Multi-exercise apparatus

Abstract

A multi-exercise machine includes a frame, a resistance system, a seat connected to the frame to be movable from a first seat position to a second seat position, and an inclined post inclined in a selected direction. The configuration of the present invention provides the multi-exercise machine with a movable seat to create more space for correct ergonomic posture of a user in a standing position. The configuration of the present invention also provides the multi-exercise machine with an inclined post to enable correct ergonomic postures of a user in a sitting position. The present invention enables a user to perform a variety of exercises in both sitting and standing positions.

1 . An exercise machine comprising: 
 a frame having a base supported by a floor surface;    a resistance system mounted on said frame to provide training resistance to a user; and    a seat connected to said frame having a first seat position and a second seat position wherein said seat is movable from said first seat position in which a first exercise is operated by said user in a sitting posture to said second seat position in which a second exercise is operated by said user in a standing posture.    
     
     
         2 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein an actuating force required moving said seat from said first seat position to said second seat position is designated to overcome a friction force between said frame and said seat.  
     
     
         3 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 2 , said resistance system further comprising a weight stack positioned on said base; a plurality of pulleys mounted on said frame; at least a gripping handle; and a cable system routed around said plurality of pulleys having a first portion engaged to said weight stack and a second portion connected said gripping handle.  
     
     
         4 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said seat is substantially vertically pivoted to said frame in a direction related to said floor surface.  
     
     
         5 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 4 , further comprising a fixed plate connected to said seat having two apertures therein.  
     
     
         6 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 5 , further comprising a brace connected to said frame; and a locking pin attached to said brace to position said locking pin into one of said apertures of said fixed plate.  
     
     
         7 . An exercise machine comprising: 
 a frame having a base supported by a floor surface;    a resistance system mounted on said frame to provide training resistance to a user; and    a seat connected to said frame to be movable from a first seat position in which a first exercise is operated by a user to a second seat position in which a second exercise is operated by said user wherein said seat further comprises a reference plane which is substantially parallel to said floor surface when said seat moved from said first seat position to said second seat position.    
     
     
         8 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 7 , said resistance system further comprising a weight stack positioned on said base; a plurality of pulleys mounted on said frame; at least a gripping handle; and a cable system routed around said plurality of pulleys having a first portion engaged to said weight stack and a second portion connected said gripping handle.  
     
     
         9 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said second exercise is operated by said user while said user is in a sitting condition.  
     
     
         10 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said seat is horizontally slidably connected to said frame in a direction related to said floor surface.  
     
     
         11 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein an actuating force required moving said seat from said first seat position to said second seat position is designated to overcome a friction force between said frame and said seat.  
     
     
         12 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said seat is pivoted to said frame.  
     
     
         13 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein said seat is substantially vertically pivoted to said frame in a direction related to said floor surface.  
     
     
         14 . An exercise machine comprising: 
 a frame having a base supported by a floor surface;    a weight stack positioned on said frame;    a plurality of pulleys mounted on said frame;    at least a gripping handle;    a cable system routed around said plurality of pulleys having a first portion engaged to said weight stack and a second portion connected said gripping handle; and    a seat pivotally connected to said frame through a pivoting axis to be movable from a first seat position in which a first exercise is operated by a user to a second seat position in which a second exercise is operated by said user wherein said pivoting axis is substantially perpendicular to said floor surface.    
     
     
         15 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein said second exercise is operated by said user while said user is in a standing condition.  
     
     
         16 . An exercise machine comprising: 
 a frame having a base supported by a floor surface and at least a inclined post extending upward from said base;    a plurality of pulleys mounted on said frame;    at least a gripping handle;    a cable system routed around said plurality of pulleys having a first portion engaged to said weight stack and a second portion connected said gripping handle;    a seat connected to said frame; and    at least a sliding assembly slidably connected to said inclined post to relocate said gripping handle from a lower position to upper position wherein said sliding assembly is moved at a horizontally backward distance from said lower position to said upper position.    
     
     
         17 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said sliding assembly includes a positioning handle and at least an exit pulley pivoted to said positioning handle.  
     
     
         18 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein said exit pulley is in back of the shoulder joint of a user in a sitting condition while said sliding assembly located at said upper position.  
     
     
         19 . The exercise machine as claimed in  claim 17 , further comprising a seat pivotally connected to said frame through a pivoting axis to be movable from a first seat position in which a first exercise is operated by said user to a second seat position in which a second exercise is operated by said user wherein said pivoting axis is substantially perpendicular to said floor surface.