Outdoor exercise equipment

Abstract

An outdoor exercise apparatus is configured to mount and dis-mount from a tree or like structure. These configurations may comprise a collapsible frame with members that can support hanging weight. A strap wraps around the tree to help secure the frame to the tree. In use, the frame and strap create a cantilevered weighting mechanism that secures the apparatus in position in lieu of end user intervention. The device is further arranged to transit between different positions on the tree without end use intervention as well.

1 . A exercise apparatus, comprising:
 a pair of lateral members;   a pair of cross members releaseably attached to the lateral members, the pair of cross members spacing the lateral members from one another;   a strap member connected to the lateral members and offset vertically from the pair of cross members,   wherein the strap member and one of the pair of cross members form opposing contact surfaces when in position on a support.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein one of the pair of cross members forms handholds. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein one of the pair of cross members forms handholds having a portion extending to one side of the lateral members. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 uprights disposed on one end of the lateral members.   
     
     
         5 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 uprights disposed on one end of the lateral members and connecting the strap to the pair of lateral members.   
     
     
         6 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 uprights disposed on one end of the lateral members and connected to the lateral members to allow for relative movement between the uprights and the lateral members.   
     
     
         7 . An exercise apparatus, comprising:
 a frame comprising uprights connected to lateral members at a joint;   a strap connectable to the uprights;   a cross-member disposed on a first end of the lateral members; and   handles disposed on a second end of the lateral members,   wherein the strap and the cross-member contact opposing sides of a structure when carrying a load at the handles.   
     
     
         8 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the frame forms a cantilevered structure with the handles carrying the load. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the uprights connect to the first end of the lateral members. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 rotatable joints disposed between the uprights and the lateral members.   
     
     
         11 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the lateral members are configured to move relative to the uprights. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the cross-member and the strap comprise material that is the same. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the cross member comprises a strap. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the handles are detachable from the frame. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the handles rotate relative the fame. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the handles have a portion that extends from the lateral members away from a centerline of the frame. 
     
     
         17 . A kit, comprising:
 tubes that assemble with one another to form a frame with a pair of lateral members, a pair of uprights, and a cross-member that separates the pair of lateral members;   a strap connectable to the frame; and   a handle,   wherein the strap and frame assemble with one another on a structure to form a cantilevered end at which the handle resides relative to the structure.   
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 joints to allow the lateral members and the uprights to rotate relative to one another.   
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 joints to allow the handles to rotate relative to one another.   
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the strap and the cross-member contact surfaces on opposite sides of the structure.