Method of using an exercise device having an adjustable incline

1. A method of using an exercise device including a vertical support member; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement; the method comprising:

selecting a skill level of beginner, intermediate, and advanced from one of the following tables;

BEGINNER

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

LARGE TO SMALL MUSCLE GROUPS

LOADING

60-70% OF1 REP MAX.

VOLUME

1-3 SETS, 8-12 REPS

REST INTERVAL

2-3 MINS. FOR CORE

1-2 MINS. FOR OTHERS

VELOCITY

SLOW TO MODERATE

FREQUENCY

2-3 x/WEEK

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE

JOINT

ORDER

LARGE TO SMALL MUSCLE

GROUPS

LOADING

60-70% OF1 REP MAX.

VOLUME

1-3 SETS, 8-12 REPS

REST INTERVAL

1-2 MINS.

VELOCITY

SLOW TO MODERATE

FREQUENCY

2-3 x/WEEK

SELECTION

PRIMARY MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

LARGE TO SMALL MUSCLE

GROUPS

LOADING

>80% 1 RM-STRENGTH

30-60% 1RM ENDURANCE

VOLUME

TRAIN FOR STRENGTH

REST INTERVAL

2-3 MINS. FOR CORE

VELOCITY

MODERATE

FREQUENCY

2-3 x/WEEK

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

VARIETY IN SEQUENCING

LOADING

50-70% OF1 REP MAX.

VOLUME

1-3 SETS, 10-35 REPS

REST INTERVAL

1-2 MINS. FOR HIGH REP SETS

VELOCITY

SLOW TO MODERATE REPETITIONS

FREQUENCY

2-3 x/WEEK

INTERMEDIATE

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE JOINT

EMPHASIS ON MJ

ORDER

MULTIPLE JOINT TO SINGLE JOINT

LOADING

70-80% OF 1 REP MAX.

VOLUME

MULTIPLE SETS 6-12 REPS

REST INTERVAL

2-3 MINS. FOR CORE

1-2 MINS. FOR OTHERS

VELOCITY

MODERATE

FREQUENCY

2-4 x/WEEK

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE JOINT

EMPHASIS ON MJ

ORDER

MULTIPLE JOINT TO SINGLE JOINT

LOADING

70-80% OF 1 REP MAX.

VOLUME

MULTIPLE SETS 6-12 REPS

REST INTERVAL

1-2 MINS.

VELOCITY

SLOW TO MODERATE

FREQUENCY

2-4 x/WEEK

SELECTION

PRIMARY MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

MOST COMPLEX TO

LEAST COMPLEX

LOADING

>80% 1RM-STRENGTH

30-60% 1RM

ENDURANCE

VOLUME

1-3 SETS, 3-6 REPS

REST INTERVAL

2-3 MINS. FOR CORE

1-2 MINS. FOR OTHERS

VELOCITY

FAST

FREQUENCY

2-4 x/WEEK

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

VARIETY IN SEQUENCING

LOADING

50-70% OF1 REP MAX.

VOLUME

MULTIPLE SETS 10-15 REPS OR

MORE

REST INTERVAL

1-2 MINS. FOR HIGH REP SETS

VELOCITY

MODERATE TO HIGH REPETITIONS

FREQUENCY

2-4 x/WEEK

ADVANCED

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

HIGH INTENSITY TO LOW

INTENSITY

LOADING

70%-100% OF 1 REP MAX. 70-85%

PERIODIZED

VOLUME

MULTIPLE SETS, 1-12 REPS WITH

EMPHASIS ON 6-12 REPS

PERIODIZED

REST INTERVAL

2-3 MINS. FOR CORE

1-2 MINS. FOR OTHERS

VELOCITY

INTENTIONALLY SLOW TO FAST

FREQUENCY

4-6 x/WEEK

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & SINGLE JOINT

ORDER

HIGH INTENSITY TO LOW

INTENSITY

LOADING

70%-100% OF 1 REP MAX.

70-85% PERIODIZED

VOLUME

MULTIPLE SETS, 1-12 REPS WITH

EMPHASIS ON 6-12 REPS

PERIODIZED

REST INTERVAL

2-3 MINS. FOR HEAVY SETS. 1-2

MINS. FOR LIGHT TO MODERATE

VELOCITY

SLOW , MODERATE, FAST

FREQUENCY

4-6 x/WEEK

SELECTION

PRIMARY MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

HIGH INTENSITY TO

LOW INTENSITY

LOADING

>80% 1RM-STRENGTH

30-60% 1RM

ENDURANCE

VOLUME

1-3 SETS, 3-6 REPS

REST INTERVAL

2-3 MINS. FOR CORE

1-2 MINS. FOR OTHERS

VELOCITY

FAST

FREQUENCY

4-6 x/WEEK

SELECTION

SINGLE JOINT & MULTIPLE JOINT

ORDER

VARIETY IN SEQUENCING

LOADING

30-80% OF1 REP MAX.

VOLUME

MULTIPLE SETS, 10-25 REPS OR

MORE

REST INTERVAL

<1 MIN. FOR 30-15 SETS

VELOCITY

MODERATE TO HIGH RE-

FREQUENCY

PETITIONS 4-6 x/WEEK

selecting a Selection parameter from said table;

selecting an Order parameter from said table;

selecting a Loading parameter from said table;

selecting a Volume parameter from said table;

selecting a Rest Interval parameter from said table;

selecting a Velocity parameter from said table;

selecting a Frequency parameter from said table; and

a user mounting the user support platform and engaging the exercise device for performance of exercise training according to the selected skill level, Selection parameter, Order parameter, Loading parameter, Volume parameter, Rest Interval parameter, Velocity parameter, and Frequency parameter.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exercise device further includes first and second combination pulley-support and pull-up bars each pivotally connected to the first end of the adjustable incline for movement between at least a substantially vertical position and a substantially non-vertical position, and first and second pulleys movably connected to the first and second combination pulley-support and pull-up bars for movement of the pulleys to a desired location, and the method further includes moving the first and second combination pulley-support and pull-up bars to a desired position; moving the first and second pulleys connected to the first and second combination pulley-support and pull-up bars to a desired location; and moving the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement through the first and second pulleys on the combination pulley-support and pull-up bars.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first and second combination pulley-support and pull-up bars each have a trapezoidal configuration.

4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first and second pulleys each include a collar slidably attached to the combination pulley-support and pull-up bar and a pull pin carried by the collar for locking the pulley in position on the combination pulley-support and pull-up bar.

5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a folding squat platform pivotally and removably connected to the second end of the adjustable incline, and engaging the exercise device further includes the user engaging the folding squat platform for exercise training.

6. The method of claim 5 , further including a squat stand telescopingly and removably engaged with the folding squat platform.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a push-up bar removably connected to the second end of the adjustable incline, and engaging the exercise device further includes the user engaging the push-up bar for exercise training.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a padded foot support removably connected to the second end of the adjustable incline, and engaging the exercise device further includes the user engaging the padded foot support for exercise training.

9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a dip bar assembly connected to the adjustable incline, and the dip bar assembly including a pair of dip bars movable between at least a retracted, out-of-the way position, and a non-retracted, ready-for-use position, and engaging the exercise device further includes the user engaging the dip bar assembly for exercise training.

10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a foot support assembly pivotally connected to the adjustable incline, and the foot support assembly pivotable between at least a retracted, out-of-the way position, and a non-retracted, ready-for-use position, and engaging the exercise device further includes the user engaging the foot support assembly for exercise training.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exercise device is used for personal training.

12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exercise device is used for group training.

13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible exercise device is used for Pilates training.

14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible exercise device is used for rehabilitation.