Patent Publication Number: US-11642560-B1

Title: Vertically-mounted modular fitness system

Description:
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     BACKGROUND 
     Home gyms and related exercise/fitness equipment have increased in popularity over the recent years. However, existing gym equipment and/or fitness equipment tend to be bulky, cumbersome, and unaesthetic. Because the room or area the equipment occupies may vary greatly with respect to size, shape and function, the existing equipment generally being “one size fits all” will typically have a negative impact on the flow and/or aesthetics of the room, while inefficiently occupying the space in which the equipment is placed. 
     Accordingly, an object of the presented technology is a vertically-mounted modular fitness system that provides an aesthetically pleasing platform, and is customizable to the space being occupied and adaptable to the equipment being used as well as the end user that is using it. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The technology of the present description is directed to a vertically-mounted fitness system that is modular and customizable to its environment and the user&#39;s needs. 
     In one aspect, the modular fitness system includes a set of two or more spaced-apart elongate wall bars that are secured to a vertical structure, such as a wall, at spaced apart locations on the vertical structure and at a substantially vertical orientation on one or more planar surfaces of the vertical structure. Each wall bar has a linear array of wall through-holes incrementally disposed along the length of the wall bar for attaching the wall bar to the vertical structure via a fastener. A first set of two or more horizontal elongate bars are installed on top of and orthogonal to the wall bars to form a T with the wall bars. Each of the horizontal elongate bars comprises a first linear array of bar through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate bar that match at least a portion of the linear array of wall through-holes when secured to the vertical structure. The linear arrays of bar through-holes in the horizontal elongate bars, when secured to the set of wall bars, form a rectangular array of equally spaced through-holes in a plane parallel to and offset from the planar surface of the vertical structure. The first rectangular array has individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the mounting surface, and provide locations for attachment of an additional set of elongate bars, one or more components for holding fitness equipment, or both. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S) 
       The technology described herein will be more fully understood by reference to the following drawings which are for illustrative purposes only: 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of a vertically-mounted modular fitness system in accordance with the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  2 A  is a side view of the modular fitness system of  FIG.  1    being mounted to a wall. 
         FIG.  2 B  is a front view of the modular fitness system of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  3 A  is a perspective view of a holding bar assembly as detailed in  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  3 B  is a side view of the holding bar assembly of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  4 A  shows perspective view illustrating a first step in mounting the modular fitness system of  FIG.  1   , the first step involving positioning a plurality of L-shaped wall bars at spaced-apart locations on a vertical structure such as a wall. 
         FIG.  4 B  shows perspective view illustrating a second step of mounting the L-shaped wall bars along with a first set of vertical elongate bars at the spaced-apart locations. 
         FIG.  4 C  shows perspective view illustrating a third step of mounting a first set of horizontal elongate bars to the first set of vertical elongate bars. 
         FIG.  4 D  shows perspective view illustrating a fourth step of mounting a second set of vertical elongate bars to the first set of horizontal elongate bars. 
         FIG.  4 E  shows perspective view illustrating a fifth step of mounting a second set of horizontal elongate bars to the second set of vertical elongate bars. 
         FIG.  4 F  shows perspective view illustrating a sixth step of mounting a pair of dumbbell support bars to the L-shaped wall bars. 
         FIG.  4 G  is a perspective view the modular fitness system with various equipment items being housed on or otherwise coupled to the system. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G  illustrate an embodiment of a vertically-mounted modular fitness system  10  and method for holding and storing physical fitness equipment in accordance with the technology of the present description. Because the modular fitness system  10  is modular and customizable to an infinite number of configurations, it is appreciated that  FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G  show an exemplary configuration from among numerous possible configurations and forms of the system  10  according to the user&#39;s taste and the room and/or area or environment the system is being mounted. 
