KR20230104639A - Exercise equipment and exercise systems - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a frame, resistance system (resistance system); and an engagement element connected to the resistance system using a first line end and a second line end, wherein the resistance system is independent of resistance to extension of the second line end. to provide resistance to extension of the first end of the line. The invention also relates to an exercise system comprising two exercise devices according to one or more of claims 1 to 15 .

Description

Exercise equipment and exercise systems

The present invention relates to exercise equipment comprising a frame, a resistance system and an engagement element connected to the resistance system using lines.

An exercise equipment is known from US 2017/0197106 A1. Known exercise equipment has legs and a beam carried by the legs. The tool includes two handles, each of which is connected to one of the two lines joining the respective ends of the beam. Each line is indirectly connected to a flywheel to provide resistance to the extension of the line. Thus, to exercise, the user can grab the two handles with his/her hands and pull the lines through the handles against the resistance provided by the flywheel.

Known exercise equipment has the disadvantage of being difficult to use for exercising muscle pairs or muscle groups. For example, an arm curl with dumbbells will work primarily the biceps while keeping the load on the triceps to a minimum. You'll need separate workout moves to work and balance the strength with your triceps, so you'll have to spend more time working both muscles of the muscle pair as a result. Muscle pairs are known as muscles that perform opposing movements. Well-known examples of such muscle pairs are the biceps and triceps, respectively, to bend and straighten the elbow, and the hamstrings and quadriceps, respectively, to bend and straighten the knee. However, these are only a few examples of muscle pairs and other muscle pairs will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. To allow movement of a body part caused by the contraction of one muscle in a muscle pair, the other muscle of the muscle pair extends and vice versa. In the biceps/triceps specific example, the biceps would contract and the triceps would extend and vice versa to extend the elbow to bend the elbow.

The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems by providing exercise equipment that makes it possible and/or relatively easy to exercise muscle pairs. In particular, the present invention aims to allow efficiently and/or effectively exercising muscle pairs.

The object is that the coupling element is connected to a resistance system using a first line end and a second line end, the resistance system providing resistance to the extension of the first line end and the second line end, and The end joins the frame in the first engagement mechanism and the second line end joins the frame in the second engagement mechanism at a different location from the first engagement mechanism, so that the second engagement mechanism to the first engagement mechanism. Movement of the coupling element relative to the frame in one direction corresponds to an extension of the end of the at least second line, and movement of the coupling element relative to the frame in the second direction from the first coupling mechanism to the second coupling mechanism corresponds to an extension of the at least second line end. By counteracting the extension of the end, the exercise equipment permits reciprocal movement of the coupling elements relative to the frame against the resistance provided by the resistance system, which resists the extension of the second end of the line. This is achieved by exercise equipment of the type described above, configured to provide resistance to extension of the first end of the line independently of the resistance.

By attaching the coupling element to the exercise equipment using two different lines, the exercise equipment can be used bidirectionally. Since muscle groups generally trigger opposite directions, the bi-directional nature of exercise equipment is used to exercise muscle groups within a muscle group all at the same time.

It should be noted that since the resistive element provides resistance to both line ends extensions, resistance is provided in both directions. This is distinctly different from conventional exercise equipment that only provides resistance in one direction. As a result, using existing exercise equipment, only a single muscle group of a muscle pair is exercised during an exercise involving a reciprocating motion. A single muscle group is worked on both the leading and return strokes. In the equipment according to the present invention, since the resistance is provided in different directions in each case, different muscle groups of the muscle pair can be exercised in the leading and return strokes.

Furthermore, by independently providing resistance to the two line ends, paired muscle groups can be exercised more effectively. As an example, when the resistance experienced by one pair of muscle groups is unaffected by the (preceding) movement of the other pair of muscle groups, the two groups can be independently trained in a single reciprocation.

Furthermore, independent resistors allow for the use of different resistors on one line, and thus on one direction, and on the other. Thus, different resistances can be applied in the first and second directions. This difference can be particularly advantageous when there are muscle pairs where one of the muscle groups needs to be trained more intensely than the other. By varying the resistance, one muscle group can be subjected to a higher resistance.

Coupling elements may be used to couple athletic equipment. Thus, the engagement element may form an engagement point for forces applied by a user of the exercise equipment. The coupling element may include a handle that can be held by a user.

