 may rest / support on the bottom surface 58 of the hub / dock portion 3.

[0060] A central hub / dock 3 can interconnect the first board 1 and the second board 2. The sides of the dock / hub 3 can form hinged connections with the first board 1 and / or the second board 2 to allow the first board 1 and / or the second board 2 to fold and / or extend toward each other to reduce the profile of the chassis 301 and / or the combined glide module (e.g., including the sliding carriage and / or resistance bands).

[0061] The anchor well 19 may have an opening in the top surface 49 of the dock 3 as well as a band slot 47 in the side surface 48, which may be sloped. The slot 47 is continuous with the well 19 to allow the band 6 to enter the slot 47 from the well 19. The panels / boards 1, 2 of the resistance training platform / chassis 30 may have the form of wings, leaves, flaps, etc. The sides 48 of the hub may have opposing sloped surfaces, as shown in FIG. 10A.

[0062] 10D and 10E show top and side views, respectively, of the hinged dual-board carriage platform / chassis 301 described above, with additional sliding and / or fixed foot plates and / or resistance band components, which, together with the chassis 301, can be considered a glide module 30 for use with the exercise systems disclosed herein. In FIGS. 10D and 10E, a sliding carriage / sled 5, which may function as a foot or hand plate / platform as described in detail herein, is coupled to a dock 3 by a resistance device 6, such as a resistance band. For example, a resistance band 6, as described in detail herein, may be coupled at a proximal / end portion to the dock / hub 3, such as by placing an anchor portion associated with the proximal end of the band 6 into a slot / cavity in the dock / hub 3, thereby securing the resistance band 6 to the dock / hub 3. As mentioned above, a cover 43 or other component may be placed over the wells / openings into which the resistance band ends / anchors are placed to provide improved aesthetics to the chassis 301 and / or to protect / prevent the resistance band anchors from getting caught. The distal ends / portions of the resistance bands 6 may be coupled to and / or integral with the sled / carriage 5 in any manner as disclosed herein or known to those of skill in the art in light of this disclosure.

[0063] The carriage / sled 5 may further be mated with the track 25 in a manner that allows the carriage / sled 5 to slide freely within the track 25, subject to friction between the carriage / sled 5 within the track 25 and / or resistive forces acting on the proximal portion 26 of the sled / carriage 5 by the resistance band 6. The second board 2 may include guide rails, which may be male or female components of a tongue-and-groove connection system, as described in detail herein. The guide features 54 may align the board with another tool in a modular assembly, as described herein. Either or both of the boards 1, 2 may include side notches 55 that may mate with corresponding keys on the exercise bar stand / base structure to provide distinct connection / mating positions when the glide module 30 is inserted into the space defined by the stand / base structure.

[0064] The second board / panel 2 may have a stationary platform / plate 7 coupled thereto or otherwise positioned proximate to or associated therewith, which may include one or more of a platform surface 27 and / or lateral stops 8, as described in detail herein. For example, the stationary plate 7 may be coupled to the board / panel 2, or alternatively, may be coupled to a balance bar stand / base or other structure under / into which the board / panel 2 may be inserted as part of an exercise assembly / system. While FIGS. 10D and 10E show the stationary plate 7 associated with the second board / panel 2, it should be understood that in some embodiments, the chassis / module 30 is configured such that a sliding sled / carriage may also be associated with the second board / panel 2. For example, the chassis 301 may be configured such that the longitudinal center C of the chassis 301 is at a position perpendicular to the longitudinal center C of the chassis 301. l a longitudinal dimension D in which opposing carriages / sleds move away from the dock / hub 3 in opposite directions. l can be moved to.

[0065] The foot / hand plate surfaces 27, 29 can be configured to accommodate any type of limb (e.g., hand, foot) placement thereon, with the fixed surface 27 allowing for fixed placement of a user's limb, while the sliding surface allows for relative movement of a user's second limb relative to a first limb placed on the fixed surface 27. Such a combined fixed and sliding platform / surface assembly can facilitate the performance of a variety of exercises, such as those associated with Pilates, yoga, and / or other physical fitness for balance training. Multiple resistance bands can be attached to the glide platform 5 and resistance band dock / compartment, allowing an individual to position their feet in multiple positions, enabling forward, backward, and sideways Pilates movements. The various connection features of the glide module allow the module 30 to operate as a modifiable platform that can be reconfigured into various configurations.