     In most cases, the modular fitness system  10  will be generally mounted to a wall of a room. However, the embodied configuration shown in  FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G  may be mounted on any vertical structure. For example, the modular fitness system  10  may be mounted on two or more spaced-apart posts, poles columns or like vertical structures that have at least one end anchored or otherwise fixed to the ground and are parallel with respect to each-other so as to substantially coincide in the same plane, which are collectively referred to as a “mounting surface” or “planar surface.” Thus, the modular fitness system  10  may be installed and used in nearly any indoor or outdoor location. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  1   , a perspective view is provided of the vertically-mounted modular fitness system  10  in a fully assembled configuration. The base of the modular fitness system  10  is a set of elongate L-shaped wall plates or bars, hereinafter referred to as wall bars  20  that attach at spaced-apart locations to a vertical structure, such as a wall. While three wall bars  20  are shown in the configuration of the modular fitness system  10   FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G , it is appreciated that any number of wall bars, e.g. from to 2 to n, may be employed according to the space or platform desired by the user. A first set of three vertical elongate bars  30   a / 30   b  are positioned adjacent and in-line with respective vertical columns or wall plates  24  of wall bars  20  opposite from surface of the wall (or vertical mounting structure) and providing additional standoff from the wall. A first set of four horizontal elongate bars  30   c / 30   d / 30   e  are located at spaced apart locations on the set of three vertical elongate bars  30   a / 30   b . A second set of five vertical elongate bars  30   f / 30   g  are located at spaced apart locations on the first set of four horizontal elongate bars  30   c / 30   d / 30   e . A second set of three horizontal elongate bars  30   h  are located at spaced apart locations on the second set of five vertical elongate bars  30   f / 30   g . For purposes of this discussion, “horizontal” and “vertical” as applied to the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  is merely meant to detail the mounting orientation of the bar, as any elongate bar may be mounted vertically or horizontally. 
     Each of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  may vary by one or more of number, size, shape, color and orientation with respect to a given system  10  and each other. For example, in the embodiment of the system  10  illustrated in  FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G , elongate bars  30   h  are 2 ft in length, elongate bars  30   f  are 3 ft in length, elongate bars  30   e  and  30   g  are 4 ft in length, elongate bars  30   a  and  30   d  are 5 ft in length, and elongate bars  30   b  and  30   c  are 6 ft in length. Differing, lengths, set sizes or combinations thereof or contemplated. 
     Additionally, elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  the embodiment of the system  10  illustrated in  FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G  generally comprise aluminum tubular rods having a circular cross-section. However, elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  may variably comprise other shapes (e.g. rectangular) and differing materials (e.g. steel, titanium, composite materials, etc.). 
     Furthermore, one or more of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  may vary in color. For example, some or all of the bars may comprise a first color, and some or all of the bars may comprise a second color, third color, etc. Color selection may be achieved with paint or other coating/layering process (e.g. powder coating, anodizing, etc). 
       FIG.  2 A  is a side view of the modular fitness system of  FIG.  1    being mounted to a vertical structure, in particular an indoor wall  90 . Additional stand alone components, e.g. battle rope bracket  60 , may also be fastened to the vertical structure. In this configuration, the system  10  and battle rope bracket  60  are secured to the wall  90  via fastening through a minimally supportive wall layer  94 , (typically drywall, i.e., gypsum board, Sheetrock®, etc.) and into one or more supportive structural elements  92  of the wall  90  (e.g. wooden studs  92 ) via respective screw anchors  38 / 66 . In one embodiment, screw anchors comprise wood screws (e.g. hex head wood screws, size M10×100 mm). 
     It is appreciated that the system  10  may be installed into a number of differing structures or wall types, and thus fasteners  38  may comprise any number of differing types of fasteners available in the art, (e.g. concrete or masonry screws, lag screws, carriage bolts, etc.). In addition, where a rigid backing such as a stud  92  is not available for one or more mounts, additional fastening means (e.g. drywall anchors or the like) may also be employed. 
     Referring to  FIG.  2 A  and  FIG.  2 B , the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  and wall bars  20  all comprise one or more sets of linear arrays of through-holes for mounting/fastening various elongate bars to each-other and other components (e.g. holding bar assemblies  70 , dumbbell support bars  50 , eye bolt  80 , etc.) to the modular fitness system  10 . Mounting may be achieved via various fasteners, e.g. screws/anchors  38 , nuts/bolts  40 / 42 , eye-ring quick release fasteners  52  or the like). In particular, elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  comprise a first linear array of bar through-holes  34  (see  FIG.  2 B ) spaced at equal increments along the length or axis of the elongate bars. In one embodiment, each of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  further comprise a second linear array of bar through-holes  32  (see  FIG.  2 A ) that are radially offset (e.g. radially orthogonal) to the first linear array of bar through-holes  34 . Additionally, the first linear array of holes  34  may optionally be linearly offset or staggered with respect to the second linear array of holes  32  along the axis of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h . This configuration allows for some of the bar through-holes (e.g. first linear array of through holes  34  in  FIG.  2 B ) to be in a planar array having individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the vertical structure mounting surface, such as for mounting the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  to the vertical structure or wall  90 , elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  to each other, or eye-bolt  80 . The second array of through-holes  32 , being orthogonal to the first array of through holes  34 , are thus disposed with individual through-hole axes in a plane parallel to the mounting surface of the vertical structure  90 , and may be used for mounting one or more components of the fitness system (e.g. holding bar  70 .) 
