US20220134165A1

US20220134165A1 - Multi-Use Exercise System

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Publication number: US20220134165A1
Application number: US17/492,567
Authority: US
Inventors: Clive Lloyd Fray
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-11-03
Filing date: 2021-10-02
Publication date: 2022-05-05
Also published as: CA3133896A1

Abstract

An exercise system includes a main apparatus that is convertible between an exercise bench and an exercise box. The exercise system includes a main apparatus including a main body, a platform and at least one accessory fastener. The main body includes at least a base panel, two opposing side panels, a rear panel, a front panel, and a top panel. The front panel is pivotably connected to the main body such that front panel is pivotable between a front panel position and a footrest position. The top panel is pivotably connected to the main body such that the top panel is pivotable between a top panel position and a backrest position. The exercise system as used is useful for performing a variety of exercises.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/109,179 filed Nov. 3, 2020, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to the field of exercise equipment of existing art and more specifically relates to a convertible multi-use exercise system.

Related Art

With a growing focus on health and fitness in society, there are more and more people choosing to incorporate exercise into their daily routines. Due to time constraints and preferences, a lot of people choose to work out from home. Unfortunately, having to purchase a variety of exercise equipment for a home gym is a big investment. Further to this, current home gym systems are not practical as they take up a great deal of space and are not portable.
A wide range of plyometric exercises can be performed with a plyometric box which takes up little space, however there are many exercises that are not suitable for plyometric boxes and instead are better suited to exercise benches. However, exercise benches tend to be bulky, hard to move, and unattractive. Thus, a need exists for a reliable solution to avoid the above-mentioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known exercise equipment art, the present disclosure provides a novel multi-use exercise system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide an exercise system that is convertible between an exercise box and an exercise bench and provides a main apparatus and one or more auxiliary apparatus for performing a variety of exercises.
An exercise system is disclosed herein. The exercise system includes at least a main apparatus including a main body, a platform and at least one accessory fastener. The main body may include at least a base panel, two opposing side panels, a rear panel, a front panel, and a top panel. The front panel may be pivotably connected to the main body such that front panel is pivotable between a front panel position and a footrest position. The top panel may be pivotably connected to the main body such that the top panel is pivotable between a top panel position and a backrest position.
The platform may be located about a top of the main body and located relative to the top panel such that the top panel substantially covers the platform when in the top panel position and aids in use of the platform when in the backrest position. When the top panel is in the backrest position, the platform and the top panel together may define an exercise bench, and when the top panel is in the top panel position and the front panel is in the front panel position, the exercise apparatus may define an exercise box. The at least one accessory fastener may be attached to at least one of the base panel, the front panel and the top panel. The at least one accessory fastener may be configured to fasten at least one exercise accessory to the main body.
According to another embodiment, a method of using an exercise system is also disclosed herein. The method includes providing the exercise system as above; selectively attaching at least one exercise accessory to the main body via the at least one accessory fastener; and performing exercise on the main apparatus with the front panel in one of the front panel position and the footrest position and the top panel in one of the top panel position and the backrest position.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a multi-use exercise system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an exercise system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of exercise system illustrating a main apparatus being converted into the exercise box configuration, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2B is a front perspective view of the exercise system illustrating the main apparatus in the exercise box configuration with a top panel in a top panel position and a front panel in a front panel position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus with exercise accessories attached, the main apparatus being in an exercise bench configuration with the top panel being in a backrest position and the front panel being in a footrest position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus thereof with exercise accessories removed, the main apparatus being in the exercise bench configuration, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the exercise system and illustrating a plurality of resistance bands, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6A is a front view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus in an exercise box configuration with blocks attached to a base panel thereof, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6B is a left side view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus in the exercise box configuration with the blocks attached to the base panel thereof, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6C is a right side view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus in the exercise box configuration with the blocks attached to the base panel thereof, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7A is a front view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus in an exercise box configuration with a block attached to a left side thereof and a wheel attached to a right side thereof, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7B is a left side view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus in the exercise box configuration with blocks attached to the left side thereof, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7C is a right side view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus