Abstract:
A sled with tubular runners that have a square aft cross section from which fixable bayonet couplings having three sides of a square extend and can receive a pole support frame&#39;s side members which cover the bayonet extensions. The pole support frame supports opposed bearings that rotationally mount a pole axle from which an equipment support pole transversely extends. Two semi-circumferential arrays of holes interact with holes in a fixed angular adjuster, mounted to the pole support frame, to enable multiple discrete fixed angular positions for the pole. The sled can support weights, preferably in the form of containers of water, as well as exercise equipment. The pole can support pole extensions, exercise equipment, and pulleys for guiding cables that connect weight containers to exercise apparatus.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application 61/654,943 filed Jun. 3, 2012 to the same inventor, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. 
     
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0002]    This invention relates to reconfigurable exercise equipment system. More particularly, it relates to a sled-based reconfigurable exercise equipment system with containerized weights. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Exercise equipment is expensive and, despite multi-station exercise equipments, do not provide a broad range of exercise options. The weights used in conventional exercise equipment themselves are often expensive both to purchase and to ship. Much of the conventional exercise equipment is designed for indoor use. 
         [0004]    Therefore, a need exists for an exercise equipment system for indoor and/or outdoor use that provides a broad range of exercise options, inexpensive weights, and is comparatively inexpensive to manufacture and to ship. 
       OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    A primary object and feature of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems and fulfill the above-mentioned needs. 
         [0006]    Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a system that is based on an exercise sled. 
         [0007]    It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide a system that can be reconfigured easily for a broad range of exercises. 
         [0008]    It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide a system that uses inexpensive weights. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide a system that uses weights that can be varied as to weight. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide a system that uses various attachments for the weights. 
         [0009]    It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide support for a pole that may be angled between vertical and inclined from vertical. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide support for the pole to be a telescoping pole. 
         [0010]    It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide support for a person who exercises in a seated or partially seated position. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide support for a person who exercises in a reclined or partially reclined position. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide various attachments for a person who exercises in a standing, walking, or running position. 
         [0011]    It is an additional primary object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system that is efficient, inexpensive and handy. Other objects and features of this invention will become apparent with reference to the following descriptions. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0012]    In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a system for achieving the above-mentioned objects of the invention. Weights for the system comprise containers of water, preferably with markings to show different weights for different volumes of water placed therein, that have attachments for hand lifting and for cable lifting. The base unit is a sled that can be weighted down with one or more water containers and pushed or pulled by one or more persons. A first addition to the base unit is a support for a pole that can be positioned vertically, or inclined from vertical in discrete increments by the user to support various additional pieces of exercise equipment. A second addition to the base unit is a central attachment bar over the center of the sled, having holes for attachment pins, and being releasably attached to the sled. An additional feature of the invention is a subsystem for attaching pieces of exercise equipment to the pole. The attachable pole has keyhole-shaped openings and the attachable piece of exercise equipment has a bi-fold hinged collar of two flanged semi-cylindrical  sides with one or more protrusions pointing radially inward from one of the semi-cylindrical  sides to engage the keyhole-shaped openings before the other side is rotated into encircle a portion of the pole and the flanges are fastened with bolts or the like. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0013]    The present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the following drawing figures, wherein like numerals denote like elements, and 
           [0014]      FIG. 1  is a front-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled of the exemplary exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0015]      FIG. 2  is a rear-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system of  FIG. 1 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0016]      FIG. 3  is a high-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled of  FIG. 1  attached to an exemplary adjustable pole support of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0017]      FIG. 4  is a high-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0018]      FIG. 5  is a high-rear perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0019]      FIG. 6  is a top-side perspective partial view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0020]      FIG. 7  is a high-side perspective partial view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0021]      FIG. 8  is a front-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the adjustable stabilizers of the exemplary adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0022]      FIG. 9  is a low-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of an adjustable pole top end of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0023]      FIG. 10  is a side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of adjustable pole of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0024]      FIG. 11  is a side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of adjustable pole of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0025]      FIG. 12  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the sled and adjustable pole of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary punching bag of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0026]      FIG. 13  is a rear perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the sled and adjustable pole of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary punching bag of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0027]      FIG. 14  is a right side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary adjustable pole of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary speed bag