     As best illustrated in  FIG.  2 B , the bar through-holes  34  from each set of spaced apart elongate bars (e.g. first set of vertical elongate bars  30   a / 30   b , second set of vertical elongate bars  30   f / 30   g , first set of four horizontal elongate bars  30   c / 30   d / 30   e , or second set of three horizontal elongate bars  30   h ) forms a rectangular array of holes in the respective mounting planes of the set of elongate bars (all planes generally being parallel to the mounting surface of the vertical structure being attached to). In one embodiment, the through holes  32 / 34  have a uniform spacing D 1 , D 2  that promotes mounting of the wall bars  20  to the appropriate structural elements. For example, wall studs  92  typically have a spacing of 16″ or 24″ (center to center). Thus, to maximize compatibility, the length of spacing D 1 , D 2  (spacing for holes  34 ) ideally are divisible into both  16  and  24 , e.g. 1″, 2″, 4″, 8″, etc. The exemplary configuration shown in  FIG.  2 A  and  FIG.  2 B  details a mounting configuration having a distance D 3  between wall bars  20  of 4×D 1 , with D 1 =D 2 =4″, D 3 =16″, and D 4 =8″ (spacing for through holes  32 ). The holes  32 / 34  may also be spaced according to different standards (e.g. 400 mm/600 mm spacing). 
     The configuration detailed in  FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G  shows four sets of orthogonally mounted bars to form a number of rectangular arrays of bar through-holes  34 . However, it is appreciated that in a simplified variation, as little as two sets (e.g. first set of vertical elongate bars  30   a / 30   b  and first set of four horizontal elongate bars  30   c / 30   d / 30   e ) may be used to form the array. 
     The rectangular arrays of bar through-holes  34 , and manipulability thereof, provide a unique and robust variability in placement and arrangement of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  with respect to each other and the vertical mounting structure. Along with the variability of the length, color, and shape of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h , the modular fitness system  10  is provided with considerable flexibility with respect to overall shape, size and function to adapt and/or accommodate varying vertical mounting structures (e.g. wall  90 ) and the associated room or environment. This flexibility and variability, along with the method of installation detailed further in  FIG.  4 A  thorough  FIG.  4 G , provides the user with the ability to mold the modular fitness system  10  to their particular home environment, their fitness routine and their personal tastes, creating an artistic element to what traditionally is a solely utilitarian structure or process in conventional fitness systems. 
       FIG.  3 A  and  FIG.  3 B  are detailed perspective views of a peg/pin-retained holding bar, referred hereafter to as holding bar assembly  70 , which is configured to releasably and variably attach to any of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  for retention of one or more fitness devices or components. 
     The holding bar assembly  70  generally comprises a cylindrical bar or rod  74  having a proximal end attached to and projecting from an L-shaped bracket  72 . The distal end of the rod  74  may comprise a cap  76 , preferably comprising a soft material such as a polymer or plastic (e.g. vinyl). L-shaped bracket  72  is sized and shaped to rest on and be retained by one or more of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h , in particular by fastening the holding bar assembly  70  via a pin (e.g. ring-grip quick release pin  52  or like fastener) through a flange through-hole  78  in the upper (horizontal) flange of the L-shaped bracket  72  and a through-hole  32 / 34  of the elongate bar when the upper flange of the L-shaped bracket  72  is resting on the elongate bar. 
     The rod  74  projects from a side (vertical) flange of the L-shaped bracket  72  at an angle ϕ. Ideally, the angle ϕ (angle between the rod  74  axis and side flange) is such that the rod  74  has at least a level or slightly upward slope from the bracket flange to the distal end of the rod  74 . The upward slope allows for certain fitness items (e.g. medicine ball, etc.) to be retained on the rod  74  without inadvertently rolling or sliding off. In one exemplary embodiment, the holding bar assembly  70  comprises a metallic 1″ round tube of 9″ length, welded at an angle ϕ=85° to a 4″ long L-shaped bracket  72 . 