Alternatively, the engagement element may include a rod that can be engaged by the user, for example by the user holding the rod or pushing the rod with the user's arm, shoulder, leg, or the like. The rod may be connected to one or more of the line ends through a joint that allows rotation of the rod relative to the line and does not allow translation. An example of a suitable joint is a ball-and-socket joint.

Alternatively, however, the coupling element may comprise a (flexible) loop that can be placed around, for example, a body part of the user, such as a leg or around the rod. A loop can be made from either or both of the two line ends.

It is also possible that the two line ends each include a loop at their end, so that both line ends form a separate joining element. Separate coupling elements may be connected during use. For example, the present invention also provides, instead of a coupling element connected to two line ends, a coupling element in which each of the two line ends can be connected together via, for example, a fitness implement or a part of the user's body. It relates to the exercise equipment set forth in the claims, comprising.

The first and second line ends may be ends of the same line or first line and second line ends respectively. The first and second line ends may be part of a single line that spans from the coupling element back through the resistance system. Alternatively, a single line may span from the resistance system back through a coupling element. In the latter case the line ends can be connected to each other at or near the coupling element, so that in fact a single line is looped and it is also possible to pass the coupling system and the coupling element.

The first and second coupling mechanisms may be provided on or integral to the frame or resistance system. Moreover, the first and second coupling mechanisms may each include a line guiding element such as a pulley or block. Alternatively, however, the coupling mechanism may be part of or connected to the resistance system.

According to one embodiment of the exercise equipment, the resistance system includes two separate resistance mechanisms each independently connected to the first line end and the second line end. The resistance mechanisms may thus each independently provide resistance to extension of the first line end and resistance to extension of the second line end, respectively.

According to one embodiment of the exercise equipment, the resistance system includes at least two separate resistance mechanisms each independently connected to the first line end and the second line end. The resistance mechanisms may thus each independently provide resistance to extension of the first line end and resistance to extension of the second line end, respectively. Independent connection of the resistance mechanisms can be understood here as each resistance mechanism providing resistance only to the extension of one line end and not to the extension of the other line end. If the line ends are parts of the same single line, this can be achieved eg via a freewheel.

In a further embodiment, the resistance system may include at least one flywheel to provide resistance. The flywheel can compactly provide resistance to movement of the gripping portion in a first or second direction when driven by the first or second end of the line. The flywheel may further provide the advantage that greater resistance may be experienced as the speed of motion is increased. Moreover, the resistance provided by the flywheel is relatively easily adjustable, for example by providing the flywheel with movable blades or by engaging the flywheel through a gear system. )do.

Resistance mechanisms may include at least two flywheels, for example one for each resistance element.

Alternatively, a single flywheel may be used. To preserve the independent nature of the resistance system when using a single flywheel, various options exist. For example, the flywheel can be braked when an extension of a first line end is shifted into an extension of a second line end, and vice versa, eg to a complete stop. When fully braked, any movement caused during the preceding movement is eliminated before the next movement begins. Thus, the preceding movement no longer has any effect on the next. The flywheel can rotate in the same direction regardless of which line it extends. It is nevertheless possible for the flywheel to rotate in one direction for extension of the first line end and in the other direction for extension of the second line end.

Possibly the resistance system may further comprise a magnetic brake for braking the at least one flywheel. The magnetic damper may resist rotation of the flywheel so that the resistance system provides additional resistance to extension of the first and second line ends during relative movement of the gripping portions. The magnetic brake brakes the flywheel when the motion of the coupling element reverses, and prevents the resistances from counteracting, thereby making the resistance to extension of the first line end greater than the resistance to extension of the second line end. Can be configured to separate.

When multiple flywheels are used, multiple magnetic brakes may be used.

In some prior designs, a drawback is that momentum generated in the resistance mechanism from one direction of motion will impact in the opposite direction of motion. By providing two separate resistance mechanisms to the two coupling mechanisms, the effect of such momentum can be reduced or eliminated. In addition, or alternatively, it is possible to separately instrument the coupling mechanisms and/or their corresponding resistance mechanisms and provide an indication of both values. This can be done by instrumenting a separate resistive element that is part of or connected to each coupling mechanism/line end. In this way, the user's muscle strength in one direction can be measured and displayed separately, just as the muscle power of the push and the muscle of the pull can be measured. In the example of a fluid resistance flywheel, the damper setting of one flywheel may be adjusted differently than the other flywheels of the pair. In this way, the speed of the pushing and pulling movements can be equal but the work or power output can be different due to the ability to adjust the resistance units. One skilled in the art will recognize that the available adjustability of different types of resistance can be used in a similar way (eg, reluctance can move a magnet closer/away from a spinning wheel).

