Ladder exercise system

Abstract

A ladder exercise system for providing an independent workout for the upper body and lower body. The ladder exercise system includes a frame, an upper resistance unit attached to an upper portion of the frame, a pair of upper arms extending from the upper resistance unit having a pair of corresponding upper pegs, a lower resistance unit attached to a lower portion of the frame, and a pair of lower arms extending from the upper resistance unit having a pair of foot supports. A monitor is preferably in communication with the resistance units to monitor the workout for an exerciser. Movement of the lower resistance unit is completely independent of the upper resistance unit to provide a full body workout independently for the upper body and the lower body.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A ladder exercise system, comprising: 
 a frame having a base and at least one main support member extending upwardly from said base;    a lower resistance unit attached to said at least one main support member, wherein said lower resistance unit includes a pair of lower arms having a corresponding pair of foot supports movably extending from thereof; and    an upper resistance unit permanently attached to said at least one main support member above said lower resistance unit, wherein said upper resistance unit includes a pair of upper arms having a corresponding pair of upper pegs movably extending from thereof, wherein said upper resistance unit is independent of said lower resistance unit.    
     
     
         2 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 1 , including a monitor attached to said frame and in communication with said lower resistance unit and said upper resistance unit.  
     
     
         3 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 2 , wherein said frame includes a first support member and a second support member extending from said base upwardly to an upper end of said at least one main support member.  
     
     
         4 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 3 , wherein said lower resistance unit and said upper resistance unit have adjustable resistance levels controlled by said monitor.  
     
     
         5 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 4 , including a pair of handrails attached between said base and said first support member and said second support member.  
     
     
         6 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 5 , wherein said at least one main support member is angled with respect to said base.  
     
     
         7 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 6 , wherein an angle of said at least one main support with respect to said base is greater than 45 degrees.  
     
     
         8 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 7 , wherein said upper pegs each include an ergonomic covering.  
     
     
         9 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 8 , wherein said monitor includes a display and a control keypad.  
     
     
         10 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 9 , wherein said base includes a center opening.  
     
     
         11 . A ladder exercise system, comprising: 
 a frame having a base and at least one main support member extending upwardly from said base;    a lower resistance unit attached to said at least one main support member, wherein said lower resistance unit includes a pair of lower arms having a corresponding pair of foot supports movably extending from thereof; and    an upper resistance unit adjustably attached to said at least one main support member above said lower resistance unit, wherein said upper resistance unit includes a pair of upper arms having a corresponding pair of upper pegs movably extending from thereof, wherein said upper resistance unit is independent of said lower resistance unit.    
     
     
         12 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 11 , including a monitor attached to said frame and in communication with said lower resistance unit and said upper resistance unit.  
     
     
         13 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 12 , wherein said frame includes a first support member and a second support member extending from said base upwardly to an upper end of said at least one main support member.  
     
     
         14 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 13 , wherein said lower resistance unit and said upper resistance unit have adjustable resistance levels controlled by said monitor.  
     
     
         15 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 14 , including a pair of handrails attached between said base and said first support member and said second support member.  
     
     
         16 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 15 , wherein said at least one main support member is angled with respect to said base.  
     
     
         17 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 16 , wherein an angle of said at least one main support with respect to said base is greater than 45 degrees.  
     
     
         18 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 17 , wherein said upper pegs each include an ergonomic covering.  
     
     
         19 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 18 , wherein said monitor includes a display and a control keypad.  
     
     
         20 . The ladder exercise system of  claim 19 , wherein said base includes a center opening.