     It is appreciated that the shape and dimensions of the holding bar assembly  70  may vary. For example, the rod  74  may have a rectangular cross-section, and/or be curved or have an L-shape to provide the retention functionality discussed above. Furthermore, the holding bar assemblies  70  shown in  FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G  are configured and illustrated for attachment to horizontal elongate bars (e.g.  30   c ,  30   d ,  30   e  and  30   h ). However, in one embodiment (not shown), holding bar assemblies  70  could be configured for mounting to vertical elongate bars (e.g.  30   a ,  30   b ,  30   f , and  30   g ) via a c-shaped bracket  72 . 
       FIG.  4 A  through  FIG.  4 G  show a method of installing the modular fitness system  10  and holding and storing physical fitness equipment. While the process steps detailed in  FIG.  4 A  through  FIG.  4 G  are exemplary of one method of installation, it is appreciated that the modular fitness system  10  may be performed in various ways according to the implementation desired by the end user. 
       FIG.  4 A  shows perspective view illustrating a first step in mounting the modular fitness system  10  of  FIG.  1   . The first step involves locating the desired overall orientation of the modular fitness system  10  and positioning a plurality of L-shaped wall bars  20  at spaced-apart locations on the vertical structure (e.g. wall  90 ). Each wall L-shaped wall bar  20  comprises an elongate wall plate  24  having a linear array of wall through-holes  26  incrementally disposed along the length of the plate  24 , and a foot plate  22  projecting outward from the wall plate  24 . Foot plate  22  comprises a pair of foot through-holes  28 . In one embodiment, foot plate  22  has an L-shaped cross-section to provide a more robust bending moment to withstand loading applied to the foot plate  22 . For applications on wall structures comprising drywall or like minimally supportive elements, this will typically involve locating dedicated wall studs  92  (see  FIG.  2 A ) and aligning the wall through-holes  26  of each wall plate  24  substantially with the centerline of the stud  92 . In general, the wall plates  24  will be substantially vertical along the plane of the wall  90  and thus parallel to each other and level to each other with respect to the ground. 
     While the embodiments of  FIG.  1    through  FIG.  4 G  show a separable wall bar  20  and elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b , it is appreciated that these elements may be integrated, for example by merely providing a thicker or tubular/rectangular wall plate  24  and or wall through-hole pattern  26  matching that of bar through-holes  34  in elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b . While such configuration does limit some of the flexibility provided by the variable elongate bar length, it may provide ease in installation or production. 
     As shown in  FIG.  4 B , a second step involves mounting or fastening the L-shaped wall bars  20 , along with a first set of vertically-oriented elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b , at the specified spaced-apart locations via fastener  38 . Fastener  38  (e.g. wood screw) passes through a bar through-hole  34  in the elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b  and wall through-holes  26  of each wall plate  24 . Wall through-holes  26  and bar through-holes  34  are spaced so that wall through-holes  26  match with at least some of the bar through-holes  34  when at least one wall through-hole  26  is concentrically aligned with another bar through-hole  34 . A rectangular array (or grid) of through-holes  34  is provided by the conformal spacing and orientation/mounting of set of elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b.    
     In one embodiment, elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b  (as well as remaining other elongate bars  30   c - 30   h  to be attached) comprise round circular 1″ aluminum tubing (0.12″ wall thickness), having 4″ (through-holes  34 ) and 8″ (through-holes  32 ) spacing, with polymeric snap-in round plugs or end caps  36 . In a further embodiment, each wall plate  24  comprises a 0.2″ thick aluminum plate that is 2″ in width and 56″ in length, which is welded to an L-shaped foot plate  22  being 12″ in length. In another embodiment, all plate  24  is bent to form foot plate  22 . Additional support elements (e.g. gusset—not shown) may be provided between the foot plate  22  and wall plate  24 . 
       FIG.  4 C  illustrates a perspective view of a third step of mounting a first set of horizontal elongate bars  30   c ,  30   d  and  30   e  in an orthogonal orientation to the first set of vertical elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b  to form a “T” or cross with vertical elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b  and/or wall bars  20 . Additional fasteners  38  are employed at each junction of the crossing elongate bars and through a through-hole  34  in the horizontal elongate bars  30   c ,  30   d  and  30   e , vertical elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b  and corresponding wall through-hole  26  of each wall plate  24 . A rectangular array (or grid) of bar through-holes  34  is provided by the conformal spacing and orientation/mounting of elongate bars  30   c ,  30   d  and  30   e , the array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   c ,  30   d  and  30   e  being in a plane parallel to and at a distance offset from the plane of array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b.    
