Method of using an exercise device having an adjustable incline

1. A method of using an adjustably inclinable exercise device including a vertical support member, an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end and adjustably supported by the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline, and a user support platform for engagement by a user movably attached to the adjustable incline and configured for movement along the incline, comprising:

a user of the exercise device first selecting a table from one of the following four tables;

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Selection

Single Joint &

Single Joint &

Single Joint &

Multiple Joint

Multiple

Multiple Joint

Joint Emphasis

on MJ

Order

Large to Small

Multiple Joint to

High Intensity to

Muscle Groups

Single Joint

Low Intensity

Loading

60%-70% of 1

70-80% of 1

70%-100% of 1

Rep Max.

Rep Max.

Rep Max.

70-85% Periodized

Volume

1-3 Sets, 8-12

Multiple Sets

Multiple Sets, 1-12

Reps

6-12 Reps

Reps

with Emphasis on

6-12

Reps Periodized

Rest Interval

2-3 Mins. for

2-3 Mins. for

2-3 Mins. for

Core

Core

Core

1-2 Mins. for

1-2 Mins. for

1-2 Mins. for

Others

Others

Others

Velocity

Slow to

Moderate

Intentionally Slow

Moderate

to Fast

Frequency

2-3x/Week

2-4x/Week

4-6x/Week

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Selection

Single Joint &

Single Joint &

Single Joint &

Multiple Joint

Multiple

Multiple Joint

Joint Emphasis

on MJ

Order

Large to Small

Multiple Joint to

High Intensity to

Muscle Groups

Single Joint

Low Intensity

Loading

60%-70% of 1

70-80% of 1 Rep

70%-100% of 1

Rep Max.

Max.

Rep Max.

70-85% Periodized

Volume

1-3 Sets, 8-12

Multiple Sets

Multiple Sets, 1-12

Reps

6-12 Reps

Reps with

Emphasis on 6-12

Reps Periodized

Rest Interval

1-2 Mins.

1-2 Mins.

2-3 Mins. for Heavy

Sets,

1-2 Mins. for Light

to Moderate

Velocity

Slow to

Slow to

Slow, Moderate,

Moderate

Moderate

Fast

Frequency

2-3x/Week

2-4x/Week

4-6x/Week

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Selection

Primarily

Primarily

Primarily

Multiple Joint

Multiple Joint

Multiple Joint

Order

Large to Small

Most Complex

High Intensity

Muscle Groups

to Least

to Low

Complex

Intensity

Loading

>80% 1

>80% 1

>80% 1

RM-Strength

RM-Strength

RM-Strength

30-60% 1

30-60% 1

30-60% 1

RM Endurance

RM Endurance

RM Endurance

Volume

Train for Strength

1-3 Sets, 3-6 Reps

1-3 Sets, 3-6 Reps

Rest

2-3 Mins. for

2-3 Mins. for Core

2-3 Mins. for Core

Interval

Core

1-2 Mins. for

1-2 Mins. for

Others

Others

Velocity

Moderate

Fast

Fast

Frequency

2-3x/Week

2-4x/Week

4-6x/Week

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

Selection

Single Joint &

Single Joint &

Single Joint &

Multiple Joint

Multiple Joint

Multiple Joint

Order

Variety in

Variety in

Variety in

Sequencing

Sequencing

Sequencing

Loading

50%-70% of

50%-70% of

30%-80% of

1 Rep Max.

1 Rep Max.

1 Rep Max.

Volume

1-3 Sets, 10-15

Multiple Sets

Multiple Sets

Reps

10-15 Reps

10-25 Reps

or More

or More

Rest Interval

1-2 Mins. for

1-2 Mins. for

<1 Min. for

High Rep Sets

High Rep Sets

10-15 Reps

Velocity

Slow to

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

to High

to High

Repetitions

Repetitions

Repetitions

Frequency

2-3x/Week

2-4x/Week

4-6x/Week

the user then selecting a skill level of beginner, intermediate, and advanced from the selected table and selecting the following parameters for the selected skill level from the selected table in any sequence;

selecting a Selection parameter from said selected table;

selecting an Order parameter from said selected table;

selecting a Loading parameter from said selected table;

selecting a Volume parameter from said selected table;

selecting a Rest Interval parameter from said selected table;

selecting a Velocity parameter from said selected table;

selecting a Frequency parameter from said selected table;

the user subsequently positioning the adjustable incline at a selected inclination based on the selected Loading parameter to adjust the exercise load required to move the user support platform along the incline; and

the user mounting the user support platform and engaging the exercise device for performance of exercise training moving the user support platform along the adjustable incline 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 includes first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; and one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform, the user moving the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement.

3. The method of claim 2 , 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 the user 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.

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

5. The method of claim 3 , 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.

6. The method of claim 2 , 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.

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

8. The method of claim 2 , 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.

9. The method of claim 2 , 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.

10. The method of claim 2 , 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.

11. The method of claim 2 , 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.

12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exercise device is used for personal Training.

13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exercise device is used for group Training.

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

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