According to another embodiment, the exercise equipment further includes at least one retraction mechanism configured to retract at least one of the first line end and the second line end. Because the retraction mechanism retracts one of the first and second line ends when it is not being actively extended by the user, the superfluous length of line is taken in. The absence of unnecessary line lengths allows the resistance system to immediately provide resistance when extension is initiated, for example when reversing the motion of the coupling elements. The retraction mechanism may be configured to maintain minimal tension on the first and/or second line ends. It is also conceivable that there may be different retraction mechanisms, corresponding to each coupling mechanism/resistance mechanism or line ends where the first line end is retracted by the first retraction mechanism and the second line end is retracted by the second retraction mechanism. there is. In this way, the contraction movement for each direction of motion is distinct from the other movement, except possibly that the two are indirectly connected via a coupling element.

In another embodiment, an athletic equipment includes a first line having a first line end and at least one second line having a second line end. The first and second lines may each be connected to two resistive mechanisms.

Using two separate lines may facilitate a relatively simple design of the resistor system. The opposite ends of these first and second lines can be connected to the two separate retraction mechanisms previously mentioned.

According to another embodiment of the exercise equipment, the frame includes at least one leg and a first beam supported by the at least one leg, the first beam carrying at least one of the first and second coupling mechanisms. . The first beam may be arranged at a non-zero angle relative to the leg, or may be substantially horizontal. At least one leg may be substantially vertical. By placing the coupling mechanism(s) on the beam carried by the legs, an exercise equipment that is versatile in use can be obtained. Versatility may allow a user to perform a relatively large variety of exercises. Furthermore, the beam can help position the two coupling mechanisms far apart from each other, which will allow movement of the coupling elements relative to each other.

The exercise equipment preferably further comprises a second beam supported by the at least one leg, the second beam carrying the other of the first and second coupling mechanisms. The second beam may be arranged at a non-zero angle relative to the leg, or may be substantially horizontal.

By using two beams to carry the coupling mechanisms, a much more versatile design for the exercise equipment can be obtained. Using two beams is particularly advantageous when the beams are movable relative to the leg, as will be explained below.

In another embodiment, the resistance system is at least partially supported by the first and/or second beams.

By supporting the resistance system at least partially by the first and/or second beams, the lines leading to the resistance system can be kept relatively short. Additionally, it is not necessary to run the lines eg with a leg, which may eliminate the need for line guides such as pulleys. In other words, a simple design is possible.

Supporting the resistance system at least partially on the beam is particularly advantageous to allow the beam to move relative to the legs, a possibility described further below.

It is preferred that the first and second beams each carry one of the first and second resistance mechanisms. Thus, the lines joining one beam need not be guided to the other beam. This may allow motion of one beam relative to the other, a possibility described further below.

Preferably, the first beam and/or the second beam are movable relative to the legs. Moving the beams relative to the leg allows moving the position of the coupling mechanisms. As such, different locations can be selected for the joining of the lines to allow multiple different workouts and/or to allow users of different sizes to use the workout equipment.

In particular, the first beam and/or the second beam can move along the length of the leg, preferably together. As such, the beam(s) may be height-adjustable. As such, the exercise equipment may be suitable for people of different heights. Furthermore, exercise equipment performs lower body movements, eg legs, by setting the beam(s) relatively low, and performs upper body movements, eg beams, by setting the beam relatively high. can be used for

More preferably, at least one of the first beam and the second beam is rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the leg and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of each beam. The rotatable beam allows positioning each coupling mechanism at different heights relative to one another such that movement of the coupling element in one of the first and second directions is an upward movement and/or first and second direction. Movement of the coupling element in the other of the two directions is a downward movement. As such, the beams are preferably rotatable together, with respect to the legs, in the same direction of rotation.

At least one of the first beam and the second beam is preferably pivotable about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the leg. By pivoting the beam about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction, the first or second coupling mechanism carried by the beam can be moved relative to the other one of the first and second coupling mechanisms, thus enabling the first or second coupling mechanism to be moved relative to the other one. and second directions. Furthermore, depending on user preference, the first beam and/or the second beam, which is pivotable about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction, allows the coupling elements to be moved closer to and away from the legs.

The beams may be pivotable independently of each other, or their pivots may be coupled mechanically, for example by means of a gear system.