[0066] FIG. 11 , previously described in some detail, illustrates the footplate / platform chassis / module 30 in a folded storage configuration according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As used herein, the term “chassis” and similar terms may be used to refer to the dual-board frame / chassis itself, without the attached sliding platform or resistance bands, or may refer to the combined assembly / module (e.g., glide module). The module 30 is configured to fold in half to provide portability. For example, the module 30 may include handles on each end that align in the folded configuration. Slots may be provided within the handles 46 to allow the unit to be hung on a closet door or other fixture, or stored under a bed or couch. The outer / underside 65 of the chassis 30 may advantageously have a non-slip surface. The chassis / module 30 may be unfolded from the storage configuration shown in FIG. 11 to an open configuration as shown and described throughout this disclosure.

[0067] In the folded configuration, the panels 1, 2 can be brought together at their respective distal portions / ends 62, 63 to reduce the longitudinal profile of the chassis 30. When the boards / panels 1, 2 are folded as shown in FIG. 11 to bring their distal ends 62, 63 together, the handle openings 46 may at least partially overlap to provide a combined handle opening, allowing a user to insert one or more digits (e.g., fingers) through the combined openings 46, thereby manually holding / grasping the distal grip handle / strip portion 67 to hold the chassis 30. While described in some contexts as handle holding portions / openings 46 / 67, it should be understood that the openings / handles 46 / 67 can be used to hang the chassis 30 from a wall hook or similar mounting / hanging structure / device. For example, a user can hang the chassis 30 from a wall hanger / hook in the folded configuration shown in FIG. 11 by passing a hook through both handle openings 46a, 46b, or alternatively, the user can hang the chassis 30 in the unfolded / open configuration shown in FIGS. 10A-10C by inserting a mounting bracket (e.g., peg, clip, arm, hook) into only one of the handle openings 46a, 46b.

[0068] The chassis 30, with or without the sliding carriage / sled 5 coupled thereto, may be folded into the stowed / folded configuration shown in Figure 11. For example, in some embodiments, the folded configuration shown in Figure 11 may provide a triangular side profile that defines a triangular space between the panels 1, 2, which may increase in size toward its base / hub / bottom, and which may have a vertical dimension D v , tapering / narrowing so that the carriage / sled 5 can fit within such a volume in the folded / stowed configuration.

[0069] The platform unit / module 30 may be configured to be portable in that the handle 46 facilitates carrying the unit / module 30. The back / underside 65, 59 of the boards 1, 2 and / or dock 3 may have different textures and / or surfaces and / or may include relatively smooth portions 69 and / or relatively rough portions 67 configured to improve grip on the platform unit / module 30. The rough portions 67 may include rough, embossed, and / or textured surfaces. In some examples, logos and / or lettering may be embossed or debossed within the rough portions 67.

[0070] With the longitudinal ends of boards 1, 2 held together, the boards may be secured in a stowed position relative to one another by one or more clips, straps, or other locking features 92, which may be implemented on the sides or in the area of ​​handle 46. The area of ​​boards 1, 2 proximate hinge 57 may be considered the base of the boards. The boards are configured to flex / pivot about hinge 57.

[0071] 12 illustrates an example of a sliding resistance gym system according to one or more embodiments. System 200 includes similar components to various embodiments disclosed throughout this disclosure. For example, any of the components of system 200 may be understood to be similar to any other component described herein in connection with one or more embodiments, and such components share similarities with the illustrated and described components of system 200.

[0072] System 200 may include a chassis 130 configured to couple and / or otherwise associate with a sliding sled / carriage 105, which may be similar in one or more respects to any of the movable sleds / carriages disclosed herein, such as a foot plate. Carriage 105 may be coupled to a dock / hub portion 103 of chassis 130 via a resistance element / device 6 (e.g., a resistance band), similar to other embodiments disclosed herein. Chassis 130 may be configured to couple to one longitudinal direction D of dock / hub 103. l The chassis 130 may include a panel / tray 101 coupled to a side of the dock / hub 103. However, unlike certain other embodiments disclosed herein, the chassis 130 may not have a second board / panel disposed on an opposite side of the dock / hub 103 from the first board 101.