       FIG.  4 D  illustrates a perspective view of a fourth step of mounting a second set of vertical elongate bars  30   f ,  30   g  in an orthogonal orientation to the first set of horizontal elongate bars  30   c ,  30   d  and  30   e . Fasteners in the form of bolt  40  and nut  42  are employed at each junction of the crossing elongate bars. A rectangular array (or grid) of mounding through-holes  34  is provided by the conformal spacing and orientation/mounting of vertical elongate bars  30   f ,  30   g , the array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   f ,  30   g  being in a plane parallel to and at a distance offset from the plane of array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   c ,  30   d ,  30   e  and the plane of array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b.    
       FIG.  4 E  illustrates a perspective view of a fifth step of mounting a second set of horizontal elongate bars  30   h  in an orthogonal orientation to the second set of vertical elongate bars  30   f ,  30   g . Fasteners in the form of bolt  40  and nut  42  are employed at each junction of the crossing elongate bars. A rectangular array (or grid) of mounding through-holes  34  is provided by the conformal spacing and orientation/mounting of horizontal elongate bars  30   h , the array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   h  being in a plane parallel to and at a distance offset from the plane of array of through-holes from the vertical elongate bars  30   f ,  30   g , the plane of array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   c ,  30   d ,  30   e  and the plane of array of through-holes from elongate bars  30   a ,  30   b.    
       FIG.  4 F  illustrates a perspective view of a sixth step of mounting a pair of dumbbell support bars  50  to the L-shaped wall bars  20 . Dumbbell support bars  50  are fastened to the foot plate  22  by inserting eye-ring quick release pins  52  through through-holes  28  in the foot plate  22 . The dumbbell support bars  50  span across the one or more foot plates  22  to form spaced-apart parallel bars upon which a plurality of dumbbells may be held. The dumbbell support bars  50  may similarly comprise 1″ round aluminum tubing with end caps, and be powder coated, painted, or anodized to have a specified color and protective layer. The holding bar assemblies  70  may also be installed during this step, by fastening them to any of the elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  via quick release pins  52 . 
       FIG.  4 G  is a perspective view the modular fitness system  10  with holding bar assemblies  70  installed at desired locations on elongate bars  30   a  through  30   h  to form “holding zones” that house and/or retain various equipment items to modular fitness system  10 . For example, a pair of holding bar assemblies  70  may be horizontally spaced from each other at a relatively short distance to retain a medicine ball  122 , kettle ball  124 , or foam roller  116 . A pair of holding bar assemblies  70  may be horizontally spaced from each other at a wider distance to retain a stretching stick  112 . Additional holding bar assemblies  70  may be installed to retain other fitness devices, such as elastic bands  114  or training pad  120 . Eye bolt  80  may also be located to support fixation of one end of a suspension training device such as a TRX® band or the like device. Several sets of dumbbells  110  may be aligned in an array on dumbbell support bars  50 . 
     The system  10  may further include a display  100  which may include or be coupled to a computing device  102  having a processor  104  and application programming  108  stored on memory  106  and executable on processor for providing various real-time or stored fitness programs or videos on display  100 . The application programming  108  may comprise instructions to highlight or otherwise provide visualization of various equipment items (e.g. stretch stick, medicine ball  122 , etc.) to be used for an upcoming routine and how such item is to be used. Computing device  102  may be coupled to a network or Internet for communicating with one or more instructors, other users, or exercise programs. 
     The components and methods for assembly of modular fitness system  10  provide a simple, sound, and efficient means for providing a platform for forging holding ‘zones’ for numerous different pieces of equipment, particularly through the one or more arrays of bar through-holes  32 / 34  of elongate bars  30   a - 30   h  and wall through-holes  26  in dumbbell support assemblies  50 . The system can continuously and easily be modified to accommodate different or additional fitness equipment, or adapt to a changing in the environment in which is installed, by reorienting/adding/changing one or more of the elongate bars  30   a - 30   h  and/or reorienting/adding/changing one or more of the holding bar assemblies  70  anywhere on the formed sculpture to house various equipment pieces in whatever pattern or manner desired by the user. 
     In sum, the components and methods for assembly of modular fitness system  10  disclosed herein provide an aesthetic, “art-like” sculpture forming a fitness/exercise system that is adaptive to its environment and user, all while minimizing space and maximizing the function of the room or area it occupies. 