Additionally, or alternatively, the pivot may allow the coupling mechanism to move away from the legs. As will be explained for the exercise system described below, this allows setting the distance between the coupling mechanisms of two exercise equipments connected to each other, in order to effectively adjust the width of the exercise system.

According to yet another embodiment, the exercise equipment further includes a sensor configured to sense the amount of work performed by moving the coupling element.

Sensing the amount of work allows tracking a user's performance, for example to display and/or analyze it. An indication of performance may increase motivation and may additionally or alternatively allow the user to find out if his or her efforts correspond to a desired level of intensity. Moreover, tracking the amount of work allows the user to make better fitness-related decisions, such as recovery nutrition, cool-down time, and/or how to organize a workout schedule. can be allowed to hear.

The exercise equipment may further include a display configured to indicate an amount of work. The display may allow providing the user with direct feedback on his/her performance, which may increase motivation. Furthermore, displaying the work performed may allow the user to perform an exercise at a desired intensity and/or determine his/her fitness level with relative precision. The ability to separately instrument each direction of motion for the corresponding engagement mechanism or resistance mechanism further allows the ability to track how a user's strength is balanced or imbalanced for a particular side of a muscle pair.

The invention also relates to an exercise system comprising two exercise devices according to any one or more of the preceding claims. In this way, the four resistance mechanisms can be provided, giving the user more details about the user's muscle strengths/weaknesses, while displaying to the user the difference between the left/right sides plus the muscle pair sides of the muscle. Differences within a pair can be signaled.

Using the two exercise equipments, a symmetrical workout can be performed. In fact, the exercise system makes it possible to exercise both beams and both legs at the same time. As a result, the exercise equipment can be used to simulate or prepare for a variety of real-life exercises, such as skiing, running, kicking, and the like.

The two exercise equipment can be attached to each other via their frames. Thus, a structurally sound movement system can be obtained.

In particular, combined frames of exercise equipment may form the frame of an exercise system. The frame of the exercise system may include two substantially parallel legs spaced apart from each other (eg, legs of exercise equipment). The two legs may be connected by a bridging frame part, for example overhead and/or at their top. Accordingly, the frame of the motion system may have a portal-like shape. The portal shape may allow the user to perform exercises approximately between the legs and under the bridging frame portion.

The portal shape may have the advantage of being able to provide sufficient structural rigidity to perform relatively heavy exercises, and additionally or alternatively clearly define the area reserved for the exercise equipment. can provide. This is particularly advantageous, for example in a gym, where a clearly defined area can encourage at least a user to stay away from exercise equipment when an exercise is (or is about to be) performed by the user.

The legs of each exercise equipment, and thus the legs of the exercise system, may be formed by A-frames. Alternatively or additionally, the legs of each exercise equipment may be connected to support structures to keep the legs upright. The support structure may include, for example, a floor structure around at least the legs. In particular, the floor structure may be disposed between and interconnect the legs of the two exercise equipment. This can help strengthen your exercise system by making your exercise equipment more interconnected in the first place. Second, the floor structure can prevent and hinder the movement system from tipping over. It may be an additional advantage that when a user stands on the floor structure, he or she maintains the floor structure on the ground, adding to the rigidity of the system.

It is possible to anchor the exercise equipment to the ground, for example at its legs, as provided when a floor structure is used, but some gyms are likely to prefer movable exercise equipment.

Finally, it is proposed that the distance between the corresponding coupling mechanisms of the two exercise equipments of the exercise system is optionally adjustable. Effectively, this may allow adjusting the width of the movement system.

Adjusting the width may allow different sized users to utilize the exercise system and/or allow a greater variety of exercises to be performed.

The exercise equipment and system are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
1 and 2 show a perspective view of an exercise system comprising two exercise equipment;
Figures 3 and 4 show side views of one exercise equipment in a different position than in Figure 1;
5 shows a top view of a portion of a motion system;
6-8 show, as a non-limiting example, the varying extensions of the first and second line ends connected to the respective resistive mechanisms in side views of the first and second beams. ; and
9-11 show, by way of non-limiting example, varying extensions of first and second line ends connected to a single resistive mechanism.