in the exercise box configuration with wheels attached to the right side thereof, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the exercise system and illustrating the main apparatus including at least one net attached to an interior thereof, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the exercise system illustrating a first auxiliary apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9B is a side view of the exercise system illustrating the first auxiliary apparatus in an unfolded position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9C is a top view of the exercise system illustrating the first auxiliary apparatus in the unfolded position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9D is a side view of the exercise system illustrating the first auxiliary apparatus in a folded position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9E is a top view of the exercise system illustrating the first auxiliary apparatus in the folded position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the exercise system illustrating a second auxiliary apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10B is a side view of the exercise system illustrating the second auxiliary apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10C is a front view of the exercise system illustrating the second auxiliary apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is a front view of the exercise system illustrating a third auxiliary apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the exercise system illustrating a fourth auxiliary apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a top view of the exercise system illustrating the fourth auxiliary apparatus attached to the first auxiliary apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of using an exercise system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to exercise equipment and more particularly to a multi-use exercise system as used to provide an at home and portable exercise system having a main apparatus that is convertible between an exercise bench and an exercise box, and one or more auxiliary apparatus and/or exercise accessories for use with the main apparatus. The exercise system is used for performing a variety of exercises.
Generally disclosed is a compact, portable and convertible ‘gym’ that allows a user to perform a whole body workout. The gym may include a plyometric box that is convertible to an exercise bench. The plyometric box may have a hinged front panel and a hinged top panel. The hinged front panel may fold down to convert into a footrest for the exercise bench, and the hinged top panel may fold up to convert into a backrest for the exercise bench. The gym may be used for storing exercise items such as resistance bands, mats, weights, etc. The footrest may include fasteners such as hooks, apertures, hooks, etc. The gym may further include attachment means for attaching resistance bands thereto. The gym may be covered in a padded material. Particularly, the backrest and ‘seat’ of the exercise bench may include the padded material. In addition, wheels and at least one handle may be provided to aid in portability.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-13, various views of an exercise system 100.
Referring specifically to FIG. 1 there is shown an exercise system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the exercise system 100 may include a main apparatus 110 having a main body 210, a platform 310 and at least one accessory fastener 410. As shown, the exercise system 100 may be used for aiding in the performance of exercise. The exercise system 100 may be convertible between an exercise bench and an exercise box. In some examples, the user may sit or lie on the bench to perform exercises such as bench press, curls, tricep dips, etc. Further, the exercise box may be used as a plyometric box for performing plyometric exercises, step exercises, squat exercises, lunge exercises, dip exercises, and the like.
As shown in the FIGS. 2A-4, the main body 210 may include at least a base panel 211, two opposing side panels 212, a rear panel 213, a front panel 214, and a top panel 215. The front panel 214 may be pivotably connected to the main body 210 such that front panel 214 is pivotable between a front panel position 112 and a footrest position 113. Further, the top panel 215 may be pivotably connected to the main body 210 such that the top panel 215 is pivotable between a top panel position 114 and a backrest position 115. The main apparatus 110 may further include a first holder means 217. The first holder means 217 may be configured to hold the top panel 215 in the backrest position 115 when desired.
In some embodiments, the first holder means 217 may be adjustable. For example, in some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the first holder means 217 may include a removable board 2171 that is slidable into a track 219 located in the top panel 215. As such, the removable board 2171 may slid into varying levels down the track 219 to provide varied support to the top panel 215 when in the backrest position 115. Further, in some embodiments, the first holder means 217 may include a pair of straps 2172 attached either side of the main body 210. In some examples, the pair of straps 2172 may be a pair of chains.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B specifically the main apparatus 110 may also include a second holder means 218. The second holder means 218 may be configured to hold the front panel 214 in the front panel position 112. In some embodiments, the second holder means 218 may be a latch. For example, as shown in FIG. 7B specifically, the second holder means 218 may include a first bracket 2181 attached to the front panel 214, a moveable bar 2182 slidable within a channel of the first bracket 2181, and a second bracket 2183 attached to the main body 210 and configured to selectively receive and hold the moveable bar 2183 therein. Other holder means may also be contemplated.
As shown in FIGS. 1-4, the platform 310 may be located about a top of the main body 210 and located relative to the top panel 215 such that the top panel 215 substantially covers the platform 310 when in the top panel position 114 (FIG. 2B) and aids in use of the platform 310 when in the backrest position 115 (FIG. 4). As shown in FIGS. 1, 2A and 3-4, when the top panel 215 is in the backrest position 115, the platform 310 and the top panel 215 together may define an exercise bench. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 6A-7C, when the top panel 215 is in the top panel 215 position and the front panel 214 is in the front panel position 112, the main apparatus 110 may define an exercise box. The platform 310 may define a ‘seat’ or a bench top for the exercise bench. The seat may be used for sitting, for lying, for kneeling, for standing, etc. In some embodiments, the main apparatus 110 may further include a cushioned pad. The cushioned pad may be sized for placement atop the platform 310 and may cover an entirety of the platform 310 to provide cushion to a user.
