Abstract:
An exercise apparatus utilizing a wheeled rolling carriage which moves on a incline frame and includes an adjustable arm cable mounting assembly. The arm cable mounting system includes a pair of elongated arm cables each entrained over a fixed pulley mounted in each adjustable upright corner post. An anchoring device attach the cables to the mobile carriage. The carriage moves on the frame against a resistance force provided by the body weight of the user seating or lying on the platform and the up words angled slope of the incline frame. A back and head support connects the platform. 
     An attachable rowing device is mounted to the incline rails and connected to the mobile carriage through the cables assembly. 
     A leg push device is connected to the rails frame at the lower end. 
     An weights support arm is attached to the lower end of mobile carriage.

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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to a novel and useful exercise apparatus and relates to human body training concern with training the muscle of the “core”, of the body which primarily helps to stabilize the body during a normal activities such as moving, standing and sitting. 
     Many exercise apparatuses have been proposed to rehabilitate or develop different muscles of the body. In addition, exercise apparatuses have used resistance devices such as weights and springs against which the user pushes or pulls, using the arms or legs. 
     Unfortunately many apparatuses are not susceptible to use by persons of different heights or physical abilities. 
     The traditional prior art bench like the Pilates type bench has been a useful device for muscle training but limit its utility and render it less than an optimum tool for practicing total body training. 
     Consequently, a need exists for improvement of the traditional prior art in order to enhance its overall utility. 
     An exercise apparatus using a incline frame and a wheeled platform which are adjustable to accommodate person of different heights and weights would be a notable advance in the physical conditioning of a large and various groups of muscles for total body training, conditioning and also physical therapy field. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In accordance with the present invention a novel and enhanced exercise apparatus is herein provided to satisfy the aforementioned needs. 
     The exercise apparatus of the present invention utilizes a wheeled carriage which is movable on a frame against a resistance force. The frame may provide a pair of rails and the carriage may include wheels to ride on such rails. The resistance force may be provided by the user body weight or when using the weights attachment, the resistance is provided by the weights, while the user can stand or sit on the ground next to the apparatus. Cables extended through a pulley system mounted to the carriage, at the end of rails assembly and to the far end to a pair of post mounted on a frame, to handles which are gripped by the user. 
     The posts are mounted on a frame and they can rotate 360 degree around the inner support frame in a vertical plane. 
     The posts frame is also adjustable and can rotate 270 degree from the vertical to horizontal plane, supported by a pair of clamps and locks in place at a desirable angle using a pair of locking bolts. 
     The apparatus of the present invention also includes two identical back platform supports connected to each end of the mobile carriage. 
     The two identical back platform supports can be also used as a leg or arm device and for abdominal muscle conditioning. 
     The apparatus of the present invention also includes an attachable rowing, leg push and weights devices to be used for total body conditioning. 
     It may be apparent that a novel and useful exercise apparatus has been described. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus that utilizes a wheeled carriage and requires the user to pull the carriage up words on an incline slope. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus using wheeled carriage moveable against a resistance force which is adjustable through the change of the slope angle and the users weight, for users of different height, weight and physical abilities, while the user is seating or lying on the carriage or siting or lying on the floor, when the weights attachment is used. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus which is compact and easy to assemble and use. 
     A further object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus which employs a wheeled rolling carriage and a multiplicity of platform supports permitting the use of the exercise apparatus in various conditioning and therapeutic situations. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus which provides a wheeled rolling carriage permitting the use of the legs for the conditioning of the legs major muscle groups at the same time. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus which provides a rowing attachment and a leg push attachment permitting the use of the arms and legs for the conditioning of the arms, legs and other body major muscle groups. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus which provides a weights attachment mounted to the rolling carriage, permitting the user to stand or sit on the ground and permitting the use of the arms and legs for the conditioning of the arms, legs and other body major muscle groups, in a lateral or bilateral movement. 
     The invention possesses other objects and advantages especially as concerns particular characteristics and features thereof, which will become apparent as the specification continues. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the apparatus “ 10 ” (without the attachments) of the present invention. 
     FIG. 2 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the apparatus “ 10  A” showing the rowing attachments and legs push of attachment of the present invention. 
     FIG. 3 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the apparatus “ 10  B” showing the legs push attachment of the present invention. 
     FIG. 4 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the apparatus “ 10  C” showing the weights attachment of the present invention. 
     FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the rails assembly  100  and the leg assembly  200 . 
     FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the posts assembly  300 . 
     FIG. 6A is an isometric view of the posts frame assembly  300  A. 
     FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the pulley assembly  400 . 
     FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the carriage assembly  500  and platform assembly  600 . 
     FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the rowing attachment assembly  700  and leg push attachment assembly  800 . 
