Multi-functional exercise apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to fitness and exercise mechanisms, specifically manually propelled multi-functional exercise apparatus with versatility to allow a multitude of upper body, lower body and mid-body functional exercises on a single piece of equipment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multi-functional exercise mechanism comprising:
 (a) a lateral support structure;   (b) a sliding mechanism comprising a movement mechanism configured to allow the sliding mechanism to move along the lateral support structure;   (c) a resistance adjusting mechanism configured to adjust the resistance with which the sliding mechanism can move along the rail; and   (d) and a connecting point configured to receive any of a plurality of accessories that are used to cause the sliding mechanism to move along the lateral support structure.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the lateral support structure is a rail. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the rail is built directly into a floor. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the rail is attached to a ceiling. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 3 , wherein the sliding mechanism is on the inside of the rail. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the lateral support structure comprises a rail connected to a crossbeam. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 6 , wherein the crossbeam has direct contact with a floor. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the crossbeam is connected to at least one contact pedal and the contact pedal has direct contact with a floor. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the lateral support structure is a cylinder. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the lateral support structure comprises a rail and the sliding mechanism is on the inside of the rail. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the lateral support structure comprises a rail and the sliding mechanism is on the outside of the rail. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sliding mechanism comprises a breaking system. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the sliding mechanism comprises wheels and a breaking system. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 14 , wherein the resistance adjustment mechanism comprises a knob that is used to adjust the resistance. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein a device capable of twisting, pushing, pulling, flexing, or extending is directly or indirectly attached to the connecting point. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 15 , wherein the device capable of twisting, pushing, pulling, flexing, or extending is directly attached to the connecting point. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 15 , wherein the device capable of twisting, pushing, pulling, flexing, or extending is indirectly attached to the connecting point. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise mechanism of  claim 15 , wherein the device attached to the connecting point comprises a broomstick, sickle grip, rope, t-bone, t-top, paddle handle, single handle, ball joint or foot pedals.