[0073] In some implementations, system 200 may be configured with a spacer / bracket / plate structure 107 coupled to dock / hub 103, such as through engagement of one or more engagement features (e.g., fingers, claws, hooks, etc.) 109 with openings / wells and / or other coupling features 119 in dock / hub 103, which may allow for a secure connection between plate / bracket 107 and chassis 130. Bracket / plate 107 may be used as a limb plate 107 for positioning hands or feet during exercise. Bracket / plate 107 may be configured to have inserted therein and / or otherwise coupled to a specific push-up bar or other device for manual engagement when performing various exercises with system 200. Additionally or alternatively, bracket / plate 107 may have a surface 127 designed for supporting / positioning a limb (e.g., and / or positioning a foot) when performing exercises with system 200, such as exercises involving linear sliding of sled / carriage 105. Plate 107 can include a proximal stop 108 that protrudes away from surface 127 and can provide a counter surface against which a user can press and / or exert force to facilitate resistance of the exercise for training. In some embodiments, a secondary plate / structure 140 can be positioned below and / or otherwise associated with plate 107 to secure secondary plate 140 for use in connection with various exercises. For example, plate 140 can have a generally lateral dimension D w , and a resistance band / handle 118 may be coupled to the plate to allow resistance band training from a fixed installation in connection with a variety of exercises.

[0074] System 200, as well as other systems / components disclosed herein, can have handle mounts / holes 139 mounted on one or more components of system 200, as shown. For example, handle (e.g., push-up handle) mounts / holes 139 can be formed / mounted on any portion of sled 105 and / or bracket / plate 107, and / or on board 101 or secondary plate 140, as shown.

[0075] The board / panel / tray 101 can represent any possible implementation of the boards / panels / trays disclosed herein in connection with any of the exercise systems shown and / or described. In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 12, the board includes an opening / cutout 104, which can create a void / window in the board, which can advantageously reduce the bulk, material cost, and / or weight of the board 101. Any board disclosed herein can have one or more opening / cutout features having any shape or design. The board 101 can have a handle opening 146 in its distal band / portion, as shown.

[0076] 13 illustrates another exemplary exercise system 250 according to one or more embodiments. System 250 may include a platform unit 252 including a first platform 201 and / or a second platform 202 configured for a user 251 to stand on. System 250 may further include one or more handles 254 configured to be grasped by user 251. Exercise system 250 may include a VR headset 256, and / or platform unit 252 may be configured for use with VR headset 256 configured to display a virtual environment associated with exercise movements performed by the user using platform unit 252.

[0077] Health Metric Blockchain Data Storage An exemplary exercise system may include a computer system configured to provide user description and / or registration. For example, user login details may be requested, received, and / or managed by one or more computers and / or computer networks. Login to the computer system may be fully secured and / or provide enhanced data security.

[0078] In some embodiments, the computer system may be configured to create cryptographic signatures of user data. While user information is managed and / or stored, the computer system (e.g., a blockchain layer) may be configured to ensure that hashes of the data are stored as blockchain transactions and / or that the data is adequately protected and secured. Ownership of the data may be controlled by the user and / or data sharing may be prohibited without consent from the user.

[0079] Some example computer systems may constitute blockchain solutions and / or hybrid computer applications that are capable of running on blockchain and / or other systems (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric). In some embodiments, the computer applications may be built on Ethereum and / or may offer the option to launch on the Web 3.

[0080] User registration may include secure authentication of users using blockchain and / or similar technologies. In some cases, fingerprint authentication may be used. Sensitive user information may be cryptographically protected using blockchain and / or similar technologies. Ownership of user records may be managed in a decentralized architecture.

[0081] In some examples, the described exercise system can incorporate direct input from various devices and / or applications, including Fitbit devices, Apple Watches, and / or other smart devices. Health regime recommendations can be incorporated, for example, using a federated decision model and / or using blockchain. In some cases, incentive models can be incorporated for healthcare professionals and app users based on proactive use and management of health parameters.

[0082] In some embodiments, the user may store medical records on the exercise computer system. Medical records may be received from various locations (e.g., hospitals and / or laboratories) in a centralized location and / or shared with providers as needed. Physicians may be provided with access to information only with the user's permission.

[0083] The computer system can include an AI model using blockchain transactions to automatically build a user's health diary. The AI ​​and / or other system can be configured to apply the user's health diary to big data, along with the security provided by blockchain technology for the management of various databases in the computer system.

[0084] The collected and / or stored data can be used in developing and / or enhancing AI algorithms and / or secured in blockchain and / or similar systems. Such data can be used to audit the intermediate steps taken by AI to draw conclusions from data, and the integration of machine learning and AI into blockchain, and vice versa, can be used to strengthen the underlying architecture of blockchain and enhance the potential of AI. Furthermore, blockchain can make AI more coherent and understandable. AI combined with blockchain has the ability to divide and / or separate information into blocks, providing more accurate data from users. Computer systems can be configured to track and / or determine why users make decisions.