To aid in performance of exercise with the main apparatus 110, the at least one accessory fastener 410 may be configured to fasten at least one exercise accessory 5 to the main body 210. As such, as shown in FIG. 3, the at least one accessory fastener 410 may be used for fastening a resistance band thereto. Preferably as shown in FIGS. 3-4, the at least one accessory fastener 410 may include a plurality of accessory fasteners 415 and the at least one exercise accessory 5 may include a plurality of exercise accessories 5. In some embodiments, the plurality of accessory fasteners 415 may include a plurality of hooks. The plurality of hooks may be used for fastening resistance bands thereto.
In some embodiments, the plurality of exercise accessories 5 may be provided with the exercise system 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of resistance bands 160 may be provided for use with the exercise system 100. In this embodiment, attachment points on each of the plurality of resistance bands 160 may be specifically configured for use with the plurality of accessory fasteners 415. Each of the plurality of resistance bands 160 may include an elastic length 161 at least partially covered by a sheath of fabric 162, and attachment points 163 at each end thereof. In some embodiments, the exercise system 100 may further include one or more handles 164 for use with the plurality of resistance bands 160. Further, the plurality of accessory fasteners 412 may include apertures, hook and loop fastener, straps, etc. It should also be appreciated that the plurality of exercise accessories 5 are not limited to resistance bands. For example, the plurality of exercise accessories 5 may include free weights such as weight plates, dumbbells, kettle weights, etc.
Preferably, the plurality of accessory fasteners 415 may be attached to at least one of the base panel 211, the front panel 214 and the top panel 215. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a first set of accessory fasteners 411 may be attached to front panel 214 inner surface of the front panel 214, a second set of accessory fasteners 412 may be attached to a top surface of the base panel 211 and a third set of accessory fasteners 413 may be attached to a top panel inner surface of the top panel 215. As shown, the first set 411 and the third set 413 may each include two accessory fasteners and the second set 412 may include four accessory fasteners.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A-7C, the plurality of accessory fasteners 415 may further include a fourth set of accessory fasteners 416 and in some embodiments, a fifth set of accessory fasteners 417 (FIGS. 6A-6C). The fourth set 416 and the fifth set 417 (in some embodiments) may each include three accessory fasteners. As shown, the main body 210 may include blocks 128 attached to a bottom surface of the base panel 211. For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A-6C, a first block 1281 may be attached to a front left side of the base panel 211, a second block 1282 may be attached to a rear left side of the base panel 211, a third block 1283 may be attached to a front right side of the base panel 211, and a fourth block 1284 may be attached to a rear right side of the base panel 211. In this example, as shown, one of the fourth set 416 may be attached to first block 1281, another of the fourth set 416 may be attached to the second block 1282 and another of the fourth set 416 may be located between the first block 1281 and the second block 1282. One of the fifth set 417 may be attached to third block 1283, another of the fifth set 417 may be attached to the fourth block 1284 and another of the fifth set 417 may be located between the third block 1283 and the fourth block 1284.
In other embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7A-7C, instead of the third block 1283 and the fourth block 1284, the main body 210 may include a first wheel 1271 attached to the front right side of the base panel 211 and a second wheel 1272 attached to the rear right side of the base panel 211. It should be appreciated that placement of the blocks 128 and wheels 1271, 1272 may not be limited to where is shown in these figures. For example, in some embodiments, the blocks 128 may be attached to the right side of the base panel 211 and the wheels 1271, 1272 may be attached to the left side of the base panel 211.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in some embodiments, the plurality of exercise accessories 5 may further include at least one net 170. In this embodiment, the main apparatus 110 may include a sixth set of accessory fasteners 418. As shown, the sixth set 418 may include fasteners located in an interior of the main apparatus 110 along the side panels 212, top panel 215 and base panel 211 thereof. The fasteners may be o-rings or hooks. In some embodiments, the sixth set 418 may include four fasteners on each of the side panels 212, and six fasteners on each of the top panel 215 and the base panel 211. The at least one net 170 may be fastened to the main apparatus 110 and when used horizontally may be used as a goal, such as a hockey goal; and when used vertically may be used as a baseball catcher net.
As above, the exercise system 100 may be used with a plurality of exercise accessories 5 such as resistance bands, weight plates, dumbbells, kettle weights, etc. As such, at least the base panel 211, the two opposing side panels 212, and the top panel 215 may define a storage capacity 216 to store the plurality of exercise accessories 5 when not in use.
