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.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    The present application claims the benefit of previously filed provisional application 61/961,277, entitled Body Transformer and filed on Oct. 10, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference. 
         [0002]    The present invention relates generally to exercise devices. More specifically, the exercise device disclosed herein accommodates multiple exercises which can be targeted to benefit many different portions of the body. 
         [0003]    Exercise and fitness is a high priority for many individuals in today&#39;s society. Naturally, the type of exercise conducted, and the equipment used is typically very personal, with different individuals preferring varying types of equipment or exercises. Further, the location of exercise activities is also a widely varied choice amongst individuals, with certain people enjoying health clubs, or more public institutions, while others prefer home gyms, or home exercise programs. As such, equipment which is widely accepted and adapted for all of these situations would be highly beneficial. 
         [0004]    In addition to providing exercise equipment which is conveniently accessible to users, and adapted for many different situations, it is further beneficial to provide exercise equipment which allows for a wide range of targeted exercises. As appreciated, the ability to exercise multiple muscle groups or portions of a user&#39;s body is often beneficial and desirable. This ability to work multiple muscle groups (i.e. “cross train”) provides a full body exercise program, and allows users to generally obtain a higher level of fitness. In addition, it is often helpful or desired to target specific muscle groups or portions of the body. This is particularly true with regard to several of the “core” muscles which are occasionally neglected and or forgotten. In addition, several of these typical “core” exercises involve twisting and or bending motions, which are not always easily accommodated utilizing typical exercise devices. 
         [0005]    With the above in mind, there exists a need for an exercise device which can be flexible, while also providing the ability to target specific muscle groups. One specific need involves a device which allows for users to target core muscle groups, while also exercising other parts of the body. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0006]    The body transformer described below is a full body workout and cardio exercise machine which is safe and easy to use while also providing several exercise related benefits. It is design to perform a wide variety of exercises, including ab exercises and a full body workout for both advance and beginner users. The body transformer device is a beneficial product for people who want a stronger and better looking body while also losing weight. Based upon the exercises possible using this machine, users can increase cardiovascular endurance and get stronger in relatively short periods of time. The body transformer can also be used by individuals of any age and allows for indoor or outdoor exercise. Further, the device can be folded to a relatively flat and/or an upright position for fast and easy storage. 
         [0007]    The body transformer provides a multiple function device, which includes an Ab trainer along with a muscle toning rowing machine, having a unique modern design. The device further provides the ability to perform over 300 exercises, from core cardio, cardio full body muscle toning and fitness combo exercises. More specifically, the device was designed to perform cardio abdominal, cardio rowing, cardio circuit training and muscle toning, with multiple resistance levels provided by an increase or decrease of the bands system. Engaging multiple muscle groups at the same time from legs, core and upper body, in a cardiovascular manner allows a user to strengthen and tone all the muscle simultaneously. By targeting the abs, arms, legs, glues chest, shoulders, lower and upper back and an all abdominal group, all in one machine further allows a user to reach fitness goals in a safe and in convenient matter. Lastly, to provide convenience, this ab &amp; fitness machine made to be use at home or in a gym environment. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]    Further details of the discussed embodiments will be better understood by reading the following detailed description, in conjunction with the drawings, in which: 
           [0009]      FIGS. 1 and 2  are perspective views of an embodiment of the body transformer device; 
           [0010]      FIG. 3  is a side view thereof; 
           [0011]      FIG. 4  is a top view thereof; 
           [0012]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the body transformer device; 
           [0013]      FIG. 6  is a front view thereof; 
           [0014]      FIG. 7  is a side view thereof; 
           [0015]      FIG. 8  is a top view thereof; 
           [0016]      FIG. 9  is a top view of the first embodiment having elastic bands attached; 
           [0017]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of an alternative foot pedal stepper; 
           [0018]      FIGS. 11 and 12  show perspective views of yet an additional embodiment of the body transformer device. 