     FIG. 10 is an isometric view of the weights attachment assembly  900 . 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Various aspects of the present invention will evolve from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments thereof which should be referenced to the herein above described drawings. 
     In the following description, like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings. Also in the following description, it is to be understood that such terms as “front rear upper lower left right”, and the like, are words of convenience and are not to be construed as limiting terms. In General 
     Referring to the drawings, and particularly to FIGS. 1-10 there is shown an enhanced core movement training apparatus, generally designated  10 , 10  A,  10  B, and  10  C incorporating all improved futures of the present invention. 
     The apparatus as a hole is depicted in the drawings by reference character  10 , 10  A,  10  B, and  10  C and upper case letter to denote multiple embodiments. 
     Apparatus  10 , 10  A,  10  B, and  10  C incorporates nine major embodiments (as viewed in FIG. 1, through FIG.  10 ). 
     The first major embodiment is the “Rails assembly”  100  which include two “U” shape rails  101  and  102  connected to end brackets  103  by a set of detachable fasteners  104 ,  105  and  106  (as viewed in FIG.  5 ). 
     The end bracket  103  at the higher end is connected to leg extension bracket  201  by welding and the leg extension bracket  201  is connected to adjustable leg  202  by a set of detachable fasteners  208 ,  209 , and  210  (as viewed in FIG.  5 ). 
     The end bracket  103  at the lower end is connected to lower leg  211  by welding (as viewed in FIG.  5 ). 
     At the lower end there is a leg push bracket  801  connected to end bracket  103  and lower leg  211  by welding (as viewed in FIG.  5 ). 
     Near lower end, there is a set of rowing support brackets  701  connected to rail  101  and  102  by welding (as viewed in FIG.  5 ). 
     At lower end there are a pair of carriage stops  107  connected to rail  101  and  102  by a set of detachable fasteners  108 , 109  and  110 , used for safety purpose to stop the carriage assembly  500  away from end bracket  103  (as viewed in FIG.  5 ). 
     The second major embodiment is the “Legs assembly”  200  (as viewed in FIG.  5 ). Lower leg  211  includes a round horizontal base tubing  204  and an end cap  205 . The adjustable leg  200  has a lower leg member who includes a round horizontal base tubing  204  and a vertical rectangular tubing  203  interconnected by welding. Further the adjustable leg  200  has an upper leg member which includes a vertical rectangular tubing  202  interconnected by a set of detachable fasteners  208 , 209  and  210  to leg extension bracket  201 . 
     A detachable self-locking pin  206  connects the lower and higher members of leg  200 . The upper leg member  202  also includes a self-locking pin connected at the lower end by welding and is used for safety purpose to stop the adjustable member  202  from disengaging from member  203  when apparatus is raised at the highest limit. The horizontal base tubing  204  of legs  200  and  211  are supported by a set of end caps  205 . 
     At the upper end there are two post frame clamps  111  connected to the rails  101  and  102  by a set of detachable fasteners  112 , 113  and  114 , used to support the post frame assembly  300  (as viewed in FIGS.  1 - 4 ). 
     The third major embodiment of the apparatus  10 ,  11 A,  10 B, and  10 C is the “Post Assembly”  300  (as viewed in FIGS. 6 and 6A) which includes an inner frame  305  and an outer frame  304 , a pair of posts  301  and  302  mounted over the inner frame  305  by a set of detachable eyebolts  306  and set of detachable fasteners  308 , and  309 . 
     A set of detachable eyebolts  306  and set of detachable fasteners  308 , and  309  are also mounted at the upper end of posts  101  and  102  and are used to connect the pulley assembly  400 . 
     The posts  301  and  302  can rotate 360 degrees and can be locked at a desired angle by the set of eyebolts  306 . 
     The Post Assembly  300  also includes a pair of lock blocks  303  connected to outer post frame  304  by welding (as viewed in FIG.  6 ). 
     The lock blacks  303  are used to lock in place the Post Assembly frame  300  at a desirable angle using a pair of threaded lock pins  307  and the set of clamps  111 . 
     The Post Assembly frame  300  can rotate 270 degree on a vertical plane and lock in place at a desirable angle (as viewed in FIGS.  2 , 3  and  4 ). 
     The fourth major embodiment of the apparatus  10 ,  10 A,  10 B, and  10 C “Pulleys Assembly”  400  (as viewed in FIG.  7 ). 
     The pulley assembly includes a single horizontal pulley  406  connected by a detachable hook  402  to the undercarriage frame  501 , a two double pulleys  407  connected by a set of detachable fasteners  408  and  409  to clamp  111 , and a pair of single vertical pulleys  406  connected to the pair of posts  301  and  302  by a set of detachable hooks  402 . 