     From the description herein, it will be appreciated that that the present disclosure encompasses multiple embodiments which include, but are not limited to, the following: 
     1. A modular fitness system comprising: a set of at least two spaced-apart elongate wall bars configured to be secured to a vertical structure at spaced apart locations on the vertical structure and at a substantially vertical orientation on a planar surface of the vertical structure; each wall bar having a linear array of wall through-holes incrementally disposed along the length of the wall bar for attaching the wall bar to the vertical structure via a fastener; a first set of at least two horizontal elongate bars configured to be installed on top of and orthogonal to the wall bars to form a cross or T with the wall bars; wherein each of the horizontal elongate bars comprises a first linear array of bar through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate bar that match at least a portion of the linear array of wall through-holes when secured to the vertical structure; and wherein the linear arrays of bar through-holes in the horizontal elongate bars, when secured to the set of wall bars, form a first rectangular array of equally spaced through-holes in a plane parallel to and offset from the planar surface of the vertical structure, the first rectangular array having individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the mounting surface for providing locations for attachment of one or more of an additional set of elongate bars and one or more components for holding fitness equipment. 
     2. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein the horizontal elongate bars each comprise a second linear array of bar through-holes orthogonal to the first linear array, wherein upon mounting, the horizontal elongate bars the second linear array of through-holes are disposed with their individual axes parallel to the mounting surface of the vertical structure. 
     3. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein each of the wall bars comprise: an elongate wall plate through which the linear array of wall through-holes are disposed; a foot plate extending from the elongate wall plate to form an L-shaped wall bar; wherein the foot plate extends horizontally from the elongate wall plate when mounted to the vertical structure to support placement of a plurality of dumbbells on the fitness system. 
     4. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein the foot plate comprises a pair of foot through-holes for providing attachment of a pair of dumbbell support bars horizontally disposed across the plurality of wall bars when secured to the vertical structure, the dumbbell support bars providing a pair of spaced-apart parallel bars for holding the plurality of dumbbells. 
     5. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising a holding bar for holding a piece of fitness equipment, the holding bar comprising: a bracket sized for spanning across a portion of one of the horizontal elongate bars, the bracket having a first flange configured to rest on an upper surface of the horizontal elongate bar and a second flange orthogonal to the first flange; a rod having a proximal end attached to the second flange and a distal end extending outward at an angle with respect to the second flange such that the rod, when attached to the horizontal elongate bar, has an upward slope from the proximal end to the distal end; wherein the first flange of the bracket comprises a flange through-hole for securing the holding bar to the horizontal elongate bar via placement of a releasable pin through the flange through-hole and one of the through-holes in the second linear array of bar through-holes. 
     6. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising a pair of holding bars disposed on the horizontal elongate bar and spaced in relation to each other to form a platform for holding a piece of fitness equipment. 
     7. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising first a set of vertical elongate bars configured to each be installed on top of and aligned with a respective wall bar, each of the vertical elongate bars having a first linear array of through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate vertical bar that match at least a portion of the linear array of through-holes in the set of wall bars; wherein the first set of horizontal elongate bars are secured on top of the first set of vertical elongate bars via insertion of a fastener through one of the through-holes in the first linear array of through-holes in the vertical elongate bar in addition to a through-hole of the array of wall through-holes in the wall bar. 
     8. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: a second set of vertical elongate bars configured to be installed on top of and orthogonal to the first set of horizontal elongate bars to form a T with respective horizontal elongate bars; wherein each of the second set of vertical elongate bars comprises a first linear array of through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate bar that match at least a portion of the first rectangular array of through-holes in the horizontal elongate bars to allow attachment of the second set of vertical elongate bars to the first set of horizontal elongate bars; and wherein the second set of vertical elongate bars, when secured to the first set of horizontal elongate bars, form a second rectangular array of equally spaced holes in a plane parallel to and offset from the first rectangular array and the planar surface of the vertical structure, the second rectangular array having individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the mounting surface for providing additional locations for attachment of one or more of an additional set of elongate bars or one or more components for holding fitness equipment. 
     9. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: a second set of horizontal elongate bars configured to be installed on top of and orthogonal to the second set of vertical elongate bars to form a cross or T with respective vertical elongate bars; wherein each of the second set of horizontal elongate bars comprises a first linear array of through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate bar that match at least a portion of the second rectangular array of through-holes in the second set of vertical elongate bars to allow attachment of the second set of horizontal elongate bars to the second set of vertical elongate bars; and wherein the second set of horizontal elongate bars, when secured to the second set of vertical elongate bars, forms a third rectangular array of equally spaced holes in a plane parallel to and offset from the second rectangular array and the planar surface of the vertical structure, the third rectangular array having individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the mounting surface for additional locations for attachment of one or more of an additional set of elongate bars or one or more components for holding fitness equipment. 
