Multi-mode exerciser

Abstract

A multimode exerciser for muscles and muscle-groups stretch exercises has three horizontal platforms disposed along a horizontal rigid frame or bar elevated above ground. One platform near one end of the frame serves as a seat, while another platform near the foot-end services as a foot/ankle rest. An intermediate platform serves also as a 10 foot rest for certain, different, exercises other than those using the foot-end rest.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A stretching apparatus for use by an individual, comprising: 
 a rigid generally horizontal support elevated above ground having a foot-end and an opposite end;    a seating platform near said opposite end;    a foot/ankle support near said foot-end;    said seating platform being adapted to support said user in a position seated thereon, said seating platform further being mounted for swiveling movement in a horizontal plane relative to said rigid horizontal support by up to 360°;    said foot/ankle support and said seating platform being mounted for horizontal movement relative to each other along said horizontal support.    
     
     
         2 . The stretching apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a foot-rest member spaced vertically above said foot/ankle support platform, for engaging a foot of said user when seated in said position on said seating platform.    
     
     
         3 . The stretching apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said foot/ankle support is mounted for sliding movement relative to said horizontal support.  
     
     
         4 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further including at least one leg support platform intermediate said foot end and said opposite end.  
     
     
         5 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said leg support platform is mounted for sliding movement relative to said horizontal support.  
     
     
         6 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said leg support platform includes a knee support and a foot pad, said foot pad being spaced vertically above said horizontal support.  
     
     
         7 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said leg support platform is vertically adjustable in height relative to said horizontal member.  
     
     
         8 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising: 
 a handle disposed generally above the foot/ankle support for gripping by said user when in said position seated on said seating platform.  
 
     
     
         9 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 3  further comprising a handle disposed generally above said foot/ankle support and located for gripping by said user when in said position seated on said seating platform, the handle being coupled to said foot/ankle support for sliding movement therewith relative to said horizontal support.  
     
     
         10 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said foot/ankle support is located in substantially a same horizontal plane as the horizontal plane of swiveling movement of said seating platform.  
     
     
         11 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 6  wherein each of said foot/ankle support and said foot pad are located in substantially a same horizontal plane as the horizontal plane of swiveling movement of said seating platform.  
     
     
         12 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 3 , further comprising: 
 a back-rest member for supporting said user reclined thereagainst at said opposite end.    
     
     
         13 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 12  wherein said back-rest member is pivotally movable between a first position spaced towards said foot-end and a second position moved remotely therefrom.  
     
     
         14 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further including a pair of gripping handles spaced proximate to said opposite end, said gripping handles each locating laterally outwardly from a respective longitudinal side of said horizontal support.  
     
     
         15 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 14  wherein each of said gripping handles including a portion located in approximately the same horizontal plane as the horizontal plane of swiveling movement of said seating platform.  
     
     
         16 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 14  wherein said seating platform is pivotally coupled to a seat support fixedly secured to horizontal support, said gripping handles further being fixedly coupled to said seat support.  
     
     
         17 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further including a leg support member spaced vertically below said horizontal support and spaced adjacent to said opposite end.  
     
     
         18 . A multi-mode stretch exercising apparatus for use by an individual in stretch exercising several muscle groups, comprising: 
 a rigid generally horizontal support elevated above ground having a foot-end and an opposite end;    a seating platform near said opposite end;    a foot/ankle support near said foot-end;    a foot-rest member spaced vertically above said foot/ankle support platform, for engaging a foot of said user when seated in said position on said seating platform;    said seating platform being adapted to support said user in a position seated thereon, said seating platform further being mounted for swiveling movement in a horizontal plane relative to said rigid horizontal support by up to 360°;    said foot/ankle support being mounted for horizontal movement sliding movement relative to said horizontal support.    
     
     
         19 . The stretch exercising apparatus as claimed in  claim 18  further including at least one leg support platform intermediate said foot end and said opposite end, said leg support platform being mounted for sliding movement along said horizontal support relative to seating platform.  
     
     
         20 . The stretch exercising apparatus as claimed in  claim 18  further comprising 
 a handle disposed generally above said foot/ankle support and located for gripping by said user when in said position seated on said seating platform, the handle being coupled to said foot/ankle support for sliding movement therewith,  
 a pair of gripping handles spaced proximate to said opposite end, said gripping handles each locating laterally outwardly from a respective longitudinal side of said horizontal support.  
 
     
     
         21 . The stretch exercising apparatus of  claim 19  wherein said leg support platform is vertically adjustable in height relative to said horizontal member.  
     
     
         22 . A stretching apparatus for use by an individual in stretch exercising various muscle groups, comprising: 
 a rigid generally horizontal support elevated above ground having a foot-end and an opposite end;    a seating platform near said opposite end;    a foot/ankle support near said foot-end;    a handle disposed generally above the foot/ankle support for gripping by said user when in a position seated on said seating platform, the handle being coupled to the foot/ankle support for movement therewith;    said seating platform being adapted to support said user in said position seated thereon, said seating platform further being mounted for swiveling movement in a horizontal plane relative to said rigid horizontal support by up to 360°;    said foot/ankle support and/or said seating platform being mounted for movement relative to each other along said horizontal support.    
     
     
         23 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 22  further including at least one leg support platform intermediate said foot end and said opposite end, 
 said leg support platform including a knee support and a foot pad, said foot pad being spaced vertically above said knee support.  
 
     
     
         24 . The stretching apparatus as claimed in  claim 23  wherein each of said foot/ankle support and said foot pad are located in substantially a same horizontal plane as the horizontal plane of swiveling movement of said seating platform.