[0085] Additional Disclosure of Embodiments and Examples Provided below is a list of examples, each of which may include aspects of any of the other examples disclosed herein. Additionally, aspects of any of the examples described above may be implemented in any of the numbered examples provided below.

[0086] Example 1: An exercise device comprising: a first board; a second board having one or more linear rails extending along a longitudinal dimension of the exercise device; a limb platform coupled in sliding engagement to the one or more linear rails; and resistance band docks coupled to sides of the first board and the second board.

[0087] Example 2: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, especially example 1, further comprising one or more resistance bands connecting the limb platforms to the docks.

[0088] Example 3: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 1, wherein the dock has a raised ridge configuration.

[0089] Example 4: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 3, wherein the dock includes one or more anchor wells configured to receive a resistance band portion of the resistance band to connect the resistance band to the dock.

[0090] Example 5: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, especially example 4, wherein the resistance band portion includes an anchor.

[0091] Example 6: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, especially example 4, further comprising an anchor well cover at least partially covering one or more anchor wells.

[0092] Example 7: An exercise device according to any example disclosed herein, particularly example 1, further comprising a fixed limb platform coupled to the first board.

[0093] Example 8: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the limb platform includes a distal stop flange.

[0094] Example 9: Any example disclosed herein, particularly example 1, of the exercise device, wherein the first board includes one or more guide rails for aligning the first board with another exercise device.

[0095] Example 10: Another exercise device is any example disclosed herein, particularly example 9, that includes a balance bar assembly.

[0096] Example 11: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 1, wherein at least one of the first board or the second board has a handle opening.

[0097] Example 12: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 1, wherein the first board and the second board are foldable on either side of the resistance band dock.

[0098] Example 13: An exercise device according to any example disclosed herein, particularly example 1, wherein at least one of the limb platform, resistance band dock, or first board includes a handle securing recess.

[0099] Example 14: An exercise device comprising: a first board; a second board; and a raised ridge structure connected to a first side of the first board via a first hinge extending along a lateral dimension of the exercise device and connected to a first side of the second board via a second hinge extending along the lateral dimension.

[0100] Example 15: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 14, further comprising a first platform slidable over at least a portion of the first board.

[0101] Example 16: An exercise device according to any of the examples disclosed herein, particularly example 15, wherein the first board includes one or more guide rails configured to guide the linear movement of the first platform.

[0102] Example 17: An exercise device described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 15, wherein the first platform is configured to be connected to a raised ridge structure by one or more resistance bands, the one or more resistance bands resisting movement of the first board in one or more directions.

[0103] Example 18: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 15, wherein the second board is fixed relative to the second platform.

[0104] Example 19: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 14, further comprising an exercise bar supported by a base structure configured to be mated together with a second board.

[0105] Example 20: An exercise device according to any example disclosed herein, particularly example 19, wherein the base structure includes a fixed limb platform.

[0106] Example 21: The exercise device of any example disclosed herein, especially example 20, wherein the base structure further includes a dock for one or more handle-equipped resistance bands.

[0107] Example 22: An exercise device according to any example disclosed herein, particularly example 19, wherein the exercise bar has a crossbar portion that extends along the lateral dimension when the base structure is mated with the second board.

[0108] Example 23: An exercise device according to any of the examples disclosed herein, particularly Example 14, wherein the raised ridge structures have a trapezoidal shape with oppositely facing inclined surfaces facing the longitudinal dimension of the exercise device.

[0109] Example 24: An exercise system comprising: a chassis including a first board, a second board having one or more linear rails extending along a longitudinal dimension of the chassis, a sled platform configured to couple to the one or more linear rails in sliding engagement, and a resistance band dock coupled between the first board and the second board; and an exercise bar stand including a fixed standing platform, first and second leg bases including lateral stabilizers disposed on either side of the fixed standing platform, and an exercise bar protruding vertically from the first and second leg bases and including a horizontal crossbar portion.

[0110] Example 25: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 24, further comprising one or more handle bars extending from the exercise bar in a dimension perpendicular to the crossbar portion of the exercise bar.

[0111] Example 26: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 24, wherein the vertical portion of the exercise bar has one or more handle docks associated therewith.

[0112] Example 27: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 24, wherein the first and second lateral stabilizers have horizontally oriented bar docks configured to hold the exercise bar in a horizontal orientation.

[0113] Example 28: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 24, wherein the exercise bar stand includes a raised foot stopper positioned proximal to at least a portion of the fixed standing platform.

[0114] Example 29: The exercise system of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 28, wherein the raised foot stopper extends between the first leg base and the second leg base.