           [0019]      FIG. 13A-13C  illustrates varieties for the base of the body transformer device, with  FIG. 13A  illustrating a first embodiment,  FIG. 13B  illustrating a second embodiment, and  FIG. 13C  illustrating a third embodiment; 
           [0020]      FIG. 14  illustrates the reclining backrest of the body transformer device; 
           [0021]      FIG. 15A-15B  illustrates the rotating seat structure, with  FIG. 15A  illustrating the seat in a first position, and  FIG. 15B  illustrating the seat in a second position; 
           [0022]      FIG. 16  illustrates an alternative pulley structure for upper body exercises; and 
           [0023]      FIG. 16A  shows exploded view of a pulley structure, showing the various components of thereof. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0024]    As discussed below in more detail, a first embodiment of the body transformer device provides a multifunction machine which supports multiple exercises. Generally this embodiment includes a steel base having a track or rail structure, multiple resistance bands and a rolling seat. The rolling seat also has an automatic backrest recliner which is spring biased to an upright position. Another embodiment has a supporting bar to support the rolling seat and a spring pulley system replacing the resistance bands. Alternatively, the spring pulley system could complement the resistance bands. The goals of the body transformer device are achieved by incorporating a long beam/track upon which the wheeled seat rolls. The seat is tilted (on a slope), and resistance bands (if that is the option) may be attached to the front end to provide resistance in a reverse the direction. Foot pedals may be included in either embodiment, at an elevated position, to incorporate further strengthening motions (primarily including the legs). Certain embodiments may also include a rower attachment (spring housing system) positioned between the foot supports or foot pedals to provide further exercise options. 
         [0025]    Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , the first embodiment of the body transformer  10  consists of a multiple purpose rolling and swivel seat assembly  40 , with a spring load retracting back rest  50 . The seat assembly  40  has four (4) rolling pulleys or rollers  46  attached to a bottom side thereof. Using these rollers  46 , the seat assembly  40  is slidingly attached to two long tubular metal rails or tracks  22 , configured in curve shape. In this embodiment, rails  22  are spaced apart by a distance of about  14  cm and are paralleled to each other. This structure allows seat assembly  40  to move forward and backward on the rails/track  22 . Rails/tracks  22  are attached by weld, bolt or screw directly to two support brackets  24 , which are then securely attached (by bolts, screws or welds) to a front base leg  26  and a rear base leg  28 . To support the use of resistance bands (not shown) a series of Omni Pulley guides  30  are also attached at the top edge of the each front base leg  26  and rear base leg  28 . 
         [0026]    As illustrated in  FIG. 13A , among other figures, four (4) rolling pulley wheels or rollers  46  are attached on  45  degree angles with respect to the seat base,  44 , and ride on rails  22 . As specifically illustrated in  FIGS. 1-4 , seat base  44  also includes a lower attachment tab  45 , which is connected to a holding roller  47 . It can be appreciated, holding roller  47 , in conjunction with rollers  46  will contain rolling seat mechanism  40  as it slides across rails  22 . 
         [0027]    Swivel seat  42  can turn 360 degrees with assistance of a bearing disc  36  located between seat  42  and the swivel seat frame work base  44 . Seat system  40  consists of a comfortable cushion padded seat  42  attached to bearing disc  36  and a swivel plateau or rotational disc plate, in order to accommodate rotation of 360 degrees. Again, the bearing disc  36  is situated between seat  42  and seat base  44  and can take on many forms. Naturally, several swivel mechanisms could be used to achieve this rotational attachment. 
         [0028]    To accommodate the rotation mentioned above, seat  42  is attached to seat base  44  with a center rod and the above mentioned bearing disc  36  to securely support the rotational connection between seat  42  and seat base  44 . As best shown in  FIG. 13A , and discussed below, attached to seat base  44  are U-shaped bracket structures to support the four rolling wheels or rollers  46 . As briefly discussed above, a set of bottom or containment rollers  47  are also attached to seat base  44 . Although this embodiment includes four rollers  46 , positioned at approximately  45  degree angles with regard to the general plane of seat  42 , and bottom containment rollers  47 , many different alternatives are possible. As further discussed below, certain alternatives include a pair of long cross rollers or cylindrical rollers could be utilized on the top of rails  22 , in conjunction with a similar containment roller  47 . It was also contemplated that round, flat or any other shaped wheels could be used, in addition to two long rollers (Plastic or Nylon or Rubber) which will roll over rails  22  at the same time. 