of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0028]      FIG. 15  is a left side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary adjustable pole of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary speed bag of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0029]      FIG. 16  is a rear perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary bob-and-weave bag of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0030]      FIG. 17  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary bob-and-weave bag of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0031]      FIG. 18  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0032]      FIG. 19  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0033]      FIG. 20  is a front perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0034]      FIG. 21  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary adjustable pole of  FIG. 3  and exemplary collar-attached pulley, coupled to the adjustable pole of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0035]      FIG. 22  is a side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0036]      FIG. 23  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0037]      FIG. 24  is a high-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0038]      FIG. 25  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0039]      FIG. 26  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary weight container of  FIG. 16 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0040]      FIG. 27  is a rear perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary weight container of  FIG. 16 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0041]      FIG. 28  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary weight container, with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0042]      FIG. 29  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0043]      FIG. 30  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0044]      FIG. 31  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0045]      FIG. 32  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0046]      FIG. 33  is a side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0047]      FIG. 34  is a side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0048]      FIG. 35  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0049]      FIG. 36  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0050]      FIG. 37  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  FIG. 1  and exemplary embodiments of towing vests attached thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0051]      FIG. 38  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a two-man push attachment, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0052]      FIG. 39  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary embodiment of a two-man push attachment of  FIG. 38 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0053]      FIG. 40  is a rear perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a basketball goal attachment, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0054]      FIG. 41  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a basketball goal attachment, shown in an operational environment, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0055]      FIG. 42  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary embodiment of a basketball goal attachment, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0056]      FIG. 43  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a football goal attachment, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0057]      FIG. 44  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled and adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a pedestal pulley mounted on the adjustable pole support of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0058]      FIG. 45  is a top-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the collar of  FIG. 40  in an open configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0059]      FIG. 46  is a top-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the collar of  FIG. 40  in a closed configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0060]      FIG. 47  is a front elevation view of an exemplary embodiment of the goal post of  FIG. 43  in a pre-assembly configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and 
           [0061]      FIG. 48  is a front elevation view of an exemplary embodiment of the goal post of  FIG. 43  in an assembled configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0062]    The term “front” as defined and used herein refers to the preferred direction of sled movement. It should also be understood that the entire exercise equipment system cannot be entirely illustrated in one meaningful illustration, and that only one embodiment of the exercise equipment system is illustrated by the totality of the illustrations and the descriptions below. 
         [0063]      FIG. 1  is a front-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled  100  of the exemplary exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Sled  100  has parallel side runners  122  having rear straight portions  102  that extend upward arcuately  120  into closed upturned ends  104 . Parallel side runners  122  are preferably pipe and more preferably steel pipe. A rear cross bar  124  extends between the posterior ends of rear straight portions  102 . A front cross bar  112  extends between forward ends of rear straight portions  102  just before the bend  120 , and a top cross bar  108  extends between parallel side runners  122  proximate the closed ends  104 . Cross bars  112  and  124  are preferably pipe and more preferably steel pipe. A sled floor panel  116  extends between the front cross bar  112  and the rear cross bar  124  and between the rear straight portions  102  of the parallel side runners  122 . Additional support for the sled floor panel  116  is provided by a central support  118 , also preferably a steel pipe, which extends between forward cross bar  112  and rear cross bar  124 . Sled floor panel  116  is preferably multi-perforate, as shown, for shedding rain and other water, and is preferably strong enough to support at least five hundred pounds. Top cross bar  108  has an attachment point  110 , which will be discussed further below. Front cross bar  112  has holes  114  (one of two labeled, which may assist in fastening central support  118  into place. Holes  106  (one of 4 labeled) in parallel side runners  122  assist in attaching some equipment. Rear ends of rear straight portions  102  are flared into a square shape, as shown, to accommodate receivers  202 , or end couplings,  202  (see  FIG. 2 ) 
         [0064]      FIG. 2  is a rear-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled  100  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system of  FIG. 1 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Rear ends of rear straight portions  102  provide end couplings  202  for the attachment of an adjustable pole support  301  (see  FIG. 3 ) or the like. For example, the outside dimensions of end couplings  202  slidingly receive the inside dimensions of square attachment covers  406  (see  FIG. 4 ). Holes  204  (two on each end coupling  202 ) align to holes  320  (see  FIG. 3 ) in the adjustable pole support  301  to receive a fastener, such as a pin, for fastening the adjustable pole support  301  to the sled  100 . 