[0115] Example 30: The exercise system of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 29, wherein the raised foot stopper is integral with the first leg base and the second leg base.

[0116] Example 31: Any example disclosed herein, particularly example 24, of an exercise system, wherein the fixed standing platform includes a first standing area on a first longitudinal side of the exercise bar and a second standing area on a second longitudinal side of the exercise bar.

[0117] Example 32: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 24, wherein when the exercise bar is positioned in a standing position on the ground, the first leg base and the second leg base hold the fixed standing platform in an elevated position above the ground.

[0118] Example 33: An exercise system described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 32, wherein the first board is configured to be at least partially slidable under at least a portion of the fixed standing platform, and a first portion of the first board is positioned in the space between the standing platform and the ground and between the first leg base and the second leg base.

[0119] Example 34: Any example disclosed herein, particularly example 33, of an exercise system, wherein a second portion of the first board is exposed when a first portion of the first board is positioned in space.

[0120] Example 35: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 34, wherein the second portion of the first board includes an exercise handle dock for connecting with an exercise handle.

[0121] Example 36: An exercise system comprising: a segmented support board including a first wing associated with a linear guide track, an elongated docking ridge structure connected to the first wing at a first long side, and a second wing connected to a second long side of the docking ridge structure; and a balance bar stand including a bar support base, a standing platform secured to the bar support base, and a balance bar connected to the bar support base.

[0122] Example 37: An exercise system described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 36, wherein the first and second ends of the balance bar are connected to first and second support legs of the bar support base.

[0123] Example 38: Any example disclosed herein, particularly example 36, of a movement system, wherein the segmented support board is foldable along the first long side and the second long side of the docking ridge structure.

[0124] Example 39: The movement system of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 36, wherein the docking ridge structure includes one or more anchor wells.

[0125] Example 40: The movement system of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 39, wherein one or more anchor wells open at the top of the docking ridge structure.

[0126] Example 41: A movement system as described in any of the examples disclosed herein, particularly example 40, wherein the docking ridge structure includes one or more slots on the side of the docking ridge structure, each of the one or more slots being continuous with one of the one or more anchor wells.

[0127] Example 42: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 36, further comprising a foot plate slidably coupled to the linear guide track of the first wing.

[0128] Example 43: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 42, further comprising one or more resistance bands connecting the footplate to the docking ridge structure.

[0129] Example 44: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 36, wherein at least one of the first wing or the second wing has a handle opening.

[0130] Example 45: An exercise system as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 36, wherein the second wing is dimensioned to slide under the standing platform of the balance bar stand.

[0131] Example 46: A method of using an exercise system, the method comprising: providing a base plate module, the base plate module including a first panel, a second panel, and a resistance band docking module positioned between the first panel and the second panel with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the base plate module; providing an exercise bar module including a bar support base, a standing platform secured to the bar support base, and an exercise bar connected to the bar support base; and sliding the first panel of the base plate module at least partially under the standing platform of the exercise bar module.

[0132] Example 47: The method of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 46, further comprising expanding the base plate module from a stowed configuration to an open configuration.

[0133] Example 48: Any example disclosed herein, particularly example 47, wherein in the containment configuration, the longitudinal edges of the first panel and the second panel are brought together.

[0134] Example 49: Any example disclosed herein, particularly example 48, wherein in the stowed configuration, the base plate module has a triangular side profile.

[0135] Example 50: A method as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 47, further comprising at least partially carrying the base plate module in the stowed configuration by grasping one or more handles associated with the longitudinal ends of the first panel and the second panel.

[0136] Example 51: The method of any example disclosed herein, especially example 46, further comprising securing the first panel to the motion bar module.

[0137] Example 52: A method as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly Example 46, wherein sliding the first panel under the standing platform includes engaging a tongue feature of a first one of the first panels or standing platforms with a groove feature of a second one of the first panels or standing platforms.

[0138] Example 53: The method of any example disclosed herein, especially example 46, further comprising sliding a gliding platform engaged with the linear track of the second panel.

[0139] Example 54: A method as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 53, wherein the sliding of the gliding platform includes placing a first foot on the standing platform of the exercise bar module, placing a second foot on the gliding platform, and using the second foot to push the gliding platform away from the standing platform.

[0140] Example 55: The method of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 54, wherein the gliding platform is connected to the resistance band docking module by one or more resistance bands.

[0141] Example 56: The method of any example disclosed herein, especially example 46, further comprising adjusting the height of the exercise bar relative to the bar support base.