         [0029]    As mentioned above, body transformer device  10  also includes a retracting back rest  50 , which can tilt to various angles during the use of the machine, thus offering additional beneficial exercise options. The back rest  50  of the seat works with a spring, biased to generally maintain the retracting back rest  50  in an upright position. In addition, a series of resistance bands can be used by a user to provide additional resistance to certain movements. It would also be possible to attach the resistance bands to the seat base to create tension to seat assembly  40  is moved rearword, and can be change to increase or decrease tension. 
         [0030]    Rolling seat assembly  40  further includes a pair of handles  48  to allow a user to stabilize themselves during various exercises. In addition, a band holder  52  extends from a front lower portion of seat base  44 , to allow for the attachment of elastic bands as desired. Alternatively, a user could simply grip the resistance bands to accommodate multiple exercises. As further discussed below, the attachment of elastic bands provides resistance for the user when attempting to slide rolling seat mechanism  40  along rails  22 . 
         [0031]    As illustrated in multiple figures, the various embodiments of body transformer device  10 ,  110 ,  210 , or  310  makes use of various structures to capture or support the user&#39;s feet during use. The options contemplated generally include a foot bar structure  60 , a foot holder  160  or a foot pedal stepper  260 . Referring to  FIG. 1 , foot bar structure  60  consists of two metal tubular cross bars  62 ,  64 , both oriented in a horizontal arrangement. Top cross bar  62  may be covered with foam (not shown) and the lower bar  64  may be left bare to allow for the comfortable engagement of a user&#39;s feet. As an alternative, as shown in  FIGS. 5-8 , the foot holder  160  may include two concave titling metal foot plates  165 , which are connected to a lower bar  164 . The foot plates  165  here are made to tilt, providing ergonomic comfort by naturally following the angle of the foot position to move. The foot holder  160  also includes a top roller foam bar  162 , to hold the foot in secure position during the use. 
         [0032]    As best illustrated in  FIG. 10 , the alternative foot pedal stepper  260  consists of the two independent rotational foot pedals  262  and  272  attached to an axel  270 . First foot pedal  262  includes a first foot plate  264  attached to a first pedal bar  266 . Similarly, second foot pedal  272  includes second foot plate  274  rotationally attached to second pedal bar  276 . A center support bar  280  is design to be coupled to a mounting structure  68 , which is discussed below. As further shown, a first spring  268  and a second spring  278  are used to bias first and second pedal bars  266  and  276  in a first direction. 
         [0033]    The foot pedal stepper device  260  can then work like a bicycle, with rotating movements caused by one leg push at the time, or can operate similar to a leg press with both feet pushing together at the same time. This will allow a user to perform lower abdominal muscle group exercises and can function as a cardio unit using abs exercises. Both foot pedal stepper  260  and foot pedal holder  160  can be changed quickly by placing center bar  280  or  168  into the center mounting structure  68 , which is a female receiver located at the front end of the body transformer  10 . 
         [0034]    Referring now to  FIGS. 1 ,  6 , and  13 A, the seat base  44  accommodates attachment of the four plastic, nylon or rubber pulley wheels  46  which are securely attached to a metal bracket. Also, a bearing plate  36  is located at the surface between the seat  42  and the top of the seat base or seat framework  44 , thus providing the rotation of the seat. Again, two handle grips  48  are attached on the sides of the seat framework  44 , so the user can hold while performing desired exercises. 