     Further the pulley assembly includes a cable  401  which it is entrained over a horizontal pulley,  406  mounted to the carriage frame  501 , further both ends of the cable  406  are extended through a fixed pair of pulleys  407  mounted on clamp  111  and extended through a pair of vertical pulley  406  connected to each adjustable posts  301  and  302 . 
     Each end of the cable  401  is connected to the pair of cord hooks  402  which are connected to the pair of straps  403 , which are further connected to the pair of handles  404 . 
     The pulley assembly  400  also includes a rubber stop  405  mounted on the cable  401  near handles. 
     The fifth major embodiment is the “Carriage Assembly”  500  (as viewed in FIG.  8 ). As illustrated in FIG. 8 the “Carriage Assembly”  500  includes a frame  501 , a set of wheels  502  mounted to the frame  501  by a set of detachable fasteners  508 ,  509  and  510 . 
     Further more the “Carriage Assembly”  500  includes a set of guide wheels  503  connected to the frame  501  by a set of brackets  504  and a set of detachable fasteners  511 ,  512  and  513 . 
     The “Carriage Assembly”  500  includes a set of platform adjustable brackets  506  mounted by welding to each end of frame  501 , and used to connect the end platforms assembly  600  by a set of lock pins  507  to carriage assembly  500 . 
     Further more the “Carriage Assembly”  500  includes a flat padded carriage top  505  connected to the carriage frame  501  by a set of detachable fasteners. The mobile carriage  500  rolls on rails  101  and  102  which have a “U” shape profile and thereby providing more safety, smooth and accurate rolling motion of the wheels  502 . 
     The mobile carriage  501  uses a set of wheels  503  as guides mounted in a horizontal position and are used to eliminate the usual wheel to side scuffing associated with the traditional prior art bench. 
     The sixth major embodiment is the “Platform Assembly”  600  (as viewed in FIG.  8 ). As illustrated in FIG. 8 the “Platform Assembly”  600  includes a platform bar  601 , and three cross bars  602  connected to the platform bar  601 , by the foam sleeves  603 . Further more the “Platform Assembly”  600  includes a set of foam sleeves  603 , connected to the platform bar  601  by the cross bar  602 . 
     The “Platform Assembly”  600  includes a nylon strap eyelet that is connected through the cross bar at each of the higher ends of the Platform Assembly  600 , and is used to connect the cables of pulley assembly  400 , when used as legs device and for abdominal muscles conditioning. 
     The “Platform Assembly”  600  can rotate freely and can be locked in four different positions from vertical to horizontal plane by detachable sets of locking pins when used for back or leg support. 
     The seventh major embodiment is the “Rowing Attachment Assembly”  700  (as viewed in FIG.  9 ). 
     As illustrated in FIG. 9 the “Rowing Attachment Assembly”  700  includes a support bracket  701  connected to the rails  101  and  102  by welding, a extension bracket  702  connected to support bracket  710  by a set of lock pins  706 . 
     Further more the “Rowing Attachment Assembly”  700  includes a swivel bracket  703  connected to extension bracket  702  by a set of fasteners  710 . 
     The “Rowing Attachment Assembly”  700  also includes arm  704  connected to the swivel bracket  703  by a set of fasteners  711 , and a pair of handles  705 . 
     The arm  704  can rotate from horizontal to vertical plane by the swivel bracket  703 , providing the user with various angles of work out, and reproducing the movement of rowing. 
     The arm  704  rotate on the horizontal plane when a puling force is apply by the user, and will cause the carriage assembly to roll up on the inclined slope. 
     The eight major embodiment is the “Leg Push Attachment Assembly”  800  (as viewed in FIG.  9 ). 
     As illustrated in FIG. 9 the “Leg Push Attachment Assembly”  800  includes a support bracket  801  connected to end bracket  103  and lower leg  211  by welding. The “Leg Push Attachment Assembly”  800  also includes the Arm  802  connected at one end to the bracket  801  and at the other end to the platform assembly  600  by a set of locking pins  706 . 
     The Leg Push Attachment Assembly  800  can be used alone for leg pushes or in connection with the Rowing Attachment Assembly  700  when apparatus is used for rowing. 
     The ninth major embodiment is the “Weights Attachment Assembly”  900  (as viewed in FIG.  10 ). 
     As illustrated in FIG. 10 the “Weights Attachment Assembly”  900  includes a support arm  901  and a set of weights  902 . 
     The “Weights Attachment Assembly”  900  is connected to the carriage assembly  500  by a set of lock pins  507 , and can be used for exercising the legs or arms with the user siting or standing on the ground and not on the carriage. 
     These types of exercises can be leg swings, with the cable attached to a harness and to the user ankles, or unilateral/bilateral arms exercises with the user laying standing or siting on the ground.