[0142] Example 57: A method of using an exercise system, the method comprising: providing a resistance training chassis including a first board; a second board having one or more longitudinally extending guide rails; and a transversely oriented resistance band dock disposed between the first board and the second board; and transitioning the resistance training chassis between a stowed configuration and an open configuration by bending the bases of the first board and the second board at their respective hinge connections to the resistance band dock.

[0143] Example 58: The method of any example disclosed herein, particularly Example 57, further comprising connecting one or more resistance bands to the resistance band dock.

[0144] Example 59: A method as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly Example 58, wherein said connecting one or more resistance bands to the resistance band dock includes placing a first portion of the resistance band within an anchor well of the resistance band dock.

[0145] Example 60: The method of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 59, wherein the first portion of the resistance band is an anchor associated with an end of the resistance band.

[0146] Example 61: A method as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly Example 59, further comprising connecting a second portion of the resistance band to a proximal dock of a foot sled configured to be slidably connected to one or more guide rails of a second board.

[0147] Example 62: The method described in any example disclosed herein, particularly Example 59, further comprising covering at least a portion of the anchor well with a cover after placing the first portion of the resistance band in the anchor well.

[0148] Example 63: The method of any example disclosed herein, especially example 57, further comprising coupling the foot sled to one or more guide rails.

[0149] Example 64: The method described in any example disclosed herein, particularly Example 63, further comprising pushing the foot sled away from the resistance band dock against the resistance force of one or more resistance bands connected between the foot sled and the resistance band dock.

[0150] Example 65: The method of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 57, further comprising attaching a foot platform to the first board.

[0151] Example 66: A method as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 57, further comprising holding a handle associated with one or more end portions of the first board or the second board.

[0152] Example 67: The method of any example disclosed herein, particularly example 66, further comprising hanging the resistance training chassis on a wall by engaging the wall hanger with the handle.

[0153] Example 68: An exercise kit comprising: a resistance training chassis including a first board, a second board having one or more longitudinally extending guide rails, and a transversely oriented resistance band dock positioned between the first board and the second board; a sliding foot platform connectable to the one or more guide rails; and an exercise bar module including a bar support base, a standing platform secured to the bar support base, and an exercise bar connectable to the bar support base.

[0154] Example 69: An exercise kit as described in any example disclosed herein, particularly example 68, further comprising a plurality of resistance bands configured to connect the sliding foot platform to the resistance band dock.

[0155] Depending on the embodiment, certain acts, events, or functions of any of the processes or algorithms described herein may be performed in a different order, added, combined, or omitted entirely. Thus, in a particular embodiment, not all described acts or events may be required to implement a process.

[0156] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, "can," "could," "might," "may," "e.g.," and the like, is intended in its ordinary sense unless specifically stated otherwise or understood otherwise within the context in which it is used, and is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include certain features, elements, and / or steps, and that other embodiments do not. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and / or steps are somehow required by one or more embodiments, or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for determining, with or without author input or prompting, whether those features, elements, and / or steps are included in or performed in any particular embodiment. Terms such as "comprising," "including," "having," and the like are synonymous and used in their ordinary sense, in an open-ended, inclusive manner, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, etc. Also, the term "or" is used in its inclusive sense (rather than its exclusive sense), so that, for example, when used to connect a list of elements, the term "or" means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Connecting words such as "at least one of X, Y, and Z" are understood in conjunction with the context as generally used to convey that an item, term, element, etc., can be either X, Y, or Z, unless specifically stated otherwise. Thus, such connecting words are generally not intended to imply that a particular embodiment requires that at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z, respectively, be present.

[0157] In the foregoing description of the embodiments, it should be understood that various features may be grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects. However, this method of disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that any claim requires more features than are expressly recited in that claim. Moreover, any component, feature, or step illustrated and / or described in a particular embodiment herein may be applied to or used in any other embodiment. Furthermore, no component, feature, step, or group of components, features, or steps is necessary or essential to each embodiment. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the invention(s) disclosed herein and claimed below should not be limited by the specific embodiments described above, but should be determined solely by a fair reading of the claims that follow.

[0158] It should be understood that certain ordinal terms (e.g., "first" or "second") may be provided for ease of reference and do not necessarily imply physical characteristics or order. Thus, as used herein, ordinal terms (e.g., "first," "second," "third," etc.) used to modify elements such as structures, components, operations, etc., do not necessarily indicate the priority or order of the element relative to any other elements, but rather may generally distinguish the element from other elements that have a similar or identical name (except for the use of the ordinal term). Furthermore, as used herein, the indefinite articles ("a" and "an") may indicate "one or more" rather than "one." Furthermore, an action performed "based on" a condition or event may also be performed based on one or more other conditions or events not explicitly stated.

