Multi-purpose exercise device

Abstract

Provided are exemplary embodiments of a multi-purpose exercise system, including an inclined frame, an adjustable handlebar pivotally coupled to the inclined frame, a seat slidably coupled to the inclined frame, a first resilient member configured to couple to the handlebar and to the inclined frame, and a second resilient member configured to couple to the seat and to the inclined frame, where the angle of the adjustable handlebar with respect to the inclined frame is selectably adjustable, and where the exercise device allows exercise of the upper body or the lower body independently.

1 . A multi-purpose exercise system, comprising; 
 a frame comprising: 
 a first base member configured to contact a support surface;  
 a second base member configured to contact said support surface; and  
 a selectively inclined cross member comprising a first end configured to couple to said first base member, and a second end configured to selectively adjustably couple to said second base member;  
   a handlebar selectively and pivotally coupled to said cross member;    an adjustable footpad configured to selectively positionally couple to said cross member;    a seat configured to slidably couple to said cross member;    a first resilient member configured to couple to said handlebar and to said frame; and    a second resilient member configured to couple to said seat and to said frame.    
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient members include a first end and an opposite end.  
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , further comprising a grasping member configured to couple to said first end of said first or second resilient member, wherein said opposite end of said first or second resilient member is configured to couple to said frame.  
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , further comprising a third resilient member configured to couple to said grasping member and to said frame.  
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a computing device coupled to said system.  
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second resilient members are configured to selectively positionally couple to said frame.  
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second resilient members provide resistance to the movement of said seat, handlebar and grasping member.  
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient members are elastomeric.  
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient members are a spring, surgical tubing, or cord.  
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient members are selectively interchangeable.  
     
     
         11 . A method of exercising, comprising: 
 providing an inclined frame;    resistively coupling a selectively adjustable handlebar to said inclined frame via a first resilient member;    resistively coupling a slidable seat to said inclined frame via a second resilient member; and    selectively, adjustably, positionally coupling a footpad to said inclined frame;    wherein said exercise device may be utilized to exercise the upper body or the lower body of a user, independently, and wherein the inclination of the frame is selectively adjustable.    
     
     
         12 . A multi-purpose exercise device, comprising; 
 an inclined frame;    an adjustable handlebar pivotally coupled to said inclined frame;    an adjustable footpad configured to selectively, positionally couple to said inclined frame;    a seat slidably coupled to said inclined frame;    a first resilient member configured to couple to said handlebar and to said inclined frame; and    a second resilient member configured to couple to said seat and to said inclined frame,    wherein an angle of said adjustable handlebar with respect to said inclined frame is selectably adjustable, and    wherein said exercise device allows exercise of an upper body or a lower body of a user, in combination or independently.    
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 12 , wherein said inclined frame comprises: 
 a first base member configured to contact a support surface;    a second base member configured to contact a support surface; and    a selectively inclined rail comprising a first end configured to couple to said first base member, and a second end configured to selectively, adjustably couple to said second base member.    
     
     
         14 . A multi-purpose exercise device, comprising; 
 an inclined frame;    an adjustable handlebar pivotally coupled to said inclined frame;    a seat slidably coupled to said inclined frame;    a first resilient member configured to couple to said handlebar and to said inclined frame; and    a second resilient member configured to couple to said seat and to said inclined frame,    wherein the angle of said adjustable handlebar with respect to said inclined frame is selectably adjustable, and    wherein said exercise device allows exercise of an upper body or a lower body of a user, in combination or independently.    
     
     
         15 . A method of exercising, comprising: 
 providing an exercise device of  claim 14;     selecting an incline of the inclined frame; and    selecting resistance of the device,    wherein the exercise device allows for exercise of the upper body or a lower body of a user, in combination or independently.    
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising adjusting the height of said handle bar for a user.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising adjusting said seat for a user.  
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising adjusting the angle of said handle bar.  
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising adjusting the position of said foot pad.  
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein selecting resistance comprises removing or adding resilient members.  
     
     
         21 . A multi-purpose exercise system, comprising; 
 a frame comprising, 
 a first base member configured to contact a support surface;  
 a second base member configured to contact said support surface; and  
 a selectively inclined cross member comprising a first end configured to couple to said first base member, and a second end configured to selectively adjustably couple to said second base member;  
   a handlebar selectively and pivotally coupled to said cross member;    an adjustable footpad configured to selectively positionally couple to said cross member;    a seat configured to slidably couple to said cross member;    a first resilient member configured to couple to said handlebar and selectively positionally couple to said frame; and    a second resilient member configured to couple to said seat and selectively positionally couple to said frame,    wherein said first and second resilient members provide resistance to movement of said seat and handlebar.    
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 21 , further comprising a third resilient member configured to couple to said grasping member and to said frame.  
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 22 , wherein said resilient members include a first end and an opposite end.  
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 23 , further comprising a grasping member configured to couple to said first end of said resilient members, wherein said opposite end of said resilient members is configured to couple to said frame.  
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein said resilient members provide resistance to the movement of said seat, handlebar and grasping member.  
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein said resilient members are selectively interchangeable.  
     
     
         27 . A multi-purpose exercise device, comprising; 
 an inclined frame;    an adjustable handlebar pivotally coupled to said inclined frame;    an adjustable footpad configured to selectively, positionally couple to said inclined frame;    a seat slidably coupled to said inclined frame;    a grasping member;    a first resilient member configured to couple to said handlebar and to said inclined frame;    a second resilient member configured to couple to said seat and to said inclined frame; and    a third resilient member configured to couple to said grasping member and to said frame,    wherein an angle of said adjustable handlebar with respect to said inclined frame is selectably adjustable;    wherein said exercise device allows exercise of an upper body or a lower body of a user, in combination or independently; and    wherein said resilient members are selectively interchangeable.    
     
     
         28 . The exercise device of  claim 27 , wherein said inclined frame comprises: 
 a first base member configured to contact a support surface;    a second base member configured to contact a support surface; and    a selectively inclined rail comprising a first end configured to couple to said first base member, and a second end configured to selectively, adjustably couple to said second base member.    
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein said resilient members are selectively interchangeable.