         [0065]      FIG. 3  is a high-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment  300  of the sled  100  of  FIG. 1  attached to an exemplary embodiment of an adjustable pole support  301  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Adjustable pole support  301  has a frame  303  which includes opposed frame side members  308 , main cross bar  310  connecting side members  308 , and rear bar  504  (see  FIG. 5 ) which also connects frame side members  308 . Angular adjuster support  312  is supported by frame  303  and extends transversely between main cross bar  310  and rear bar  504  (see  FIG. 5 ) at an off-center position. Bearings  318 , which are preferably sleeve bearings, are supported on frame  303 . In various alternate embodiments, other types of bearings may be used. Pole axle  314  is rotationally supported in bearings  318 . Pole axle  314  is preferably pipe, and may be steel pipe. Pole  302  extends transversely from the middle of pole axle  314  and is rigidly fixed to pole axle  314 . Pole  302  may have a telescoping joint  304  to provide additional length via telescoping section  320 . The end of the last telescoping section  320  extending from pole  302 , is a pulley  306 . Multiple sections of pole, such as section  320  without the pulley  306 , may be telescopically connected to further extend pole  302 . Casters  316 , mounted on frame  301 , enable movement of the adjustable pole support  301  or the combination  300  of the sled  100  and the adjustable pole support  301  when the user forces the pole  302  downward to pry the device  300  or  301  up onto the wheels of casters  316 . 
         [0066]      FIG. 4  is a high-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Frame side members  308  extend to be square attachment covers  406  for receivers  202  for releasably attaching adjustable pole support  301  to sled  100 . Receivers  202  and covers  406  have alignable holes  204  and  320 , respectively, through which fasteners, such as latchable pins, may be inserted to maintain connection. Angular adjuster  312  has holes  402  (one of two labeled) that may be discretely aligned with holes  602  (see  FIG. 6 ) in pole axle  314  to receive and retain a releasable fastener  404 , such as a pin  404 , to maintain the angular position of pole  302  in place. 
         [0067]      FIG. 5  is a high-rear perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. One side of pole  302  has keyhole-shaped openings  502  (one of many labeled) for engaging collars  1402  (see  FIG. 14 ),  1702  (See  FIG. 17 ),  2102  (See  FIGS. 21 ), and  4006  (see  FIG. 40 ), which will be discussed in detail below. Rear bar  502  of frame  303  is visible in this view. 
         [0068]      FIG. 6  is a top-side perspective partial view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Angular adjuster  402  is fixed to frame  303  on both sides of pole axle  314 . Angular adjuster  402  has two openings  402  which are alignable to holes  602  and  603  in pole axle  314  for pinning the pole axle  312  in place. The semi-circumferential sequence of holes  603  are offset from the semi-circumferential sequence of holes  602 , as shown, to allow pinning the pole axle  312  in place at half angles of the angular spacing of holes  602 . Angular adjuster  402  is preferably steel, but other rigid materials may be used in various additional embodiments. A better view of rear bar  504  is shown, along with a better view of casters  316 . 