[0159] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the exemplary embodiments belong. Furthermore, it should be understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined as such in this specification.

[0160] Spatially relative terms such as "outside," "inside," "upper," "lower," "below," "upper," "vertical," "horizontal," and similar terms may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship between one element or component and another element or component as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device shown in the figures is turned over, a device positioned "below" or "under" another device may be positioned "above" another device. Thus, the descriptive term "under" can include both a lower position and an upper position. Devices may also be oriented in other directions, and thus spatially relative terms may be interpreted differently depending on the orientation.

[0161] Unless expressly stated otherwise, comparative and / or quantitative terms such as "less," "more," "greater," and the like are intended to encompass equivalent concepts. For example, "less" can mean "less than" in the strictest mathematical sense, as well as "equal to or less than."

[0162] [Embodiment] (1) An exercise system comprising: A chassis, The first board, a second board having one or more linear rails extending along a longitudinal dimension of the chassis; a sled platform configured to couple to the one or more linear rails in sliding engagement; a resistance band dock coupled between the first board and the second board; a chassis including: An exercise bar stand, a fixed standing platform; a first leg base and a second leg base including lateral stabilizers disposed on opposite sides of the fixed standing platform; an exercise bar extending vertically from the first leg base and the second leg base and including a horizontal crossbar portion; Including, an exercise bar stand, The motor system, including: (2) The exercise system of embodiment 1, wherein the first lateral stabilizer and the second lateral stabilizer have horizontally oriented bar docks configured to hold the exercise bar in a horizontal orientation. (3) The exercise system of embodiment 1, wherein the exercise bar stand includes a raised foot stopper positioned proximal to at least a portion of the fixed standing platform. (4) the raised foot stopper extends between the first leg base and the second leg base; An exercise system as described in embodiment 3, wherein the raised foot stoppers are integral with the first leg base and the second leg base. (5) An exercise system as described in embodiment 1, wherein when the exercise bar is positioned in a standing position on the ground, the first leg base and the second leg base hold the fixed standing platform in an elevated position above the ground.

[0163] (6) An exercise system as described in embodiment 5, wherein the first board is configured to be at least partially slidable under at least a portion of the fixed standing platform, and a first portion of the first board is positioned in the space between the fixed standing platform and the ground and between the first leg base and the second leg base. (7) when the first portion of the first board is positioned in the space, a second portion of the first board is exposed; An exercise system as described in embodiment 6, wherein the second portion of the first board includes an exercise handle dock for connecting with an exercise handle. (8) An exercise system, The first board, a second board having one or more linear rails extending along a longitudinal dimension of the exercise system; an extremity platform coupled in sliding engagement to the one or more linear rails; a resistance band dock coupled to a side of the first board and the second board; The motor system, including: (9) The exercise system of embodiment 8, further comprising one or more resistance bands connecting the limb platform to the resistance band dock. (10) The resistance band dock has a raised ridge configuration; An exercise system as described in embodiment 8, wherein the resistance band dock includes one or more anchor wells configured to receive resistance band portions of the resistance band to connect the resistance band to the resistance band dock.

[0164] (11) The exercise system of embodiment 10, further comprising an anchor well cover at least partially covering the one or more anchor wells. (12) The exercise system of embodiment 8, further comprising a fixed limb platform coupled to the first board. (13) The exercise system of embodiment 8, wherein the limb platform includes a distal stop flange. (14) The exercise system of embodiment 8, wherein the first board includes one or more guide rails for aligning the first board with a balance bar assembly. (15) An exercise system as described in embodiment 8, wherein at least one of the first board or the second board has a handle opening.

[0165] (16) An exercise system as described in embodiment 8, wherein the first board and the second board are foldable on either side of the resistance band dock. (17) The exercise system of embodiment 8, wherein at least one of the limb platform, the resistance band dock, or the first board includes a handle fixing receptacle. (18) An exercise system, The first board, A second board; A raised ridge structure, connected to a first side of the first board via a first hinge extending along a lateral dimension of the exercise system; connected to a first side of the second board via a second hinge extending along the lateral dimension; a raised ridge structure; The motor system, including: (19) Further comprising a first platform slidable on at least a portion of the first board; An exercise system as described in embodiment 18, wherein the first board includes one or more guide rails configured to guide the linear movement of the first platform. (20) The exercise system of embodiment 19, wherein the first platform is configured to be connected to the raised ridge structure by one or more resistance bands, the one or more resistance bands resisting movement of the first board in one or more directions.