1 and 2 an embodiment of an exercise system 100 comprising two exercise equipments 1 and a floor structure 2 is shown. The floor structure 2 connects the legs 20 of each exercise equipment 1 , each extending from the floor structure 2 . Each exercise equipment 1 comprises a first beam 21 extending from a leg 20 in a first direction and a second beam 22 extending from the leg 20 in a second, opposite direction. To provide stability to the exercise equipment 1, the legs 20 of the exercise equipment 1 are triangularly shaped and connected at their apex by a bridging frame part 23. do. Extending from the bridging frame portion 23 is a support 24 supporting the display 3 in front of a user standing on the floor structure 2 between the legs 20 and facing the display 3 . This display 3 may comprise software connected to the resistance mechanisms 61, 62 which calculates the accelerations and decelerations of the resistance mechanisms 61, 62. By finding out the speed of the resistance mechanism 61, 62 and how fast it changes, the level of resistance of the resistance mechanism 61, 62 can be determined when the resistance mechanism 61, 62 spins with no load from the user. It can be recalculated every time. Therefore, by using two resistive mechanisms 61, 62, one spins down and the drag factor can be calculated, hence the amount of work, force, for each resistive mechanism 61, 62. ) or power output is accurately calculated and displayed. When the user applies force for the next movement, this calculated drag factor or resistance can be used. This is another advantage of providing two coupling mechanisms 25, 26 and/or resistance mechanisms 61, 62 as previously described.

Each exercise equipment 1 further includes a handle 4 gripped by a user. Each handle (4) has a first line end (51) coupling the first beam (21) to the first coupling mechanism (25) and a second coupling mechanism (26) to the second beam (22). It is connected to the end of the line (52). The first coupling mechanism 25 is configured to guide the first line end 51 to the first resistance mechanism 61 supported by the first beam 21, and the second coupling mechanism 26 is configured to guide the second line end 51. It is configured to guide the end 52 to a second resistance mechanism 62 supported by the second beam 22 . Movement of the handle 4 in a first direction causes a second resistance mechanism 62 to provide resistance to the extension of the second line end 52 and movement of the handle 4 in the second direction causes the first resistance Causes mechanism 61 to provide resistance to extension of first line end 51 . In this case, resistance mechanisms 61 and 62 provide resistance by means of a flywheel rotating in the fluid. Although not shown here, coupling mechanisms 25 and 26 include pulleys carried by beams 21 and 22 .

In a side view of the exercise system 100 of FIG. 3 , the first beam 21 and the second beam 22 of one of the exercise equipments 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 are movable relative to the leg 20 . is shown The first beam 21 and the second beam 22 are movable along the length direction of the leg 20 (shown in FIG. 2) to the leg 20 through an adjustment mechanism 7. The vertical positions of the connected beams 21 and 22 and the vertical positions of the first coupling mechanism 25, the second coupling mechanism 26, the first resistance mechanism 61 and the second resistance mechanism 62 are determined by the leg 20 ) can be adjusted by linear translation of the adjusting mechanism 7 along. The adjusting mechanism 7 includes a traveling body 71 provided in a groove 27 of the leg 20 and allows sliding of the traveling body 71 along the groove 27. is configured to The handle 4 is depicted in a neutral position, ie the extension of the first line end 51 and the second line end 52 is not visible.

4 shows an adjustment mechanism 7 about an axis of rotation R (shown in FIG. 2 ) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the beamlike beams 21 and 22 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the leg 20 . Shows the first beam 21 and the second beam 22 rotatable with respect to the leg 20 through. The adjusting mechanism 7 comprises a rotating body 70 rotatable relative to a traveling body 71 about a rotational axis R. Although the beams 21 and 22 are shown to be rotatable independently of each other, an embodiment in which the first beam 21 is rotatable independently of the second beam 22 and vice versa may be assumed.

5 is a view of the exercise system 100 viewed from above. In it, it became clear that the first beam 21 and the second beam 22 of each exercise equipment 1 are pivotable about an axis P parallel to the longitudinal direction of each leg 20 .

Pivoting is made possible by an adjusting mechanism 7 comprising hinges 72 connecting the first and second beams 21 , 22 to the rotating body 70 . Pivoting the beams 21 and 22 towards the opposing exercise equipment 1 causes the handle 4 between the beams 21 and 22 to move towards the opposing exercise equipment 1 . Similarly, pivoting beams 21 and 22 away from opposing exercise equipment 1 causes handle 4 between beams 21 and 22 to move away from opposing exercise equipment 1 . In this way, the distance between the handles 4 of each exercise equipment 1 can be adjusted to account for a smaller user or a different type of exercise, for example. Various adjustments of the position, or rotation or translation or combination, of the resistance unit and its parts, including the beams 21, 22 and coupling mechanisms 25, 26, can be performed by machine or It is understood that the other side of the resistance unit can be independent or the same can be linked to move in a coordinated fashion. For example, from the user's point of view in FIG. 1, the left side is independently adjustable from the right side with respect to rotation of the beams 21/22, in/out position and position and height along axis P. As another example, rotation of the resistance unit can cause one side to tilt up and the other side to tilt down.