         [0069]      FIG. 7  is a high-side perspective partial view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Adjustable pole support  301  has extendable stabilizers  702  with pinning holes  704  that extend out of frame side members  308  and can be pinned  802  (see  FIG. 8 ) into alignable pinning holes  804  in frame side members  308 . The extension desired can be determined by the user based on the angle of pole  302  and the load that pole  302  is bearing. 
         [0070]      FIG. 8  is a front-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the adjustable stabilizers  702  of the exemplary adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Pin  802  extends through pinning hole  804  in side member  308  and into a stabilizer pinning hole  704  (not visible in this view) to secure stabilizer  702  in place. While pinning alignable holes is frequently illustrated in the exemplary embodiments, and is favored for cost reasons, other means of securing, such as clamps, other fasteners, or the like, may be used in additional embodiments. 
         [0071]      FIG. 9  is a low-side perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of an adjustable pole section  320  top end  306  of  FIG. 3  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Pulley  306  is sized for cables that are strong enough to bear the loads anticipated for particular embodiments. Cable guide  902  may also be used for hanging particular attachments to pole section  320 . 
         [0072]      FIG. 10  is a side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of adjustable pole  302  of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Pole  302  has a telescoping joint  304  that is secured by pin  1006  through alignable pinning holes in pole  302  and telescoping section  1002 . Telescoping section  1002  extends to second telescoping joint  1008  which is similarly pinned by pin  1004  through alignable holes in section  1002  and second telescoping section  320 . Second telescoping section  320  extends to pulley  306 . Pulley  306  is shown with an optional swivel mount  1010 . 
         [0073]      FIG. 11  is a side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of adjustable pole  302 ,  320  of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Keyhole-shaped openings are better seen in this view, as is alternate pin  1106 . 
         [0074]      FIG. 12  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the sled  100  and adjustable pole  302  of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary punching bag  1202  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Punching bag  1202  is suspended from ring  902  by chains  1204 . Preferably, the bag is uniquely designed for kick-boxing. Other designs of punching bags  1202  may used in various alternate embodiments. Stabilizers  702  are shown deployed. 
         [0075]      FIG. 13  is a rear perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary punching bag  1202  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The angle of the pole  302  determines the height from which the punching bag  1202  can be hung. Stabilizers  702  are shown deployed. For particularly heavy punching bags  1202 , weight may be added to the floor  116  of the sled  100  to counterbalance the punching bag  1202 . 
         [0076]      FIG. 14  is a right side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary adjustable pole  302  of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary speed bag  1410  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Pole  320  telescopes above pole  302  and is coupled to collar  1402  that is fixed to speed bag support bean  1404  that supports speed bag frame  1406 . Speed bag deflector  1408  is secured to speed bag frame  1406  and supports speed bag  1410 . Height is incrementally adjustable by telescoping the pole section  320  up or down, or by adjustment of the position of collar  1402 . 
         [0077]      FIG. 15  is a left side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary adjustable pole  320  of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary speed bag  1410  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0078]      FIG. 16  is a rear perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary bob-and-weave bag  1606  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. To set up the bob-and-weave bag  1606 , the speed bag frame  1406  is turned upside down. Collar  1402  works right-side-up or upside-down, which facilitated the reversal. Bob-and-weave bag  1606  is suspended from speed bag frame  1406  by upper cord  1608  and is anchored to weight container  1602  by lower cord  1610 . Weight container  1604  on sled  100  assists in counterbalancing the load on pole  302 . Weight containers  1602  and  1604  are preferably releasably closable water jugs having a volume of two-and-one-half-gallons or more. 
         [0079]      FIG. 17  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  supporting an exemplary bob-and-weave bag  1606  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0080]      FIG. 18  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Central attachment bar  1802  has pinning holes  1804  and is attached at front and rear ends  1806  and  1809  to the front cross bar  112  and the rear cross bar  124 , respectively. Central attachment bar  1802  serves as a mounting for additional equipment, as will be discussed further below. 