     10. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein the horizontal elongate bars and vertical elongate bars each comprise a second linear array of through-holes orthogonal to the first linear array, wherein upon mounting the horizontal elongate bars the second linear array of through-holes are disposed with their individual axes parallel to the mounting surface of the vertical structure. 
     11. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: a display mounted to the vertical structure in proximity to the set of wall bars; a processor in communication with the display; memory; and application programming stored on the memory and executable on the processor for providing various real-time or stored fitness programs or videos on the display; the application programming further comprising instructions to highlight or provide visualization of various equipment items held on the modular fitness system. 
     12. A method for holding one or more pieces of fitness equipment, comprising: positioning a set of at least two spaced-apart elongate wall bars to a vertical structure at spaced-apart locations on a planar surface of the vertical structure and at a substantially vertical orientation on the planar surface; wherein each wall bar comprises a linear array of wall through-holes incrementally disposed along the length of the wall bar; positioning a first set of at least two horizontal elongate bars on top of and orthogonal to the wall bars to form a cross or T with the wall bars; wherein each of the horizontal elongate bars comprises a first linear array of through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate bar that match at least a portion of the linear array of through-holes in the set of wall bars when secured to the vertical structure; wherein the horizontal elongate bars, when secured to the set of wall bars, form a first rectangular array of equally spaced holes in a plane parallel to and offset from the planar surface of the vertical structure, the first rectangular array having individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the mounting surface for providing locations for attachment of one or more of an additional set of elongate bars or one or more components for holding fitness equipment; and securing each of the horizontal elongate bars to the vertical structure by insertion of a fastener through a through-hole in the first rectangular array and a corresponding wall through-hole of a respective wall bar. 
     13. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein the horizontal elongate bars each comprise a second linear array of bar through-holes orthogonal to the first linear array, and wherein upon mounting, the horizontal elongate bars the second linear array of through-holes are disposed with their individual axes parallel to the mounting surface of the vertical structure, the method further comprising: positioning a component to a horizontal elongate bar within the first set of horizontal elongate bars; and attaching the component to the horizontal elongate bar by insertion of a quick-release pin fastener through a through-hole of the second linear array of through-holes. 
     14. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein each of the wall bars comprise an elongate wall plate through which the linear array of wall through-holes are disposed and a foot plate extending from the elongate wall plate to form an L-shaped wall bar, wherein the foot plate extends horizontally from the elongate wall plate when mounted to the vertical structure, the method further comprising: supporting placement of a plurality of dumbbells on the foot plates. 
     15. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein the foot plate comprises a pair of foot through-holes, the method further comprising: attaching a pair of dumbbell support bars horizontally across the plurality of wall bars to form spaced-apart parallel bars; and holding the plurality of dumbbells on the pair of dumbbell support bars. 
     16. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: coupling a first holding bar to one of the horizontal elongate bars: the first holding bar comprising a bracket sized for spanning across a portion of the horizontal elongate bar, the bracket having a first flange configured to rest on an upper surface of the horizontal elongate bar and a second flange orthogonal to the first flange, and a rod having a proximal end attached to the second flange and a distal end extending outward at an angle with respect to the second flange such that the rod, fastening the bracket to the horizontal elongate bar by insertion of the quick-release pin fastener through a through-hole in the first flange and one of the through-holes in the second linear array of bar through-holes wherein upon fastening to the horizontal elongate bar, the rod has an upward slope from the proximal end to the distal end to promote holding one or more pieces of fitness equipment. 
     17. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: securing a second holding bar on the horizontal elongate bar at a spaced-apart location from the first holding bar to form a platform for holding the piece of fitness equipment. 
     18. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: installing first a set of vertical elongate bars on top of and aligned with a respective wall, each of the vertical elongate bars having a first linear array of through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate vertical bar that match at least a portion of the linear array of through-holes in the set of wall bars; securing the first set of horizontal elongate bars on top of the first set of vertical elongate bars via insertion of a fastener through one of the through-holes in the first linear array of through-holes in the vertical elongate bar in addition to a through-hole of the array of wall through-holes in the wall bar. 
