Body transformer

Abstract

By accommodating several different motions, and providing resistance when a user attempts to make these motions, a universal and multi-purposed exercise device is provided. The exercise device accommodates lateral motion when a user is seated thereon, provides resistance for core motions including bending and twisting, provides multiple resistance-type exercise devices for the arms and legs, all contained within a relatively compact and portable device.

1 . A multipurpose exercise device accommodating a number of exercises for a user to perform, comprising:
 a base structure having an elongated rail system and a support structure to support the elongated rail system when placed on a supporting surface;   a sliding base member slidably coupled to the elongated rail system so as to allow travel along an entire length of the elongated rail;   a seat rotatably coupled to the sliding base member such that the seat can rotate about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the elongated rails;   a foot support attached to the support structure and positioned at one end of the elongated rail, the foot support having at least one foot support member sized and configured to support a user's feet when exercising; and   a backrest rotatably attached to the seat and spring biased to a upright orientation, wherein the backrest is rotatable in a rearward direction by a user exerting force against the spring, thereby accommodating a reclining motion.   
     
     
         2 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of exercise bands coupled to the support structure, wherein the bands have handles attached thereto to allow the user to interact the bands in multiple ways. 
     
     
         3 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 2  wherein the sliding base further has attachment accommodations to allow slide resistance bands to be coupled thereto, thus providing resistance to predetermined user movements of the sliding base. 
     
     
         4 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the foot support is removably attached to the support structure. 
     
     
         5 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 4  further comprising a foot exercise device removably coupled to the support structure, wherein the foot exercising device includes a pair of movable pedals configured to allow the user to include foot and leg movements while using the exercise device. 
     
     
         6 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the foot support further supports the base structure when placed upon a support surface in a upright orientation. 
     
     
         7 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising a seat biasing spring coupled to the seat and the sliding base member configured to bias the seat in a centered orientation, and to resist rotation, wherein the user is able to rotate the seat member by exerting force against the seat biasing spring. 
     
     
         8 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the elongated rail system comprises two elongated arched tube members attached at their ends to the support structure and maintained in a substantially parallel arrangement. 
     
     
         9 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 8  wherein the sliding base member further comprises a seat supporting structure, a plurality of rollers coupled to the seat supporting structure, a seat bearing member cooperating with the seat and the seat supporting structure, and a seat biasing spring coupled to the seat and the seat supporting structure, wherein the plurality of rollers are attached to the seat supporting structure and positioned to interact with the two elongated arched tube members, and wherein the seat bearing member is attached to an upper portion of the seat supporting structure and accommodates rotation of the seat, the seat biasing spring configured to bias the seat in a centered orientation, and to resist rotation, wherein the user is able to rotate the seat member by exerting force against the seat biasing spring. 
     
     
         10 . A multipurpose exercise device, comprising:
 a supporting base having a pair of legs configured to engage a support surface in a spaced apart relationship a predetermined distance from one another and a rail structure having opposite ends attached to the legs;   a seat base slideably coupled to the rail structure, thus allowing the seat base to travel along the length thereof;   a seat coupled to and carried by the seat base, the seat rotatable with respect to the seat base along an axis perpendicular to the length of the rail structure;   a backrest coupled to the seat in a generally upright orientation, while also being rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to a plane of the seat such that a user seated upon the seat can rotate the backrest in a rearward direction;   a footrest coupled to the supporting base at one end thereof, the footrest configured to hold a user's feet when a user is seated on the seat, thus allowing the user to push and pull the seat along the rail structure by exerting force on the footrest using the user's feet; and   at least one resistance mechanism attached to the supporting base, the resistance mechanism having at least one handle which can be grasped by a user, the resistance mechanism configured to provide resistance when the handle is pulled the user, thus requiring physical force by the user to have the handle moved away from a rest position.   
     
     
         11 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 10  wherein the rail structure comprises a pair of substantially parallel tubular bars. 
     
     
         12 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 11  wherein the pair of substantially parallel tubular bars are curved. 
     
     
         13 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 10  wherein the rail structure comprises a rectangular bar member. 
     
     
         14 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 10  wherein the rail structure comprises a pair of substantially parallel rail members each having an internal channel, with the internal channel of each rail member facing the other. 
     
     
         15 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 10  wherein the at least one resistance mechanism comprises a plurality of resistance bands each coupled at one end to one of the legs, and coupled at an opposite end to the handles. 
     
     
         16 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 10  wherein the at least one resistance mechanism comprises a plurality of retracting reel cord mechanisms, with each coupled to the legs and having a handle which can be grasped by a user. 
     
     
         17 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 10  wherein the at least one resistance mechanism comprises a central retraction mechanism attached to the base at a location near the footrest, the central retraction mechanism including a handle and retraction cord. 
     
     
         18 . The multipurpose exercise device of  claim 10  wherein the seat base further comprises a seat supporting structure, a plurality of rollers coupled to the seat supporting structure, a seat bearing member cooperating with the seat and the seat supporting structure, and a seat biasing spring coupled to the seat and the seat supporting structure, wherein the plurality of rollers are attached to the seat supporting structure and positioned to interact with the rail structure, and wherein the seat bearing member is attached to an upper portion of the seat supporting structure and accommodates rotation of the seat, the seat biasing spring configured to bias the seat in a centered orientation, and to resist rotation, wherein the user is able to rotate the seat member by exerting force against the seat biasing spring. 
     
     
         19 . A multipurpose exercise device configured to allow a user to carry out a plurality of exercises, comprising:
 a supporting base having a pair of legs configured to engage a support surface in a spaced apart relationship at a predetermined distance from one another and a rail structure having opposite ends attached to the legs the rail structure comprising a pair of curved tubular members;   a seat base slideably coupled to the rail structure, thus allowing the seat base to travel along the length thereof the seat base having a seat supporting structure and a plurality of rollers coupled to the seat supporting structure, wherein the plurality of rollers are attached to the seat supporting structure and positioned to interact with the rail structure thus accommodating travel of the seat, the seat base further having an attachment mechanism to receive a base resistance elastic cord to provide optional resistance as a seat base slides along the rail structure;   a seat coupled to and carried by the seat base, the seat rotatably coupled to the seat base with a seat bearing member and a seat biasing spring, wherein the seat bearing member is attached to an upper portion of the seat supporting structure and accommodates rotation of the seat along an axis perpendicular to the length of the rail structure, the seat biasing spring coupled between to the seat and the seat supporting structure to bias the seat in a centered orientation and to resist rotation, wherein the user is able to rotate the seat member by exerting force against the seat biasing spring;   a backrest coupled to the seat, the upright being rotatably coupled and biased in a generally upright orientation by a backrest bias member, wherein the backrest is rotatable about an axis which is substantially parallel to a plane containing the seat, such that a user seated upon the seat can rotate the backrest in a rearward direction by exerting force against the backrest biasing member;   a footrest coupled to the supporting base at one end thereof, the footrest configured to hold a user's feet when a user is seated on the seat, thus allowing the user to push and pull the seat along the rail structure by exerting force on the footrest using the user's feet; and   a plurality of resistance bands each coupled at one end to one of the legs, and coupled at an opposite end to a handle, the plurality of resistance bands configured to provide resistance when the handle is pulled the user, thus requiring physical force by the user to have the handle moved away from a rest position.