         [0081]      FIG. 19  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Central attachment bar  1802  is parallel to and aligned with central support  118 . 
         [0082]      FIG. 20  is a front perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18  of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Cable  2004  flexibly links pull handle  2006  to a weight container (not visible in this view) via pulley  2008  mounted on central attachment bar  1802 , further via an additional pulley  2104  (see  FIG. 21 ) on pole  302  (see  FIG. 21 ) and pulley  306 . Foot supports  2002 , attached to front dross bar  112 , enable the user to support his feet while sitting on the ground and pulling against weight on handle  2006 . Attachment plate  2010 , which couples to front cross bar  112  via holes  114  and to central attachment bar  1802  via welding, fastening, or the like, secures central attachment bar  1802  to sled  100 . 
         [0083]      FIG. 21  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary adjustable pole  302  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary collar-attached pulley  2104 , coupled to the adjustable pole  302  of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Collar  2102  attaches pulley to pole  302  via internal large-headed pins  4508  (see  FIG. 45 ) engaging keyhole-shaped openings  502 . Cable  2004  feeds through pulley  2104 , up to and through pulley  306  and then down to weights, such as weight canisters  1602 . 
         [0084]      FIG. 22  is a side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2210  and  2203  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Chair  2201  is supported by pedestal  2204 . Pedestal  2204  is attached to central attachment bar  1802  via pedestal attachment flanges  2208  with double pinning holes. Upper arm support  2210  is supported by curl pedestal  2212  on curl pedestal attachment flange  2214 . Pedestal pulley  2216  also attaches to the central attachment bar  1802 . The cable threads through pedestal pulley  2216  to pulley  2104  (see  FIG. 21 ) and to pulley  306  before attaching to weight canister  1602 . Under-seat pulley  2206  is not used in this configuration. 
         [0085]      FIG. 23  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2201  and  2216  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The cable  2302  threads through pedestal pulley  2216  to pulley  2104  and to pulley  306  before attaching to weight canister  1602 . The user exerts force on an attachment near the end of the cable  2302  near the chair  2202  to lift weight canister  1602  for exercise. 
         [0086]      FIG. 24  is a high-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  302  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment  2402  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The coach can sit in the pedestal bench seat  2402  while the athletes push or pull the sled  100 . 
         [0087]      FIG. 25  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment  2216  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A closer look at pedestal pulley  2216  reveals a pulley support  2504  supporting pulley  2502  and supported by pedestal  2506  that is pinned  2508  to the central attachment bar  1802 . Pedestal pulley  2216  is exemplary, and various configurations for pulleys  2502  and pulley supports  2504  are within the scope of the invention. 
         [0088]      FIG. 26  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary weight container  1602  of  FIG. 16 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2604 ,  2606 , and  2608 , thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The container body  2602  preferably contains water and is marked on the exterior to show weight as a function of volume. While water is preferred, other contents may be used for weight in various additional embodiments. Container body  2602  has a releasable fill cap  2604 . Cable attachment  2606  assists in attaching the weight container  1602  to a cable, such as cable  2004 . Manual handle  2608  enables easy grasping and lifting with some twist flexibility for “chainsaw” exercises. 
         [0089]      FIG. 27  is a rear perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary weight container  1602  of  FIG. 16 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2606  and  2608  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. An improved view of attachment  2606  is provided. Various sizes and shapes of weight containers  1602  are within the scope of the present invention. 
         [0090]      FIG. 28  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary weight container  1602 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2606  and  2608  attached thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Here, cable attachment  2606  is attached to manual handle  2608 . Various shapes and sizes of weight containers  1602  may be used in various additional embodiments. 