6-8, a first resistance mechanism 61 for providing resistance to the extension of the first line end 51 and a second resistance mechanism 62 for providing resistance to the extension of the second line end 52. ) is shown at various extensions of the first and second line ends 51, 52. 6 shows the handle 4 in a neutral position. In FIG. 7 , handle 4 is moved towards first engagement mechanism 25 in a first direction, thus extending second line end 52 . Conversely, FIG. 8 shows that the handle 4 is moved in a second direction toward the second coupling mechanism 26 , thus extending the first line end 51 .

Similarly, FIGS. 9 to 11 are for providing resistance to the extension of the first line end 151 and the second line end 152 at various extensions of the first and second line ends 151 and 152. Resistance system 160 is shown. 9 shows handle 104 in a neutral position. In FIG. 10 , handle 104 is moved from second coupling mechanism 126 toward first coupling mechanism 125 in a first direction, thus extending second line end 152 . Conversely, FIG. 11 shows that the handle 104 is moved from the first coupling mechanism 125 toward the second coupling mechanism 126 in a second direction, thus extending the first line end 151 . The resistance system 160 includes one flywheel to provide resistance and a magnetic brake 164 to brake the flywheel.

The above description of the accompanying drawings is merely for illustrative purposes to contribute to the understanding of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims in any way or form.

Claims (18)

In sports equipment,
frame;
resistance system; and
contains a binding element;
the coupling element is coupled to the resistance system using a first line end and a second line end, the resistance system providing resistance to extension of the first line end and the second line end;
The first line end joins the frame in a first coupling mechanism and the second line end joins the frame in a second coupling mechanism at a position different from the first coupling mechanism, so that the frame is coupled from the second coupling mechanism. Movement of the coupling element relative to the frame in a first direction to the first coupling mechanism corresponds to an extension of at least the second end of the line and from the first coupling mechanism to the second coupling mechanism relative to the frame in a second direction. movement of the coupling elements corresponds to an extension of at least the first end of the line, so that the exercise equipment permits relative movement of the coupling elements relative to the frame against the resistance provided by the resistance system;
wherein the resistance system is configured to provide the resistance to extension of the first line end independently of the resistance to extension of the second line end. According to claim 1,
wherein the resistance system comprises at least two separate resistance mechanisms each independently connected to the first line end and the second line end respectively. According to any one or more of claims 1 and 2,
wherein the resistance system includes at least one flywheel for providing the resistance and possibly further includes a magnetic damper for braking the flywheel. According to any one or more of claims 1 to 3,
and at least one retracting mechanism configured to retract the first line end and/or the second line end. According to any one or more of claims 1 to 4,
and a first line having the first line end and at least one second line having the second line end. According to any one or more of claims 1 to 5,
wherein the frame includes at least one leg and a first beam supported by the at least one leg, the first beam carrying at least one of the first and second coupling mechanisms. According to claim 6,
and further comprising a second beam supported by the at least one leg, the second beam carrying the other of the first and second coupling mechanisms. According to any one or more of claims 6 and 7,
wherein the resistance system is at least partially supported by the first and/or second beams. According to at least claims 2, 7 and 8,
wherein each of the first and second beams carries one of the first and second resistance mechanisms. According to any one or more of claims 6 to 9,
wherein the first beam and/or the second beam are movable relative to the leg. According to claim 10,
The exercise equipment, wherein the first beam and/or the second beam are movable along the longitudinal direction of the leg. According to any one or more of claims 10 and 11,
wherein the first beam and/or the second beam are substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the leg and are rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of each of the beams. According to any one or more of claims 10 to 12,
wherein the first beam and/or the second beam are capable of pivoting about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the leg. According to any one or more of claims 1 to 13,
and a sensor configured to sense the amount of work performed by moving the coupling element. According to claim 14,
The exercise equipment further comprising a display configured to display the amount of work. In the movement system,
An exercise system comprising two exercise devices according to one or more of claims 1 to 15. According to claim 16,
wherein the two exercise equipments are attached to each other via their frames. The method of claim 16 or 17,
The exercise system, wherein the distance between the corresponding coupling mechanisms of the two exercise equipments is adjustable.

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