Exercise Machine

Abstract

A portable lightweight exercise device that utilizes elastomeric bands, such as resistance bands, and pulleys to provide a multitude of exercises that target the glutes, thighs, and calf muscles of the legs.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An exercise apparatus comprising:
 a base having at least a first roller mount thereon and a first roller rotatably mounted thereto, said first roller mounted on the first roller mount such that the axis of rotation of the first roller is generally perpendicular to said base; and   a mount operably connected to said base for attaching an elastomeric band thereto and an elastomeric band, the elastomeric band including at least one user interface attached thereto and mounted such that, in use, the elastomeric band may be routed around said first roller.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a handle assembly mounted generally perpendicular to said base, said handle assembly including at least one handle thereon. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 2  further comprising a second roller mount mounted to said base, having at least a second roller rotatably mounted thereto, said second roller mounted on said second roller mount such than an axis of rotation of the second roller is generally parallel to said base. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said handle assembly is releasably mounted to said base through a handle mount. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 4  wherein said handle assembly includes a separate upper tube, lower tube, and handle. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 5  wherein said base includes an underside having negative release structures for releasably receiving said upper tube, lower tube, and handle 
     
     
         7 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 3  further comprising a third roller rotatably mounted to said second roller mount, said third roller mounted on said second roller mount such than an axis of rotation of the second roller is generally parallel to said base generally opposite two said second roller. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said first roller includes flanges thereon. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said user interface comprises a releasable cuff. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said first roller is rotatably mounted on said first mount on a bearing. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7  wherein said second roller and third rollers are rotatably mounted on said second mount on a bearing. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said base includes an upper surface having at least one foot pad thereon. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said elastomeric band is releasably attached to said base via a carabiner. 
     
     
         14 . An exercise apparatus comprising a
 a base having at least a first roller mount thereon and a first roller rotatably mounted thereto, said first roller mounted on the first roller mount such that the axis of rotation of the first roller is generally perpendicular to said base;   a second roller mount mounted on said base having a second roller and third roller rotatably mounted thereto, said second roller and third roller mounted on said second roller mount such than an axis of rotation of the second roller and third roller is generally parallel to said base; and   a mount operably connected to said base for attaching an elastomeric band thereto and an elastomeric band, the elastomeric band including at least one user interface attached thereto and the elastomeric band mounted such that, in use, the elastomeric band may be routed around said first roller and second roller or third roller.   
     
     
         15 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 14  further comprising a handle assembly mounted generally perpendicular to said base, said handle assembly including at least one handle thereon. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said handle assembly is releasably mounted to said base through a handle mount. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said base includes an underside having negative release structures shaped to receive portions of said handle assembly. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 14  wherein said first roller, second roller, and third roller include flanges thereon. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 14  wherein said base includes an upper surface having at least one foot pad thereon. 
     
     
         20 . An exercise apparatus comprising a
 a base having at least a first roller mount thereon and a first roller rotatably mounted thereto, said first roller mounted on the first roller mount such that the axis of rotation of the first roller is generally perpendicular to said base;   a second roller mount mounted on said base having a second roller and third roller rotatably mounted thereto, said second roller and third roller mounted on said second roller mount such than an axis of rotation of the second roller and third roller is generally parallel to said base;   a mount operably connected to said base for attaching an elastomeric band thereto and an elastomeric band, the elastomeric band including at least one user interface attached thereto and the elastomeric band mounted such that, in use, the elastomeric band may be routed around said first roller and second roller or third roller; and   a handle assembly mounted generally perpendicular to said base, said handle assembly including at least one handle thereon.