         [0035]    As mentioned, the seat mechanism  40  is designed to perform multiple functions, while moving forward and backward on the tubular rails/tracks  22 , including supporting the back rest  50 . Again, back rest  50  is designed to be tilted backward against the force of an existing spring. In addition, the seat may be rotated in multiple directions allowing the unit to perform a wide variety of movements. Backrest  50  is supported in a primarily upright position as shown in  FIGS. 1-8 . The backrest spring system  90  supports/accommodates backward motion, and is attached to a seat support  41 . Seat Support  41  naturally supports seat  42 , and is also rotationally coupled to seat base  44 . A bearing number  36  is included to allow the seat  42  to be rotated or pivoted by a user, thus providing many exercises which may include a twisting motion. A spring (not shown) is provided to resist this twisting, thus creating an additional force the user must overcome. In addition, backrest  50  can be rotated to a folded position, to accommodate storage.  FIGS. 3 and 4  illustrate backrest  50  in both the upright ( 50 A) and folded ( 50 B) positions. As shown, a pin  82  and elongated groove  84  accommodate repositioning of backrest  50  when desired. To achieve this repositioning of backrest  50 , upright  58  is pulled upwardly to allow rotation of this section around pin  82 . 
         [0036]    As generally suggested above, the ability to provide twisting and bending motions is highly beneficial for a potential user. This particularly allows a user to exercise “core” muscles, such as back and abdomen in a targeted and controlled manner. Turning now to  FIG. 14 , the particular rotation of backrest  50  is better illustrated. As shown,  FIG. 14  illustrates a side view of body transformer  10  wherein backrest  50  has been moved to an extended position. As will be understood, this motion requires a user to apply force against the natural bias of spring  56 , thus causing user interaction and exercise. In use, a user will typically sit upon seat  42  and push rearward against backrest  50 , applying necessary force to overcome the spring bias and allow backrest  50  to rotate about a mounting axel  82 . This motion provides a mechanism for a user to exercise back muscles, using a relatively smooth and controlled motion. This particular structure for backrest  50 , in conjunction with the many other motions achievable using body transformer device  10 , provides yet another mechanism for users to achieve alternative forms of exercise and fitness levels not traditionally found in current exercise equipment. 
         [0037]    In addition to the tilting of backrest  50 , as discussed above, body transformer device  10  also allows for the rotation and twisting of seat  42 , providing yet another exercise options for a user. As discussed above, seat  42  is attached to seat base  44  in a manner to allow its rotation. In use, a user will typically grab handles  48  and apply desired rotational force to cause the entire seat  42 , handles  48  and backrest  50  to rotate.  FIG. 15  illustrates this rotation option. More specifically,  FIG. 15A  illustrates body transformer device  10  having seat  42  in its original position, while  FIG. 15B  shows seat  42  rotated approximately 90 degrees. While it is unlikely that a user would rotate quite this far if their feet are still engaged with foot bar structure  60 , this does illustrate the rotational capabilities provided. As will be appreciated, the ability to rotate the seat provides yet a further exercise motion available to users when using the body transformer device  10 . This twisting as generally illustrated in  FIG. 15 , helps to stretch and generally strengthen core muscles in addition to hips and other general muscles involved with this twisting action. Again, this provides a further mechanism which allows a user to achieve additional levels of fitness. 
         [0038]    The various foot pedal structures discussed above are designed to be adjusted for taller people and to hold the unit in an upright position when desired. This positioning will allow for fast and easy storage. In addition, the back rest retracting spring system  90  will further accommodate this height adjustment. 
         [0039]    As suggested above, and illustrated in  FIG. 9  two pair of resistance bands  100  are used by body transformer device  10 , which operate using four series of Omni-directional pulley systems  30 , causing the bands to be positioned in an “X” orientation. More specifically, bands  100  are attached to four (4) brackets  30  located at the base on the legs  26 ,  28  of the unit base  20 . The preferred resistance bands consist of 2 series of the 6 Omni-directional pulley systems which are attached to metal bracket  30 . These bands  100  can operate in two pairs of jumble cords, Latex elastic bands, or rubber bands that preferably stretch up to 300%. In addition, handles  102  are attached to bands  100 , thus allowing multiple exercises to be carried out. To allow flexibility in the way body transformer  10  can be used, handles  102  are connected to rings  104  which are attached to bands  100 . In this way, handles  102  can be removed if desired. 
