GB2485768A

GB2485768A - An exercise platform with a plurality of detachable exercise devices

Info

Publication number: GB2485768A
Application number: GB1019660.8A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Matthew Wharton
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-11-20
Filing date: 2010-11-20
Publication date: 2012-05-30
Also published as: GB201019660D0

Abstract

A multifunctional exercise apparatus comprising a platform and means to attach a variety of pieces of exercise equipment to the platform. The platform may have a plurality of moulded channels 5 on its underside for attaching devices such as legs 3 for the platform, lateral or longitudinal convex supports or a semi spherical support to allow it to rock. There may also be fixtures 2 around the edge of the device to facilitate the attachment of resistance bands. There may be a cushioned cover for the top and non slit surfaces may be used. The device is designed to be portable and easily stored.

Description

Multistep Exercise System -Statement

This invention relates to a multifunctional exercise equipment system.

Many people choose to exercise at home rather than go to the gym. Perceived barriers to visiting the gym include cost, time and travel. Most home exercise equipment is either bulky in size or will only exercise limited muscle types. To overcome this, the Multistep enables a person to train many muscles at once, can provide aerobic activity, strengthen core muscles and provide large muscle development. It is also of a size that is convenient to keep in the home. Multi-positional legs/handles give the user many various exercises with variable levels of difficulty.

The Multistep Exercise System can potentially replace the need for a number of separate exercise devices such as; swissball, step, push up bars, mat, bench and weights, thus saving the user money and space within the home. Also the Multistep is light weight and can be taken from location to location by the user or personal trainers instead of carrying vast amounts of equipment, giving them more time and use of a variety of transport.

The invention will now be described solely by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows the Multistep in its step form.

Figure 2 shows the Multistep in its convex lateral movement form.

Figure 3 shows the Multistep with the half-ball attachment for combination of both lateral and longitudinal movement.

Figure 4 shows the Multistep in mat form, with resistance bands attached.

Figure 5 shows the Multistep's platform with a soft cover to sit or lay upon.

Figure 6 shows the Multistep in its inverted state with leg attachments that have integrated hand supports.

Figure 7 shows the Multistep in its longitudinal rocking movement form.

Figure 8 shows the Multistep's soft covet Figure 9 shows the Multistep in its bench form with soft cover on.

The platform 1, figure 1 has a top side and a underneath 14, figure 6. The underneath 14, has various channels 5, figure 6, in which the legs 3, figure 6, slot, forming a step when it is upright, figure 1 to perform aerobic exercises. The legs 3 have rubber feet 6, figure 1, to reduce slipping. The legs 3 house integrated handles 4, figure 1, to be used as push-up bars and hand supports, when the platform 1 is inverted, figure 6.

This configuration allows for exercises such as wide and narrow grip push-ups, dips and abdominal leg holds for upper body and core work outs.

The convex members 7, figure 7, have a rubber track 8, figure 7, to reduce slipping.

The convex members 7 fit underneath the main board 14 using various slots 5. The convex members can fit into the slots 5 along the lateral plane of the platform 1, figure 7, so that the platform 1 moves in a longitudinal motion. The convex members 7 can be fitted into slots S along the lateral plane of the platform 1, figure 2, so the platform 1 moves in a lateral motion. In both cases, this creates inherent instability in the platform 1, so that the user uses flexion/extension/abduction of various core muscles in order to overcome this.

The platform 1 has bars on all sides 2, figure 1, to attach resistance bands 11, figure 4, to perform upper body exercise, e.g. bicep curls, tricep extensions, tricep kickbacks, bench press, chest cross overs, shoulder press, shoulder lateral raises, upwards rows, seated rows and lower body exercises e.g. calf raises, leg extensions, leg abductions and squats. The resistance bands 11 have handles 12, figure 4, for increased comfort. You can use the platform 1, with it's top cover 13, figure 8, giving additional comfort when performing additional exercises that require the platform 1 to be used as a exercise mat, figure 5 or as a exercise bench, figure 9.

Figure 3 shows the platform 1 with the half-ball attachment 9 which fits to the platform 1 via the central receptor 15, figure 6. The half-ball allows the platform 1 to move freely in both the longitudinal and lateral planes at the same time. This increased instability adds more difficulty and thus more exercise potential for the useii The half-ball has a rubber bottom 10, figure 3, to reduce slipping.