     19. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: positioning a second set of vertical elongate bars on top of and orthogonal to the first set of horizontal elongate bars to form a cross or T with respective horizontal elongate bars; wherein each of the second set of vertical elongate bars comprises a first linear array of through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate bar that match at least a portion of the first rectangular array of through-holes in the horizontal elongate bars; and securing the second set of vertical elongate bars to the first set of horizontal elongate bars by fastening through one or more through-holes in the first rectangular array of through-holes in the horizontal elongate bars and one or more through-holes in the first linear array of through-holes in the second set of vertical elongate bars; and wherein the second set of vertical elongate bars, when secured to the first set of horizontal elongate bars, form a second rectangular array of equally spaced holes in a plane parallel to and offset from the first rectangular array and the planar surface of the vertical structure, the second rectangular array having individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the mounting surface for providing additional locations for attachment of one or more of an additional set of elongate bars or one or more components for holding fitness equipment. 
     20. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: positioning a second set of horizontal elongate bars on top of and orthogonal to the second set of vertical elongate bars to form a cross or T with respective vertical elongate bars; wherein each of the second set of horizontal elongate bars comprises a first linear array of through-holes spaced at increments along a length of the elongate bar that match at least a portion of the second rectangular array of through-holes in the second set of vertical elongate bars; and securing the second set of horizontal elongate bars to the second set of vertical elongate bars by fastening through one or more through-holes in the second rectangular array of through-holes in the second set of vertical elongate bars and one or more through-holes in the first linear array of through-holes in the second set of horizontal elongate bars; and wherein the second set of horizontal elongate bars, when secured to the second set of vertical elongate bars, forms a third rectangular array of equally spaced holes in a plane parallel to and offset from the second rectangular array and the planar surface of the vertical structure, the third rectangular array having individual through-hole axes perpendicular to the mounting surface for additional locations for attachment of one or more of an additional set of elongate bars or one or more components for holding fitness equipment. 
     21. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, wherein the horizontal elongate bars and vertical elongate bars each comprise a second linear array of through-holes orthogonal to the first linear array, wherein upon mounting the horizontal elongate bars the second linear array of through-holes are disposed with their individual axes parallel to the mounting surface of the vertical structure. 
     22. The modular fitness system or method of any of the subsequent or preceding embodiments, further comprising: mounting a display mounted to the vertical structure in proximity to the set of wall bars; providing various real-time or stored fitness programs or videos on the display; and providing visualization on the display of various equipment items held on the modular fitness system. 
     Although the description herein contains many details, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments. Therefore, it will be appreciated that the scope of the disclosure fully encompasses other embodiments which may become obvious to those skilled in the art. 
     In the claims, reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one” unless explicitly so stated, but rather “one or more.” All structural, chemical, and functional equivalents to the elements of the disclosed embodiments that are known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be encompassed by the present claims. Furthermore, no element, component, or method step in the present disclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether the element, component, or method step is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element herein is to be construed as a “means plus function” element unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase “means for”. No claim element herein is to be construed as a “step plus function” element unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase “step for”. 
     In addition to any other claims, the applicant(s)/inventor(s) claim each and every embodiment of the technology described herein, as well as any aspect, component, or element of any embodiment described herein, and any combination of aspects, components or elements of any embodiment described herein. 
     Elements, characteristics, or acts from one embodiment can be readily recombined or substituted with one or more elements, characteristics or acts from other embodiments to form numerous additional embodiments within the scope of the technology of the present disclosure. Moreover, elements that are shown or described as being combined with other elements, can, in various embodiments, exist as standalone elements. Hence, the scope of the present technology of the present disclosure is not limited to the specifics of the described embodiments, but is instead limited solely by the appended claims. 
     Embodiments of the present technology may be described herein with reference to flowchart or block-diagram illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the technology, and/or procedures, algorithms, steps, operations, formulae, or other computational depictions, which may also be implemented as computer software or programming. The terms “programming” or “program executable” as used herein refer to one or more instructions that can be executed by one or more computer processors to perform one or more functions as described herein. The instructions can be embodied in software, in firmware, or in a combination of software and firmware. The instructions can be stored local to the device in non-transitory media, or can be stored remotely such as on a server, or all or a portion of the instructions can be stored locally and remotely. Instructions stored remotely can be downloaded (pushed) to the device by user initiation, or automatically based on one or more factors. 
     It will further be appreciated that as used herein, that the terms processor, computer processor, central processing unit (CPU), and computer are used synonymously to denote a device capable of executing the instructions and communicating with input/output interfaces and/or peripheral devices, and that the terms processor, computer processor, CPU, and computer are intended to encompass single or multiple devices, and variations thereof.