         [0040]    Also shown in  FIG. 9  are seat resisting bands  106 . As generally mentioned above, seat resisting bands  106  can be coupled to a front connector  43  which is attached to seat base  44 , and to center band support  86 . This will create resistance as the seat  42  is moved rearward (away from foot bar structure  60 ) due to user applied force. 
         [0041]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 1-4 , body transformer device  10  may further include a pair of rolling wheels  70  located at the front end, attached to front base leg  26 . As will be appreciated, these wheels  70  allow for convenient movement and easy storage. 
         [0042]    A second embodiment of a body transformer device  110  is illustrated in  FIGS. 5-8 . It will be noted that the second embodiment is substantially similar to the first embodiment, however a slightly modified backrest system  150  and the above referenced second embodiment foot bar structure  160  is utilized. That said, many similar structures are utilized including rails  22 , support brackets  24 , the same front leg base  26  and rear leg base  28 . Further, the same rolling seat assembly  40  is utilized, with the exception of the modified backrest  150 . 
         [0043]    As generally discussed above, both the first and second embodiments of backrest  50  and  150  are spring-loaded by us to an upright position. An upright position is shown in both  FIGS. 1 and 5 . As illustrated, seat base  44  includes a frame work to support a backrest axel  54  which provides for the mounting of backrest  50  and/or  150 . In addition, a spring  156  is positioned around axel  154 . Further, axel  154  is rotatably connected to an upright portion of  158  of backrest  150 . As will be appreciated, this will allow upright  158  to rotate around axel  154 , thus allowing for the backrest to move in a rearward direction. 
         [0044]    Turning again to  FIG. 1 , a similar arrangement is illustrated, with axel  54  supporting a spring mechanism  56  and rotatably supporting upright  58 . As illustrated in  FIG. 1  however, backrest structure  50  is configured slightly differently, with four pad elements  80  attached to upright  58 . Turning now to  FIGS. 5-8 , a slightly different structure is illustrated with  6  pad members  180  all attached to one upright  158 . In addition, a first outside bar  182  and a second outside bar  184  are utilized to create a self-contained backrest structure. 
         [0045]    Another embodiment of the body transformer device  10  involves a bar  202  and spring housing system  204  which can be used in place of the resistance bands. This embodiment is generally illustrated in  FIGS. 11 and 12 . Here, a long beam track can be utilized to support the wheeled seat. As with the previous embodiments, the seat is on a curved track to provide a slope during initial movement on a slope. Resistance bands could also be attached to the front end of the seat roller and extend in a reverse direction. 
         [0046]    As best illustrated in  FIGS. 4 and 8 , center band supports,  86  and  186  are utilized to attach the above mentioned resistance bands, which are best illustrated in  FIG. 9 . Again, these bands provide resistance against rearward movement of seat  42 . 
         [0047]    Again, the above mentioned alternative embodiment of the body transformer device  210  is illustrated in  FIGS. 11-12 . This embodiment adds spring housing system  204 , in addition to a retracting back rest  250 . The spring housing system  204  is situated near a front end and between foot pads  206 . Inside housing  204  is a fixed axle around which a coil spring assembly is wrapped. The tensing of the spring is created by pulling out of an action bar  220  which is secured to a strap  222 . This action rotates the wheel  230 , thus tensing the spring  232 . The coil spring  232  is within the wheel  230 . On the outside of the wheel  230  is a track causing the strap  222  to be controlled and contained therein. When pulled out by the user, the force exerted makes the wheel  230  turn thus winding the wheel  230 , and tensing the spring  232 . The reverse action comes from the uncoiling of the spring  232 , creating a pulling back (retracting) of the action bar  220 , thus creating a reverse force action. Thus, exercising force is required by the user when pulling on action bar  220 . 