[0166] (21) An exercise system, A segmented support board, a first wing having a linear guide track associated therewith; an elongated docking ridge structure coupled to the first wing along a first major side; a second wing coupled to a second major side of the elongated docking ridge structure; a segmented support board including: A balance bar stand, a bar support base; a standing platform secured to the bar support base; a balance bar connected to the bar support base; a balance bar stand, The motor system, including:

Claims

1. 1. A movement system comprising: A chassis, a first board; a second board having one or more linear rails extending along a longitudinal dimension of the chassis; a sled platform configured to couple to the one or more linear rails in sliding engagement; a resistance band dock coupled between the first board and the second board; a chassis including: An exercise bar stand, a fixed standing platform; a first leg base and a second leg base including lateral stabilizers disposed on opposite sides of the fixed standing platform; an exercise bar extending perpendicularly from the first leg base and the second leg base and including a horizontal crossbar portion; Including an exercise bar stand, The motor system, including:

2. The exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the first lateral stabilizer and the second lateral stabilizer have horizontally oriented bar docks configured to hold the exercise bar in a horizontal orientation.

3. The exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the exercise bar stand includes a raised foot stop positioned proximal to at least a portion of the fixed standing platform.

4. the raised foot stop extends between the first leg base and the second leg base; The exercise system of claim 3 , wherein the raised foot stops are integral with the first leg base and the second leg base.

5. 2. The exercise system of claim 1, wherein when the exercise bar is positioned in a standing position on the ground, the first leg base and the second leg base hold the fixed standing platform in an elevated position above the ground.

6. 6. The exercise system of claim 5, wherein the first board is configured to be at least partially slidable under at least a portion of the fixed standing platform, and a first portion of the first board is positioned in a space between the fixed standing platform and the ground and between the first leg base and the second leg base.

7. When the first portion of the first board is positioned in the space, a second portion of the first board is exposed; The exercise system of claim 6 , wherein the second portion of the first board includes an exercise handle dock for connecting with an exercise handle.

8. 1. A movement system comprising: a first board; a second board having one or more linear rails extending along a longitudinal dimension of the exercise system; an extremity platform coupled in sliding engagement to the one or more linear rails; a resistance band dock coupled to a side of the first board and the second board; The motor system, including:

9. The exercise system of claim 8 , further comprising one or more resistance bands connecting the limb platforms to the resistance band docks.

10. The resistance band dock has a raised ridge configuration; The exercise system of claim 8 , wherein the resistance band dock includes one or more anchor wells configured to receive resistance band portions of the resistance band to connect the resistance band to the resistance band dock.

11. The exercise system of claim 10 , further comprising an anchor well cover at least partially covering the one or more anchor wells.

12. The exercise system of claim 8 further comprising a fixed limb platform coupled to the first board.

13. The exercise system of claim 8 , wherein the limb platform includes a distal stop flange.

14. The exercise system of claim 8 , wherein the first board includes one or more guide rails for aligning the first board with a balance bar assembly.

15. The exercise system of claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first board or the second board has a handle opening.

16. The exercise system of claim 8 , wherein the first board and the second board are foldable on opposite sides of the resistance band dock.

17. The exercise system of claim 8 , wherein at least one of the limb platform, the resistance band dock, or the first board includes a handle securing receptacle.

18. 1. A movement system comprising: a first board; a second board; A raised ridge structure, connected to a first side of the first board via a first hinge extending along a lateral dimension of the exercise system; connected to a first side of the second board via a second hinge extending along the lateral dimension; a raised ridge structure; The motor system, including:

19. further comprising a first platform slidable over at least a portion of the first board; 20. The exercise system of claim 18, wherein the first board includes one or more guide rails configured to guide linear motion of the first platform.

20. 20. The exercise system of claim 19, wherein the first platform is configured to be coupled to the raised ridge structure by one or more resistance bands, the one or more resistance bands resisting movement of the first board in one or more directions.

21. 1. A movement system comprising: A segmented support board, a first wing having a linear guide track associated therewith; an elongated docking ridge structure connected to the first wing at a first major side; a second wing coupled to a second major side of the elongated docking ridge structure; a segmented support board including: A balance bar stand, a bar support base; a standing platform secured to the bar support base; a balance bar connected to the bar support base; a balance bar stand, The motor system, including:

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