Modular exercise platform with adjustable support

Abstract

An exercise apparatus can include a base including a frame and defining a substantially planar platform configured to support a user, a pillar coupled to the base, and a support platform coupled to the pillar, wherein the pillar and support platform are movable between a first position in which the pillar extends upward from the base with the support platform positioned above the substantially planar platform, and a second position in which the support platform is disposed within an opening in the base to form part of the substantially planar platform. The exercise apparatus may include a plurality of attachment points disposed on the base, pillar, or support platform configured to receive resistance training devices. The support platform may be rotatably coupled to the pillar with a locking mechanism.

What we claim is: 
     
         1 . An exercise apparatus, comprising:
 a base comprising a frame and defining a substantially planar platform configured to support a user;   a pillar coupled to the base; and   a support platform coupled to the pillar, wherein the pillar and support platform are movable between a first position in which the pillar extends upward from the base with the support platform positioned above the substantially planar platform, and a second position in which the support platform is disposed within an opening in the base to form part of the substantially planar platform.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support platform is rotatably coupled to the pillar. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the support platform includes a locking mechanism configured to secure the support platform in the first position. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pillar is adjustable in length to vary a height of the support platform above the substantially planar platform when in the first position. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises a plurality of removable floor panels that form part of the substantially planar platform. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein removal of at least one of the plurality of removable floor panels creates the opening in the base. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of attachment points disposed on at least one of the base, the pillar, or the support platform, wherein the plurality of attachment points are configured to receive resistance training devices. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the resistance training devices comprise elastic bands. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the elastic bands are configured to connect between different attachment points to provide variable resistance during exercises. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pillar is rotatably coupled to the base via a hinge mechanism that allows the pillar to rotate between an upright position and a stowed position disposed within the base. 
     
     
         11 . An exercise platform, comprising:
 a frame;   a first floor section fixedly coupled to the frame;   a second floor section removably coupled to the frame in a first configuration to form a substantially planar exercise surface with the first floor section; and   a pillar configured to support the second floor section above the first floor section in a second configuration, wherein the second floor section serves as a support platform when supported by the pillar.   
     
     
         12 . The exercise platform of  claim 11 , wherein the pillar is rotatably coupled to the frame and movable between an upright position supporting the second floor section and a stowed position disposed within the frame. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise platform of  claim 12 , wherein the second floor section is rotatably coupled to the pillar via a hinge mechanism. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise platform of  claim 13 , wherein the hinge mechanism includes a locking mechanism configured to secure the second floor section in a fixed angular position relative to the pillar when in the second configuration. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise platform of  claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of attachment points disposed on at least one of the frame, the first floor section, or the second floor section, wherein the plurality of attachment points are configured to receive resistance training devices. 
     
     
         16 . An exercise apparatus, comprising:
 a base defining a substantially planar platform;   a pillar rotatably coupled to the base via a hinge mechanism;   a support platform removably coupled to the pillar; and   a plurality of attachment points disposed on at least one of the base, the pillar, or the support platform, wherein the attachment points are configured to receive resistance training devices.   
     
     
         17 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the resistance training devices comprise elastic bands. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the elastic bands are configured to connect between different attachment points to provide variable resistance during exercises. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the hinge mechanism allows the pillar to rotate between an upright position and a stowed position disposed within the base. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the support platform is configured to form part of the substantially planar platform when the pillar is in the stowed position.