Referring specifically to FIGS. 9A-9E, as shown, in some embodiments the exercise system 100 may comprise a first auxiliary apparatus 120. The first auxiliary apparatus 120 may be configured for selective use with the main apparatus 110 in performing various exercises. The first auxiliary apparatus 120 may include a first section 220 and a second section 320. The first section 220 may include a substantially cuboidal body 221. For example, as shown, the first section 220 may be a rectangular cuboid. The substantially cuboidal body 221 may be defined by a first section top 222, a first section bottom 223, a first section rear 224, a first section front 225, and two opposing first section sides 226. Further, the first section 220 may include an elongated cavity 227 in the first section top 222 and spanning between the two opposing first section sides 226. Further, the second section 320 may include a substantially triangular prism body 321 defined by a second section top 322, a second section bottom 323, a second section rear 324, a second section front 325, and two opposing second section sides 326. As shown, the second section top 322 may be angled. The two opposing second section sides 326 may include right angled triangle faces.
The first section 220 and the second section 320 may be pivotably connected such that the first section 220 and the second section 320 are able to pivot between an unfolded position 123 (FIGS. 9A-9C) and a folded position 122 (FIGS. 9D-9E). This may allow for performance of various different exercises. For example, in the folded position 122 the first auxiliary apparatus 120 may be used as a narrow and wide preacher pad. In use with the main apparatus 110, the first auxiliary apparatus 120 in the folded position 122 may be used for extra height as a preacher curl and/or hammer pad. In the unfolded position 123, the first auxiliary apparatus 120 may be used as an incline and decline squat block. In use with the main apparatus 110, the first auxiliary apparatus 120 in the unfolded position 123 may be used for seated and standing calve raises.
Referring specifically to FIGS. 10A-10C, as shown, in some embodiments the exercise system 100 may further comprise a second auxiliary apparatus 130. The second auxiliary apparatus 130 may be configured for selective use with the main apparatus 110. For example, the second auxiliary apparatus 130 may be used for providing extra distance for resistance bands, as a chalk block to prevent movement of the main apparatus 110, etc. As shown, the second auxiliary apparatus 130 may include a body 230 defined by a body top 231, a body bottom 232, a body rear 233, a body front 234, and two opposing body sides 235. In some embodiments, the body top 231 may be angled. Similarly to the second section top 322 discussed above, the angled body top 231 may be used for incline lunges, incline chest press, as a preacher curl pad, etc.
Referring specifically to FIGS. 11-13, as shown, in some embodiments the exercise system 100 may further comprise a third auxiliary apparatus 140 and a fourth auxiliary apparatus 150. The third auxiliary apparatus 140 may be configured for selective use with the main apparatus 110. As shown in FIG. 11, the third auxiliary apparatus 140 may include a first bar body 240 having a first bar end 241 opposite a second bar end 242 and a first length 243 therebetween. The third auxiliary apparatus 140 may preferably be used as a barbell and/or a curl bar for use with the main apparatus 110. As such, the first bar body 240 may be substantially cylindrical and the third auxiliary apparatus 140 may include a first bar fastener 244 attached about the first bar end 241 and a second bar fastener 245 attached about the second bar end. 242 As shown, the first bar fastener 244 and the second bar fastener 245 may be rings. The rings may be configured to attach to resistance bands that are attached to the main apparatus 110, allowing the user to utilize the third auxiliary apparatus 140 for barbell exercises such as squats, deadlifts, bench press, etc.
As shown in FIG. 12, the fourth auxiliary apparatus 150 may include a second bar body 250 having a third bar end 251 opposite a fourth bar end 252 and a second length 253 therebetween. Similarly to the third auxiliary apparatus 140, the fourth auxiliary apparatus 150 may further include a third bar fastener 254 attached about the third bar end 251 and a fourth bar fastener 255 attached about the fourth bar end 252. Again, as shown, these may be rings and may be used for attaching resistance bands thereto. The fourth auxiliary apparatus 150 may be configured for selective use with at least one of the main apparatus 110 and/or the first auxiliary apparatus 120. As shown in FIG. 13, when used with the first auxiliary apparatus 120, the fourth auxiliary apparatus 150 may be configured for selective insertion into the elongated cavity 227 of the first auxiliary apparatus 120. In this embodiment, the second bar body 250 may be substantially cuboidal. This shape may allow the fourth auxiliary apparatus 150 to securely fit into the elongated cavity 227.
Preferably, the main apparatus 110 may be customizable depending on desired needs. For example, amount and/or placement of accessory fasteners 410, inclusion and/or placement of wheels 1271, 1278, blocks 128, etc. may be customized. Further, in some embodiments, the main apparatus 110 may include different versions having different materials and configurations depending on use. For example, the main apparatus 110 may include three different versions: a bedroom version, a living room version, and an outdoor version. In some examples, the outdoor version may be made from wood.
Referring now to FIG. 14 showing a flow diagram illustrating a method 900 of using an exercise system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method 900 may include one or more components or features of the exercise system 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method of use 900 may include the steps of: step one 901, providing the exercise system as above; step two 902, selectively attaching at least one exercise accessory to the main body via the at least one accessory fastener; and step three 903, performing exercise on the main apparatus with the front panel in one of the front panel position and the footrest position and the top panel in one of the top panel position and the backrest position. Further steps may include: step four 904, providing the exercise system including the first auxiliary apparatus, the second auxiliary apparatus, the third auxiliary apparatus and the fourth auxiliary apparatus; step five 905, selectively using at least one of the first auxiliary apparatus, the second auxiliary apparatus, the third auxiliary apparatus and the fourth auxiliary apparatus with the main apparatus; and step six 906, performing exercise therewith.
It should be noted that steps 904, 905 and 906 are optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method 900 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 14 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method 900. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for using an exercise system are taught herein.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Claims