         [0091]      FIG. 29  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2901  and  2903  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Attachment  2901  is a bench press support rack  2901  comprising two opposed vertical posts  2902  pinned to frame side members  308  and telescopically engaging and supporting adjustable rack supports  2904  that have racks  2908  to engage a lifting bar. Spring-biased captive pin  2906  is used to secure the adjustable rack supports at the desired height. Inclinable bench  2903  has an inclinable portion  2910  and a seat portion  2914 , both resting on pedestals  2912  and  2916  jointly. 
         [0092]      FIG. 30  is a front-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2901  and  2903  thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Beam  3010  connects pedestals  2912  and  2916  to support inclined portion  2910  and seat portion  2914  of inclinable bench  2903 . Incline arch  3004  enables discrete choices in the degree of incline of inclined portion  2910 . Weight bar  3002  rests in racks  2908 . 
         [0093]      FIG. 31  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2901  and  2903  thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In a particular embodiment, post  2902  may be secured in a socket  3106  via a pin  3104 , where the socket  3106  is attached to frame side members  308 . 
         [0094]      FIG. 32  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  302  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment  2903  thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Inclined bench  2903  is shown without the bench press support rack  2901 . 
         [0095]      FIG. 33  is a side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  302  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment  2903  thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Inclined bench  2903  is shown in its fully upright position. 
         [0096]      FIG. 34  is a side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  302  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of 
         [0097]      FIG. 18 , with an exemplary embodiment of an attachment  2903  thereto of  FIG. 29 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Inclined bench  2903  is shown in a partially upright position. 
         [0098]      FIG. 35  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1802  of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2201  and  3501  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Leg extension attachment  3501  has a pedestal  3512  supporting a pillar  3506  that supports a pivot  3502 . Pillar  3506  also supports knee pads  3510  and a pivoting extension bar  3504  having two distal transverse foot pads  3508 . Cable  2302  is threaded by pulleys  306 ,  2104 , and  2206  from the weight container  1602  to the foot pad end of the extension bar  3504 . In a particular embodiment, pedestal  3512  or pillar  3506  may have a pulley similar to seat pedestal pulley  2206 . 
         [0099]      FIG. 36  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  and exemplary central attachment bar  1801  of  FIG. 18 , with exemplary embodiments of attachments  2201  and  3501  thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Threading of cable  2302  through seat pedestal pulley  2208  can be more clearly seen in this view. 
         [0100]      FIG. 37  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment  3700  of the exemplary sled  100   FIG. 1  and exemplary embodiments of towing vests  3704  and  3706  attached thereto, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The padded towing vests  3704  or the inflated towing vest  3706  is worn by the user and coupled via cable  3710  to carbineer  3708  to attachment point  110  on sled  100 . The user tows the weighted sled  100  for exercise. 
         [0101]      FIG. 38  is a rear-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  1802  of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a two-man push attachment  3800 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Push rods  3802  are fixed to sleeve  3804  which fits over pole  302  and can be pinned in place. One person pushes on each rod  3802 , competing to keep the sled  100 , usually weighted with a coach and/or weight containers  1604 , moving in a straight line. The sled  100  will veer in the direction of the weaker athlete. In a particular embodiment, rod  3802  may be a single piece that extends through sleeve  3804 . 
         [0102]      FIG. 39  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary embodiment of a two-man push attachment  3800  of  FIG. 38 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In a particular embodiment, rods  3802  may be attached directly to pole  302 . 
         [0103]      FIG. 40  is a rear perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  302  of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a basketball goal attachment  4002 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Appropriate amounts of weight containers  1604  may be placed on the sled  100  to counterbalance forces on the basketball goal  4002 , depending on the level of play. 
         [0104]      FIG. 41  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a basketball goal attachment  4002 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Goal support  4102  is attached to pole section  320  via collar  4104 . Height may be adjusted by telescoping the pole section  320  or by moving collar  4104 . 
         [0105]      FIG. 42  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary embodiment of a basketball goal attachment  4002 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Basketball goal attachment  4002  is exemplary of the wide variety of sports equipment that may be supported by the sled/pole-support combination  300 . 