Claims

Multistep Exercise System -Claims Claims: 1. A platform that may stood, laid or sat upon, with or without a soft cover, that may be added to by the inclusion of various additions which give raise to a variety of exercises.
2. The platform, in accordance with claim 1, has mouldings underneath that allow attachments to be added in a variety of different positions to enable a variety of differing exercises and exercise difficulty.
3. The platform, in accordance with claim 1, can be inverted to provide for further examples of exercises, with the additional of various attachments.
4. The platform, in accordance with claim 1, has mouldings or fixture areas along the sides to attach addition exercise equipment, e.g. resistance bands.
5. The platform, in accordance with claim 1, has a centrally positioned receptor, to allow additional equipment that provides for movement in all directions about a fixed point.
6. The platform, in accordance with claim 1, has a textured finish to the top surface to reduce slips of the useii
7. Various convex members, attach underneath of the platform, in accordance with claim 1, which allow longitudinal and lateral motion.
8. The various convex members, in accordance with claim 7, have a slip reduction finish.
9. Various leg(s) attach to the underneath of platform, in accordance with claim 1, to vary height and/or angle of the said platform.
lO.The said various legs, in accordance with claim 9, have cross members which act as hand supports when the said platform is inverted, in accordance with claim 3.
11. The said various legs, in accordance with claim 9, have an angled finish to the base of the uprights that allows for the overall leg and platform structure to be positioned at various angles.
12. The platform, in accordance with claim 1, has a removable or non-removable cushioned cover to the top for the additional comfort of the user.
13. The cushioned cover, in accordance to claim 12, has a textured finish to the top surface to reduce slips of the user.Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows: 1. Exercise apparatus comprising an elongate platform element having a topside, an underside, a length direction and a width direction, said underside of said elongate platform element defining: first and second apparatus attachment element receiving slots spaced apart in the width direction, third and fourth apparatus attachment element receiving slots spaced apart in the length direction, and a fifth substantially central attachment element receiving slot; each of said apparatus attachment slots configured to releasably receive an insertion member of an apparatus attachment element.2. Exercjse apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least one apparatus attachment element having an insertion member that is releasably insertable into at least one of said apparatus attachment element receiving slots of said elongate platform element.3. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 2, comprising first and second leg attachment elements, each of said first and second leg attachment elements having an insertion member, at a first end thereof, that is releasably insertable into each of said first, second, third and fourth apparatus attachment element receiving slots of said elongate platform element. *.fl.* 25 4. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein each of said first *. and second leg attachment elements defines a handle ata second end thereofS555*55 * 5. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 3 or claim 4, wherein each of said first and second leg attachment elements has rubber feet at the second end thereof, for reducing slipping.6. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 2, comprising first and second convex attachment elements, each of said first and second convex attachment elements having an insertion member that is releasably insertable into each of said first, second, third and fourth apparatus attachment element receiving slots of said elongate platform element! 7. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein each of said first and second convex attachment elements has a rubber track, for reducing slipping.8. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 2, comprising a half-ball attachment element having an insertion member that is releasably insertable into said fifth apparatus attachment element receiving slot of said elongate platform element.9. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein said half-ball attachment element has a rubber bottom, for reducing slipping.10. Exercise apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said elongate platform element is provided with bars along each side thereof, for S...* allowing the attachment of resistance bands thereto.* S. .e * . 11. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 10, comprising first and second resistance bands that are releasably attachable to said elongate platform *sSb * element. * * * S S * .12. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said underside of said elongate platform element further defines sixth and seventh apparatus attachment element receiving slots spaced apart in the length direction at aSdifferent distance from that which said third and fourth apparatus attachment element receiving slots are spaced apart.13. Exercise apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said topside of said elongate platform element is cushioned.
14. Exercise apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said topside of said elongate platform element has a textured surface, for reducing slipping.
15. Exercise apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, comprising a cover that is removably locatable over the topside of said elongate platform element.
16. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 14, wherein said cover is cushioned.
17. Exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 14 or claim 15, wherein said cover has a textured surface, for reducing slipping.
18. Exercise apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein each of the topside and the underside of said elongate platform element are substantially planar. en * * ****19. An apparatus attachment element having an insertion member that is releasably insertable into at least one of said apparatus attachment element receiving slots of said elongate platform element of claim 1.lee C;. *20. Exercise apparatus substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying Figures.