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:

1. An exercise system comprising:

a main apparatus including:

a main body having at least a base panel, two opposing side panels, a rear panel, a front panel, and a top panel, the front panel being pivotably connected to the main body such that front panel is pivotable between a front panel position and a footrest position, the top panel being pivotably connected to the main body such that the top panel is pivotable between a top panel position and a backrest position;

a platform located about a top of the main body and located relative to the top panel such that the top panel substantially covers the platform when in the top panel position and aids in use of the platform when in the backrest position, and wherein when the top panel is in the backrest position, the platform and the top panel together define an exercise bench, and wherein when the top panel is in the top panel position and the front panel is in the front panel position, the exercise apparatus defines an exercise box; and

at least one accessory fastener attached to at least one of the base panel, the front panel and the top panel, the at least one accessory fastener configured to fasten at least one exercise accessory to the main body.

2. The exercise system of claim 1, wherein at least the base panel, the two opposing side panels, and the top panel define a storage capacity.

3. The exercise system of claim 1, wherein the main apparatus further includes a first holder means, the first holder means being configured to hold the top panel in the backrest position when desired.

4. The exercise system of claim 3, wherein the first holder means is adjustable.

5. The exercise system of claim 4, wherein the main apparatus further includes a second holder means, the second holder means being configured to hold the front panel in the front panel position.

6. The exercise system of claim 1, further comprising the at least one exercise accessory, and wherein the at least one exercise accessory includes a plurality of resistance bands.

7. The exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a first auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the first auxiliary apparatus including a first section and a second section, the first section and the second section pivotably connected such that the first section and the second section are able to pivot between a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein the first section includes a substantially cuboidal body defined by a first section top, a first section bottom, a first section rear, a first section front, and two opposing first section sides, the first section further including an elongated cavity in the first section top and spanning between the two opposing first section sides, and wherein the second section includes a substantially triangular prism body defined by a second section top, a second section bottom, a second section rear, a second section front, and two opposing second section sides, and wherein the second section top is angled.

8. The exercise system of claim 7, further comprising a second auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the second auxiliary apparatus including a body defined by a body top, a body bottom, a body rear, a body front, and two opposing body sides, and wherein the body top is angled.

9. The exercise system of claim 8, further comprising a third auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the third auxiliary apparatus including a first bar body having a first bar end opposite a second bar end and a first length therebetween, the third auxiliary apparatus further including a first bar fastener attached about the first bar end and a second bar fastener attached about the second bar end.

10. The exercise system of claim 9, further comprising a fourth auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with at least one of the main apparatus and the first auxiliary apparatus, the fourth auxiliary apparatus including a second bar body having a third bar end opposite a fourth bar end and a second length therebetween, the fourth auxiliary apparatus further including a third bar fastener attached about the third bar end and a fourth bar fastener attached about the fourth bar end, and wherein the fourth auxiliary apparatus is configured for selective insertion into the elongated cavity of the first auxiliary apparatus.

11. The exercise system of claim 10, wherein first bar body is substantially cylindrical and wherein the second bar body is substantially cuboidal.