         [0106]      FIG. 43  is a rear-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a football goalpost attachment  4302 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Attachments supporting a variety of sports are within the scope of the present invention, and those shown are merely exemplary and not intended to be limiting. For non-limiting examples, attachments for exercises directly related to baseball, rock climbing, soccer, and volleyball all have embodiments within the scope of the present invention. 
         [0107]      FIG. 44  is a front-side perspective partial view of the exemplary embodiment of the exemplary sled  100  and adjustable pole support  301  of  FIG. 3  with an exemplary embodiment of a pedestal pulley  4416  mounted on the front frame member  310  of  FIG. 3 , of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, shown in an operational environment, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Pulley support  4404  supports pulley  4402  on pedestal  4406  which is releasably attached to rear frame member  310  via attachment socket  4408 . 
         [0108]      FIG. 45  is a top-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the collar  4006  of  FIG. 40 , in an open configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Support  4004  attaches to a first semi-cylindrical portion  4512  that has large-headed pins  4508  and  4514  aligned radially inward for engaging keyhole-shaped openings  503  on pole  302 . A first edge of the first semi-cylindrical portion has flanges  4504  which have bolt holes to aid fastening. A second edge of the first semi-cylindrical portion  4512  has a hinge  4506  which couples to a second semi-cylindrical portion  4510  that has flanges  4502 , with bolt holes, that align to flanges  4504  when the hinge  4506  closes. In operation, the heads of the pins  4508  and  4514  are inserted into the large portion of the keyhole-shaped openings  502  and then moved toward the narrow portion, thus fixing the collar  4006  in place. The hinge  4506  is then closed and the flanges  4502  and  4504  fastened. 
         [0109]      FIG. 46  is a top-side perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the collar  4006  of  FIG. 40  in a closed configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0110]      FIG. 47  is a front elevation view of an exemplary embodiment of a portion  4700  of the goal post  4302  of  FIG. 43 , in a pre-assembly configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Cable  4702  couples to the inside of end cap  4704  and threads through top upright segment  4708 , collar  4710 , bottom upright segment  4712 , corner coupling  4714 , outer cross bar segment  4716 , crossbar collar  4718 , inner cross bar segment  4720 , T-coupling  4722 , upper support  4724 , and telescoping lower support  4726 , which can be coupled to adjustable pole support  301  attached to sled  100  as shown in  FIG. 3 . Lower support  4726  has opening  4706  through which cable  4702  emerges to engage a manually operated winch or other prime mover that is mounted on sled  100 . Left and right sides of goal post portion  4700  are mirror images. Cable  4702  may be two cables  4702  that merge into one cable  4702  below the T-coupling  4722 , or may be two cables  4702  all the way to the winch. Winding cable  4702  pulls the goal post portion  4700  from the unassembled configuration to the assembled configuration. 
         [0111]    Cable  4702  is merely exemplary, and various forms on connectors, such as locking hinges, may be used in various embodiments. The essential matter is that the goal post portion  4700  fold up into lengths no greater than the length of sled  100 , for packing and shipping purposes. 
         [0112]      FIG. 48  is a front elevation view of an exemplary embodiment of a portion  4700  of the goal post  4302  of  FIG. 43 , in an assembled configuration, of the exemplary embodiment of the exercise equipment system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In a particular embodiment, collars  4710  and  4718 , as well as couplings  4714  and  4722  may have slots that align to keys on segments  4708 ,  4712 ,  4716 ,  4720 , and  4724  to support correct rotational configuration at each joint. 
         [0113]    Although applicant has described applicant&#39;s preferred embodiments of this invention, it will be understood that the broadest scope of this invention includes such modifications as diverse shapes and sizes and materials. Such scope is limited only by the above specification and the claims below. 
         [0114]    Further, many other advantages of applicant&#39;s invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the above descriptions.