         [0048]    The body transformer  210  of this embodiment allows for many exercises or actions. A first action involves a pulling action for the arms in a rowing motion, for traditional rowing cardio exercises. In a second action, bar hand grip is pulled back and fitted into a U-shape bracket  236  configured on a front of the seat  212 . A pushing action with the legs to roll the seat  212  on the beams  214  causes the action bar  220  to be pulled away from spring housing  204 , again against the force of spring  232 , thus providing a different cardio and ab exercise. 
         [0049]    As also shown in  FIG. 11 , an alternative embodiment of the rail structure is illustrated. As mentioned above, beams  214  are again curved to provide appropriate slopes during use. As also illustrated in  FIG. 11 , and as further discussed below, the configuration of beams  214  is specifically designed to accommodate and contain the necessary roller structure. The beams  214  are configured in a C-shaped configuration, each having an inner track positioned to face the other. This configuration allows a more simplified roller structure to be inserted within this track, as will be discussed further below with regard to  FIG. 13B . It will be understood that this type of rail configuration could also be utilized without spring housing  204 . For example, the resistance bands illustrated in  FIG. 9  could also be utilized in conjunction with the rail structure illustrated  FIGS. 10 and 11 . 
         [0050]    The embodiment of  FIGS. 11 and 12  provide the ability for a user to perform several different exercises. More specifically, the exercises possible using this embodiment include 1) cardio ab exercise working the upper and lower abdominal muscle group simultaneously 2) cardio rower exercise with rower attachment 3) by adding the resistance bands and bracket system to the base of the machine, a full body workout targeting all body muscle groups including cardio training and combo cardio and fitness workout can be carried out. Lastly, a 4-combo workout, combining cardio and muscle toning into a combo cardio and circuit training motion, is possible, using the rowing system to target legs, abs, plus the upper body strength with the resistance bands. 
         [0051]    As illustrated and discussed above, the disclosed embodiments of body transformer  10  and  110 , as illustrated in  FIGS. 1-9 , utilize round metal tubular rails  22  in curve shape. Alternatively, the embodiment of  FIGS. 11 and 12  utilize two curved C-shaped beams. It is further contemplated that two square metal tracks or bars, or one long straight or curve rectangular metal or steel beam could be utilized. 
         [0052]    As discussed above, body transformer device  10  generally includes a base  20  having rails or tracks  22  which are specifically designed to accommodate a sliding motion.  FIGS. 13A ,  13 B, and,  13 C generally illustrate various different embodiments for this type of base structure. FIG.  13 A, generally provides a cross section of rails  22  and related rollers  46  and  47  which accommodate this rolling or sliding action. As illustrated, seat base  44  carries rollers  46  and  47  in a manner to allow this sliding action, while also containing the roller structure. As will be appreciated, seat  42  (not shown) can be attached via post  49  and a related bearing disc  36 . 
         [0053]    Generally speaking, although the parallel rail structure shown in  FIGS. 1-9 , and discussed above, accommodates the necessary actions for body transformer device  10 ,  FIG. 13B  illustrates in cross section and of the alternative embodiments. As mentioned above in relation to  FIGS. 11 and 12  as shown rails  122  take on a unique C shaped configuration which generally provides cooperating inner tracks  124 . In this particular embodiment, a seat base  144  is also provided, with a post  149  designed and configured to support a seat (not shown). Attached to seat base  144  via a bolt attachment mechanism  142  is a wheel or roller structure  146 . In this particular embodiment, as illustrated, roller structure  146  has a pair of wheels  147  which designed to be position within channels  124  and travel along the established pathway. In this particular embodiment, a bottom or containment roller is not necessary since the rollers or wheels  147  are contained within the channel  124 . 