12. An exercise system comprising:

a main apparatus including:

a platform located about a top of the main body and located relative to the top panel such that the top panel substantially covers the platform when in the top panel position and aids in use of the platform when in the backrest position, wherein when the top panel is in the backrest position, the platform and the top panel together define an exercise bench, and wherein when the top panel is in the top panel position and the front panel is in the front panel position, the exercise apparatus defines an exercise box; and

a plurality of accessory fasteners attached to at least one of the base panel, the front panel and the top panel, the plurality of accessory fasteners each configured to fasten at least one exercise accessory to the main body; and

wherein at least the base panel, the two opposing side panels, and the top panel define a storage capacity;

a first auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the first auxiliary apparatus including:

a first section having a substantially cuboidal body defined by a first section top, a first section bottom, a first section rear, a first section front, and two opposing first section sides, the first section further including an elongated cavity in the first section top and spanning between the two opposing first section sides; and

a second section having a first substantially triangular prism body defined by a second section top, a second section bottom, a second section rear, a second section front, and two opposing second section sides, the second section top being angled; and

wherein the first section and the second section are pivotably connected such that the first section and the second section are able to pivot between a folded position and an unfolded position; and

a second auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the second auxiliary apparatus including:

a body defined by a body top, a body bottom, a body rear, a body front, and two opposing body sides, the body top being angled.

13. The exercise system of claim 12, further comprising a third auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the third auxiliary apparatus including a first bar body having a first bar end opposite a second bar end and a first length therebetween, the third auxiliary apparatus further including a first bar fastener attached about the first bar end and a second bar fastener attached about the second bar end.

14. The exercise system of claim 13, further comprising a fourth auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with at least one of the main apparatus and the first auxiliary apparatus, the fourth auxiliary apparatus including a second bar body having a third bar end opposite a fourth bar end and a second length therebetween, the fourth auxiliary apparatus further including a third bar fastener attached about the third bar end and a fourth bar fastener attached about the fourth bar end, and wherein the fourth auxiliary apparatus is configured for selective insertion into the elongated cavity of the first auxiliary apparatus.

15. The exercise system of claim 14, wherein first bar body is substantially cylindrical and wherein the elongated substantially cuboidal.

16. The exercise system of claim 12, wherein the main apparatus further includes a first holder means, the first holder means being configured to hold the top panel in the backrest position.

17. The exercise system of claim 16, wherein the first holder means is adjustable.

18. The exercise system of claim 17, wherein the main apparatus further includes a second holder means, the second holder means being configured to hold the front panel in the front panel position.

19. A method of using an exercise system, the method comprising the steps of:

providing the exercise system including:

a main apparatus having:

selectively attaching at least one exercise accessory to the main body via the at least one accessory fastener; and

performing exercise on the main apparatus with the front panel in one of the front panel position and the footrest position and the top panel in one of the top panel position and the backrest position.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising the steps of:

providing the exercise system further comprising:

a first auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the first auxiliary apparatus including a first section and a second section, the first section and the second section pivotably connected such that the first section and the second section are able to pivot between a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein the first section includes a substantially cuboidal body defined by a first section top, a first section bottom, a first section rear, a first section front, and two opposing first section sides, the first section further including an elongated cavity in the first section top and spanning between the two opposing first section sides, and wherein the second section includes a first substantially triangular prism body defined by a second section top, a second section bottom, a second section rear, a second section front, and two opposing second section sides, and wherein the second section top is angled;

a second auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the second auxiliary apparatus including a body defined by a body top, a body bottom, a body rear, a body front, and two opposing body sides, and wherein the body top is angled;

a third auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with the main apparatus, the third auxiliary apparatus including a first bar body having a first bar end opposite a second bar end and a first length therebetween, the third auxiliary apparatus further including a first bar fastener attached about the first bar end and a second bar fastener attached about the second bar end; and

a fourth auxiliary apparatus configured for selective use with at least one of the main apparatus and the first auxiliary apparatus, the fourth auxiliary apparatus including a second bar body having a third bar end opposite a fourth bar end and a second length therebetween, the fourth auxiliary apparatus further including a third bar fastener attached about the third bar end and a fourth bar fastener attached about the fourth bar end, and wherein the fourth auxiliary apparatus is configured for selective insertion into the elongated cavity of the first auxiliary apparatus;

selectively using at least one of the first auxiliary apparatus, the second auxiliary apparatus, the third auxiliary apparatus and the fourth auxiliary apparatus with the main apparatus; and

performing exercise therewith.