Multi-use training apparatuses

Abstract

Multi-use training apparatuses including a base, a rotating support rotationally mounted to the base, and a bar pivotally mounted to the rotating support. The base defines a top and a vertically extending first axis. The rotating support is rotationally mounted on the top of the base in a position to rotate about the first axis. The rotating support includes a first projection extending vertically from the rotating support and defining a first port. The rotating support includes a second protection extending vertically from the rotating support and defining a second port, the second projection being spaced from the first projection. The rotating support includes a fulcrum extending from the first projection to the second projection and supported within the first port and the second port, the fulcrum defining a second axis transverse to the first axis. The bar extends transverse to the second axis and is supported by the fulcrum at an intermediate longitudinal position of the bar.

1 . A multi-use training apparatus, including:
 a base defining:
 a top; and 
 a vertically extending first axis; 
   a rotating support rotationally mounted on the top of the base in a position to rotate about the first axis, the rotating support including:
 a first projection extending vertically from the rotating support and defining a first port; 
 a second projection extending vertically from the rotating support and defining a second port, the second projection being spaced from the first projection; and 
 a fulcrum extending from the first projection to the second projection and supporter within the first port and the second port, the fulcrum defining a second axis transverse to the first axis; and 
   a bar extending transverse to the second axis and supported by the fulcrum at an intermediate longitudinal position of the bar.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein
 the bar defines a bar bore that extends laterally through the intermediate longitudinal position of the bar; and   the fulcrum defines a journal portion that is supported within the bar bore.   
     
     
         3 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the rotating support is positioned proximate a longitudinal midpoint of the base. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bar defines a first hand portion and a second hand portion opposite the bar bore from the first hand portion, the first hand portion and the second hand portion being the same length. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first axis extends through the center of the rotating support. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first axis extends through a longitudinal midpoint of the fulcrum. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bar defines a first hand portion and a second hand portion opposite the bar bore from the first hand portion; and
 further comprising an exercise attachment defining an attachment bore complimentarily configured with the bar to slidingly receive at least a portion of the first hand portion within the attachment bore.   
     
     
         8 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the bar includes a detest mechanism spaced from the bar bore and configured to selectively engage the exercise attachment to restrict the exercise attachment from sliding relative to the bar and to selectively disengage from the exercise attachment to allow the exercise attachment to slide relative to the bar. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the bar defines a hollow tube with a tube wall and a detent port extending through the tube wall;   the detent mechanism is mounted inside the hollow tube and includes:
 a pin oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bar proximate the detent port in a recessed state substantially flush with the bar, and 
 a spring biasing the pin through the detent port towards a projected state projecting from the bar; and 
   the exercise attachment includes a receiver configured to receive the pin in the projected state when the receiver is aligned with the pin.   
     
     
         10 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the bar includes a plurality of detent mechanisms spaced from one another along the length of the bar. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the exercise attachment defines a handle including a slip resistant exterior surface configured to support a user's an in a fixed position on the handle. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the exercise attachment defines a bar extender configured to selectively extend beyond the first hand portion of the bar. 
     
     
         13 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a resistance band interface supported on the base and configured to couple with a resistance band. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the resistance band interface includes a first aperture proximate configured to receive a plug on a first end of the resistance band. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein:
 the resistance band is resilient; and   the resistance band interface includes a first aperture, which includes a notch configured to selectively secure the resistance band.   
     
     
         16 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a compressible resilient pad mounted on the top of the base. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base defines a bottom opposite the top and includes a tacky bottom surface attached to the bottom of the base to increase friction between the base and an external surface supporting the base. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-use training apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a bearing recess in the top of the base; and   a roller rotationally seated within the bearing recess such that a portion of the roller extends above the top of the base, the roller being configured to rotate transverse the first axis and support the rotating support as it rotates about the first axis.   
     
     
         19 . A multi-use training apparatus adaptable for a variety of exercises, comprising:
 a base defining a base top and a vertically extending first axis, the base including:
 a support platform defining a platform top, the support platform including:
 a pivot projection projecting from the support platform proximate a center of the support platform, the first axis being aligned with the pivot projection; 
 a bearing recess in the platform top and spaced from the pivot projection; and 
 a roller seated within the bearing recess partially above the top of the support platform, the role configured to rotate transverse the first axis; and 
 
   a rotating support in contact with the roller, the rotating support including:
 a pivot receiver configured to rotatably mount on the pivot projection; 
 a bar support projecting vertically from the rotating support; and 
 a fulcrum supported by the bar support and defining a second axis transverse to the first axis; and 
   a bar rotatably supported by the fulcrum to rotate about the first axis.   
     
     
         20 . A multiuse training apparatus, comprising:
 a base;   a bearing assembly supported by the base and defining a first axis extending vertically from the base;   a rotating support supported by the bearing assembly and configured to rotate around the first axis on the bearing assembly, the rotating support including:
 a bar support extending vertically above the base, and 
 a fulcrum supported bar support and defining a second axis transverse to the first axis; 
   a bar rotationally mounted to the fulcrum at an intermediate portion of the bar and configured to rotate about the second axis, the bar defining a third axis transverse to the first axis and the second axis;   an elongate handle comprised of a hollow tube portion complimentarily configured with the bar to slidingly receive the bar within the hollow tube portion and to rotate around the third axis.