         [0054]    Yet another embodiment of the sliding rail structure is illustrated in  FIG. 13C . In this particular embodiment, seat base  244  also supports an attachment post  249  which is intended to support the seat structure mentioned above. Further illustrated in  FIG. 13C  is a partial cross section, wherein a rectangular rail  224  is utilized. The rectangular rail is sized to provide sufficient support in one structure, as opposed to the pairs of rails/tracks discussed above. Cooperating with this rectangular rail is at least one upper roller  246  and a containment roller  247 . In yet another version of this embodiment, a pair of upper rollers  246  will be utilized, thus to more evenly support seat base  244 . As will be appreciated, the structure illustrated in  FIG. 13C  also provides the sliding motion along rail  224 , as desired. 
         [0055]    As discussed above in relation to  FIG. 9 , one feature of body transformer  10  includes the use of multiple resistance bands  100  and  106  to accommodate multiple exercises and provide resistance while the user is performing several motions. As yet another alternative feature,  FIG. 16  illustrates a variation wherein resistance bands  100  are functionally replaced with a plurality of retracting reel cord mechanisms  180 . As will be understood, each retracting cord mechanism includes a housing  182  which contains therein a cord reel  184  and spring mechanism  186 . Cord reel  184  is designed to receive and contain a retracting cord  188  as shown, and opposite end of cord  188  is attached to a handle  192  via a connecting structure  194 . In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that cord  184  and spring mechanism  186  are each cooperatively attached to an axis or axel  190  which accommodates appropriate rotation. Those skilled in the art will further recognize that retracting reel cord mechanism  180  is a further structure capable of providing resistance when a user withdraws cord  188  from this mechanism. 
         [0056]    As shown in  FIG. 16 , housing  182  is attached to base structure  196  utilizing an appropriate attachment bracket  198 . Attachment bracket  198  is specifically configured to be rotatably attached to base structure  196  to allow rotation about an attachment axis. Base structure  196  is then connected to front base leg  26  and back base leg  28 . As can be appreciated, this type of retracting reel mechanism provides resistance when utilized in multiple different exercise motions. Thus, this provides yet another embodiment which accommodates multiple exercise activity. Attached to axel  190  is an adjustment knob  191 , which will allow a user to adjust tension on spring mechanism  186 . In this way, the force required to withdraw cord  188  can be easily varied or modified. 
         [0057]    To provide a better understanding of retracting cord mechanism  180 ,  FIG. 16B  illustrates an exploded view of this component. As can be seen, housing  182  contains cord reel  184 , which is supported by axel  190 . Spring mechanism  186  is cooperatively attached to cord reel  184  and axel  190 , to create tension when cord reel  184  is rotated. As discussed above, tension can be adjusted using knob  190 , which will rotate axel  190  a desired amount. As also shown, housing  182  includes an opening  183  to allow withdrawal of cord  188 . Also, a cover  185  is used to contain all parts within the housing  182 . Naturally, many variations and alternative retracting type mechanism could be used, with each having different sizes and features. 
         [0058]    As discussed on multiple occasions above, rolling seat assembly  40  is specifically configured for easy travel along rails  22 . Naturally, many other mechanisms, such as slides or bearing structures could also be utilized to provide support to the rolling seat assembly  40 . Other options may be: 1) Plastic or rubber or nylon pulley with bearing function that turn on the tubular rails, 2) sliding nylon or plastic ring knob, 3) two long plastic/nylon pulleys that turn over the tubular rails/track, and 4) two (2) wheels to move on one long metal square beam. 
         [0059]    As the various embodiments of the base structure illustrated in  FIGS. 13A ,  13 B, and  13 C clearly show, there are many different variations possible to provide the sliding or rolling seat mechanism contemplated. These variations could be combined with others or similar combinations of these structures illustrated all while providing the necessary movement to accommodate desired exercises. Each of these variations or alternatives are well within the scope intended for the present application. 
         [0060]    Various embodiments of the invention have been described above for purposes of illustrating the details thereof and to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention. The details and features of the disclosed embodiment[s] are not intended to be limiting, as many variations and modifications will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to be interpreted broadly and to include all variations and modifications coming within the scope and spirit of the appended claims and their legal equivalents.